You heard it right here first—it’s time to hit the bottom operating for the 2025 SELF Sneaker Awards. Yr after yr, SELF’s Sneaker Awards crown the very best new pairs throughout each class, from life-style staples to gymnasium rat favorites to pickleball trainers and all the pieces in between. All sneakers are rigorously examined and vetted by SELF editors and knowledgeable judges (athletes, trainers, and professionals) so we are able to confidently inform our readers which kicks are essentially the most snug, efficient, and, properly, cool.
Right here’s the place you are available in—manufacturers and publicists, when you’ve got sneakers you’d like us to think about, right here’s tips on how to submit them.
Eligibility necessities
- We’ll solely be contemplating kinds which have launched (or plan to launch) between August 1, 2024, and August 1, 2025. Earlier kinds which have been re-released in new colorways, upgraded, or have had in any other case important makeovers throughout the eligibility interval are certified.
- We ask that every model submit 5 kinds most. When you’re actually caught on what to submit, intention on your prime releases, anticipated fan favorites, or kinds fully distinctive to you. We wish to know: Which pairs went viral on TikTok? That are WNBA gamers loving off the courtroom? That are shaping type at massive in 2025?
The way to submit
- To submit a shoe for consideration, fill out this way. Please fill out one kind per type—so if you happen to’re submitting 4 completely different pairs, you’ll fill out 4 completely different kinds.
- There is no such thing as a payment to submit.
- Submissions should be in by April 7, 2025.
- Don’t fear about delivery something for testing fairly but. After we assessment all submissions (which might take a pair weeks!), we’ll attain out about any gadgets we’d wish to name in.
- Please notice that merchandise we name in for testing can’t be returned. If submitting merchandise could also be a hardship on your model, ship us an electronic mail—we’d be pleased to work with you to determine an answer.
Eligible classes
- Racing
- Highway operating
- Path operating
- Mountain climbing boots
- Mountain climbing sneakers
- Water/waterproof footwear and sandals
- Strolling sneakers
- Supportive sneakers (for folks on their toes all day)
- Finest for work/workplace pleasant sneakers
- On a regular basis life-style/athleisure
- Basketball sneakers
- Tennis and pickleball sneakers
- HIIT and cross-training sneakers
- Weightlifting sneakers
Unsure in case your sneaker matches into one of many above classes? Please electronic mail Hannah Pasternak, SELF particular tasks director, at hannah_pasternak@condenast.com and cc Paige Levinson, particular tasks coordinator, at paige_levinson@condenast.com.
Thanks, and good luck!
