Tom Sachs' NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe Champions Minimalism In This Week's Footwear Drops

All of your favorite sportswear imprints are in preparation to catapult plenty of appealing releases into the market for the second week of June, and we’ve rounded up the best 10 right here. Included in this week’s batch are new heavy-hitters from the likes of Nike, adidas, Converse and more, but before we dive in let’s take a primer on what went down last week.

On the exclusives front, HYPEBEAST‘s Sole Mates series kept trucking along with a new feature that entailed a conversation with Bodega’s Director of Marketing Matthew Zaremba about his deep-rooted love for the Nike Dunk Low. We also had the opportunity to sit down with James Whitner — founder and CEO of The Whitaker Group — to discuss the latest A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 2 release. In terms of news, Nike brought forth a sizable amount of new offerings to our attention such as the Neckface x Nike SB Dunk Low, the Off-White™ x Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Pine Green” and a teaser of a collaboration with Jacquemus. On the Jordan Brand side we caught a glimpse of the company’s two-way clog, the forthcoming Air Jordan 3 Winterized “Archaeo Brown,” the Air Jordan 8 “Taxi” and the Air Jordan 12 Low “Driftwood.”

A strong presence was also felt from adidas as the Germany-based athletic giant showed a teaser of Kobe Bryant’s Crazy 1 OG “Metallic Silver” re-release, the adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3.0 runner and its latest collection with Wales Bonner. Other brands that got in on the mix were was Reebok which previewed a new NPC II collaboration with JJJJound, NEIGHBORHOOD and Suicoke for a new DEPA sandal team-up and Vans which presented its newest range with Anderson .Paak.

Now that we’ve got you updated, let’s dive into this week’s best drops here below. In addition, be sure to browse through the HBX online store for new footwear launches.

Adsum x Vault by Vans Classic Slip-On LX/OG Era LX

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Release Date: June 7
Release Price: $100-@110 USD
Where to Buy: Adsum
Why You Should Cop: Brooklyn-based apparel imprint Adsum has been gradually growing its footwear collaborations catalog as of late, and to kick off the month of June it will be teaming alongside Vault by Vans for a new capsule that honors the office dog named Poppy. The brand has linked up with the Anaheim skateboarding imprint to put its minimal touch on the OG Classic Slip-On LX and OG Era LX, both of which have been formed with eight-ounce organic cotton canvas uppers and a chrome-free suede section at the heel which features tonal Adsum branding.

Kasina x Nike Air Max 1 “Won-Ang” Pack

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Release Date: June 8 (SNKRS US only)
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Korean streetwear company Kasina is giving its fans in the US a shot to purchase its Air Max 1 “Won-Ang” Pack this week after hosting an exclusive release through its own raffle. Rich pony hair textures and soft suede fabrics with muted undertones are lent to each pair in an effort to honor customary Korean colors and materials. Both iterations will be released through a SNKRS draw so don’t forget to set your alarms.

adidas YEEZY FOAM RNNR “Onyx”

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Release Date: June 8
Release Price: $90 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: In today’s sneaker age, clogs are gaining more and more popularity by the day, and one model that has won the hearts of sneaker lovers across the globe is the adidas YEEZY FOAM RNNR. This week, the EVA and algae-infused silhouette is returning to the spotlight in a stealthy “Onyx” colorway. From top to bottom, the kicks are smothered in black and make for a simple and versatile staple to rock all Summer.

Air Jordan 4 “Zen Master”

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Release Date: June 9 (Europe only)
Release Price: $210 USD
Where to Buy: BSTN and SVD
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand will often turn to certain elements of MJ’s career for inspiration on hits moder modernized sneaker colorways, and the latest to be announced is the AIr Jordan 4 “Zen Master” which is influenced by Phil Jackson — one of his former coaches with the Bulls — and his unique coaching methods. Jackson was known for implementing unorthodox practices such as burning sage in the locker room, hence the moniker for this makeup. To visually articulate these practices, Jordan covers the classic model with purple and pink tie dye patterns.

Converse GLF 2.0

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Release Date: June 9
Release Price: $110 USD
Where to Buy: Converse
Why You Should Cop: Tyler, the Creator has praised Converse for letting him run with all of his footwear designs no matter how bold or simple. And this month, his expansive catalog is growing with one more silhouette: the Converse GLF 2.0. Designed with an old-school aesthetic and contemporary build, the low-cut kicks are fashioned with suede overlays, canvas side panels and fluid design lines that nod to his previous Gianno model. The inaugural colorways are dropping this week and titled the “Oil Green/Bison” and “Curry/Copper Tan” iterations.

Tom Sachs Nike General Purpose Shoe

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Release Date: June 10
Release Price: $110 USD
Where to Buy: NikeCraft
Why You Should Cop: Tom Sachs is returning to the world of sneaker collaborations with his latest Nike General Purpose Shoe. The kicks lean towards an extremely minimalistic aesthetic that features a build that’s resemblant of lifestyle models like the Killshot and Waffle One. Royal blue accents don the pull tabs and insoles and Tom Sach’s moniker is planted on the interior side of the tongues. Up top the kicks are fashioned with creamy canvas side panels and angelic Swooshes while EVA cushioning is loaded inside the brown midsole units.

Hello Kitty x Nike Air Presto

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Release Date: June 10 (SNKRS US)
Release Price: $140 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: The elusive Hello Kitty x Nike Air Presto has finally been dropped off to the masses, and this week sneaker fans are getting another shot to cop via the SNKRS app in the US. The playful colorway is replete with striking details such as the all-over Hello Kitth logos, heel pieces that are fitted to look like the pop culture icon and insoles that are printed with all-over graphics of a Sanrio haven.

Stüssy x Converse Chuck 70 Hi

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Release Date: June 10
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Stüssy
Why You Should Cop: Hot off the heels of collaborating with Nike on a three-pronged Air Force 1 Mid collection, Stüssy is returning to the spotlight to broaden its sneaker output with Converse. The iconic streetwear brand has elected to apply its creative touch to the classic Chuck 70 Hi and reformats the upper to a more breathable black knit material that’s more fitting for the Summer. Star logos have been woven into the lateral panels while the traditional One Star patches on the medial side have been placed on the interior.

adidas YZY BSKTBL KNIT “Slate Azure”

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Release Date: June 10
Release Price: $300 USD
Where to Buy: adidas and A Ma Maniére
Why You Should Cop: With the NBA Finals in full swing, Kanye West and his team at adidas are seeking to expand their hoops lineup with the introduction of the Adidas YZY BSKTBL KNIT “Slate Azure” colorway. The high-cut model comes fitted with stark black booties and laces while the Primeknit side panels are mostly done up with a lighter gray hue and reflective notes. “Slate Azure” hits are embedded into the forefoot, toe boxes and outsoles for extra flair.

Mark Gonzales x adidas UltraBOOST DNA

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Release Date: June 11
Release Price: $180 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: Mark Gonzales is a valued member of the adidas Skateboarding team, and he’s certainly no stranger to collaborative footwear projects. In the past, “The Gonz” has reworked lifestyle models like the Superstar and the Aloha Super, but now he’s stepping into the performance category and styling up his own UltraBOOST DNA. The running model has been fitted with his signature Shmoo character throughout the upper while various tones of blue, gray and black sit adjacent on the Primeknit upper.