Here Are This Week's Sizzling Summer Sneaker Drops and Where to Cop
Nike and Tom Sachs take us to Space Camp while adidas and Parley remind us to save the Earth.
Once upon a time, Nike, adidas and other sneaker brands would bless us with releases of coveted sneakers once or twice a month. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for different footwear labels to drop multiple pairs of heat in just one weekend. Making it easier for you to choose whether to cop or drop, we continue our weekly roundup of the silhouettes that will be sought after this week. Check out the list below and chime in on the styles you’ll be picking up.
Parley x adidas UltraBOOST Pack
Release Date: June 8, U.S. exclusive pre-sale
Release Price: N/A, available on adidas.com
Parley once again teams up with adidas for another trio of UltraBOOSTs to bring awareness towards coral bleaching. The World Oceans Day pre-sale will feature the UltraBOOST 3.0, UltraBOOST Uncaged and UltraBOOST X in a light icy blue.
NikeLab Zoom Fly SP
Release Date: June 8
Release Price: N/A, available at NikeLab retailers
Celebrating the new record time by Eliud Kipchoge in a full marathon, the prototype for the Breaking2 initiative will be getting a release. Loaded with details for runners and sneaker connoisseurs alike, these will definitely be one of the summer’s hottest releases.
Nike SF-AF1 Mid “Black”
Release Date: June 8
Release Price: N/A, available at nike.com and Nike retailers
Nike’s extremely popular SF-AF1 High model will now see a slimmer version in the form of the Mid. Arriving first will be the black model which sports contrasting tiger camo print.
Tom Sachs x Nike Mars Yard 2.0
Release Date: June 8-18 via Nike Space Camp
Release Price: $200 USD, available on nikecraft.com
Tom Sachs and Nike team up again to bring back a new and improved version of the Mars Yard. The 2.0 version will stress “the importance of failure in art and athletics.”
adidas Originals EQT Pack
Release Date: June 9
Release Price: $140 USD (EQT Support ADV), $160 USD (EQT Support Ultra), available on adidas Originals web store
Receiving a clean and bold orange look on the Three Stripes branding are the EQT Support ADV and Ultra. Mixed with light grey and a white upper, these make for low key statement summer sneakers.
Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Foam in Fleece”
Release Date: June 9
Release Price: $230 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and Nike retailers
Continuing the 20th anniversary celebration of the Foamposite, Nike has given the model a new grey fleece makeover. Although the weather is warm, this lifestyle sneaker will still get its flex on.
Nike Air Jordan 13 Low “Chutney”
Release Date: June 10
Release Price: $175 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and Nike retailers
A classic colorway which first appeared in 1998, the black and chutney rendition of the AJ13 silhouette is an elegant yet rugged looking pair of Jays. It’s finally back for the masses to enjoy.
The Shoe Surgeon x Nike Air Jordan 1 “Shadow Pony” Custom
Release Date: June 10
Release Price: $1,200 USD, available on The Shoe Surgeon’s web store
Limited to just 10 pairs, the “Shadow” pony hair custom of the AJ1 is the first of three versions in the “Pony Pack” to release from The Shoe Surgeon. For those who seek ultimate quality and luxury, this is your release.
Trap Skateboards x Vans Half Cab “Save Wilhelmsburg Banks”
Release Date: June 10
Release Price: N/A, available at Lockwood, Slam City and Mantis
In an effort to save Wilhelmsburg Banks Skatepark, the team at Trap Skateboards has created a limited edition pair of Vans Half Cabs to raise awareness. The beautiful color combination of orange panels and Sienna suede is perfect for shredding the summer streets.
