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Bad Bunny's adidas Gazelle Indoor Escapes to Cabo Rojo in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
Summer is still going strong and footwear brands are making the most of it by dropping seasonal looks. This week we seeNike,New Balance,Crocs,Jordan Brand,ASICS, andadidasall offering notable sneakers. Before we work our way through all 10 drops, let's look back at the key storylines that emerged last week. Our latest feature for the footwear space covers the10 new lifestyle sneakers that are defining 2025, from low-profile pairs to sneaker loafers. As for the typical news slate, Tom Sachs'NikeCraft Mars Yard 3.0made headlines again with the launch of the I.S.R.U. app and official images of the kicks. We also shared a complete preview of what to expect from theNike SB Air Max 95'Cactus Flower.' Meanwhile, an'Autumn Leaves'version of the Air Force 1 Low went viral as well. For Jordan Brand, Hiroshi Fujiwara revealed afragment design x Union LAx Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Sport Royal' andNigel Sylvester'sAir Jordan 4 'Sail/Cinnabar' is now expected to drop next year. Elsewhere in the sneaker space, a complete preview of theSalehe Bemburyx New Balance 1000 'Fog Be The Cloud' surfaced andAimé Leon Doredropped another New Balance 860v2 trio. The American sportswear brand also announced that the204L sneaker, hot off of its Kith collaboration, has its in-line debut taking place later this more noise in the space, teasing its second Salomon collaboration, which involves the XT-6 this time. For adidas, it delivered theMegaride S2while a first look at a floral Stan Smith byatmos pinkhit the net. With all of last week's major headlines revisited, let's dive into this week's top drops, starting with the latest entry in Nike's 'NY vs. NY' series. Afterwards,slide by HBX to shop sneakers that are available now. Release Date:July 22Release Price:$130 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:When it comes to summer streetball, New York City is the place to be. Its NYvsNY tournament unites the best young hoopers and is often paid homage to with thematic sneakers from Nike, which hosts the event. This year's pair features the Air Force 1 Low in white with lenticular Swooshes, lateral NYvsNY heel branding, and a semi-translucent mint outsole. Release Date:July 22Release Price:$135 USD to $140 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:In case you missed out last week, Arts-Rec's two-shoe collaboration with Nike SB is back for a second drop. Both its SB Dunk Low and SB Air Trainer 1, the latter of which is back for the first time in years, feature animal print-inspired overlays. The SB Dunk Low's mixed material build also carries notes of orange, green, and pink while the SB Air Trainer 1 combines pink with maroon and rust orange. Release Date:July 23Release Price:$160 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:It's been less than three months since New Balance introduced the ABZORB 2010 sneaker to the market and the model's already made its mark on 2025. On top of a high-powered list of collaborators, from Ronnie Fieg to Comme des Garçons HOMME, the brand has been assembling rich color compositions, which is set to expand this week with the introduction of the 'Linen' colorway. This pair sees its pigskin suede, leather, and mesh upper adorned with various brown hues while yellow strikes the midsole. Release Date:July 24Release Price:$135 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:With the WNBA's All-Star festivities now in the rearview mirror, it's time for the rest of the season to unravel. For Sabrina Ionescu, her prowess on the court continues to be amplified by her newest signature shoe, the Nike Sabrina 3. Introduced just a week ago for the All-Star break, it's back for the launch of its lead 'Blueprint' look. The court-ready sneaker is highlighted in 'Glacier Blue,' combining with 'Metallic Gold' Swooshes and an icy translucent outsole. Release Date:July 24Release Price:$140 USDWhere to Buy:BeASpungeWhy You Should Cop:Salehe Bembury surprised sneakerheads when he announced that his rare 'F&F Tree Camo' colorway of the Crocs Pollex Clog would be releasing to the public, nearly three years after revealing the design and calling it an F&F-exclusive. This prompted fans to consider if the Crocs Pollex Juniper 'F&F Tree Camo' would see a similar treatment after being unveiled in 2024. Now, a similar fate will be met after all as the camo-equipped sneaker is set to drop this week with a gum sole backing its outdoor-ready upper. Release Date:July 25Release Price:$225 USDWhere to Buy:A Ma ManiéreWhy You Should Cop:A Ma Maniére made history as one of two collaborators to work with Converse, Jordan Brand, and Nike for one sneaker campaign last year. Since then, it's continued to work closely with the Swoosh, dropping additional takes on the Air Force 1 Low and Air Max 95 last month. Now, it's back with another version of the Air Jordan 5, producing a 'Black Collective' colorway that combines black and white with 'Burgundy Crush' and 'Violet Ore' detailing. Subtle co-branding is scattered throughout the sneaker and its special packaging. Release Date:July 25Release Price:$210 USDWhere to Buy:ASICSWhy You Should Cop:Another curated style by Kiko Kostadinov Studio and the ASICS SportStyle development team is here: introducing the US6-S GEL-KINETIC FLUENT. Key changes to the lifestyle sneaker include a leather toe panel, a familiar pull tab loop at the tongue, and two-tone mesh. Three colorways of 'Black/Vanilla,' 'Glacier Grey/Soft Sky,' and 'Cayenne/Copperhead' offer distinct looks for the reworked sneaker. Release Date:July 26Release Price:$140 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:Bad Bunny and adidas came together to celebrate Puerto Rico, where Benito is performing a 30-show residency, by assembling three colorways dedicated to three different parts of the Caribbean island. Now, the duo's pink 'Cabo Rojo' pair is set to receive a global launch, paying homage to the town's salt flats and rare pink water. His reinterpretation of the Gazelle Indoor, one that combines a puffed layered tongue, size tag at the heel, and altered toe layout, hosts this summer-ready rendition of the shoe. Release Date:July 26Release Price:$320 AUD (approx. $209 USD)Where to Buy:Above The CloudsWhy You Should Cop:Australia's Above The Clouds has worked closely with ASICS in recent years, most recently producing a wide variety of GT-2160s. Now, the duo is ready to drop two takes on the GEL-QUANTUM 360 I. The agile sneaker merges the worlds of performance and style with an extended lacing system combining with a reinforced toe cap in silver, as well as a bonded mesh layering structure. Its two 'Soft Yellow' colorways combine with red and black respectively. Release Date:July 26Release Price:$220 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Jordan Brand kicked off its new 'Rare Air' series with two takes on the Air Jordan 1 High OG and, later, a special Air Jordan 3. The theme, which draws inspiration from early sample pairs with unique branding elements, is now being imagined through the lens of the Air Jordan 4. Removable tongue patches reveal 'JORDAN RARE AIR' text, which is present in either white or a limited edition gold.
Hypebeast
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Stone Island Marina's New Balance Numeric 272s Dive Into This Week's Best Footwear Drops
By this time next week, two champions will have been crowned. The NHL Stanley Cup Final and NBA Finals are approaching their climax as the Florida Panthers and Oklahoma City Thunder are each one win away from claiming their respective titles. As we prepare for the two high stakes series to continue, footwear brands such asNike,adidas,New Balance,Converse,Crocs, andJordan Brandhave all readied sneakers to release this week. Per usual, let's revisit the key footwear headlines from last week before diving into what to expect next. On the feature front, we spoke withBetter Gift Shopfounder Avi Gold to discuss his first footwear collaboration with Nike, bringing the theme of revenge to the Air Max Dn8. Our conversation touches on not only the design of the sneaker, but recounts his established history with the Swoosh as well. As for the traditional news, two new Nike models were previewed: theAir Max Phenomena, its first sneaker loafer, and the wavy women's-exclusiveAstra Ultra. Speaking of waves, we also previewedPatta'stwo-shoe Nike Air Max 90 'Waves' collaboration that is dropping next week. A new'Wolf Grey'iteration of the Ava Rover surfaced as well. JJJJound remained active in the sneaker space by not only dropping itsPUMA Mostroproject, but by fully revealing itsASICS GEL-QUANTUM 360too. Meanwhile, New Balance saw its notorious sneaker loafer, the 1906L, presented in colorways of'Metallic Pink'and'Black/Royal Blue.'For adidas, it merged the worlds of basketball and American football by reworkingAnthony Edwards'adidas AE 1 Low into a cleat. Lastly, Louis Vuitton officially announced the rollout of its long-awaitedLV BUTTERSOFTsneaker. Now that you're all caught up on what's been going down in the footwear universe, let's dive into which 10 drops you should be looking out for this week, starting with the latest from Nike's .SWOOSH platform. Afterwards,slide by HBX to shop styles that are available now. Release Date:June 17Release Price:$115 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Nike's web3 and gaming-oriented .SWOOSH platform is back with another drop this week, this time taking on the ever popular Total 90 III sneaker. The football-based model dons a 'Quit the Rage' theme that sees the shoe don an electric look that references gamers 'rage quitting' with special detailing like the shattered T90 logo at the medial and a printed sockliner detail that reads 'Your opponent has forfeited the match.' Release Date:June 17Release Price:$400 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:When it comes to premium renditions of classic silhouettes, adidas has not shied away from bold propositions. The Three Stripes has assembled special Made in Italy versions of sneakers like the Samba and Gazelle Indoor in the past year. Now, it has brought luxe construction to the Italia 60s. The retro sneaker dons a 'Core White' and 'Green' composition across its leather upper, combining with metallic 'adidas Italia' branding at the lateral. Release Date:June 18Release Price:TBCWhere to Buy:Stone IslandWhy You Should Cop:Stone Island and New Balance are back with another collaboration, this time tapping the Stone Island Marina and New Balance Numeric lines for a fusion of nautical inspiration and skate styling. The Numeric 272 serves as the focal point in three monochromatic colorways of white, blue, and yellow. Each pair features vulcanized construction with an engineered outsole while sporting suede and light-reactive poly canvas at the upper. Rubberized heel branding and a co-branded dry bag and signal whistle complete the shoes. Release Date:June 20Release Price:$80 USD to $100 USDWhere to Buy:ConverseWhy You Should Cop:Tyler, the Creator's ongoing partnership with Converse stands as one of the brand's biggest success stories. The two have worked closely together since 2017, crafting countless campaigns. It's time for the duo to step in a new direction now as they introduce the 1908 line, inspired by archival models. Kicking off the collection is an array of takes on the Naut-1 and Coach Jogger. The former dates back to 1971 and reworks the look of a classic boat shoe, whereas the Coach Jogger stands out with an athletics-informed build. Release Date:June 20Release Price:$240 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Nike has been consistent in pushing not only the Air Foamposite One, but its successors like the Flightposite and Clogposite as well. However, this week is all about the Air Foamposite One as it dons a sleek 'Triple White' finish. The 1997 basketball shoe features its typical liquid-like structure at the upper in a fresh white. Release Date:June 21Release Price:¥13,200 JPY (approx. $92 USD)Where to Buy:atmosandCrocsWhy You Should Cop:We're nearly two months removed from atmosCon, the largest sneaker event in Japan this year. In the wake of the event, which was chock-full of special releases, atmos has offered a second chance to obtain exclusives. This week sees itsOne Piece-themed Crocs Classic Clog 'Gear 5' hit shelves. The pair nods to Monkey D. Luffy's 'Gear 5' form, featuring a cloudy strap and thematic Jibbitz. Release Date:June 21Release Price:$160 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:It's only year two of CLOT's revived partnership with adidas and the two remain steady with their output. They've again teamed up to refresh the Stan Smith sneaker, this time offering a beaded version of the classic tennis shoe. This East-meets-West approach to the model sees a white leather upper backed by black, blue, and white beads that hang from the blue heel tab. CLOT branding is visible at not only the sockliner, but the toe as well. Release Date:June 21Release Price:$215 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Jordan Brand is celebrating many anniversaries this year, including 35 years of the Air Jordan 5. The throwback model has donned several exciting new and familiar colorways, with the OG 'Grape' look making its way back onto shelves this week. The sneaker features all of its key elements: a white leather upper, purple and blue accents, an icy translucent outsole, and Nike Air branding at the heel too. Release Date:June 21Release Price:$160 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:James Harden's postseason run was cut short by Nikola Jokić this year, however, that hasn't slowed down his output with adidas. The Three Stripes' basketball division is back this week with one of Harden's Fall/Winter 2025 offerings, a 'Red Metallic' iteration of the adidas Harden Vol. 9. This bold rendition of the shoe sees its wavy sculpted upper don a bright red finish while the black bootie-like base layer favors black. Release Date:June 23Release Price:$170 USDWhere to Buy:Veneda CarterWhy You Should Cop:Veneda Carter is ready to drop her first sneaker with the Swoosh this week. Her 'White/Hyper Pink' take on the Air Max Muse is the first of two pairs on the way, offering warm earth tones next to bright white paneling. Touches of pink combine with golden detailing, emphasizing her love for luxe looks.
Hypebeast
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
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More Silver JJJJound x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14s Shine in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
In case you haven't been following the NBA Finals or the NHL Stanley Cup Final, both series have gone back and forth, with the Florida Panthers taking a 2-1 lead over the Edmonton Oilers last night while the Oklahoma City Thunder evened its series at 1-1 with the Indiana Pacers over the weekend. And if you haven't been paying attention to the sneaker industry, we're back with not only a recap of which 10 drops to look out for this week, featuringNew Balance,ASICS,Crocs,Nike,norda, andJordan Brand, but a round-up of last week's key news as well. Starting with the notable headlines from the past seven days, Nike had an 'Oatmeal' colorway of its 3D-printedAir Max 1000sneaker surface. It also had upcomingKobe BryantandJa Morant-themed Air Force 1 Lows leak. Elsewhere,Pattateased its collaboration with the Swoosh on the new Cryoshot Mercurial. As for the Jumpman crew, anAir Jordan 3 RMfor 2026 has been rumored and an official look at this year's Air Jordan 5'Grape'was offered. Other industry headlines included Salehe Bembury revealing his collaborativePUMA Hali 1design, Tyrese Haliburton's first signature shoe, which the Pacers star has worn throughout the NBA Finals so far. We were also treated to a preview of theConverse SHAI 001'Masi Blue,' which Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has worn while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder this Tokyo Table Tennis'ASICS collaboration also made an appearance, launching exclusively via the brand. Rounding out the week was three reveals involving New Balance: two new MADE in USA-designed990v6colorways, a collaboration with Joe Freshgoods'Every Now & Thenfeaturing the RCVRY Slide, and a take on the Numeric 272 byStone Island Marina. With all of the key footwear news revisited, let's now take a look at what drops to anticipate these next seven days, starting with the introduction of the New Balance ABZORB 2000. As always,be sure to hit up HBX afterwards to shop styles that are available to purchase today. Release Date:June 12Release Price:$170 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:Despite having 'new' in its name, New Balance is known for its timeless, retro-inspired sneakers. However, it's now embracing contemporary aesthetics with the introduction of the ABZORB 2000 runner. A seamless upper hosts 'Still Water' and 'Blue Agate' hues, resulting in a rich blue colorway that emphasizes the sneaker's streamlined shape. Its five-pod ABZORB cushioning system is one of its signature elements, offering eye-catching segments at the sole unit. Release Date:June 12 (JJJJound) and June 14 (ASICS)Release Price:$180 USDWhere to Buy:JJJJoundandASICSWhy You Should Cop:It's been over three years since JJJJound and ASICS first teamed up, offering two silver renditions of the GEL-KAYANO 14. While those pairs now fetch a pretty penny on the secondary market, the duo is back with two more takes on the ever-popular runner. One look offers a familiar composition of white, silver, and black with off-white detailing while the other leans on baby blue instead. Per usual, JJJJound has kept its presence subtle, with its wordmark present on just the right shoe's lateral heel and sockliner. Release Date:June 12Release Price:$85 USDWhere to Buy:CrocsWhy You Should Cop:If you were one of the many who missed out on the release of Salehe Bembury's 'F&F Tree Camo' colorway of his Crocs Pollex Clog last week, you're in luck. Crocs is now set to host its own launch of the popular camouflaged colorway of the slip-on, one that was sought after for years by collectors as it was initially declared an exclusive for friends and family. Release Date:June 12Release Price:$200 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:The Teddy Santis-led New Balance MADE in USA division is back with yet another take on the 990v6. Now arriving in 'Inkwell,' the sneaker again dons a mixed material upper that leans on mesh and suede throughout. Its indigo blue serves as the primary hue, however, it also includes notes of black, white, gray, and off-white throughout the remainder of its versatile build. Release Date:June 12Release Price:$250 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:The Nike Air Flightposite quietly returned to shelves late last year and hasn't received much special attention since. However, it's back for its third drop since hitting shelves again, combining 'Sail' at its sturdy shell with 'Black' at the zip-up shroud and inner sleeve. 'Metallic Silver' also makes an appearance at the lateral midfoot, bringing a modern touch to the model. Release Date:June 12Release Price:$145 USDWhere to Buy:nordaWhy You Should Cop:The trail running experts over at norda are back with yet another new footwear offering, introducing the norda 008. For the first time yet, the brand has created a model for when you're not running. Presented as a durable-yet-comfortable sandal, the 008 combines comfort-oriented dual-density foam with a custom Vibram Ecostep EVO outsole that can handle the wear and tear of stepping through the great outdoors. Four colorways of 'Sage,' 'Oud,' 'Hinoki,' and 'Névé' all stick to their signature tones while nodding to the brand via a small wordmark at the lateral portion of the midfoot strap. Release Date:June 13Release Price:$200 USDWhere to Buy:Better Gift ShopWhy You Should Cop:Better Gift Shop's penchant for collaborations is well-known, bringing projects from Toronto to the world. Now, they've teamed up with one of their biggest partners yet, Nike, to assemble their own take on the Air Max Dn8 (and an accompanying apparel collection as well). The revenge-inspired campaign sees the Air Max Dn8 don linework throughout its streamlined structure, combining various grays with icy hits of blue. One of the eight Air chambers features Better Gift Shop's 'B' motif while the tongue's lenticular detail also shouts out the shop. Rounding out the pair is the inclusion of Revengie, a character designed for the campaign, who is depicted at the sockliner. Release Date:June 13Release Price:TBCWhere to Buy:Nike(EU)Why You Should Cop:Quai 54 is returning to Paris in just a few weeks and Jordan Brand is back with yet another footwear collection celebrating the legendary streetball tournament. Five models are involved, including the Jordan Franchise Slide, Jordan Flight Court, Jordan Luka .77, Jordan Luka 4, and the Air Jordan 1 Low OG. The entire range dons black and yellow color schemes, providing nods to the event with its logo present at various different places throughout the shoes. Release Date:June 13Release Price:$180 USDWhere to Buy:ASICSWhy You Should Cop:Another exciting restock to have on your radar is Vandy the Pink's 'Strawberry' flavor of the ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 10.1, made in collaboration with atmos. One of two pairs involved in the trio's 'Banana Split' pack, it features a pink mesh base paired with matching white-accented stripes and several silver synthetic overlays. Touches of brown and red are present at the heel while a banana yellow makes an appearance both there and at the tongue. As for co-branding, two small stitched tags are situated at the lateral while all three brands are referenced at the sockliner and special packaging. Release Date:June 14Release Price:$215 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:The Air Jordan 14 is back in action this week as it revisits its 'Ferrari' colorway for the first time since debuting in 2014. A 'Challenge Red'-colored suede upper hosts the shoe's racecar-inspired badge at the lateral in 'Vibrant Yellow' and black, matching the branded heel and tongue. Meanwhile, 'Metallic Silver' and carbon fiber-inspired detailing combine together to bring flair to the midsole.
Hypebeast
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
The New Balance 1300JP Makes Its Fabled Return in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
As May comes to a close this week, summertime is just around the corner. Footwear brands are gearing up for the warmer weather to come by leaning on lightweight silhouettes and breathable builds, as evidenced by this week's top sneaker drops, which involves contributions fromCrocs,adidas,New Balance,Nike,PUMA,Jordan Brand, andVans. Before we give you the breakdown for each launch, let's first recap the top footwear headlines of the past seven days. A new report indicated thatNike will be raising its prices, both retail and wholesale, in the months to come, which may spark a wave of increases across the industry. In more exciting news, a collaboration betweenHyein Seoand the Swoosh featuring its newAva Roversilhouette surfaced. We also caught a first look at aLevi'sx Nike Air Max 95 project featuring complementary apparel. The Hypebeast team visited Nike's World Headquarters and shared exclusive first looks at the Air Jordan 11'Rare Air'and an Air Jordan 4'Rare Air' sample. A preview of the rumoredNigel Sylvesterx Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Nitro' also popped up. Elsewhere in the sneaker space,Jeremy Scottput his own twist on the adidas Samba whileSporty & Richpreviewed its latest collection with the Three Stripes. Upcoming New Balance releases were teased too, including a 990v6'Inkwell'colorway by the MADE in USA line and a'Volt'take on the the Creatorreturned with a new archival sneaker line made in collaboration with Converse, which also had its SHAI 001'Hail Clay'revealed. As for ASICS, six collaborative sneakers withKithleaked alongside its newsneaker sandalversion of the GT-2160. From there,Goods & Servicesrounded things out with its new hybrid model, combining the upper of a football shoe with the sole of a work boot. With all of last week's key news from the sneaker world revisited, let's pivot to which 10 drops you should consider copping, starting with a wild debut project from G-SHOCK and Crocs. Once you make your way through the list,don't forget to slide by HBX to shop styles that are available to purchase now. Release Date:May 27Release Price:$200 USDWhere to Buy:CrocsandG-SHOCKWhy You Should Cop:When it comes to choosing collaborators, Crocs always subverts expectations. The slip-on specialists are back with a new partnership this week, tapping the watch experts at G-SHOCK for a new glow-in-the-dark take on the Echo Wave. The silhouette's signature flow is covered in a light beige as green and pink collide at its strap. What sets this pair apart is that it comes with its own co-branded timepiece that can either be worn with a watch strap or placed at the slip-on's custom dock at the lateral rivet of each shoe. Release Date:May 28Release Price:$250 USD to $350 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:Grace Wales Bonner's eponymous label is back with another capsule made in collaboration with adidas Originals. The duo is responsible for many exciting footwear releases in recent years and are back with not only two revamps of existing silhouettes, but a new model entirely as well. The Karintha fuses adidas' DNA with Wales Bonner's fashion-forward vision, building atop a contrast grip-patterned, low-profile outsole with two sleek upper options. Its first colorway sees a brown sequined finish pair with satin touches whereas the other offers a light brown suede. Adding to the range are suede versions of the Superstar Hi that sport perforated Three Stripes and gilded co-branding. The Adilette slide completes the lineup with leather at both the footbed and its strap, which has been handwoven in Brazil. Release Date:May 28Release Price:$70 USDWhere to Buy:CrocsWhy You Should Cop:Just one day after the G-SHOCK drop, it'll be time for Crocs to reunite with theDragon Ball Zfranchise. The two teamed up earlier this year for hero-centric colorways dedicated to Goku and Vegeta. Now, villains are at the forefront of two Classic Clogs, nodding to Frieza and Cell. The former's pair combines high-shine purple with a muted green while carrying five Jibbitz charms based on Frieza and his forms. As for Cell's version, his green specks are back alongside his high-shine navy as his Jibbitz charms round the pair out. Release Date:May 29Release Price:$330 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:The New Balance 1300JP is one of the most elusive models in the sneaker scene. Since being introduced in 1985, it releases only once every five years and is back once again courtesy of the MADE in USA line in celebration of the brand's month of 'Grey Days.' Craftsmanship is a key focus of each pair, with light brown nubuck overlays running atop a blue mesh base. A white leather 'N' logo is situated at each side of the midfoot, matching the white lining, heel tab, and ENCAP-equipped midsole. Release Date:May 30Release Price:$190 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:If you missed out on UNDEFEATED's exclusive launch of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Dodgers' last month, you're in luck as Nike is set to host its own drop of the LA-themed sneaker. A 'Game Royal' blue upper combines with white and 'University Red' detailing, recreating the color scheme of the MLB's most recent World Series winners, the Los Angeles Dodgers. For those looking to further celebrate their fandom, Nike has a Kobe-themed baseball equipment collection that complements the kicks. Release Date:May 30Release Price:$130 USD to $250 USDWhere to Buy:HBX(Inhale & Mostro) andPUMAWhy You Should Cop:It's been less than two years since A$AP Rocky's partnership with PUMA debuted and the style icon has already made his mark on the brand, bringing energy to the return of its ever-popular Mostro sneaker. He's doing this once again as two Mostros and another collaborative Inhale are on the way from the duo. Looking first at the Inhale, it dons fiery overlays with a reflective gray base while nodding to Flacko at the tongue. The standard Mostro maintains its sleekness with a contrast-heavy black and white color scheme that features a croc skin-inspired leather finish. The Mostro Gabbia Leather is where things take a turn. He's again replaced the Mostro's strap system with a Disc unit while also introducing a removable cage that accentuates the model's edgy flair. Release Date:May 30Release Price:$210 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:One of Jordan Brand's flagship themes for 2025 is 'Rare Air.' It draws inspiration from the imperfections found on sample pairs of early Air Jordan releases and calls upon them to signify rarity. The line began with the release of two Air Jordan 1 High OGs last month and continues now with a thematic take on the Air Jordan 3. This version of the shoe not only sports Nike Air branding at the heel, but the right shoe's logo is mirrored. It also forgoes the use of the AJ3's typical elephant print, instead using various gray suedes. A black leather upper, bright blue accents and hits of off-white round it out. Release Date:May 30Release Price:$135 USD to $140 USDWhere to Buy:HBXandVansWhy You Should Cop:Japanese denim meets classic Vans silhouettes with this FDMTL x OTW by Vans collaboration. The partners worked together previously on mainline Vans releases and are back now with takes on the Old Skool 36 and Half Cab 33. Unlike some of their previous projects, these pairs recreate the look of sashiko stitching by utilizing an engineered knit upper instead of actual denim. A flurry of blues are backed by off-white notes that match the plain OTW by Vans-branded sole unit. Release Date:May 31Release Price:$200 USDWhere to Buy:WORKSOUTWhy You Should Cop:South Korean boutique WORKSOUT has teamed up with Nike to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 95, assembling two collaborative colorways of the sneaker. Its 'Uniform' and 'Triple Black' looks, the latter of which will not be re-releasing next month, reimagine the upper of the iconic shoe. Its wavy structure sets aside its anatomy-inspired stacking in favor of sleek linework that backs a new large lateral Swoosh. The 'Uniform' pair carries a military green upper whereas the 'Triple Black' colorway offers a pure all-black look. WORKSOUT branding is visible at both the tongue tag and special packaging. Release Date:May 31Release Price:$180 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:When it comes to the Air Jordan 1, the Jumpman team has proven time and again that it has plenty of tricks up its sleeves as both new and familiar colorways are reworked to provide something fresh. This week, the Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Bred Toe' becomes the 'Ruby' colorway as its white, black, and red color blocking sees the latter note transition into a shimmering 'Ruby' red thanks to a high-shine crackled leather. From there, a black metal Wings logo further elevates the women's-exclusive colorway.
