Pride parades and celebrations are now behind us which an indication that June 2022 is now winding down to its final days. And sneaker brands are preparing to end the month with a bang and kick July off with an impressive array of new styles from Nike (NYSE:NKE -5.54%) , Jordan Brand, New Balance and more, but let’s first recap all of the biggest headlines in the world of footwear.
Soles Mates — HYPEBEAST‘s weekly footwear editorial series expanded with a new feature on Stance co-founder and former YEEZY Vice Chairman Taylor Shupe about his deep ties to the Vans Sk8-Hi. A sizable amount of news also sprung up last week as well, so let’s first break down what Nike had to unveil. The Swoosh gave us a glimpse of the quicker Air Zoom Mercurial crafted for the pitch, a first look at what could be the next Patta x Nike Air Max 1 collaboration, a brand new Spark Flyknit colorway and even custom Nike Air Trainer Bat Boots worn by Michael Keaton in Batman. Jordan Brand definitely made its presence felt as well as Travis Scott’s Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Reverse Mocha” was officially revealed, Zion Williamson’s Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Voodoo” was teased, J Balvin previewed his F&F Air Jordan 2 colorway and Nina Chanel Abney’s Air Jordan 2 SE collaboration emerged.
Some interesting pieces from the adidas camp also trickled out last week. On the YEEZY front, we caught a look at the upcoming adidas YEEZY KNIT RNNR “Faded Azure” installment. Other noteworthy pairs that sprung up included the INVINCIBLE x NEIGHBORHOOD x adidas Campus as well as NOAH’s duo of adidas Adria colorways. Other brands that hopped into the mix include Dior which teased its SS23 footwear, New Balance which teased a new 990v2 collab with Salehe Bembury and Converse which announced a new team-up with Sky High Farm Workwear.
Now that you’re all informed with the latest in footwear, let’s dive into this week’s best drops here below. When you finish peeping those, be sure to also head over to HBX to shop more footwear offerings.
Jacquemus x Nike Air Humara
Release Date: June 28
Release Price: $170 USD
Where to Buy: Jacquemus
Why You Should Cop: After linking up with Louis Vuitton for an expansive Air Force 1 collection, Nike is dipping its toes back into the realm of luxury collaborations by partnering with Jacquemus. Together, the duo has engineered new takes atop the Air Humara. Simon Porte Jacquemus brings his luxe design language to the Nike silhouette by smoothing out the side panels, adding tiny metallic gold Swooshes to the quarters and employing elevated, neutral color palettes.
Union LA x Nike Cortez “Sesame”
Release Date: June 28
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS and Notre
Why You Should Cop: In honor of Cortez’ 50th anniversary, Nike tapped Union to create its own unique variations. One is the “Sesame” colorway that features vivid accents throughout the upper half to honor the vibrancy of Angelanos and the rich history the icon has with the city. NikeGrind materials are stuffed inside the midsoles and outsoles to further expand upon the Swoosh’s sustainability efforts.
New Balance 990v1 “Macadamia Nut”
Release Date: June 30
Release Price: $190 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop: Since Teddy Santis took the reigns as a creative director for New Balance the sneaker community has greeted all of his releases with thunderous applause. This week, he broadens his catalog with more entries, one being this New Balance 990v1 “Macadamia Nut” colorway. Its titular shade takes shape on the shaggy suede overlays while accents of black and “Incense” sit adjacent to make for a versatile pair to rock all Summer.
New Balance 990v3 “Moonbeam”
Release Date: June 30
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop: The 990v3 is certainly amongst one of the more popular silhouettes in the 990 lineage, and it’s getting pushed back to the frontlines thanks to the creative direction of Teddy Santis. On deck for the trendy “dad shoe” is a brand new “Moonbeam” colorway that bears a collection of neutral tones. “Moonbeam” covers a majority of the real estate, while hits of charcoal gray and black are sprinkled throughout the base to channel a similar look to Studio FY7’s 992 collab from 2020.
Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Mystic Navy”
Release Date: June 30
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Air Jordan 1 Low OGs are slated to have an impactful season as striking GRs and collaborations are expected to hit the market. For the former, the “Mystic Navy” colorway is next in line to release and it possesses an understated, easy-to-wear palette. “Mystic Navy” shrouds the Swooshes, heel panels and toe boxes while black drapes over the forefoot overlays, quarters, tongues and interior lining.
Jordan Zion 2 “Hope Diamond”
Release Date: June 30
Release Price: $120 USD
Where to Buy: Nike
Why You Should Cop: Zion Williamson has officially entered a new era of his journey with Jordan Brand, and the roll out of his Jordan Zion 2 has now commenced. The high-flying dunker’s new signature is kicking things off with a “Hope Diamond” colorway that represents his unfaltering desire to win. Prism-inspired graphics adorn the collars, heel overlays and the rear ends of the midsoles to mimic the look of a diamond while the rest of the shoe panels are done up in a crisp white.
Nike Air Max Penny 1 “Orlando”
Release Date: July 1
Release Price: $170 USD
Where to Buy: Nike
Why You Should Cop: The Air Max Penny 1 is returning in a huge way this year via collaborative takes and throwback GRs. And in relation to the latter, one of the OG makeups that will be revived is the Nike Air Max Penny 1 “Orlando”. Designed to honor Penny Hardaway and his retro Magic threads, the hoops-turned-lifestyle kicks come fitted with the team’s colors of black, “Royal Blue” and white. Abstract design lines are housed within the mid-foot Swooshes and the Hardaway’s signature 1 cent logo is planted on the heel.
KANGHYUK x Reebok Premier Road Modern Mid “Triple Steel Blue”
Release Date: July 1
Release Price: $240 USD
Where to Buy: Reebok
Why You Should Cop: KANGHYUK and Reebok continue their collaborative efforts this week with the official launch of the their Premier Road Modern Mid “Triple Steel Blue” iteration. Much like its all-black counterpart, this offering is cooked up with a monochromatic theme. The South Korean label turns to a Summer-friendly baby blue hue and allows it to wrap the top and bottom halves alike.
Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Bleached Coral”
Release Date: July 2
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Before Travis Scott officially drops his next Jordan 1 Low OG collaboration, the Jumpman team is making room for eye-caching general release pairs, one of which is this Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Bleached Coral” installment. Rather than using the traditional smooth leather materials for the upper, the Jordan team ushered in stealthy cracked leather for the forefoot and made use of its nominal color on the suede toe boxes and heels.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Stage Haze”
Release Date: July 2
Release Price: $170 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG continues to be one of the most prolific silhouettes in the Jordan Brand lineup, and this week it returns to the spotlight in a fresh “Stage Haze” colorway. Grayscale tones are the focal point for this new offering, and this allows wearers the easy opportunity to pair these with nearly every type of outfit that you’ve got in your closet.
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