Sneakersnstuff & adidas Leap Into the Future in This Week's Footwear Drops
Joined by rare retros, environmentally-conscious collaborations and Jumpman heat.
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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.
Parley x adidas UltraBOOST 4.0 “Legend Ink” & “Blue Spirit”
adidas
adidas
Release Date: June 20
Release Price: $180 USD, available via select adidas retailers and adidas.com
The Parley x adidas UltraBOOST 4.0 is back in two new choices, “Legend Ink” and “Blue Spirit.” Inspired by the Marianas Trench, the next installment welcomes an 85% Parley Ocean Plastic® Primeknit upper, the equivalent of eleven plastic bottles seized from coastal communities and beaches. The release has also been named the official shoe for adidas’s largest event series, Run For the Oceans 2018, which sheds light on running communities and the fight against marine plastic pollution.
Sneakersnstuff x adidas Consortium FUTURECRAFT 4D
Sneakersnstuff
Release Date: June 20
Release Price: $449 USD, available via Sneakersnstuff
Sneakersnstuff receives its own adidas Consortium FUTURECRAFT 4D. Previewed last week, the model comes to life through Digital Light Synthesis technology. Its midsole is presented in the signature mint green color, with the upper’s Primeknit weaving adding a mix of navy and maroon. The laces match the navy-dominated upper with a dash of white speckles. Lastly, you’ll find Sneakersnstuff branding on the right tongue and adidas’ stamp on the left.
adidas Yung-1 “Hi-Res Orange” & “Chalk White”
adidas
adidas
Release Date: June 21
Release Price: $120 USD, available via select adidas retailers and adidas.com
adidas’s Yung-1 news is starting to pick up thanks to the release of men’s sizes on the horizon. Initially launched in women’s sizing, the sneaker’s “Hi-Res Orange” and “Chalk White” colorways aim to continue the bulky sneaker trend.
adidas Continental 80 “Cloud White,” “Running White,” & “Core Black”
Release Date: June 21
Release Price: $80 USD, available at select adidas retailers and adidas.com
For those who were unlucky in copping the YEEZY Powerphase, adidas is providing a second option. The Continental 80 will release in ”Cloud White,” “Running White” and “Core Black,” with each hosting a red and navy stripe along the lateral sides.
Nike Kyrie 4 “N7”
Nike
Release Date: June 21
Release Price: $120 USD, available via select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike SNKRS
Nike‘s N7 collection is back for another round. Kyrie Irving‘s fourth signature model joins the commemorative collection with inspiration coming from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Dipped in navy, you’ll find the Standing Rock seal on each heel and insole.
Nike Cortez Kenny III
Nike
Release Date: June 22
Release Price: $100 USD, available via select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike SNKRS
Kendrick Lamar‘s Nike Cortez Kenny III sold out in under a minute for its first official release. For those that missed out, the collaborative sneaker is getting a wider release this week. The TDE sneaker boasts a black color scheme with a suede and nylon construction. White leather Swoosh, inner lining and heel tabs provide the contrast, while the red “Bet It Back” ribbon detailing and embroidered “DAMN” in Chinese characters give it the signature Kung Fu Kenny flair.
Air Jordan 12 “Michigan”
Nike
Release Date: June 23
Release Price: $225 USD, available at select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike SNKRS
Initially unveiled as a collaboration with Public School New York, many thought this Air Jordan 12 would remain an exclusive release. Sharing Michigan’s “College Navy/Amarillo” color scheme, the upper of the shoe is comprised of luxe blue suede segments complemented by yellow detailing. A large University of Michigan “M” is added to the tongue and a court-ready solid blue sole unit round out the design.
Nike React Vapor Street Flyknit “College Navy”
Nike
Release Date: June 23
Release Price: $180 USD, available via select Nike Running retailers and Nike SNKRS
Nike’s React Vapor Street Flyknit will drop in “College Navy.” This sneaker welcomes Flyknit weaving throughout its upper, with an oversized Swoosh hitting the lateral side and a smaller version on the medial side. Its React foam sole unit features a solid college navy hue transitioning to speckled detailing, from the to to the heel.
