From Converse to adidas, 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 Paris-inspired Palmes x Jack Purcell to a futuristic Puma x J.L.A.L GEO 1 and a deconstructed adidas x CLOT Samba, this week is all about classics re-imagined.
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.
Palmes x Converse Jack Purcell 'Parisian Night'
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Steeped in Converse history, the Jack Purcell is back with a collaboration with the Copenhagen brand Palmes. Built for the court, both Purcell and Palmes trace their roots to racket sports, but the low profile silhouette feels more than just a sports sneaker: in this clean 'Parisian Night' blue and off-white mid-sole, this is old new classic is back with a bang.
Nike SB Air Force 1 x Yuto
Release Date: September 15
Editor's Notes: Continuing a star-studded run, Nike SB is back with an archive-inspired AF1, with Japanese prodigy Yuto Horigome. Balanced and controlled, this link-up has all the familiar features of the AF1 silhouette with plenty of subtle nods to Yuto. From the family crest on the heel, to the lucky number 7 on the heel tab, this collaboration is all about shared identity.
Puma x _J.L-A.L_ Cell GEO 1 Sneaker
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: _J.L-A.L_ are back with another avant-garde offering, by way of the PUMA Cell GEO 1. From the techy, adaptive upper to the bitter chocolate colorway, the Cell GEO 1 looks at home in both a dystopian sci-fi future and an office setting. From the 360 cage covering and this laceless design to the split heel — PUMA and _J.L-A.L_ are offering something truly novel with this team-up.
New Balance Made in UK 991V1 Luxe Suede
Release Date: September 17
Editor's Notes: Sometimes a classic redone right is all you need. Enter the NB Made In UK label, with its suede 991 model in a chestnut brown. Simply put, this is a crunchy leaf, pumpkin spice, crisp morning-coded sneaker with all the features of the original 991.
adidas x CLOT Samba Espadrille Sneaker
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: CLOT and adidas are answering a timely question: how much lower can low-profile sneakers get? The new baby pink Samba Espadrille is an even slimmer take on the iconic terrace silhouette, substituting the sole for a woven slipper style tread. Releasing in both pink and green, this is the last taste of vacay cute, before we inevitably approach longer nights of darker colored outfits.
adidas x Metalwood Predator Sala Sneaker
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: adidas and LA-based streetwear golf brand Metalwood are coming in hot with a Y2K soccer-coded Predator Sala Sneaker. This indoor football-turned-skate silhouette has all the features of a 2000s sneaker, what with its wrapped three-stripe-design and asymmetric lacing. Updated for 2026, Metalwood retains all the details that made the Predator Sala beloved to begin with, showing no interest in big theatrics.
adidas SUPERSTAR II SHOES
Release Date: September 18
Editor's Notes: Familiar and fun, the playful new Superstar II shows adidas leaning into its roots. The '80s design hasn't changed much since its introduction, but this time they lose the rippled toe shell for a more sleek one. Clean with subtle details of subversion, this new Superstar is a breath of fresh air.
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