Salehe Bembury Concocts a Crocs Pollex Clog "Horchata" Collab in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
A MSCHF Big Red Boots reissue, Stüssy x Nike Vandal High ”Royal Blue” SNKRS launch and New Balance 990v6 “Magenta Pop” release are also in order.
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The last full week of spring 2023 has arrived, and to end the season off on a high note, a variety of the most popular footwear brands have organized a handsome list of new releases to help you get your rotation correct for summer. We’re seeing a handful of striking restocks from brands like MSCHF and Nike, new collaborations from the likes of Macklemore and adidas and Salehe Bembury with Crocs and fresh inline installments hit the shelves over the course of the next seven days, but let’s first do a quick recap of the most compelling sneaker stories that came up last week.
Starting out with exclusive features, Hypebeast‘s weekly Sole Mates series added another entry to its catalog as we interviewed Extra Butter‘s creative director Bernie Gross to discuss his relationship with the Nike Blazer. We also received exclusive images of J Balvin‘s upcoming Air Jordan 3 collaboration from the Colombian artist himself and spoke to Macklemore about his latest Bogey Boys collaboration with adidas. On the news front, we captured a closer look at a handful of upcoming items from the Swoosh including the Born x Raised x Nike SB Dunk Low, CLOT’s cork-covered Nike Dunk Low collab, a closer look at April Skateboard’s Nike SB Dunk Low team-up and Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Triple White” makeup. Jordan Brand also found itself in the spotlight for officially revealing its Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Black Cement” rendition, showing an on-foot look at the Air Jordan 5 “Burgundy” and flexing an Air Jordan 1 Low “Brown Elephant.”
Outside of the Nike Inc. umbrella, we also caught a glimpse at other enticing launches such as A-COLD-WALL*’s Vector Runner in a new “Onyx” colorway, Crocs’ new Dylan Clog and Teddy Santis and New Balance’s third MADE in USA collection, Furthermore, Aminé showed off his impending New Balance 610 “The Mooz” collaboration and Bottega Veneta released its outlandish $650 USD Caged Boot.
Now that you’re all updated with the latest in footwear, scroll further down to take a look through this week’s best footwear drops. And when you’re done there, head over to HBX to browse for even more footwear styles.
MSCHF Big Red Boots
Mschf
Mschf
Release Date: June 13
Release Price: $350 USD
Where to Buy: MSCHF
Why You Should Cop: The kicks that social media loves to make memes about are slated to make their return: the MSCHF Big Red Boot. Excitement and resell prices over this wacky offering has substantially gone down since they debuted back in February, but now you’ll have a second opportunity to cop them at retail price exclusively through the MSCHF website and app.
Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Royal Tint”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: June 14
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Nike continues to capitalize on the resurgence of its running-turned-lifestyle Zoom Vomero 5, and this week the market will be treated to a brand new “Royal Tint” release. If you’re looking for a seasonal option to add to your rotation, these would certainly do the trick as they are decorated with titular accents atop the forefoots, Swooshes, collars and heel cages while the mid-foots, overlays and Cushlon-infused bottoms are shrouded in “Photon Dust” to create a summer-appropriate palette.
CLOT x fragment design x Nike Dunk Low
Clot
Clot
Clot
Release Date: June 14
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: After releasing via JUICE outposts last month, the CLOT x fragment design x Nike Dunk Low is expected to receive a wider release via SNKRS this week. These kicks are decorated with CLOT’s signature “Silk Royale” patterns while its neutral palette is inspired pandas. Additionally, the project serves as a tribute to the enduring friendship and collaboration between streetwear icons Edison Chen and Hiroshi Fujiwara and contribute to CLOT’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
Bogey Boys x adidas MC80 Golf Shoe
Adidas
Adidas
Adidas
Release Date: June 14
Release Price: $120 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: In honor of the U.S. Open going down this week, Macklemore‘s Bogey Boys is set to drop its debut collaboration with adidas Golf. Leading the way for the collection is a limited-edition MC80 golf shoe which is described as an ode to the styles of the 80s infused with modern technology. Its “Cloud White” uppers are readied with croc textures across the mudguards, collars and removable kilties, the latter of which is adorned with Trefoil and Bogey Boys insignias. BOOST cushioning is loaded up in the bottoms to keep you moving comfortably on the fairway.
Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Clog “Horchata”
Salehe Bembury
Salehe Bembury
Release Date: June 15
Release Price: $85 USD
Where to Buy: Spunge
Why You Should Cop: Salehe Bembury has a penchant for giving each of his Crocs Pollex Clog releases their full attention by dropping one colorway at a time, and the next iteration to release to the masses is this “Horchata” installment. In order to mimic the Mexican dessert beverage, the talented designer covers applies a cinnamon/milky paint job across its concaved uppers and straps. If you missed you on release day, you can also cop more pairs via Flight Club.
Nike ISPA Universal “Smoke Grey”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: June 15
Release Price: $80 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Nike ISPA has infiltrated the slides movement this year by introducing its latest Universal silhouette. Designed to battle against other models like Salehe Bembury’s Crocs Pollex Clogs and the adidas YEEZY FOAM RNNR, this one-piece, slip-on footwear option is now being offered up in a single-toned “Smoke Grey” palette that can complement nearly everything you’ve got in your wardrobe.
Stüssy x Nike Vandal High “Royal Blue”
Stüssy/Nike
Stüssy/Nike
Stüssy/Nike
Release Date: June 15
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Stüssy and Nike have worked on a myriad of footwear collaborations together, and its latest capsule to hit the market was centered around the Vandal High. Last week, the duo launched a trio of colorways, and now the “Royal Blue” version is receiving a reissue through the Swoosh’s SNKRS app. Hemp uppers offer a more breathable feel that’s perfect for summer, while the streetwear brand’s signature eight ball logo appears on the tongues for extra flair.
New Balance 990v6 “Magenta Pop”
New Balance
New Balance
New Balance
Release Date: June 16
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: HBX, New Balance
Why You Should Cop: Teddy Santis and New Balance recently announced its third assortment of MADE in USA products since the former became the line’s creative director. And this week, his summer-friendly New Balance 990v6 “Magenta Pop” colorway is hitting the shelves. Its sporty purple and titular accents are sprinkled to the overlays, rear end of the midsoles and N logos while “Macadamia Nut” hits appy to the mudguards to complete its ultra-clean look.
Air Jordan 6 Low G “U.S. Open”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: June 16
Release Price: $215 USD
Where to Buy: Nike
Why You Should Cop: With the U.S. Open golf tournament going down later this week, Jordan Brand is getting in on the action by launching a special Air Jordan 6 Low G colorway. You won’t be missed on the green if you’re rocking these as they are styled with airbrushed purple accents, speckled midsoles, neon green tongue branding and insoles as well as multi-colored Jordan logos on the lace toggles.
Nike Dunk Low “Gone Fishing”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: June 16
Release Price: $110 USD
Where to Buy: Nike
Why You Should Cop: The market is currently flooded with a ton of Dunk colorways, but Nike is keeping things interesting with this latest “Gone Fishing” installment by treating it with striking details. The Swooshes have been updated with iridescent scales and feature a fish hook-like tip on the lateral side. Additionally, an outline of a salmon with “Nike Beaverton 1972” hits replace the traditional tongue and insole branding, and the shoe box tissue is printed with ocean water patterns.
