Week after week, sneaker brands, known and unknown, release new models, colorways, collaborations and retros to continue the stirring of sneaker culture’s melting pot. The competition has risen over the years with the introduction of new technology and the use of celebrity influencers, thus presenting an even larger variety of selections for sneakerheads and casual shoppers alike.
To ease your anxiety, and pockets, our weekly drop list showcases releases from your favorite brands, curating the most hyped sneakers and strongest silhouettes/colorway combinations that should not be missed. Take a look at the list below and let us know what launches you’re looking forward to.
Nike Kyrie 4 “Red Carpet”
Nike
Release Date: June 26
Release Price: $120 USD, available via select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike SNKRS
Following a surprise release via Facebook Messenger back in May, the Nike Kyrie 4 “Red Carpet” makes a return. The colorway remains true to its name with red dominating the entire upper. Gold accents are added to its Swoosh branding in addition to Irving‘s signature logo found on each tongue.
Yung Lean & Sadboys Gear x Converse One Star ”Toxic”
Frederick Andersson
Release Date: June 28
Release Price: N/A, available via the Sadboys Gear web store
Initially surfacing at a pop-up in London a few months back, the collaboration from Yung Lean‘s Sadboys Gear and Converse will finally see a larger launch. Converse’s One Star model takes on a “Toxic” theme with a black premium suede upper and “Slime Green” tape along the toe. Multiple stars are added to each medial side with Band of Stars branding found on the heel to complete the design.
adidas EQT Support SK Primeknit Pack
Release Date: June 29
Release Price: $120 USD/ea., available at select adidas retailers
adidas welcomes a trio of colorways under its EQT Support umbrella. Officially dubbed the “EQT Support SK Primeknit pack,” the selection gains inspiration from EQT models of the past, adding a touch of today’s technology thanks to the Primeknit material use. Each model takes the slip-on route with sock-like uppers for easy exit and entry. All three host various patterns on the knitted uppers with a mix of green, black and sail throughout.
KITH x adidas Soccer: Chapter 3
Tyler Mansour/KITH
Release Date: June 29
Release Price: $200-$220 USD, available via all KITH Shops and Kith.com
KITH and adidas Soccer link up once more for a special launch. The trilogy comes to a close with the ACE 16+ Purecontrol UltraBOOST and the COPA Mundial 18 UltraBOOST. The first shares a laceless, multicolor Primeknit upper that rests atop an UltraBOOST sole unit. The COPA Mundial offers a metallic gold upper with its Three Stripes done in red, white and blue, all atop an UltraBOOST sole unit. Continental rubber joins the mix with custom-printed footbeds and special packaging.
Nike Kyrie 4 “Uncle Drew”
Nike
Release Date: June 29
Release Price: $120 USD, available at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike SNKRS
Ahead of his first leading Hollywood role, Kyrie Irving and Nike are launching the special edition of the Kyrie 4 “Uncle Drew,” celebrating the upcoming film hitting theaters on June 29. White dominates the majority of the upper with blue Swoosh logos on the lateral and medial sides. A nostalgic gum rubber outsole complements the upper with blue and orange speckles added to the midsole.
Air Jordan 10 (White/University Red)
Release Date: June 30
Release Price: $190 USD, available at select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike SNKRS
This special iteration of the Air Jordan 10 celebrates Russell Westbrook‘s days at Leuzinger High School in California. Before we knew him as a triple-double machine, Russ didn’t start on his high school squad until his junior year. The school’s red, white and blue colors are shared throughout with white on majority of the upper as the following colors are split between the lateral and medial sides.
Air Jordan 3 “International Flight”
Nike
Release Date: June 30
Release Price: $190 USD, available at select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike SNKRS
This special iteration of the Air Jordan 3 pays homage to Michael Jordan‘s performance at the Magic Johnson Midsummer Night’s charity game in Los Angeles back in 1988. The red, white and blue theme meets a “Sail”-dominated leather upper with “Light Bone” cement detailing around the heel and toe area. “Sport Royal” and “Fire Red” accents are added at the lace eyelets, sole unit, tongue lining and embroidered Jumpman logo, while Michael Jordan’s autograph at the tongue tab adds a final touch.
adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Butter”
adidas
Release Date: June 30
Release Price: $220 USD, available via select adidas retailers and YEEZY SUPPLY
The adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Butter” comes with a new reversed Primeknit upper done in cream white. The signature “SPLY-350” text is removed with its stripe blending in on each lateral side of the shoe. The signature BOOST cushioning also returns rounding oug the design of the shoe.