Low. This time around, the sneaker is offered in “Dirty Triple White” and “Triple Triple Black” colorways. The former features a white leather upper with a dirty finish, while the latter boasts a triple black leather upper. Both pairs are completed with .SWOOSH branding on the lateral side and a web3 QR code on the heel.
Last Night’s Spectacle: NBA and NHL Playoffs, Met Gala, and Star-Studded Footwear Launches
Last night was nothing short of a spectacle – from the intense NBA and NHL Playoff games to the gathering of A-list celebrities at the Met Gala. But the excitement doesn’t stop there, as the footwear industry is gearing up for a week filled with star-studded releases from Nike, Crocs, New Balance, Salomon, adidas, and Jordan Brand.
Recapping Last Week’s Headlines
Before we dive into this week’s drops, let’s take a look back at the headlines that caught our attention last week. The Jumpman team had two major rumors circulating – a potential third collaboration between fragment design, Union LA, and Air Jordan 1 High OG, as well as a Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 collaboration. We also got a first look at the highly anticipated Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Chicago” and a new Air Jordan 5 “Wings.”
New Balance also made waves with its “Grey Days” celebration, announcing a series of sneaker releases over the next few weeks. The brand also teamed up with Aimé Leon Dore for their first collaborative model, the RC56. Kith also had a leak of their upcoming New Balance 204L, and teased their adidas Climacool project. JJJJound and NAKED Copenhagen rounded out the week with previews of their ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14 and Salomon XT-6 collaborations, respectively.
10 Must-Have Drops This Week
Now that you’re caught up with all the latest in the sneaker world, let’s get into the 10 drops you should have on your radar this week. First up, we have A’ja Wilson’s highly anticipated first signature shoe with Nike, followed by a selection of styles available now on HBX.
Nike A’One “Pink A’ura”
Release Date: May 6
Release Price: $110 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: After much anticipation, the Nike A’One, designed in collaboration with three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, is finally dropping this week. The “Pink A’ura” colorway features a bold gradient of neon to pastel pink, with A’ja’s logo on the tongue and motivational text on the outsole.
Swarovski x Crocs Classic Clog & Bae Clog
Release Date: May 6
Release Price: $300 USD (Classic Clog) and $1,200 USD (Bae Clog)
Where to Buy: Crocs
Why You Should Cop: For those looking to splurge, Swarovski and Crocs have teamed up to create luxurious versions of the Classic and Bae Clogs. The Classic Clog features a sleek pattern of crystals on a gray base, while the Bae Clog boasts crystal-embellished ornaments on a black base.
.SWOOSH x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Dirty Triple White” & “Triple Triple Black”
Release Date: May 7
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS (US Only)
Why You Should Cop: Nike’s web3-based .SWOOSH platform is back with two new colorways of the Air Force 1 Low. The “Dirty Triple White” features a white leather upper with a distressed finish, while the “Triple Triple Black” boasts an all-black leather upper. Both pairs feature .SWOOSH branding and a web3 QR code on the heel.
