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 about as balanced as we’ve seen so far, featuring collaborations, classic sportswear brands, and good old outdoor sneakers.
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.
AURALEE x New Balance WRPD Runner
Release Date: April 18
Editor's Notes: Some things are certain: death, taxes, and AURALEE bringing the heat with its New Balance collaborations. This 2-piece drop is a masterclass in ‘less is more,’ and sees New Balance’s WRPD Runner draped in monochromatic tones with suede overlays.
Bode x Nike Astrograbber
Release Date: April 18
Editor's Notes: Considering BODE’s passion for storytelling and sifting through relics of the past, it’s no surprise that it teamed up with Nike for a collection that revisits the '70s. The new drop features two iterations of the long-forgotten Astro Grabber.
Converse x DRKSHDW TURBOWPN
Release Date: Out Now
Editor's Notes: Rick Owens and Converse are back with a new iteration of its exaggerated TURBOWPN. Updated with a sleek and creamy colorway, the design pays homage to basketball sneakers’ past and contemporary style concurrently.
adidas Centennial Low ADV x Dre
Release Date: April 19
Editor's Notes: Even if you aren’t one to dip your feet in the skateboarding scene, you may have seen DeAndre Thebpanya aka Dre on your socials at some point.
The adidas team rider (with arguably the best switch flip) has revamped the Centennial Low basketball shoe into a skate silhouette that merges functionality and style.
Nike SB Dunk Low "Big Money Savings"
Release Date: Out Now
Editor's Notes: Some may have reservations about the name of these SB Dunks but the attention to detail is clearly visible.
The entire pair is outfitted with a blend of premium materials, featuring the signature padded collar and a tear-off receipt inside the shoe to add to your keepsake.
Playstation x PUMA Suede
Release Date: April 18
Editor's Notes: Manga and the gaming world have been increasingly tapped for sneaker collaborations as of late, but no other brand compares to PlayStation and the colossal impact it has had over the last 30 years.
PUMA celebrates the innovative company with a new version of the Suede, detailed with embossed face buttons around the upper and gradient tones on the sole.
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