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Hypebeast
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
JJJJound and ASICS Present the GEL-QUANTUM 360 I AMP in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
History was made this past week as the Florida Panthers and Oklahoma City Thunder were crowned the champions of the NHL and NBA respectively. While fans now face the offseason blues, the footwear industry has made it clear that it doesn't take breaks asNike,New Balance,ASICS, andVansare back with a stacked lineup for this week's best footwear drops. Before we break down all of the pairs you should look out for, let's look back at news from the space that captured our attention. On the feature side of things, we dove intosneaker culture in Venezuela, connecting with various leaders in the local space to discuss its rise in prominence. As for Nike's latest breakthroughs, it officially presented both theVomero Premium and the Vomero Plus, ushering in the next generation of running shoes. We also took an official look at what to expect from the three-colorwayLevi'sx Nike Air Max 95 collection. That's not all for the AM95, a new pair dedicated toEric Koston, featuring Nike SB's upcoming version of the model, was spotted. The NikeAir Max Phenomena, yet another divisive sneaker loafer that was unveiled recently, appeared in a 'Pearl Pink.' Rounding things out for the Swoosh, we caught first looks at aStranger Things-themed Dunk Low and theAir Jordan 40. New Balance maintained its position as a leader in the space with key headlines ranging from a complete look at the204Lsneaker to new teasers of collaborations featuringSalehe Bemburyand the 1000 andAimé Leon Doreand the 860v2. Bembury also announced the launch of his first PUMA sneaker, theVelum. Meanwhile, theINVINCIBLEx ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 10.1 'HTTP 404' turned heads with its deconstructed presentation. adidas rounded out the week by seeding its newMegaride AGsneaker, which photographer Arab Lincoln showcased. With all of the past week's notable news revisited, let's take a look at which 10 sneaker drops you should consider copping from this week, starting with the latest from Patta x Nike. Afterwards,head over to HBX to shop styles that have already launched. Release Date:June 24Release Price:$155 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Patta and Nike continue to impact sneaker culture with their exciting blends of perspective. The two have revisited their 'Waves' theme, which first landed on the Air Max 1 in 2021, this time applying it to the Air Max 90 as the model celebrates its 35th anniversary. 'Cyber' green and 'Sapphire' blue colorways see their accent tones combine with 'Particle Grey' for a sleek finish that features Patta branding at the tongue tag, lateral window, sockliner, and special packaging. Release Date:June 24Release Price:$150 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Nike continues to pay homage to Kobe Bryant with new offerings each season, and has recently widened this scope to include various Kobe-themed Air Force 1s. The latest pair to join the lineup sees the shoe receive the 'Protro' treatment, reworking the model's traditional cushioning system with full-length ReactX foam. Its external details feature a wide variety of nods to the late superstar, ranging from a Lakers-based color scheme to his number '8' prominently displayed at the heel and even the inclusion of his Sheath logo in place of stars at the outsole. Release Date:June 25Release Price:$160 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:The New Balance ABZORB 2010 is one of several new models from the American sportswear brand that is bringing exciting energy to the scene. A prototypical mixed material upper stays true to New Balance's DNA while the sole unit offers a modern touch with its sleek tooling. Now dropping in 'Pecan' this week, rich earth tones go back and forth throughout the composition. Release Date:June 26Release Price:TBCWhere to Buy:JJJJoundWhy You Should Cop:June has been one of JJJJound's biggest months in recent memory, at least when it comes to footwear. Hot off of dropping another set of ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14s, the Montréal-based label has teamed up with the Japanese brand again, this time to introduce the GEL-QUANTUM 360 I AMP. The silhouette's bare upper is doubly blank thanks to the duo's all-white upper that combines with off-white detailing at the heel and sole for a versatile finish. Release Date:June 26Release Price:$250 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:New Balance's Made in UK line is back with two premium renditions of the 991v2 sneaker this week. The 2001 design has been reworked into the 'Grounded Pastels' pack, offering colorways of 'Celestial Blue' and 'Mineral Green.' Both options feature hairy suede instead of the silhouette's usual pig suede. Meanwhile, mesh returns at the base and off-white offsets each composition at the laces and rear portion of the midsole. Release Date:June 26Release Price:$145 USD to $250 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:'Posite season rages on this week as Nike has prepared two Clogposite colorways to launch alongside a matching version of the Flightposite. All three feature their signature liquid-inspired uppers, with the Clogposite offering a color-shifting 'Dusty Cactus' paired with black, as well as a 'Summit White' iteration. The Flightposite is covered in the same 'Dusty Cactus,' adding a touch of metallic silver to the midfoot. Release Date:June 27Release Price:$150 USD to $190 USDWhere to Buy:A Ma ManiéreWhy You Should Cop:A Ma Maniére's affinity for the Air Max 95 and Air Force 1 Low remains evident as it has once again reworked the kicks into new looks. Looking first at the former, another brown gradient has been applied to its layered structure. Nods to the brand return to the toe, heel, and tongue as well. As for its Air Force 1 Low, the duo have put their spin on the classic 'Triple White' look. AMM branding hits the lateral portion of the midsole while 'A' branding arrives at the left shoe's silver dubrae. A semi-translucent outsole and 'A' callout at the heel completes this rendition of the shoe. Release Date:June 28Release Price:$145 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Hyein Seo's first collaboration with Nike is finally arriving globally this week. Not only does it mark the Swoosh's first collaboration with a Korean fashion label, it introduces the new Ava Rover silhouette. The sleek lifestyle model is backed by ReactX foam and flow-molded plastic overlays while aligning with Hyein Seo's gloomy design language by donning an all-black finish. Release Date:June 28Release Price:¥17,600 JPY (approx. $121 USD) to ¥23,100 JPY (approx. $158 USD)Where to Buy:NEIGHBORHOODWhy You Should Cop:NEIGHBORHOOD has teamed up with Vans for a sixth time, working with its style-oriented OTW by Vans division. Their latest team-up features premium takes on the Classic Slip-On 98 and Half Cab 33. Both models see monochromatic makeovers of off-white and black offered, with midsole debossing nodding to NEIGHBORHOOD on each shoe. Additional callouts to the Japanese label are present at the heel and vamp of the Slip-On while the Half Cab features 'FILTH' and 'FURY' text on the right and left shoe's toe boxes. Release Date:June 30Release Price:$190 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Caitlin Clark's second WNBA season is off to an electric start. Despite an injury pausing her output, she remains one of the league's most prominent superstars, and is being recognized this week with her own 'Indiana Fever'-themed colorway of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro. A navy base is joined by orange and red detailing, including gradients at the Swooshes and heel.
Hypebeast
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
An Eric Koston-Themed Nike SB Air Max 95 Is Coming
Name:Eric Koston x Nike SB Air Max 95Colorway:Obsidian/Speed Yellow/Midnight Navy/Summit WhiteSKU:HQ8492-400MSRP:$190 USDRelease Date:Holiday 2025Where to Buy:Nike Skateboarding legendEric Kostonhas remained one ofNike SB'smost prominent figures for well over a decade. From fronting campaigns to presenting high-powered footwear collaborations and even leading his own signature shoe line, Koston continues to play a key role in guiding the division. One storyline involving the Nike SB team that we've kept a close eye on is its skate-oriented version of theAir Max 95that is en route for the model's 30th anniversary. We previewed a sample of the lead'Cactus Flower'colorway and now have an in-hand preview of an 'Obsidian/Speed Yellow' take on the shoe dedicated to Koston. In addition to modifications made for skaters, the sneaker's University of Michigan-esque colorway sees 'koston' branding visible at the right shoe's tongue tag and Nike SB callouts at the heel and outsole. The shoe also features Thai script that translates to 'Nike' at the lateral toe, nodding to Koston's birthplace of Thailand. At the time of writing, neither Eric Koston nor the Nike SB team have indicated when their collaborative take on the SB version of the Air Max 95 will be dropping. Stay tuned for updates, including official images of the kicks, as we currently expect this pair to drop by the end of the year via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $190 USD.
