If You Haven’t Been Watching the NBA and NHL Playoffs, You’re Missing Out on Some Epic Action
If you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t been tuning in to the NBA and NHL Playoffs, you’re seriously missing out on some intense and thrilling games. Franchises are giving it their all as they fight to make it to their respective Conference Finals this week. But that’s not the only thing you should be paying attention to. This week’s lineup of sneaker releases is just as stacked as any other week, featuring contributions from New Balance, Nike, and Jordan Brand.
Let’s Recap the Hottest Sneaker Headlines from the Past Week and Preview What’s to Come
As always, let’s take a look at the top sneaker headlines from the past seven days before we dive into what’s coming up next. Nike caught our attention with a collaboration with South Korean boutique WORKSOUT, featuring a new Air Max 95. We also got a sneak peek at Riccardo Tisci’s Nike Shox TLs, which come with removable ankle cuffs. On the rumor side of things, there’s talk of a Nardwuar x Nike SB Dunk Low and an Air Force 1 Low collection by Central Cee. Over at Jordan Brand, we finally got a glimpse of Chase B’s take on Travis Scott’s Jordan Jumpman Jack, and the highly coveted $1,000 USD Swarovski x Air Jordan 1 Low OG was officially unveiled.
Other Exciting Releases and Collaborations to Look Out For
In other news, Ronnie Fieg revealed his highly anticipated New Balance ABZORB 2010 collaboration, which will be dropping this week exclusively at the Kith Manhattan flagship reopening. New Balance also announced its 1000 “Bāṅdhnū” collaboration with atmos. Brain Dead gave us a sneak peek at their upcoming footwear collection with adidas, while JJJJound teased another ASICS collaboration. And if you’re a fan of Pokémon and Crocs, you’ll be excited to know that they’ve reunited to release a “Charizard vs. Blastoise” version of the Classic Clog. And last but not least, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been wearing a new version of the Converse SHAI 001 for each playoff series, unveiled a new “Charm Black” colorway dedicated to his mother.
What’s Dropping in the Next Seven Days
Now that we’ve caught up on all the major sneaker headlines from the past week, let’s take a look at what’s coming up in the next seven days. We’ll start with another drop from New Balance’s “Grey Days” celebration, the 1906L. This controversial sneaker loafer has been flying off shelves since its release last year and now comes in a sleek grey colorway. And if you’re a fan of the WNBA, you’ll want to get your hands on A’ja Wilson’s Nike A’One in the “OG Pearl” and “Indigo Girl” colorways, dropping on May 15. Don’t miss out on these and other hot releases, available now at HBX.
