des to the late legend. This time, the Air Force 1 Low Protro is the canvas, with a “Soft Yellow” colorway that features a snakeskin Swoosh and a special “8” and “24” graphic on the heel.
History Made: Florida Panthers and Oklahoma City Thunder Crowned NHL and NBA Champions
The offseason blues may be setting in for fans, but the footwear industry is showing no signs of slowing down. Nike, New Balance, ASICS, and Vans are back with a stacked lineup of new releases for this week.
Sneaker Culture in Venezuela: A Rising Phenomenon
In a recent feature, we explored the growing sneaker culture in Venezuela and spoke with local leaders about its prominence.
Nike’s Latest Breakthroughs: Vomero Premium and Vomero Plus
Nike has officially unveiled the next generation of running shoes with the Vomero Premium and Vomero Plus. We also got an official look at the highly anticipated Levi’s x Nike Air Max 95 collection, featuring three colorways.
New Drops from Nike: Eric Koston’s Dedicated Air Max Pair
Nike SB’s upcoming version of the Air Max model was spotted, featuring a new pair dedicated to skateboarder Eric Koston. The divisive sneaker loafer, the Nike Air Max Phenomena, also made an appearance in a “Pearl Pink” colorway.
New Balance Continues to Lead with 204L Sneaker and Collaborations
New Balance remains a leader in the sneaker space with the release of the 204L sneaker and teasers of collaborations with Salehe Bembury and Aimé Leon Dore.
PUMA Launches First Sneaker by Salehe Bembury
Salehe Bembury announced the launch of his first PUMA sneaker, the Velum, while the INVINCIBLE x ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 10.1 “HTTP 404” turned heads with its deconstructed design.
adidas Seeds New Megaride AG Sneaker
adidas rounded out the week by seeding its new Megaride AG sneaker, showcased by photographer Arab Lincoln.
Top 10 Sneaker Drops of the Week
With all the notable news from the past week revisited, here are the top 10 sneaker drops to consider copping this week, starting with the latest collaboration from Patta and Nike. Head over to HBX to shop styles that have already launched.
Patta x Nike Air Max 90 “Waves”
Patta and Nike have revisited their “Waves” theme, this time applying it to the Air Max 90 as the model celebrates its 35th anniversary. The “Cyber” green and “Sapphire” blue colorways feature Patta branding and special packaging.
Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro “Soft Yellow”
Nike pays tribute to Kobe Bryant with a new Air Force 1 Low Protro in a “Soft Yellow” colorway, featuring a snakeskin Swoosh and a special graphic on the heel.
