Palace’s Nike Air Max 95 Shines in This Week’s Best Footwear Drops

 After last night’s defensive duel between Michigan and UConn, March Madness has officially come to a close and the NBA Playoffs are nearing. As we transition from one to the other, footwear brands are gearing up for another week loaded with launches. Salomon, Nike, New Balance, and adidas are all scheduled to be getting in on the action this week. Before we walk you through the 10 most notable drops to come, let’s look back at which sneaker headlines drew our attention this past week.Starting out with the latest features, we inspected GOAT’s new Sneakers.com website, evaluating its discount-driven offerings. We also connected with Simone Bellotti to discuss Jil Sander’s PUMA K-Street collaboration, touching on the historical impact of the two brands’ partnership.As for the standard slate, Nike had its worst single-day stock drop on record as the brand continues its pivot from direct-to-consumer back to wholesale. In more exciting news, a LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 “Brick Pixel” was teased. We also discussed the rollout of Tom Sachs’ NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe “Bricolage.”Elsewhere in the industry, Rui Hachimura has his own version of the Air Jordan 40 “4028” on the way, featuring sashiko-inspired embroidery. Speaking of the Japanese technique, it was included in FDMTL’s new Vans preview, which notably featured several Tabi sneakers in its presentation. Rounding things out, Joe Freshgoods teased an upcoming New Balance 1890 collaboration.Now that you’re caught up on the latest from the space, let’s look ahead at what’s to come, starting with another L’Art de l’Automobile x Salomon project. After you work your way through the list, be sure to check out which pairs are available today at HBX.L’Art de l’Automobile x Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 3 & ACS ProRelease Date: April 8Release Price: TBCWhere to Buy: L’Art de l’AutomobileWhy You Should Cop: Arthur Kar’s L’Art de l’Automobile is back with another Salomon collaboration this week. Taking on the S/LAB Phantasm 3 and ACS Pro, the duo has equipped both with dynamic colorways that are high-impact upon first sight. For the S/LAB Phantasm 3, its unique build is geared for road runners. The ACS Pro bridges performance and lifestyle with its fashion-forward construction. The common thread that weaves between the two is the “42” motif that nods to the 42-kilometer distance of a marathon.Melitta Baumeister x Nike Vomero Premium & Pegasus PremiumRelease Date: April 8Release Price: $230 USD to $240 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: In case you missed out on last week’s launch of Melitta Baumeister’s Nike Running kicks, they’re landing on the SNKRS platform on Wednesday. An orange Vomero Premium is accompanied by a “Volt”-colored Pegasus Premium, with both nodding to the new duo. Baumeister’s eye motif, which depicts her own eye, is scattered across both of the weathered pairs.JJJJound x New Balance 475Release Date: April 9Release Price: $120 USDWhere to Buy: JJJJoundWh