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.
Awake NY x Nike Air Jordan 'Air Ship'
Release Date: Out Now
Editor's Notes: Awake NY teams with the G.O.A.T. to pay tribute to the sneaker that started it all, the Air Ship. The collaboration sees the sail leather upper accented with red snakeskin and Awake NY’s signature “A” logo embroidered on the mudguard.
WOOD WOOD x ASICS – GT-2160
Release Date: Out Now
Editor's Notes: ASICS’ GT-2160 gets a tonal makeover courtesy of Danish lifestyle brand WOOD WOOD. The new sneaker is adorned with a mixed-material upper featuring various mesh textures alongside co-branded logos at the tongue and heel.
A-COLD-WALL* x Converse Weapon X
Release Date: Out Now
Editor's Notes: A-COLD-WALL* lends its minimal aesthetics to Converse’s Weapon X. The shoe arrives with a wrinkled upper, reduced lace holes, and a clean translucent sole.
HOKA Mafate Three 2
Release Date: Out Now
Editor's Notes: The latest iteration of the Mafate Speed is arguably the best yet, with its golden yellow colorway right on time for Easter.
adidas Y-3 S-GENDO Run
Release Date: Out Now
Editor's Notes: Y-3 follows up with a new installment in its GENDO series that blends style and technology. The bold, all-black silhouette is detailed with a hollow Pebax® plate used in adidas’ performance running sneakers.
New Balance MADE in England 991v2
Release Date: Out Now
Editor's Notes: The MADE in England 991 is back in new seasonal hues, this time sporting a dyed outsole to match the pigskin upper.
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