ANO 5 OG. Now, the two are back with a third collaboration, this time on the GEL-KAYANO 14. The sneaker is dressed in a tonal “Olive” colorway, with suede and mesh materials making up its upper. The JJJJound logo is subtly placed on the heel, while ASICS branding is found on the tongue and heel tab.
NBA and NHL Finals: Panthers Take Lead, Thunder Evens Series
If you haven’t been keeping up with the NBA and NHL Finals, you’re missing out on some intense back-and-forth action. Last night, the Florida Panthers took a 2-1 lead over the Edmonton Oilers, while the Oklahoma City Thunder evened their series at 1-1 with the Indiana Pacers over the weekend.
Sneaker Industry Recap: 10 Must-Have Drops and Key News
In case you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t been paying attention to the sneaker industry, we’ve got you covered. Not only do we have a rundown of the top 10 drops to look out for this week, featuring brands like New Balance, ASICS, Crocs, Nike, norda, and Jordan Brand, but we also have a roundup of last week’s biggest news.
Nike’s Latest Releases and Leaks
Nike has been making waves in the sneaker world with some exciting releases and leaks. Last week, they unveiled an “Oatmeal” colorway of their 3D-printed Air Max 1000 sneaker and leaked upcoming Kobe Bryant and Ja Morant-themed Air Force 1 Lows. Patta also teased their collaboration with Nike on the new Cryoshot Mercurial. And for all the Jordan fans out there, rumors of an Air Jordan 3 RM for 2026 and an official look at this year’s Air Jordan 5 “Grape” have been circulating.
Other Industry Headlines
But that’s not all the sneaker news we have for you. Salehe Bembury revealed his collaborative PUMA Hali 1 design, Tyrese Haliburton’s first signature shoe was unveiled, and we got a sneak peek at the Converse SHAI 001 “Masi Blue” worn by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Plus, ASICS teamed up with Little Tokyo Table Tennis for an exclusive collaboration, and New Balance dropped two new MADE in USA-designed 990v6 colorways, a collaboration with Joe Freshgoods’ Every Now & Then featuring the RCVRY Slide, and a take on the Numeric 272 by Stone Island Marina.
New Balance ABZORB 2000: A Modern Twist on a Classic Brand
New Balance is known for their timeless, retro-inspired sneakers, but they’re stepping into the modern world with the introduction of the ABZORB 2000 runner. This sleek sneaker features a seamless upper in “Still Water” and “Blue Agate” hues, with a five-pod ABZORB cushioning system for added comfort and style.
JJJJound x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14: A Third Collaboration
After three years, JJJJound and ASICS are back with their third collaboration, this time on the GEL-KAYANO 14. The sneaker features a tonal “Olive” colorway with subtle branding from both JJJJound and ASICS, making it a must-have for any sneakerhead.
