From Vans to New Balance, the Seven Best Sneakers to Cop This Week
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.
From a bubblegum pink Vans x Atiba link-up to a collapsible Song For the Mute Samba OG and a sleek and moody Saucony x Highsnobiety collaboration — 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.
Premium Authentic Shoe by Atiba
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Atiba Jefferson and Vans are back with the second installment of their beloved collab. Among a variety of sneakers in bold colors, the standout icon is the all-pink Vans Authentic. Each pair features a photographic insole with work by Atiba or collaborator Lauren Halsey. Leaning into their legacy, Vans and Atiba reinforce their reputation for playful, authentic collaboration.
adidas SAMBA OG SFTM
Release Date: October 19
Editor's Notes: Song for the Mute and adidas may have answered the cries for the lowest-profile terrace sneaker possible. Clearly, the standout feature is the collapsible heel, leaning completely into the Samba's reputation as the perfect sneaker to throw on. But look closer, and SFTM's eye for lush materials and premium finishes reveals itself in the faux-nubuck upper. Is this fashion's favorite high-end, heel-less hybrid?
Saucony x Highsnobiety Endorphin Pro 5
Available October 15 at 13:00
Early AccessRelease Date: October 15
Editor's Notes: Saucony and Highsnobiety are collaborating once again on two standout sneakers designed for city life. In contrast to the chunky dad silhouette of the ProGrid Paramount, the Endorphin Pro 5 is sleek, minimal, and performance-focused. Whether you're racking up miles at a run club or just looking for backup on your morning coffee run, this underrated race icon has the Highsnobiety co-sign.
New Balance Made in UK Allerdale Moorland Textures
Release Date: October 15
Editor's Notes: Speaking from experience, the UK knows how to do winter footwear. The latest Made in UK Allerdale, “Moorland Textures,” is New Balance's answer to the rugged demands of a damp British winter. The Made in UK team has sprinkled in subtle references to British hill walkers, from a wax-finished suede upper to steel D-eyelets. More heritage than your grandad's old hikers, and a little more stylish, too.
Jah Jah Adistar Control 5 Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Inspired by Caribbean culture, the adidas x Jah Jah Studio Adistar is the perfect laid-back retro runner. With roots in running, the Adistar Control 5 is packed with adidas' Adiprene and Torsion technology, designed for prolonged comfort both sprinting and in front of the soundsystem. In colorful green and yellow, this noughties revival feels like the sunset on adidas' summer of sneakers.
Puma x Le Père Suede Sneaker
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: This luxe offering from New York brand Le Père is a low-profile sneaker for the Lower East Side “gentle man.” Taking inspiration from the world of mid-century art and design, it channels the likes of Nakashima with its sleek, material-forward focus. In soft chocolate brown with a contrasting snow-white tongue, it's a well-balanced, infinitely wearable, and subtly bougie winter sneaker.
NB Numeric 480
Release Date: October 12
Editor's Notes: If you thought GORE-TEX sneakers were reserved for the gorpcore obsessives, think again. New Balance has plucked its low-profile skate silhouette, the Numeric 480, and upskilled it for the dark winter ahead. Fitted with GORE-TEX protection and reinforced stitching, this brings a hiker's practical sensibility to your daily low-profile skate shoe.
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