A Recent History of the 20 Best Camo Sneakers

We take a look at the 20 best camo sneakers in recent history.

Nov 11, 2014

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There's no denying the importance of our armed forces and those who've served our country proudly both past and present. Although most people associate Veterans Day with shopping sales and a free day off of work, it goes much further than that. And even though Veterans Day is an American holiday, we'd like to remind everyone that we're not the only countries who have veterans who've served their nation proudly. Camouflage is a distinct tool and technology used by nearly all militaries to help their personnel stay concealed, but it's also been used a ton in everything from clothing to sneakers because of its dope and unique patterns. Today we take a look at A Recent History of the 20 Best Camo Sneakers​.

Nike Air Force 1 Max Air VT

Year: 2012

In celebration of the silhouette's 30th anniversary, Nike tricked this AF1 out with an all-over canvas camo print, vac-tech, and, perhaps, most noticeably a full-length Max Air unit which really made the shoe stand out.

Ball and Buck x New Balance 574

Year: 2012

It only seemed right that all-American outfitter Ball and Buck teamed with New Balance on not one, but two iterations of the 574. The traditional silhouette was first done up in a “kool grey” colorway featuring Ball and Buck's camo print on the toe and blaze orange heel tab, and a second version was later released with the same same accents, but on a “mountain green” upper. And yes, they were all proudly made in the USA.

Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 Low

Year: 2012

While this is another camouflage Air Force 1 with canvas uppers, Supreme's iteration took a more classic route keeping the midsoles white with a classic gum bottom, making these one of the more sought-after camo releases.

atmos x Nike Air Max 1

Year: 2013

Dubbed the “animal/camo” pack, atmos is no stranger to the Air Max 1 silhouette, and it once again teamed with Nike on two iterations featuring, you guessed it, various animal and camo prints on both shoes. On one you'll find a mix of tiger camo and black snakeskin, and the other saw a desert interpretation with leopard and desert camo along the uppers.

Nike Air Max 180 SP “Germany”

Year: 2013

The Nike Air Max camo collections were a big hit last year with so many O.G. models decked out in various camo patterns, and the Air Max 180 was no exception. Subtle hints of German Flecktarn-style camouflage adorn the heel and mid-panel, making these easier to wear for those not looking at overdoing it.

Nike Air Max 1 SP “Berlin” Friends & Family Edition

Year: 2014

Only 50 pairs of these Air Max 1s were made to celebrate the opening of Nike Berlin's flagship store and were sold only to friends and family. So you can imagine how hard it was to get your hands on a pair.

Nike Air Max 1 SP “Germany”

Year: 2013

For the hardcore camo fans, this “country camo” pack Air Max 1 sees the German Flecktarn pattern decked out on the entire upper for those truly looking to represent.

Nike Air Max 1 SP “France”

Year: 2013

The “France” edition of the Air Max 1 camo collection is done up in a darker olive and army green colorway, accented by the French camouflage pattern on the heel and mid-panel. As with all the Air Maxes in the camo collections, you'll find its respective flag neatly sewn on to the sockliner.

Nike Air Max 1 SP “USA”

Year: 2014

The USA edition of the Air Max 1 for this Camo pack sits on a monochromatic beige/tan upper and midsole, and features subtle hits of desert camo along the mid-panel that make this the ideal shoe for those not looking to peacock too much.

Fingercroxx x New Balance MT580FXX

Year: 2013

Hong Kong streetwear boutique Fingercroxx throws its own flavor on to this New Balance 580 with woodland camo accents on the laces and lining, complemented by a plush buttery nubuck suede upper.

Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski

Year: 2013

Skaters looking for some camo-love needn't look further than Stefan Janoski's vulcanized signature shoe. The vibrant floral digital camo pattern along the uppers set this shoe apart from more traditional camo patterns, and that's what made this particular colorway unique.

Nike Foamposite Pro

Year: 2013

Sneakerheads can't ignore the resurgence of the Foamposite over the last several years, and it was only a matter of time until Nike threw some camo on top of this behemoth of a shoe. The result was an impressive sneaker that worked as well on the court as on the streets. The gum soles didn't hurt, either.

DEFCON x Vans Syndicate Sk8-Hi Notchback

Year: 2013

The Vans Syndicate DEFCON models are known for its military-inspired features, and this Sk8-Hi Notchback has got a ton. Coming battle-ready straight out of the box, this particular version features fireproof suede, gusseted tongue, and a dope desert digital camo that hadn't been done this well before.

Air Jordan XX8 SE

Year: 2013

His Airness' twenty eighth signature shoe was commemorated last year with a special camo pack in a traditional green camo and two colorways inspired by Jordan Brand's collegiate partners: University of North Carolina and Georgetown University.

atmos x Nike Air Max 90

Year: 2013

Another atmos collaboration that became an instant hit was its take on the iconic “Infrared” colorway of the Air Max 90. Modded with duck camo along the toe, tongue, and mid-panels and a black suede upper, atmos took a risk and flipped the script on a classic that paid off well.

Shoe Gallery x Reebok Classic Leather

Year: 2013

Miami's Shoe Gallery got a chance at doing their own take on the Reebok Classic Leather and the shop completely hit it out of the ballpark. Dubbed the “Flamingos at War” for its pink suede toe box, Shoe Gallery managed to delicately blend a loud color with green camouflage and accented it with gum soles, which, surprisingly, turned out very well.

Packer Shoes x Saucony Hangtime Hi

Year: 2013

The Hangtime Hi was first born as a Spot-Bilt sneaker but has since taken the Saucony name. It was later on adopted by streetwear culture in the early '90s, and it has now hit the sneaker collab scene. Last year, Packer Shoes decided to do its own take on the iconic shoe, adorning it with woodland camp leather and brown snakeskin accents.

adidas ZX Flux x Sneakersnstuff

Year: 2014

As the ZX Flux continues to dominate the runner scene this year, Swedish retailer Sneakersnstuff gets its own special makeup as part of its ZX Flux “Pattern Pack,” which consisted of a camo, snow leopard, and snakeskin version.

Jordan Future

Year: 2014

Given its similarities to the Air Jordan XI, but with a lifestyle approach, it's no wonder the Jordan Future has become a breakout star among sneakerheads this year. This iteration of the Future features subtle hints of tiger camo along the 3M reflective mesh uppers and the usual Jordan XI-inspired translucent sole.

A Bathing Ape x mita sneakers x Reebok Insta Pump Fury

Year: 2014

One of the more recent releases on this list, the Reebok Insta Pump Fury is no stranger to collabs. This fresh iteration of the O.G. silo comes courtesy of Japanese streetwear legend BAPE in conjunction with mita sneakers, and features BAPE's classic camo print adorning the uppers.

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