” and “Cloud White” colorways, with the former featuring a laceless design and the latter boasting a Mary-Jane strap.
Fans of American Football Get Treated to a Weekend of High-Stakes Matchups and Exciting Sneaker Drops
The past weekend was a thrilling one for fans of American football, with four intense games in the NFL’s Divisional Round and the highly anticipated College Football Playoff National Championship. But the excitement doesn’t stop there, as brands are ramping up their releases for the year with a stacked lineup of footwear drops from Nike, adidas, Salomon, and Jordan Brand.
Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Dunk Low and Jordan Brand’s Limited Edition Air Jordan 1 High OG “Xuanwu” Catch the Attention of Sneakerheads
Sneakerheads were buzzing with news of a new collaboration between Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike, the “Swamp Sponge Dunk,” even though details are still scarce. Jordan Brand also made waves with its premium Air Jordan 1 High OG “Xuanwu,” limited to only 3,399 pairs, and a first look at the upcoming Air Jordan 5 “Grape” release. The Air Jordan 4 also had a big week, with the reveal of a “UNC” PE and Nigel Sylvester’s “Brick By Brick” colorway.
Adidas Collaborations and Fashion Week Highlights
Adidas had a strong week of collaborations, with Song for the Mute showcasing its upcoming Taekwondo Mei and Adizero PR projects, and HAL STUDIOS® revealing its Intimidation Low collection. Pharrell also made waves with the reveal of the Louis Vuitton ButterSoft sneaker, which combines elements from his old Ice Cream Boardflip design and the Nike Cortez. Salehe Bembury also gave us a sneak peek at his work with PUMA. And of course, Kanye West teased new colorways for the YZY BL-01 and YZY SL-01.
Top Sneaker Releases of the Week
Now, let’s dive into the top 10 sneaker releases of the week, starting with RIOT Skateshop’s collaboration with Nike on the SB Dunk Low. This wine-inspired design features a black nubuck base with deep red overlays and the shop’s dog logo on the tongue and heel. Next up, Taqwa Bint Ali introduces two ballet-inspired adidas sneakers, the Adistar Pose and Megaride Mary-Jane, in “Iron Meta” and “Cloud White” colorways.
So, whether you’re a fan of American football or just a sneaker enthusiast, there’s plenty to look forward to this week. Don’t forget to check out HBX for the latest releases, and mark your calendars for these exciting drops.
