From Converse to New Balance, 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 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.
New Balance Made in USA 993
Release Date: Aug 15
Editor's Notes: Between the hairy suede upper and contrasting mesh underlays, New Balance’s latest Made in USA 993 is a subtle, tasteful rendition of a classic sneaker.
Nike Air Jordan 11 Retro Low
Release Date: Aug 16
Editor's Notes: A classic Jordan sneaker gets decked out in a new colorway. Need I say more?
The Museum Visitor x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14
Release Date: Out Now
Editor's Notes: ASICS and The Museum Visitor team up for a 3-piece drop of the GEL-KAYANO 14, each decorated with a huge extended tongue that folds over onto the top of the shoe.
Converse Shai Weapon Mid
Release Date: Out Now
Editor's Notes: Besides Rick Owens, if anyone can make the Converse Weapon a premier shoe to drop this summer, it’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
This collaborative pair is crafted in a classic white leather finish with an aged sole featuring orchid-colored details along the upper and tongue.
Extra Butter x Brooks Cascadia 18
Release Date: Out now
Editor's Notes: These days, running-themed collaborations are becoming more of a norm. Extra Butter is the latest brand to join the fun, teaming up with Brooks for a new iteration of its Cascadia 18 sneaker.
The updated silhouette arrives with the brand’s DNA LOFT v2 midsole that provides generous cushioning and features a printed-dyed mesh upper that raises the bar for running sneakers.
Nike Air Terra Humara
Release Date: Aug 20
Editor's Notes: The Air Terra Humara might be one of the best-looking all-terrain shoes ever.
This updated pair is detailed with blue and orange suede overlays and features reflective accents so folks can see you coming in low-vis settings.
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