This weekly guide sorts the very best from the rest when it comes to the saturated world of sneaker releases, with information on prices and where to buy. Please note — some sneakers may sell out at speed.
Raffles, friends and family, and player exclusives — all of that before a mere mention of the many fire general sneaker releases out there. The world of sneaker drops can be a tricky place to navigate, but we’re here to help. Behold, the best of the best of what you can actually buy on the open market, right now.
This week’s selection is about as balanced as we’ve seen so far, featuring collaborations, classic sportswear brands, and good old outdoor sneakers.
The cream of the sneaker crop awaits you. What are you waiting for?
Shop the best sneaker releases on the market, as well as upcoming sneaker drops, below.
Sandy Liang x Salomon Speedcross 3
Release Date: July 25
Editor’s Notes: Following on from her bumper debut Salomon collaboration, Sandy Liang presents a 3-piece collection comprised of two new Marie Jeanne styles and an updated Speedcross 3 featuring the New York native’s signature ribbons.
Above The Clouds x ASICS GT-2160
Release Date: July 27
Editor’s Notes: Australia-based boutique Above The Clouds has quietly been one of ASICS’ best collaborators since its collaborative GEL-1090 release in 2020.
The two brand’s latest release revisits the GT-2160 silhouette in a Japanese Maple tree-inspired colorway with silver accents and translucent overlays.
Jacquemus x Nike Air Max 1
Release Date: Out now
Editor’s Notes: Jacquemus has re-designed Nike’s classic Air Max 1 model to feature a square toebox and the brand’s signature Jewel Swoosh logo at the quarter. And the Air Max 1 redesign only makes up a small portion of their killer collaborative collection.
Sky High Farm x Converse Upcycled Chuck 70
Release Date: July 25
Editor’s Notes: Converse and Sky High Farm’s upcycled Chuck 70 comes garnished with embroidered logos, varying fabric tones, and paint splatters from workwear clothing to spare you the trouble of aging them yourself.
Nike Air Jordan 4 SE “Wet Cement”
Release Date: July 27
Editor’s Notes: While some may prefer Air Jordan Retro 7s or Olympic-themed versions (myself included), Nike is continuing its onslaught of neutral-toned special editions.
If you were never able to get the Nike x KAWS collab from 2017, consider this the closest thing to it.
New Balance 1906A
Release Date: July 24
Editor’s Notes: Another week, another New Balance 1906 release. Except, this pair is a bit different, even leading some folks to dub it as part of the brand’s “Refined Future” series.
The new model arrives bearing deconstructed elements alongside an updated lace closure and generous overlays.
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