Patta Starts Its Next Wave With Another Nike Air Max 1 Collab In This Week's Best Footwear Drops
Releasing with the Air Jordan 4 “Canyon Purple,” Brain Dead x Reebok Club C Revenge and more.
We’re currently heading into the middle of August, and all of the most popular footwear brands in the world are in preparation to bless the market with new heat for you to enhance your rotations. Noteworthy imprints from Nike to Reebok to adidas are all making major splashes in the release calendar over the coming days, but first, let’s get into all of the major stories that came up last week.
HYPEBEAST kept its weekly Sole Mates series running by highlighting Chicago-bred artist Hebru Brantley to discuss his recent Forum collaborations. The Three Stripes company also provided some updates as the restock date of the adidas YEEZY BOOST 700 V2 “Vanta” was announced and a vegan adidas Stan Smith Mule “Plant and Grow” colorway was revealed.
Nike got in on the conversation as well with a bevy of news as it officially revealed its 2022 Air Max 97 “Silver Bullet,” previewed a sacai x Nike Cortez “Grey” colorway, showed off its AMBUSH x Nike Air Adjust Force in “Blue” and “Orange,” and even stirred up the rumor mill with hints that the Off-White™ x Futura x Nike Dunk Low could be launching on Virgil Abloh’s birthday. Switching over to Jordan Brand, MJ’s sportswear entity had plenty to flex as well. Official looks at the Air Jordan 11 “Cherry,” Air Jordan 4 “Midnight Navy,” Two 18 x Air Jordan 2 Low and Air Jordan 7 “Cardinal” all surfaced.
Elsewhere in the space we caught a look at and wander and Salomon’s XT-6 and Odyssey collaoborations, TOMBOGO and Saucony The Butterfly model and Prada’s new Foam Rubber Booties.
All caught up? Let’s get into this week’s best releases. When you’re done peeping the drops, you can also head over to HBX to check out even more new footwear styles.
Brain Dead x Reebok Club C Revenge
Brain Dead
Brain Dead
Brain Dead
Brain Dead
Release Date: August 9 (Brain Dead), August 13 (Reebok)
Release Price: $120 USD
Where to Buy: Brain Dead
Why You Should Cop: Brain Dead and Reebok have reunited to create a two-pronged Club C Revenge collaboration. Whether you prefer earthy tones or brighter, dustier hues, the collection has you covered. Felt textures are added to the laces and uppers for flair and Brain Dead branding arrives on the quarter panel windows and tongues.
Reebok Question Mid “Blue Toe”
Reebok
Reebok
Reebok
Release Date: August 12
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: Packer
Why You Should Cop: Much of Reebok’s success comes from Allen Iverson’s ever-growing signature line, and one silhouette that tends to capture the hearts of many for its nostalgia and hybrid purposes is the Question Mid. The model’s classic “Blue Toe” colorway that AI often rocked during his ’96-’97 rookie season is making its way back to the shelves. All of of its OG elements from the crisp white leather uppers to the shimmery toe boxes have been translated.
New Balance 990v2 “Marigold”
New Balance
New Balance
New Balance
Release Date: August 12
Release Price: $195
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop: New Balance’s MADE in USA collection led by Teddy Santis keeps running up the numbers in terms of its output. And in the coming days it will be adding this 990v2 “Marigold” iteration to its repertoire. The bold and vibrant nominal hue is used most here as it covers a majority of the base layer while small hits of black distribute to the toe box overlays, N logos and heels to channel a Halloween-esque aesthetic.
Patta x Nike Air Max 1 “The Next Wave”
Patta
Patta
Patta
Release Date: August 12
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: Patta
Why You Should Cop: Patta and Nike are back at it again and ready to introduce its next wave with another Air Max 1 collaboration. This newest colorway draws inspiration from the African proverb “Each One, Teach One” as the Dutch imprint strives to stay connected and create a prosperous community. Smooth leather overlays are covered with “Dark Russet” coatings and come accented with maroon liners.
Air Jordan 7 “Citrus”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: August 13
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Air Jordan 7 this year, so it’s digging into the vault to bring back its classic “Citrus” makeup. This iteration first made its debut back in 2006 and immediately became one of the model’s most coveted colorways. Full family sizes of the 2022 iteration are set to release in case your little ones wanna get in on the action as well.
froSkate x Nike SB Dunk High
Froskate
Froskate
Release Date: August 13
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: froSkate
Why You Should Cop: Nike SB has collaborations galore coming out in the remaining months of 2022 and next up on its agenda is its Dunk High project with froSkate. The Chicago-based entity employs a vivid, multi-colored scheme to the upper and highlights messages of positivity in various parts of the shoes. Quarters are debossed with “All Love” hits while the right tongue states “All Love No Hate” to reflect its mission of providing inclusive experiences, resources and equity for the BIPOC, non-traditional skate community.
Fucking Awesome x adidas Experiment 1
Adidas
Adidas
Adidas
Release Date: August 13
Release Price: $100 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: After cooking up his own Samba colorway, Jason Dill is reconnecting with adidas through his skate imprint Fucking Awesome to cook up an Experiment 1 colorway. A camo-like pattern is tossed onto the base and comes complemented by sandy overlays and olive green stripes. Tongues come embellished with an FA mountain logo while the bottoms are fashioned with a bright orange tint.
Pharell x adidas NMD Hu “Animal Print Blue”
Adidas
Adidas
Adidas
Release Date: August 13
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: Pharrell is undoubtedly one the Three Stripes’ most valued roster members as he’s elevated the brand to new heights by proffering up forward-thinking designs. One silhouette of his that has garnered much acclaim over the years is his adidas NMD Hu, and it’s returning with a bold “Animal Print” makeover. PrimeKnit uppers are backdropped in a bold blue and come styled with all-over leopard patterns. Neon green laces and orange cages neighbor all of that to complete its playful arrangement.
