DFirst Look: Wales Bonner x adidas Karintha, Superstar Hi, & AdiletteWhy You Should Cop: Wales Bonner and adidas are back with another collaboration, this time featuring three silhouettes: the Karintha, Superstar Hi, and Adilette. The collection is inspired by the designer’s Jamaican heritage and features vibrant colors and patterns. The Karintha and Superstar Hi both feature a mix of suede and leather, while the Adilette is covered in a colorful print. These unique and eye-catching designs are a must-have for any sneaker collector.
Summertime is Almost Here: Top Sneaker Drops of the Week
As we say goodbye to May and hello to June, it’s time to start thinking about summer footwear. This week’s top sneaker releases feature lightweight and breathable designs from popular brands like Crocs, adidas, New Balance, Nike, PUMA, Jordan Brand, and Vans. But before we dive into the details, let’s take a look at the biggest footwear headlines from the past seven days.
Nike Raises Prices, Hyein Seo x Nike Collaboration, and More
A recent report revealed that Nike will be increasing its prices in the coming months, which could lead to a domino effect across the industry. In more exciting news, a collaboration between Hyein Seo and Nike featuring the new Ava Rover silhouette was unveiled. We also got a sneak peek at a Levi’s x Nike Air Max 95 project with matching apparel. The Hypebeast team visited Nike’s World Headquarters and shared exclusive first looks at the Air Jordan 11 “Rare Air” and an Air Jordan 4 “Rare Air” sample. And rumors of a Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Nitro” collaboration surfaced.
Jeremy Scott x adidas Samba, Sporty & Rich x adidas Collection, and More
In other sneaker news, Jeremy Scott put his own spin on the classic adidas Samba, while Sporty & Rich gave us a preview of their upcoming collection with the Three Stripes. New Balance also teased some upcoming releases, including a “Inkwell” colorway of the 990v6 from their MADE in USA line and a “Volt” version of the 1906A. Tyler, the Creator returned with a new archival sneaker line in collaboration with Converse, and ASICS leaked six collaborative sneakers with Kith, as well as a new sneaker sandal version of the GT-2160. And Goods & Services introduced a new hybrid model that combines the upper of a football shoe with the sole of a work boot.
10 Must-Have Sneaker Drops of the Week
Now that we’ve caught up on all the latest sneaker news, it’s time to check out the top 10 drops of the week. First up, a wild collaboration between G-SHOCK and Crocs, featuring a glow-in-the-dark Echo Wave silhouette and a co-branded timepiece. Then, we have the latest collaboration between Wales Bonner and adidas, featuring three unique and colorful designs: the Karintha, Superstar Hi, and Adilette. These limited edition releases are sure to sell out fast, so don’t forget to check out HBX for styles that are available now.
