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 about as balanced as we’ve seen so far, featuring collaborations, classic sportswear brands, and some seriously futuristic 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.
Concepts x New Balance 740
Release Date: January 10
Editor's Notes: Concepts channels its inner négociant for the latest iteration of the New Balance 740. Arriving in a ‘Brut’ colorway, referencing Brut champagne crafted in northeast France, the new release features a two-tone mesh upper with a contrasting black logo and sole.
Nike Air Max Muse
Release Date: January 10
Editor's Notes: Nike starts the year off right with a new addition to its Air Max family. With a sleek silhouette accented by chrome overlays atop the black mesh upper, the pair features Nike's signature Air bubble sole and a jewel Swoosh logo for the finishing touch.
OTTO 958 X ASICS Protoblast-CMLVIII
Release Date: January 10
Editor's Notes: Following up on the 2023 GEL-FLEXKEE release, OTTO 958 and ASICS are back with the Protoblast-CMLVIII.
Designed with a clean black and green leather upper, the pair borrows the midsole cushioning from ASICS HN2-S and features co-branded embroidered logos.
Nike Air Jordan 3 "Black Cat"
Release Date: January 11
Editor's Notes: First released in 2007, the “Black Cat” 3s are back for fans of retro, all-black sneakers.
The new and improved version features the classic blend of nubuck and patent leather accents with elephant print at the heel and toe cap.
Liberty London x adidas Country OG
Release Date: January 10
Editor's Notes: Collaborations like this new 4-piece drop from Liberty London are a great reason for brands to bring back more cultural releases similar to adidas' Materials of the World series in 2006.
This new iteration of the Country OG celebrates the fabric store's 150th anniversary with a floral-print upper inspired by British gardens.
JJJJound x New Balance 2002R GORE-TEX
Release Date: Out Now
Editor's Notes: For the second all-black pair on this list, JJJJound and New Balance’s latest collaboration finally sees a wider release date for its annual 2002R drop. The new pair follows suit as previous releases and comes equipped with a reinforced GORE-TEX upper for the cold weather season.
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