Kanye West & adidas Serve up Two YEEZY BOOST 700 Iterations in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
Alongside collaborative silhouettes from Off-White™ x Nike, size? x adidas Originals, Palace x Salomon, & much more.
Labor Day has arrived, which means summer is over and now most of us need to turn our attention to back-to-school garbs. Before we share the best footwear options releasing this week, let’s take a look back on the biggest headlines from the past seven days.
In terms of first looks, Brain Dead founder Kyle Ng teased the brand’s upcoming A.P.C. footwear collection, while Hiroshi Fujiwara showcased a new Fragment x Nike Zoom Fly 3. We also got a look at the upcoming adidas YEEZY BOOST V2 “Hospital Blue,” UNDEFEATED x Nike Air Max 90 , three colorways of the Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low, and Nike Basketball’s Air Zoom UNVRS.
Elsewhere, a better look at the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 “Cactus Jack” surfaced thanks to Stadium Goods, and Nike added FitAdapt self-lacing technology to the Huarache. Forbes also released a list of the biggest NBA shoe deals, which Michael Jordan topped.
In more dire news, Vogue believes the footwear industry may be funding the Brazilian forest fires, while over 200 companies banded together against President Trump and the increased Chinese import tariffs.
Finally over the past week we brought you a bevy of original content, from sitting down with Tetsu, Chris Gibbs, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon to delve into the importance of the Vans Era to chatting with the legendary Z-Boys on why the aforementioned silhouette is skateboarding’s most iconic shoe. Additionally we caught up with Knicks rookie RJ Barrett on his PUMA signing and NBA goals.
Now with a new week ahead of us, we present the latest installment of our weekly footwear drops list, showcasing what’s to come from your favorite footwear brands. Take a look at the list below and let us know what releases you’re looking forward to.
Allbirds x JUST Limited-edition Tree Runner & Tree Topper
Allbirds
Release Date: Available now
Release Price: $95 USD for the Tree Runners; $115 USD for the Tree Toppers
Where to Buy: Allbird’s online store
Why You Should Cop: For the Earth lover’s out there. Both silhouettes have been crafted from FSC-certified trees and come in sustainable packaging. Additionally, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Amazon Forest Fund.
John Elliott x Nike Lebron Icon QS “Parachute Beige”
Solebox
Solebox
Solebox
Release Date: Available now
Release Price: €250 EUR (approximately $280 USD)
Where to Buy: Select retailers such as Solebox
Why You Should Cop: Having surfaced earlier this year, now is your chance to cop these Earth-toned LeBron Icons. The understated colorway will pair well with either a toned down look or more formal attire.
adidas YEEZY BOOST 700 “Magnet”
Yeezy Supply
Release Date: September 4
Release Price: $300 USD
Where to Buy: yeezysupply.com
Why You Should Cop: The adidas YEEZY BOOST 700 has been given an updated look, swapping out its usual mesh panels with a woven material. A perfect fit for those looking to elevate their back-to-school fits.
Skepta x Nike Shox TL
Nike
Release Date: September 5
Release Price: $180 USD
Where to Buy: Select Nike retailers
Why You Should Cop: Fans of UK grime artist Skepta should enjoy this collaborative pair, while Nike fans will appreciate the updated 2000s model.
Off-White™ x Nike Waffle Racer
@hanzuying
Release Date: September 5
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: Select Nike retailers and nike.com
Why You Should Cop: Geared for the women, these Off-White™ x Nike Waffle Racers will have you looking fresh both off and on the track. For those looking to push their footwear game, these will help.
Nike React Ianga “Black/White-Wheat-Phantom”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: September 6
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: Nike’s SNKRS app
Why You Should Cop: Nike’s latest React Ianga silhouette makes its debut this week. As part of THE10TH collection, this high-top option pays homage to Nike’s founding father Bill Bowerman when he served in the army’s 10th Mountain Division during World War II. The React Ianga should resonate well with both Swoosh and military fans.
size? x adidas Originals ZX500 “Maroon/Yellow”
Size?
Size?
Size?
Release Date: September 6
Release Price: £75 GBP (approximately $90 USD)
Where to Buy: size?’s app and in-stores
Why You Should Cop: Another archival-inspired model for the sneaker lovers out there. These exclusive sneakers will only be available in the UK, so better start making friends across the pond.
Red Wing Shoes x New Balance M997
Sneakersnstuff
Sneakersnstuff
Sneakersnstuff
Release Date: September 6
Release Price: £259 GBP (approximately $315 USD)
Where to Buy: Select retailers such as Sneakersnstuff
Why You Should Cop: Crafted from tan suede and leather panels, these Red Wing Shoes x New Balance M997s are a perfect alternative for those looking for Hender Scheme vibes without that hefty price tag.
Palace x Salomon Speedcross 4
Palace
Palace
Release Date: September 6/September 7
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Palace’s web store and physical locations on September 6; in-store and online in Japan September 7
Why You Should Cop: As trekking footwear returns to the fold Palace has teamed up with Salomon on an updated version of the latter’s Speedcross 4. Two fresh colorway options help you to keep up with the tread without being too over the top.
adidas YEEZY BOOST 700 V2 “Inertia”
Adidas
Adidas
Adidas
Release Date: September 7
Release Price: $300 USD
Where to Buy: Select adidas retailers, adidas’ web store and YEEZYSUPPLY
Why You Should Cop: This marks the second adidas YEEZY model to drop this week. Kanye West and the Three Stripes are doing all they can to make sure sneaker lovers have ample options for back-to-school. The “Inertia” colorway was also popular when it was first seen on the original 700.
AFEW x Diadora N.9000 “Highly Addictive”
Afew Store
Afew Store
Afew Store
Release Date: September 7
Release Price: $230 USD
Where to Buy: Exclusively in-store at Sneakersnstuff New York
Why You Should Cop: This special Afew x Diadora collaborative silhouette, which pays homage to 2017’s “Highly Addictive” V.7000 Friends and Family release, is only limited to 50 pairs. Don’t sleep on these or risk paying resell prices.
Engineered Garments x New Balance 990v5
New Balance
New Balance
New Balance
New Balance
New Balance
New Balance
New Balance
New Balance
New Balance
Release Date: September 7
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Select Engineered Garments and New Balance stockists worldwide
Why You Should Cop: Having released exclusively earlier this year at NEPENTHES New York, all three colorways of the Engineered Garments x New Balance 990v5 will now see a global release. If you’ve missed out the first time, here’s your second chance. A set of matching tees will also be part of the drop.
OBJ x Nike Air Max 720 “Young King of the People”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: September 8
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: Nike’s SNKRS app
Why You Should Cop: These OBJ-designed Air Max 720s released almost two months prior. Now the collaborative pair make their way over to Nike’s SNKRS app this week. Don’t miss out again on these demure options.
