rce 1 Low. This year’s iteration features a white leather upper with pastel accents of pink, blue, and yellow throughout. The sneaker is finished off with a cracked egg graphic on the heel and a translucent outsole.
April Brings Warmer Weather and Fresh Kicks: A Sneaker Roundup
Just like that, a quarter of the year has already been completed. April is upon us and with it comes the promise of warmer weather — at least for those of us up in the Northern Hemisphere. We’re already seeing brands take advantage of the new month as an Easter-themed pair of kicks arrives in this week’s lineup of launches from the likes of adidas, Nike, Salomon, HOKA, New Balance, adidas, ASICS, and Jordan Brand. Before we walk you through all ten drops, let’s first review the key sneaker headlines from the past week.
Nike SB’s Air Max 95 and GT Future Leaked
Starting with the Swoosh, the Nike SB team’s long-rumored take on the Air Max 95 finally leaked in a pink and white “Cactus Flower” colorway. Meanwhile, we got a better look at the GT Future in its “Copper Egg” finish. We’re less than two weeks away from the return of the Kobe 8 Protro “What The” and its official images were shared as well. Adding to the list of Kobe-related headlines, the Kobe 6 “All-Star 3D Hollywood” returning next year and a new Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Linen” were rumors that surfaced.
Jordan Brand Preps for Luka Dončić’s Signature Shoe
Jordan Brand continued its preparations for Luka Dončić’s new signature shoes by offering a complete set of visuals featuring the Jordan Luka .77 — his new outdoor-oriented performance basketball sneaker. Early imagery of the new Air Jordan 4 “Denim” also popped up. Collaborations with New Balance were a hot topic as Kith shock dropped its 997.5 “Easter” pack and we previewed Aimé Leon Dore’s takes on the new RC56, 475, and T500. Rounding out the week, PLAY COMME des GARÇONS’ Converse Chuck 70s were spotted on the shelves of Canadian Costcos. With all of the past week’s major footwear news revisited, let’s go ahead and dive into what to expect from the week ahead. Afterwards, be sure to hit up HBX to shop sneaker styles that are available now.
Adidas BW Army: A Sleek and Luxe Take on a Classic Trainer
Release Date: April 1Release Price: $120 USDWhere to Buy: adidasWhy You Should Cop: Back in the ‘70s, the German army was equipped with the Bundeswehr (BW) — an indoor training shoe. Known for its white leather upper with suede overlays and a gum sole, the sleek trainer has been reimagined by everyone from adidas to Maison Margiela and has been a go-to sneaker in the fashion industry for decades. Now, the Three Stripes is back with two luxe takes on the model with its BW Army silhouette. Cracked leather in options of “Cloud White” and “Core Black” is joined by a suede T-toe cap with a gum sole backing each step.
Nike Air Force 1 Low “Easter”: A Perfect Springtime Sneaker
Release Date: April 1Release Price: $115 USDWhere to Buy: NikeWhy You Should Cop: Spring is here, which means that the celebration of Easter is right around the corner. The annual holiday is known for inviting in pastels abound, with sneaker brands like Nike celebrating it again by offering an “Easter”-themed take on the Air Force 1 Low. This year’s iteration features a white leather upper with pastel accents of pink, blue, and yellow throughout. The sneaker is finished off with a cracked egg graphic on the heel and a translucent outsole.
