CLOT Honors the OG Nike Cortez With Its Latest "CLOTEZ" Collab in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
The Nike Dunk Low “Virgil Abloh™ x Futura Laboratories,” JJJJound x Reebok Club C “Olive” and Supreme x Dr. Martens Penton Tassel Loafers are also releasing.
The first official week of April has arrived and your favorite sneaker brands have readied a fresh batch of striking collaborations and special inline colorways. This week, we’re going to see Nike, Jordan Brand, Reebok, Salomon and more make some noise, but first, let’s doing a quick recap of the action that went down last week.
Starting with exclusive content, Hypebeast‘s Sole Mates series introduced Yusuke Nakamura — the store manager of nanamica New York — as its latest guest where he had amazing stories to tell about his beloved Danner Kevlar Light boots. Additionally, we also looked back at all of Bad Bunny’s best adidas collaborations ahead of his anticipated Coachella performance next week. Other notable Three Stripes initiatives that popped up last include the Gucci x adidas ZX8000 Pack getting a release date, the unveiling of the adidas NMD S1 “Copa Pack” and Mr. Bailey’s teaser of another “OZLUCENT” concept.
On the Nike side, G-Dragon’s PEACEMINUSONE x Nike Kwondo 1 “Panda” was confirmed to drop, an Off-White™ x Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Sheed” inspired by Rasheed Wallace was teased, rumors of a BODE x Nike Astro Grabber collab leaked and a Nike Air Max 1 ‘86 “Indigo Haze” iteration was previewed. Jordan Brand chimed in as well by stirring up rumors of a forthcoming Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High OG team-up and teasing its Luka 1 in an Easter-appropriate colorway.
Other kicks that grabbed our attention include Action Bronson’s New Balance 990v6 “Lapis Lazuli” installment, Salehe Bembury Crocs Pollex Slides in “Citrus Milk” and an early look at the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1906 in green.
Now that you’ve got the latest info in the footwear sphere, keep scrolling down to check out this week’s best releases. Furthermore, be sure to browse through the HBX online store to shop for more sneaker styles.
Air Jordan 6 Low Golf “Bordeaux”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: April 4
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: Nike
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand’s golf category has been making waves in recent years thanks to its consistent stream of green-ready footwear releases. And so to keep its momentum rolling, it has announced the launch of its Air Jordan 6 Golf NRG “Bordeaux” makeup. Standout elements include the wine-inspired accents, faux water droplets towards the heel and the embroidered wine icons that show face on the rear.
The Nike Dunk Low “Virgil Abloh™ x Futura Laboratories”
Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s
Auction: April 5-14
Bidding Start Price: $1 USD
Where to Buy: Sotheby’s
Why You Should Cop: After strutting down the runway during Off-White™’s Spring/Summer 2020 show in Paris, the Nike Dunk Low “Virgil Abloh™ x Futura Laboratories” is finally being rolled out. Eight pairs will be available through a special Sotheby’s auction, all of which will start at $1 USD. Those looking to bid can do so between April 5-14, and note that proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Virgil Abloh Foundation.
UNINTERRUPTED x Nike Lebron 20
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: April 6
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: Nike
Why You Should Cop: LeBron James is a billionaire because he’s invested his time and money into building various franchises, one of which is UNINTERRUPTED — an athlete empowerment brand that he started with longtime friend Maverick Carter. And to celebrate its successes, James will often connect this entity with Nike and roll out various footwear collaborations, the latest being this UNINTERRUPTED x Nike LeBron 20. The kicks’ “Speak Your Truth” moniker is nodded to in tonal fashion across the heightened parts of the heels as well as the see-through outsoles which split between “SPEAK” on the right foot and “TRUTH” on the left side in oversized, bold text.
JJJJound x Reebok Club C
Jjjjound
Jjjjound
Release Date: April 6
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: JJJJound
Why You Should Cop: JJJJound has the streetwear audience in a chokehold thanks to its onslaught of consistent footwear collaborations. And this week it reconnects with Its friends at Reebok to introduce a third Club C makeup. Like past variations, this version retains its smooth white leather uppers but comes accented with military-inspired olive green accents atop the branding and interior liners. The campaign is shot in a surplus army story to further echo its motif.
Jordan Tatum 1 “Zoo”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: April 7
Release Price: $120 USD
Where to Buy: Nike
Why You Should Cop: Jayson Tatum is the latest athlete to unveil his own signature sneaker with Jordan Brand, and after debuting them at this year’s All-Star game, he’s ready to give the public their own chance to lace them up. This week we will see the Celtics superstar’s “Zoo” colorway hit the shelves which is inspired by his son Deuce’s love for visiting the zoo. Donning a classic black and red color scheme, the kicks are decorated with animal-inspired patterns across the heels. “Welcome to the Zoo” spell-outs are also printed on the insoles to further reference its theme.
CLOT x Nike “CLOTEZ”
Juice
Juice
Release Date: April 7
Release Price: $140 USD
Where to Buy: JUICE
Why You Should Cop: CLOT and Nike are further broadening their “CLOTEZ” catalog with a fresh colorway that pays homage to the Nike Cortez’ original colorway. If you’re a fan of the pair that Forrest Gump rocked but are looking for a more modernized version, then these might be your cup of tea. . Removable covers are crafted from all-white nylon and designed with semi-visible blue logos that are completed once they are put on. Speckled ropes and yin-yang toggles adjustable for the perfect fit land on the rear end while the outsoles are finished with classic white and blue foam.
Supreme x Dr. Martens Penton Tassel Loafer
Supreme
Supreme
Supreme
Supreme
Release Date: April 8
Release Price: TBD
Where to Buy: Supreme
Why You Should Cop: The loafer trend doesn’t seem like it will be fizzling out anytime soon, and therefore Supreme and Dr. Martens are looking to capitalize on the moment by introducing a brand new Penton Tassel Loafer capsule. A trio of colorways are included in the mix. If you prefer more a more versatile and classic look, the black colorway might be right up your alley, but if you prefer to walk on the wilder side the duo has prepared a bold blue option and all-over cow print iteration. Supreme’s moniker is engraved onto the metal tassel rings while the bottoms come cushioned with AirWair® soles.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Skyline”
Shoe Palace
Shoe Palace
Shoe Palace
Release Date: April 8
Release Price: $180 USD
Where to Buy: Shoe Palace
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand designers have a penchant for picking iconic moments from MJ’s career to inspire modern retro colorways. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Skyline” is a prime example of that as it mimics the Chicago dusk skyline that backdropped his famous mid-flight Jumpman pose from his ad in 1985. It’s interpreted through gradient hues in pink and lavender, executed in mismatched fashion on the textile overlays of each shoe.
atmos x Salomon XT-6 “Stars Collide”
Atmos
Atmos
Atmos
Release Date: April 8
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: atmos
Why You Should Cop: Salomon is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its beloved XT-6 this year, and so this week, the silhouette makes its return to the shelves in collaborative form with atmos. Nicknamed the “Stars Collide” colorway, the sneakers draw inspiration from celestial collision and bear a stealthy palette that likely represents the milky way while starry graphics adorn the toe tips, heels and mudguards to symbolize a celestial collision.
Air Jordan 2 Low “Seersucker”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: April 8
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Now that days of warmer weather are ahead, Jordan Brand is ready to gradually pump out its collection of Spring/Summer 2023 offerings. One is the AIr Jordan 2 Low “Seersucker” which trades out its traditional leather build for its eponymous fabric that is naturally lighter and more breathable. Its fitted with a “Washed Coral” hue and paired with “Pale Vanilla” heel molds, interior liners and tongue logos to complete its seasonal palette.
