1 of 3Timberland 2 of 3Timberland 3 of 3Timberland Release Date: April 22Release Price: $490 USDWhere to Buy: TimberlandWhy You Should Cop: Jacquemus and Timberland have reunited for a new footwear collaboration, this time taking on the 3-Eye Lug Boat Shoe. The French fashion label has given the silhouette a premium makeover, with a full-grain leather upper and a chunky lug sole. The shoe is available in two colorways: “Natural” and “Black.”
The NBA Playoffs Tip-Off with a Bang: A Sneaker Roundup
The NBA Playoffs have officially begun and the first round of games did not disappoint. From blowouts to nail-biting overtimes, we got a taste of everything that makes this time of year great for basketball. And as we continue to keep a close eye on the postseason, footwear brands are taking advantage of the excitement by dropping some must-have basketball sneakers. This week’s lineup includes releases from Nike, Timberland, On, Jordan Brand, and New Balance. But before we dive into the top 10 drops, let’s take a look back at the sneaker headlines that caught our attention this past week.
Signature Shoes Galore
We rounded up all 32 NBA and WNBA athletes who released their own signature shoes in the past year, giving us a comprehensive look at the signature shoe market. And we also got a sneak peek at two upcoming Nike Basketball models: Ja Morant’s Nike Ja 3 and Sabrina Ionescu’s Nike Sabrina 3. Plus, Corteiz finally announced the release date for its highly-anticipated collaboration with Nike, the Air Max 95 “Honey Blacks.”
Air Jordan Updates
The Jumpman team gave us a first look at the new Air Jordan 11 “Sail” ahead of its holiday release. And Nike shared official images of the Air Jordan 1 High OG “UNC Reimagined,” which drops next month. But that’s not all, as a newly-rumored Air Jordan 1 Hi ’85 “Bred” is also in the works. Don’t get it confused with the version that already dropped this year.
Other Notable Releases
In other sneaker news, the Vandy the Pink x atmos x ASICS GEL-Nimbus 10.1 “Banana Split” pack was unveiled with a global launch scheduled for June. Kiko Kostadinov teased his latest ASICS project, the UB10-S GEL-KAYANO 20. And New Balance had a big week with the release of the “Brown Suede” Made in UK Allerdale and the return of the 1300JP. Plus, we got a sneak peek at the Wales Bonner x adidas Karintha Sequin collab and Justin Bieber teased more footwear from his new brand, SKYLRK.
Top 10 Sneaker Drops of the Week
Now, let’s take a look at the 10 sneaker drops you should have on your radar this week. First up is Devin Booker’s first collaboration featuring his Nike Book 1, followed by the Jacquemus x Timberland 3-Eye Lug Boat Shoe. Don’t forget to check out HBX to shop these styles and more.
