olemclaughlin.netWhy You Should Cop: Nicole McLaughlin, known for her upcycled and sustainable designs, has teamed up with Vans for a limited edition collection. The standout piece is the Slip-On RS, which features a patchwork design made from recycled Vans materials. The collection will be available in limited quantities on McLaughlin’s website, so be sure to snag a pair before they’re gone.
Brands Are Back in Action: Nike, Vans, Jordan Brand, adidas, New Balance and ANTA Drop Notable Sneakers This Week
We’re almost through the second month of 2025 and it’s clear that the sneaker game is heating up. This week, some of the biggest brands in the industry are dropping highly anticipated releases that you won’t want to miss. But before we dive into the details, let’s take a look back at the past week and see which sneaker headlines caught our attention.
Nike made waves with two new silhouettes last week – Wale gave us a sneak peek of the GT Future at NBA All-Star Weekend and the Swoosh unveiled its new $100 USD Air Max Fire sneaker. We also got a closer look at the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 “Navy” and its exclusive “Varsity Red” version. Supreme’s SS25 lookbook revealed a new Air Max 1 ‘87 project and rumors of five UNDEFEATED Air Max 95s surfaced.
Jordan Brand is also making moves, with first looks at Awake NY’s “Arctic Pink” colorway and the return of the “Fire Red” Air Jordan 5, both in celebration of the silhouette’s 35th anniversary. We also got word of a Paris Saint-Germain Air Jordan 5 and matching Air Jordan 4 RM. Converse gave us a closer look at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s upcoming SHAI 001. And in other news, Salehe Bembury teased his upcoming New Balance 991v2 “Colors Be The Palette” after an early pair leaked, and we got a first look at a new Kith x New Balance 2010 collaboration.
But the Three Stripes had a standout week for itself, with Damian Lillard revealing the adidas Dame X and Donovan Mitchell giving us a sneak peek at the adidas D.O.N. Issue #7. We also got a preview of Bad Bunny’s new adidas Ballerina silhouette in “Bold Gold.”
Now that you’re caught up on the latest in the sneaker world, let’s take a look at the key releases dropping this week, starting with Nike’s .SWOOSH platform. And once you’ve checked out the full list, head over to HBX to shop the styles that are available now.
Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly “Adventure”
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Release Date: February 26
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: .SWOOSH
Why You Should Cop: Nike is once again blurring the lines between the physical and digital worlds with its web3-focused .SWOOSH platform. Last year, it introduced the “Low Poly” version of the Air Max 1, and now it’s back with a new “Adventure” colorway inspired by Tomb Raider. To purchase a pair, .SWOOSH members must complete a digital quest that will grant them access to the sneaker when it drops this week.
Nicole McLaughlin x Vans Slip-On RS
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Release Date: February 26 and 27
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: Nicolemclaughlin.net
Why You Should Cop: Sustainable designer Nicole McLaughlin has teamed up with Vans for a limited edition collection, and the standout piece is the Slip-On RS. Made from recycled Vans materials, the shoe features a unique patchwork design that is sure to turn heads. The collection will be available in limited quantities on McLaughlin’s website, so be sure to grab a pair before they’re gone.
