You heard it right here first—it’s time to hit the bottom working for the 2025 SELF Sneaker Awards. 12 months after yr, SELF’s Sneaker Awards crown the perfect new pairs throughout each class, from life-style staples to fitness center 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 probably the most comfy, efficient, and, effectively, cool.
Right here’s the place you are available—manufacturers and publicists, you probably have sneakers you’d like us to think about, right here’s the right way to submit them.
Eligibility necessities
- We’ll solely be contemplating types which have launched (or plan to launch) between August 1, 2024, and August 1, 2025. Earlier types which were re-released in new colorways, upgraded, or have had in any other case important makeovers through the eligibility interval are certified.
- We ask that every model submit 5 types most. For those who’re actually caught on what to submit, purpose to your prime releases, anticipated fan favorites, or types utterly distinctive to you. We wish to know: Which pairs went viral on TikTok? That are WNBA gamers loving off the court docket? That are shaping type at giant in 2025?
How you can submit
- To submit a shoe for consideration, fill out this way. Please fill out one type per type—so if you happen to’re submitting 4 totally different pairs, you’ll fill out 4 totally different kinds.
- There isn’t a price to submit.
- Submissions have to be in by April 7, 2025.
- Don’t fear about transport something for testing fairly but. After we evaluate all submissions (which may take a pair weeks!), we’ll attain out about any gadgets we’d wish to name in.
- Please word that merchandise we name in for testing can’t be returned. If submitting merchandise could also be a hardship to your model, ship us an e mail—we’d be glad to work with you to determine an answer.
Eligible classes
- Racing
- Street working
- Path working
- Mountain climbing boots
- Mountain climbing sneakers
- Water/waterproof sneakers and sandals
- Strolling sneakers
- Supportive sneakers (for individuals on their ft 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 e mail Hannah Pasternak, SELF particular initiatives director, at hannah_pasternak@condenast.com and cc Paige Levinson, particular initiatives coordinator, at paige_levinson@condenast.com.
Thanks, and good luck!
.jpg&description=SELF+Sneaker+Awards+2025%3A+Right+here%E2%80%99s+How+you+can+Submit){kind=link}