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August Brings More Sunshine and Hot Sneaker Drops
Summer is in full swing and the heat is not just coming from the sun. Major footwear brands like Nike, Crocs, PUMA, Salomon, New Balance, HOKA, and Jordan Brand are all dropping new releases this week. But before we dive into the exciting drops to look out for, let’s take a quick look back at the top headlines from the past week.
Hypebeast Takes Us to Puerto Rico for a Sneak Peek
The Hypebeast team traveled to Puerto Rico to give us an exclusive first look at the Bad Bunny x adidas “The Archive” exhibit. This exhibit showcases nearly 150 pairs of mostly unreleased sneakers, making it a must-see for any sneakerhead.
Nike Makes Big Moves
Nike had a big week with LeBron James teasing the Nike LeBron 23 and Lil Yachty unveiling three Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Swamp Sponge Dunks. Delta Airlines also surprised sneakerheads with their employee-exclusive Air Force 1 Low. And let’s not forget about the highly anticipated collaboration between COMME des GARÇONS HOMME PLUS and Nike, which officially presented two new Air Rejuven8 colorways.
Billie Eilish Rocks Air Jordan 4s
During her world tour, Billie Eilish was spotted wearing two Billie Eilish-themed Air Jordan 4s, causing a stir in the sneaker community.
Adidas and Collaborators Make Waves
Adidas also had some exciting news this week, with Edison Chen giving us a first look at the CLOT x adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low covered in blue flames. Brain Dead’s adidas Japan Los also made an appearance, along with a closer look at the neapolitan-esque Bad Bunny x adidas Adizero SL72. And Salehe Bembury announced his latest Crocs launch, a “Tetra” colorway of his Pollex Cypress boot.
Basketball Stars Get Their Own Signature Shoes
Two basketball stars also made headlines with their own signature shoes: LaMelo Ball’s PUMA MB.05 and Kyrie Irving’s ANTA KAI 2 Speed.
What’s Next?
Now that you’re caught up with the latest news from the footwear industry, let’s take a look at what’s to come. Starting with the release of the Nike Ja 3 “Light Show” on August 5, there are plenty of exciting drops to look forward to. And don’t forget to check out HBX to see which shoes you can pick up today.
Nike Ja 3 “Light Show”
The Nike Ja 3, introduced last month by Ja Morant and Nike Basketball, is getting a new “Light Show” colorway. This graffiti-inspired design features a colorful “JA” callout on the lateral side and a gray-on-gray color scheme throughout the shoe, paying tribute to Morant’s electrifying playing style.
Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clog
Crocs has teamed up with Krispy Kreme to create a sweet new version of their Classic Clog. The donut-inspired design pays homage to two popular flavors, with a chocolate iced with sprinkles donut on the left shoe and a strawberry iced with sprinkles donut on the right. Complete with special Jibbitz and co-branding, this clog is a must-have for any sneaker and donut lover.
