From New Balance to ROA, the Seven Best Sneakers to Cop Right Now
This weekly guide sorts the very best from the rest when it comes to the saturated world of sneaker releases, with information on release dates and where to buy. Please note: Some sneakers may sell out at speed.
Raffles, friends and family releases, 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's arriving on shop floors this week.
This week’s selection sees new chapters in long-running collaborations — New Balance x Rich Paul and adidas x Willy Chavarria — and a 20-year-old trail shoe made extra handsome.
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.
Nike Air Max Goadome
Release Date: December 11
Editor's Notes: Nike’s Air Max Goadome returns, but not as you remember it. Pony hair leather drapes the hardy Nike Air hiking shoe, creating a boot both imposing and surprisingly delicate.
Rich Paul x New Balance ABZORB 2010
Release Date: Available now
Editor's Notes: Sports agent Rich Paul's tasteful New Balance 550 sneakers played a big role in making the shoe unavoidable a few years ago. Now, he's one of the first collaborators to beautify New Balance's all-new dad shoe. If history repeats itself, we're about to see a lot more of the New Balance 2010.
Salomon ACS PRO 20 Years Anniversary Golden Archive
Release Date: Available now
Editor's Notes: 20 years after its first release, the Salomon ACS PRO is practically retired as a trail shoe. However, it's as popular as ever, rebranding to become one of the label's finest lifestyle models.
This anniversary “Golden Archive” edition pays homage to the original 2005 prototype with a transparent chassis, carbon‑textured cage, and rich coloring.
ROA x Our Legacy WORK SHOP Andreas
Release Date: Available now
Editor's Notes: Our Legacy WORK SHOP and ROA were very intentional in their choice of leather on this newest sneaker collaboration. They picked a wild leather from African kudu antelope, a material that'll evolve with time to create "a beautiful patina," according to Our Legacy.
Nike Air Max Dn8 x Palace
Release Date: December 12 via Palace, December 17 via Nike
Editor's Notes: Nike and Palace announced their industry-shifting collaboration with indoor football boots. Now, they're following up with a pair of techy Nike Air Max sneakers. They're both undeniably cool shoes, but it's a surprising lack of skate shoes considering Palace is a skate label.
Chavarria x adidas Jabbar Low
Release Date: December 12
Editor's Notes: Willy Chavarria's hairy Jabbar sneakers almost don't look like Jabbar sneaker. Is anyone else getting strong hints of Samba?
Sezane x New Balance 471
Release Date: December 11
Editor's Notes: Hairy suede overlays, thick knit underlays, and a washed woven denim “N” logo combine to create a New Balance 471 brimming with beautiful textures.
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