The ‘Ghost in the Shell’ x atmos x Reebok Instapump Fury 94 Is a Cybernetic Upgrade to This Week’s Best Footwear Drops

 The NBA postseason begins tonight as teams look to secure the final seeds via the 2026 Play-In Tournament. As basketball takes center stage again, sneaker brands have prepared not only court-ready kicks, but a wide variety of exciting drops. Nike, Camper, New Balance, adidas, HOKA, Jordan Brand, and Reebok have all prepared notable launches to look out for. Before I dive into the complete list, I have some key headlines to recap, and a few farewell words too.After well over 100 editions of best footwear drops across the past four years, this is my final one. While the content itself has always been fairly ordinary, it became a ritual for me, and I’d like to think there are at least a few people out there that tuned in regularly. Whether you skimmed these features or read every last word, thank you for tuning in. Without further ado, here are some stories to revisit before I run through my final 10 drop previews.Nike Basketball revealed its latest signature shoe: the Nike Sabrina 4. Speaking of the Swoosh, in-hand previews of an Air Max 95 “Multicolor” and LeBron James-approved Air Force 1 Low “Marble” surfaced. Travis Scott’s electric Nike Phantom 6 Low Elite also popped up.Elsewhere in the industry, Steph Curry is concluding his “sneaker free agency” era with a 75-lot auction of the kicks he wore since the announcement of his departure from Under Armour. We also previewed another MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon collaboration, highlighting several new pairs. For New Balance, it announced the KAWHI V and Joe Freshgoods teased his upcoming 1890 project.With all of the major news recapped, let’s look ahead at what’s to come this week, starting with more from Caitlin Clark x Nike. Afterwards, be sure to check out which pairs HBX has for sale today.Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Rookie of the Year”Release Date: April 15Release Price: $190 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: As anticipation continues to build for Caitlin Clark’s first signature shoe with Nike Basketball, which may not debut until early next year, the duo is at least offering fans another Clark-themed sneaker this week. Her latest Nike Kobe 5 Protro celebrates her near-unanimous Rookie of the Year award from 2024, combining “Metallic Silver” and “University Red” across the popular performance model.Issey Miyake x Camper Karst FinchRelease Date: April 15Release Price: $305 USDWhere to Buy: Issey Miyake and CamperWhy You Should Cop: Issey Miyake and Camper are back with another collaboration, this time creating the Karst Finch sneaker. Building atop Camper’s Karst silhouette, the shoe features a Mary-Jane-inspired stretch knit upper that combines with the two complementary pairs of socks that come with each shoe. A Vibram outsole and Camper’s ReXarge supercritical foam at the midsole supply a smooth ride that suits the slick design.LABELHOOD x Nike Shox Z CalistraRelease Date: April 15Release Price: $135 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: Nike expanded the