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 running sneakers (with a twist).
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.
Nike Dunk Low “What the Duck”
Release Date: October 11
Editor’s Notes: Nike’s “What the” series originally began in 2007 with the release of Nike SB’s Nothing But the Truth video part and is currently reselling in the 6-digit range. This University of Oregon pair continues its legacy with a series of colorful, patterned panels across the upper.
You’ll have to be quick to get a pair of these shoes, demand for the sneaker has already caused an exclusive pre-release to be shut down by police.
Y/Project x Salomon Speedcross 3
Release Date: October 10
Editor’s Notes: One of the last chances to buy something from Y/PROJECT’s Glenn Martens era, these scrunched-up trail sneakers are an experimental take on a rugged running shoe from the 2010s.
paria /FARZANEH x HOKA Restore TC Chukka
Release Date: October 11
Editor’s Notes: HOKA’s all-new recovery shoe has been debuted through this wild paria /FARZANEH collaboration. The chunky sneaker is dressed in a mix of sparkly, patterned, and hairy materials.
DTLR x New Balance 1906R “Starry Nights”
Release Date: Out Now
Editor’s Notes: DTLR goes all out for its latest New Balance collab. The 1906R is bedecked with a vibrant cluster of hues that capture the brand’s love of space exploration.
ASICS UB8-S GT-2160 “Azure”
Release Date: October 11
Editor’s Notes: ASICS and Kiko Kostadinov’s Studio are back with new colorways of the collaborative GT-2160. The latest drop continues the duo’s interest in Mino ceramics native to Japan’s Gifu Prefecture.
New Balance 1906A “Concrete”
Release Date: Out Now
Editor’s Notes: It’s been a while since we’ve had two of the same sneaker models in one article, but if any pair is deserving, it’s New Balance’s 1906.
The “Concrete” colorway arrives as part of a 2-piece drop that sees the model riddled with overlays similar to previous “Refined Future” drops.
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