From New Balance to Louis Vuitton, 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, 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 arrive for long-established collaborations — Nike x Patta and New Balance x Stone Island — as well as the return of Nike's Air Max 5 "Grape".
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 Force 1 Low Protro Soft Yellow
Release Date: June 24
Editor's Notes: In honor of the late Kobe Bryant, these Air Force 1's draw inspiration from a picture of him practicing in pajamas and a cast.
Crafted from premium yellow leather with knit laces, the sneakers feature the aforementioned photo on the insoles. There's also Kobe’s five championship years etched into the outsole and his No. 8 on the heel, honoring his enduring legacy.
Louis Vuitton Buttersoft
Release Date: available now
Editor's Notes: Yes, this is yet another bulky sneaker courtesy of Louis Vuitton creative director Pharrell Williams. Against a backdrop of increasingly slim sneakers, Pharrell chunks up the proportions.
Stone Island Marina x New Balance Numeric 272
Release Date: June 18
Editor's Notes: In a surprise move, New Balance's skateboarding line is collaborating with Stone Island's sailing-inspired Marina diffusion line. This is where hard-wearing sailing equipment meets equally hard-wearing skate shoes.
Nike x Patta Air Max 90
Release Date: June 24
Editor's Notes: Following up on the much-lauded Air Max 1 “Waves” sneaker series, Patta puts its focus on the Air Max 90. It's a different sneaker, but it's just as wavey as the last.
Converse x Tyler, The Creator 1908 Jogger
Release Date: June 20
Editor's Notes: Tyler, The Creator is reviving Converse’s 1908 Jogger shoe through his GOLF le FLEUR* label. The slim-shaped retro runner receives a nylon base, hairy suede overlays, and is finished with custom le FLEUR branding on the sidewall.
New Balance Numeric Andrew Reynolds 933
Release Date: June 23
Editor's Notes: Designed in collaboration with legendary skateboarder Andrew Reynolds, the New Balance Numeric 993 is a dad shoe turned skate shoe. Offered in a range of classic New Balance colorways, the shoe's newest release gives it a suede olive green makeover.
Nike Air Jordan 5 Grape
Release Date: June 21
Editor's Notes: The Jordan 5 "Grape" is back. And, for the first time since the shoe debuted in 1990, emerald blue Nike Air branding graces the heels of the sneaker.
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