From New Balance to Nike, Browse This Week’s Best Sneaker Releases
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 a signal that warm weather is on the way. From luxe lightweight summer hits like the Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe to more technical offerings like the Nike Rejuven8 or ASICS Finesse GEL-Cumulus 16, all sides of the seasonal spectrum are on offer and they're telling us one thing: It's time to start building your spring/summer 2026 rotation.
The cream of the sneaker crop awaits you. What are you waiting for?
Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe
Release date: March 16
Editor's Notes: Jacquemus continues its partnership with Nike and we're glad to see that the Moon Shoe is the chosen silhouette for this season. In this off-white color palette, it's the sneaker for summer.
Asics Finesse GEL-Cumulus 16
Release date: March 13
Editor's Notes: ASICS sticks to the world of technical trail runners for the Finesse GEL-Cumulus 16 Sneakers. But while the construction has a performance, outdoor edge, the Desert Rose softens the brutalism of it all, ensuring it's still easy to style in everyday fits.
New Balance 1890
Release date: March 12
Editor's Notes: New Balance's 1890 silhouette hit headlines last month as the subject of another Action Bronson collaboration. While getting your hands on the Baklava 1890s might be a tough task, keep your calendars marked for this general release.
Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Hyper Royal
Release date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Nike's Zoom Vomero 5 has never been considered a minimal sneaker by any means. But, with the drop of the Hyper Royal iteration, we see the silhouette in its Swooshless form, reduced to its necessities, and we're liking the way things are headed.
Nike Jordan Air Jordan 13 Retro Playoffs Sneakers
Release date: March 13
Editor's Notes: Nike takes us back to simpler times with the Nike Jordan 13 Retro in White and University Red. Worn by Jordan in the '97-'98 season as he cruised to his 6th championship, this high-top with a quilted upper is a nostalgic throwback.
Nike Black and Rust Factor
Release date: March 11
Editor's Notes: Three shoes in one, the Nike Rejuven8 Black/Rust Factor is a modular design made up of two pairs of colored liner boots which can be worn by themselves and the caged structure of the shoe itself. Whether you're customizing the shoe as a whole, boots & all, or rocking the caged pair for breathability, every summer activity is covered.
Asics GEL-Kayano 12.1
Release date: March 13
Editor's Notes: Some shoes just look mean, and the ASICS GEL-Kayano 12.1 is one of them. If you turned Alien (of Alien vs. Predator) into footwear, it'd probably look a lot like this. Glossy black panels combine with matte sections to bring a textural depth to this all-black design.
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