The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 Stars In This Week's Mosh Pit of Footwear Drops
The adidas YEEZY 500, Kim Jones, and a special Air Jordan PE follow the rage.
Week after week, sneaker brands, known and unknown, release new models, colorways, collaborations and retros to continue the stirring of sneaker culture’s melting pot. The competition has risen over the years with the introduction of new technology and the use of celebrity influencers, thus presenting an even larger variety of selections for sneakerheads and casual shoppers alike.
To ease your anxiety, and pockets, our weekly drop list showcases releases from your favorite brands, curating the most hyped sneakers and strongest silhouettes/colorway combinations that should not be missed. Take a look at the list below and let us know what launches you’re looking forward to.
Nike BETRUE 2018 Collection: Zoom Fly & Epic REACT Flyknit
Nike
Nike
Release Date: June 6
Release Price: $150 USD each, available via select Nike retailers and Nike SNKRS
Nike‘s yearly celebration of National Pride Month and the LGBTQ community continues with its latest BETRUE collection. This week’s drop is comprised of the Zoom Fly and Epic REACT Flyknit. Each model shares a selection of bright rainbow colors throughout, in addition to BETRUE branding.
Nike Air VaporMax Inneva “Multicolored”
Nike
Release Date: June 7
Release Price: $240 USD, avaialable via select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike SNKRS
The Swoosh cooks up another hybrid in the Air VaporMax Inneva. The next drop follows a “Midnight Navy” colorway with a multicolor theme. Its VaporMax unit continues its translucent look, with minimal Nike branding placed on the tongue and heel.
Kim Jones x Nike Air Max 360 High
Nike
Release Date: June 7
Release Price: N/A, available via Nike.com and select retail locations globally
Kim Jones reunites with Nike to reimagine the Air Max 360 High. Available in black or white, both welcome a Vandal-like ankle strap as an ode to one of Kim’s favorite silhouettes. Additionally, the uppers host an asymmetrical lacing system, and layered Swoosh branding on each lateral side.
Nike Air VaporMax 2 “Black/Laser Orange” & “Pure Platinum/Metallic Silver”
Nike
Nike
Release Date: June 7
Release Price: $190 USD, available via select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike SNKRS
Nike’s latest addition to the Air VaporMax line shares a higher cut and updated heel counter, while Flyknit and the Dynamic Flywire lacing system return for a lockdown fit. This week’s Air VaporMax 2 drop consists of a “Black/Laser Orange” choice along with a clean “Pure Platinum” release.
Air Jordan 2 Retro “Melo”
Nike
Release Date: June 9
Release Price: $190 USD, available via select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike SNKRS
It was 2004 when Carmelo Anthony hit the hardwood in his Air Jordan 2 “Melo” PE with the Denver Nuggets, making this week’s rerelease an anticipated one for Jordan Brand and Melo fans alike. This Air Jordan 2 stays true to the original drop, featuring a white base with university blue and varsity maize accents throughout.
Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Cactus Jack”
Nike
Release Date: June 9
Release Price: $225 USD, available via select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike SNKRS
The wait and speculations are finally over. The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 releases this week, boasting a light blue base with black, red and white accents. The color scheme pays homage to the uniforms of the Houston Oilers. “Cactus Jack” appears on left heel to complement the Jumpman logo on the right, while Scott’s name is etched on the left sneaker’s inner tongue, with Air Jordan on the right.
adidas YEEZY 500 “Super Moon Yellow”
adidas
Release Date: June 9
Release Price: $200 USD, available via select adidas retailers, reservations via adidas Confirmed app and yeezy.supply
The first adidas YEEZY 500 colorway will return in larger quantities. The inaugural “Super Moon Yellow” colorway will rerelease, this time separate from $700 USD bundle that dropped in December. Details include adiPRENE+ cushioning, an Ortholite insole and subtle 3M piping.
