JJJJound Serves Up a Minimal New Balance 991 "Gray" Collab in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
Stüssy’s next set of Nike Air Max Penny 2s, the Air Jordan 4 “Craft” and more are also on deck.
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To supplement all of the excitement over the Super Bowl LVII showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend, your favorite sportswear brands have prepared a vast array of new inline footwear offerings and anticipated collaborations. On deck are new propositions from Nike, Jordan Brand, New Balance and more, but let’s first summarize all of the biggest news items that popped up last week.
Let’s run through exclusives first. Last week marked the official unveiling of the Tiffany and Co. x Nike Air Force 1 collaboration, so Hypebeast did a deep dive into the polarizing initiative. Additionally, our weekly Sole Mates series welcomed New York-based artist Marcus Brutus who spoke to us about his longstanding love for the Nike Air Flightposite 1, we broke down the impact of Ja Morant’s newest signature sneaker and spoke to Union LA’s owner Chris Gibbs about debuting the Air Jordan 1 KO Low.
In terms of news, Nike had plenty of new installments to preview. Yoon Ahn teased an upcoming AMBUSH x Nike Air Force 1 in white, the Nike Air Foamposite One “Anthracite” is now rumored to return, and official images of the UNDERCOVER x Nike Moc Flow “Light Bone” popped up. Jordan Brand had a bevy of heat to show off as well such as the Air Jordan 13 “Playoffs” retro, Jayson Tatum’s JT1 “Archer Ave” and Zion Williamson’s Naruto x Air Jordan 37 “Rasengan” collaboration.
Big moves were made from the adidas camp last week as well. The Three Stripes officially shut down the YEEZY Supply website, introduced Palace’s adidas Lucas Puig Samba capsule and even signed on Jenna Ortega as a global brand ambassador. Other striking footwear moments that came up last week include the unveiling of Kawhi Leonard’s New Balance Kawhi III Alpha Predator signature, the JJJJound x New Balance 991 UK “Grey” announcement and the reveal of detailed shots of Action Bronson’s Upcoming New Balance 990v6 team-up.
Now that you’re all updated with the latest in the sneaker realm, scroll on down below to check out this week’s hottest releases. And when you’re done there, be sure to tap into the HBX online store to shop for more footwear styles.
Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe “Field Brown”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 7
Release Price: $110 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Tom Sachs wants everyone who wants his NikeCraft GPS shoes to get their hands on a pair. After launching his “Archive” colorway in September, the renowned artist expanded his catalog with a monochromatic “Field Brown” installment. The earthy offering is cowled in brown, and features contrasting shades across the knitted uppers which are lighter while the Swooshes and bottoms are fitted in a darker tone. After first dropping through the NikeCraft website, the kicks are getting another launch through the SNKRS app.
Nike Dunk Low “Valentine’s Day”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 7
Release Price: $120 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Valentine’s Day is creeping up, and Nike is getting into the festive spirit by dropping kicks that are reflective of the annual lovey-dovey holiday. One iteration that is being brought to the frontlines is the Nike Dunk Low “Night Maroon” colorway. “Sail” overlays are reminiscent of white chocolate desserts that you’d indulge in on date night while Valentine-friendly accents of “Night Maroon” and “Soft Pink” dress up the toe boxes, quarters, collars and Swooshes.
Air Jordan 4 “Seafoam”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 9
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand is looking to lace up the ladies with another crisp inline makeup this week: the Air Jordan 4 “Oil Green.” The color-blocking on these kicks is somewhat similar to the Air Jordan 4 “Military Black” that was released last year, but these possess a Spring-appropriate essence to them as its titular hue accents the eyelets, interior liners and the forefoot’s midsole molds.
JJJJound x New Balance 991 UK “Gray”
Jjjjound
Jjjjound
Jjjjound
Release Date: February 9
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: JJJJound
Why You Should Cop: JJJJound and New Balance have been able to capture the hearts of sneakerheads across the globe for their versatile sneaker collaborations. Its signature “Grey” motif has been well-received on its 990v3 team-up from 2018 and one of the duo’s 992s from 2020, and it’s being revisited through a fresh 991 UK variation. The kicks are complemented with “Sail” laces as well as black N logos and tongue branding while JJJJound hits dress up the heel windows and insoles.
Nike KD 3 “All-Star”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 10
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: NBA All-Star Weekend is just around the corner, and to gear up for all of the hoops action, Nike is kicking off Kevin Durant’s signature retro run with the reincarnation of the Nike KD 3 “All-Star.” Back with all of its original design cues from 2011, the hardwood-ready sneakers lean on its Western Conference-inspired “Challenge Red” hue to do most of the talking as it smothers the overlays. Daring red-to-black gradients infiltrate the quarter panels while Durant’s controller button-inspired logos on the heels are dressed in black.
Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Wheat”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 10
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Nobody saw it coming but the Nike Zoom Vomero 5’s popularity is surging higher than it ever has. Social media fashion gurus have blown the silhouette up and the Swoosh team is capitalizing on this moment by dropping it in a plethora of new colorways like this latest “Wheat” version. Uppers of the lifestyle runner styled with a “Wheat Grass” and “Cacao Wow” panels that give the kicks are Fall-esque allure to them. Strong pops of orange show face along the Swooshes, striped throat banners and Nike checks that land on the heels.
Stüssy x Nike Air Max Penny 2 “Fossil” and “Rattan”
Stüssy
Stüssy
Stüssy
Stüssy
Release Date: February 10
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: Stüssy
Why You Should Cop: Penny Hardaway and Stussy are back on their collaborative grind this week to introduce their latest Air Penny 2 “Rattan” and “Fossil” collaborations.Like the previous Stussy x Nike Air Penny 2 collaborations, a Stussy emblem stands out on the quarter panels. Dropping alongside the sneakers is an extensive apparel collection that features cozy knit sweatshirts and fleece sweatsuits.
CLOT x Nike Cortez “CLOTEZ”
Clot
Clot
Clot
Release Date: February 10
Release Price: $140 USD
Where to Buy: JUICE
Why You Should Cop: Few imprints in the streetwear sphere have as rich of a collaborative history with Nike as CLOT. And this month, the lifestyle brand founded by Edison Chen and Kevin Poon is reuniting with the Swoosh to introduce a special Cortez “CLOTEZ” collaboration. The 3-in-1 offering features nods to Tai Chi and is formed with a transformable design that encapsulates a yin-and-yang-inspired appearance. Chinese characters “功” and “夫” (kung Fu) are embroidered at the heels for extra flair.
Packer x Clarks Originals Wallabee
Packer
Packer
Release Date: February 10
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: Packer
Why You Should Cop: Packer is expanding its collaborative portfolio this week with a new footwear team-up with Clarks Originals that’s centered around the iconic Wallebee. Designed to converge the sneaker retailer’s signature material exploration with the footwear brand’s heritage, the two-piece collection hones in an elevated crocodile pattern base layers. “Maple” and “Pink” colorways are ride atop crepe outsoles and come housed with two sets of laces, waxed cotton and rope and co-branded croc pattern fobs.
Air Jordan 4 “Craft”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 11
Release Price: $210 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: In order to keep things interesting, Jordan Brand will reimagine its various retro silhouettes with new materials. This Air Jordan 4 “Craft” is a prime example of that as its customary plastic webbing has been swapped out for a gridded suede while the supple suede panels and added stitch lines usher in an artisan-inspired aesthetic. A majority of the real estate is fashioned with a dusty gray hue while notes of beige style the Jordan Brand heel logos, eyelets and Jumpman branding on the tongues.
