Virgil Abloh Archive Unearths a Legendary Air Jordan 1 in This Week’s Best Footwear Drops

 Just four teams remain in both the men’s and women’s brackets of March Madness. While fans are counting down the days until the tourneys come to a close, we also have another stacked roster of footwear drops to anticipate as well. Kicking things off this week, Vans is back with more gems while Nike, New Balance, Y-3, Onitsuka Tiger, Converse, Jordan Brand, and adidas all have key releases on the way too.Before we dive into this week’s loaded lineup, let’s revisit the key headlines from the past seven days, starting with the Swoosh. Virgil Abloh Archive has another collaboration rumored to be on the way: a Nike Cryoshot Tiempo that is expected to drop surrounding this year’s World Cup. Another key collaborator getting active this season is COMME des GARÇONS HOMME PLUS, which had its “Triple Black” rendition of the Air Max Dolce surface again. Keeping things in-line, the Air Force 1 Low is back with a new set of Vibram sole-equipped colorways, emphasizing a technical build.Elsewhere in the sneaker space, Hartcopy and adidas have revisited the BW Army together, offering two German Army Trainer-inspired colorways as a European exclusive ahead of the global launch. Tyler, the Creator is also back with new takes on the Converse 1908 Jogger, applying the GOLF le FLEUR* name to the shoe. Rounding out the relatively quiet week was Aimé Leon Dore, which reconnected with New Balance to drop a MADE in USA 1300 in “Navy.”With all of the key headlines revisited, let’s now take a look at what’s next, starting with the latest Vans launch. Once you’ve made your way through the 10 releases, be sure to hit up HBX to see which styles you can shop today.Vans Old Skool LX “Archive Flame” PackRelease Date: April 1Release Price: $110 USD to $120 USDWhere to Buy: VansWhy You Should Cop: Vans is making a case for itself as the early favorite for sneaker brand of the year. From its Pearlized narrative to this week’s “Archive Flame” pack of Old Skool LX shoes, there’s plenty to be excited about coming from the California skate brand. Looking closer at the fire-flavored pairs, three editions have been prepared. A black and red flame shoe nods to leather jackets while a purple-on-green version that draws from sukajan jackets. Rounding out the lineup is a “Marshmallow”-colored iteration that taps work jackets for inspiration with its full canvas upper.Melitta Baumeister x Nike Vomero Premium & Pegasus PremiumRelease Date: April 1Release Price: $220 USD to $260 USDWhere to Buy: Melitta BaumeisterWhy You Should Cop: Nearly half a year later, Melitta Baumeister’s two shoes with Nike Running are finally releasing this week. Looking first at the Vomero Premium, its “Total Orange” color scheme features one-of-a-kind weathering and various co-branding hits. Her eye motif is also present at the lenticular tongue and outsole. For the Pegasus Premium, it features a similar treatment, instead favoring a classic “Volt” colorway. “Run Like No One Is Watchi