s now ready to release his second Pollex Cypress silhouette, this time in a “Tetra” colorway. The shoe’s upper is constructed of a mix of mesh and rubber, with the latter material taking on a tonal green hue. The shoe’s signature feature is its detachable heel strap, which can be worn as a bracelet.
Summer Heat: New Balance, Crocs, PUMA, SATISFY, Nike, Jordan Brand, and adidas Drop Key Releases This Week
Just like that, we’re crossing the halfway point of August this week. Summertime rages on and footwear brands aren’t letting the heat slow them down, as New Balance, Crocs, PUMA, SATISFY, Nike, Jordan Brand, and adidas have all assembled key drops to look out for this week. Before we dive into what to expect in this seven day period, let’s look back at what news stories stood out in the previous one.
Our Favorite Shoes of 2025 (So Far): A Round-Up by the Hypebeast Team
Our latest feature within the footwear vertical is a round-up of the Hypebeast team’s favorite shoes of 2025 (so far). As for our usual slate of news, the 30th anniversary of the Nike Air Max 95 is still being celebrated, with first looks at a Yu-Gi-Oh! x .SWOOSH x Nike Air Max 95 and Jay Chou PHANTACI x Nike Air Max 95 surfacing. We were also treated to previews of a new Martine Rose x Nike Shox MR4 and Zellerfeld’s Nike Air Max 1000.
Basketball Shoes Galore: Nike Kobe 3 Protro, Caitlin Clark’s Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Rookie of the Year” PE, and More
Pivoting to basketball shoes, an official reveal of the Nike Kobe 3 Protro appeared alongside word of Caitlin Clark’s Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Rookie of the Year” PE releasing next year. As for the Jumpman crew, we were treated to initial glances at a Mexico-themed Air Jordan 3 “El Vuelo,” an A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 6, and the Jordan City Boot. Elsewhere in the sneaker space, VERDY’s VK Design Works teased a collaboration with Dover Street Market and New Balance on the 991v2. The American sportswear brand also revealed a “Triple Black” version of its ABZORB 1000 sneaker. Meanwhile, James Harden teased the adidas Harden Vol. 10 during his summer tour of China and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander announced the release date of his debut signature shoe, the Converse SHAI 001.
Get Ready for These Must-Have Drops: New Balance 204L “Timberwolf” and Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Cypress “Tetra”
Now that you’re all caught up with the latest headlines from the footwear industry, let’s dive into this week’s best drops, starting with New Balance’s second in-line colorway of the 204L. Afterwards, be sure to head over to HBX to shop styles that are available now.
New Balance 204L “Timberwolf”
Release Date: August 13
Release Price: $110 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop: Has New Balance done it again? The sportswear brand produced a hit with its 1906L “sneaker loafer” last year and the 204L is well on its way to a similar fate. This new model was first introduced by Kith last month, which was quickly followed by its in-line debut in a “Mushroom” brown. Now, a second “Timberwolf” pair is ready to drop this week. As with its predecessor, the low-profile sneaker sports suede at its upper, this time favoring a light gray throughout the entirety of the shoe.
Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Cypress “Tetra”
Release Date: August 14
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: BeASpunge
Why You Should Cop: Salehe Bembury is an unstoppable force in the footwear space. The versatile designer’s list of collaborators continues to expand each year as he remains consistent with his output involving his existing partners. For Crocs, he’s now ready to release his second Pollex Cypress silhouette, this time in a “Tetra” colorway. The shoe’s upper is constructed of a mix of mesh and rubber, with the latter material taking on a tonal green hue. The shoe’s signature feature is its detachable heel strap, which can be worn as a bracelet.
