From Nike to On, 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, 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 fresh chapters in long-running collaborations — such as Nike x NIGO, and Kith x Salomon — as well as a notable leather-bound addition to New Balance's Made in UK range.
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.
On Cloudtilt Remix Alloy/Ivory
Release Date: February 5
Editor's Notes: On shoes are everywhere right now. Everyone from middle-aged tourists to Fashion week attendees have found a favorite style by the Swiss brand. The one thing that connects them all? Wild comfort. The On Cloudtilt Remix offers the kind of bounciness we've come to associate with On's instantly recognizable sole units. This one features a CloudTec Phase™ midsole for a smooth step, as well as Helion™ superfoam for cushioning. This new Alloy/Ivory colorway also features a hyper-technical upper made of transparent layers which has really caught our eye.
Nike Air Force 3 Low x NIGO Midnight Navy and Shadow Grey
Release Date: February 6
Editor's Notes: Nike's Air Force 3 is understandably overshadowed by the Air Force 1. It must be tough to have an older sibling that literally everyone in the world knows and loves. Still, streetwear pioneer NIGO is doing his bit for the underrated silhouette, using it for a string of collaborative colorways. This one takes inspiration from Homecoming: think '80s varsity jackets & marching bands.
New Balance M991v1
Release Date: February 5
Editor's Notes: Not all New Balance sneakers are made equal. Some are part of the Made in UK range, which means they get extra special treatment in a small factory that's been running since 1982 in a small village called Flimby, Cumbria. This treatment comes in the form of elevated materials, in this case leather. Style with a pair of beaten brown corduroy pants for full points.
Salomon XT-WHISPER
Release Date: February 5
Editor's Notes: Salomon continues to pump out colorways that we can't help but include in our weekly roundup of the best sneakers. While most opt for the XT6, the big-brain move is to shift lanes and welcome the XT-WHISPER into your rotation. There are few better arguments for the silhouette than its new Almond Milk/Ftw Silver color palette.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 20
Release Date: Available now
Editor's Notes: There's a lot to be said for the understated hues of, say, a leather New Balance M991v1 that works with everything in your wardrobe, but there's also something to be said for silver pairs that throw caution to the wind. Life's short, wear silver Gel-Kayano 20s whenever you get the chance.
Norda Bismuth
Release Date: Available now
Editor's Notes: Norda deserves its flowers. The Canadian brand might not get the glossy headlines, but you can be sure that it's on the feet of the purists who really hit the most testing trails. The new Bismuth colorway of the Norda 002 is a great pickup this week, featuring a hard-wearing Vibram sole as expected, its Dyneema upper is super lightweight and looks amazing with a windowpane check against the murky green.
Kith x Salomon XT-Voyager 2 Black
Release Date: February 6
Editor's Notes: Kith eschews its usual streetwear/preppy aesthetic for something much more industrial here. It's a welcome departure, and where better to break new, brutalist ground than on the Salomon XT-Voyager 2. Dressed in all black, this is a mean-looking shoe built for stomping through a dystopia AKA 2026.
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