Social Status Presents Its Nike Attack "Silver Linings" Collaboration in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
Rich Paul’s New Balance 550 “Forever Yours” collab, the Air Jordan 7 “Chambray” and more are also dropping.
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The 4th of July celebrations may be over, but there won’t be any mid-month malaise as notable sportswear brands have readied a new batch of releases to deliver to sneaker aficionados this week. Over the course of the next seven days, fans will have the opportunity to get their hands on intriguing collaborations from Nike, New Balance and Converse, nostalgic bring backs from Jordan Brand and more. But before diving into those, let’s first briefly summarize all the major headlines that popped up in the footwear world last week.
For exclusives, Hypebeast had the pleasure of speaking with bespoke apparel, accessories and home goods designer Tulie Yaito for our weekly Sole Mates series where she discussed creating her adidas Forum Hi collaboration. Moving on to the news, both Jordan Brand and Nike made their presence felt last week with new reveals. The former stirred up more excitement over its Air Jordan 11 “DMP” retro, flexed Michelle Wie West’s fairway-ready Air Jordan 1 Golf “Wave” colorway and showed off its WNBA-inspired Air Jordan 38 “Center Star” colorway. The Swoosh family teased its low-cut AMBUSH x Nike Air More Uptempo team-up, Nike ACG Exploraid 2024 return and KD 16 “Aunt Pearl.” Furthermore, Martine Rose’s next set of Nike Shox Mule MR4 colorways were unveiled.
Adding to all of the action was Crocs who named Lil Nas X as its newest brand ambassador. Additionally, Jah Jah and Salomon united for a RX MOC 3.0 collaboration, New Balance introduced its MRSHN Slide and Canada Goose launched its first-ever sneaker collection.
All caught up? Perfect. Scroll on to check out the hottest footwear items that are dropping this week, and when you’re done, be sure to head over to the HBX online store to shop for even more footwear styles.
A-COLD-WALL* x Converse Chuck 70 Low
A-Cold-Wall*
A-Cold-Wall*
Release Date: July 11
Release Price: $110 USD
Where to Buy: Converse
Why You Should Cop: Stüssy and Converse have been releasing a myriad of different takes of the classic Chuck 70 Hi in recent memory, and to close out the month of June they will be adding one more entry to their repertoire alongside Our Legacy. The seasonally friendly kicks are fashioned with baby blue shoelaces and side panels, the lateral of which is decorated with Our Legacy’s signature yin and yang icon. In case you missed out on the streetwear label’s pearl-adorned Chuck 70 Hi team-up earlier this year, this pair would make for a nice alternative.
Nike Watercat+ “Vivid Sulfur”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: July 12
Release Price: $125 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: In case you had any beach vacations planned and need a new pair of kicks to rock on land and sea, the Watercat+ is slated to launch this week in a playful “Vivid Sulfur” colorway. Woven uppers are implemented for peak breathability splashed with its titular shade while the mixed-rubber soles are equipped with undulating lugs for ample grip in the streets and on coal reefs.
Air Jordan 12 “Brilliant Orange”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: July 13
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand will often show love to the WNBA by crafting special footwear products that are dedicated to the league and/or various players that it sponsors, and falling in line with the former is this newly-revealed Air Jordan 12 “Brilliant Orange” colorway. Its two-toned color-blocking represents duality as it mimics the presentation of an actual basketball and nods to the official WNBA logo.
Shoe Palace x New Balance 2002R
Shoe Palace
Shoe Palace
Shoe Palace
Release Date: July 13
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: Shoe Palace
Why You Should Cop: Shoe Palace is honoring its Bay Area roots by cooking up a collaboration inspired by SF scenery. It’s clean, crisp, and offers plenty of unique flair, just like the area itself — no tech boom to be found here, just top-notch Bay Area vibes.
Social Status x Nike Attack “Silver Linings”
Social Status
Social Status
Social Status
Release Date: July 14
Release Price: $140 USD
Where to Buy: Social Status
Why You Should Cop: John McEnroe’s signature Nike Attack has been revived, and its first-ever collaborative endeavor has been introduced by Social Status. The James Whitner-led retailers is slated to release four colorways, the first being this ultra-clean “Silver Linings” installment. Its styled with tear-away Swooshes that conceal a dusted orange layer and is presented in a bodega-inspired shoe box with paper liners that call out Social Status’ locations existing and upcoming. Its shoelaces kit resembles candy boxes that you’d usually find at corner stores.
Nike Air Flight Huarache “Coral Chalk/Laser Blue”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: July 14
Release Price: $125 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: First introduced in ‘92, the Nike Air Flight Huarache is returning in one of its OG formats: a “Coral Chalk/Laser Blue” motif. The model was co-designed by legendary Swoosh employees Tinker Hatfield and Eric Avar, and this retro variation is inspired by the baggy and nylon sportswear fashion trends.
Rich Paul x New Balance 550 “Forever Yours”
Sneaker Politics
Sneaker Politics
Sneaker Politics
Release Date: July 14
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance and Sneaker Politics
Why You Should Cop: NBA agent Rich Paul is ready to further advance his catalog with New Balance this summer by adding a new 550 colorway with accompanying apparel. Dubbed the “‘Forever Yours” colorway, the pair draws inspiration from the youthful feeling of all-consuming affection, whether it’s for the game, or that special someone. Uppers swap out its traditional leather fabrics for a suede arrangement and come styled with purple, pink, and navy blue color-blocking.
Nike Air Alpha Force ‘88 “White/University Red”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: July 15
Release Price: $115 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: On January 30, 1988, Michael Jordan battled it out on the hardwood against the New York Knicks while wearing a non-signature silhouette: the Nike Air Alpha Force. And this year, the model is coming back in full force with a bevy of colorways, one of which is its OG “White.University Red” makeup. The kicks bear a Chicago Bulls-friendly palette is clean and classic and evokes memories of MJ’s heyday in the Association.
Air Jordan 7 “Chambray”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: July 15
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand has sifted through its ‘06 archives and hand-picked the Air Jordan 7 “Chambray” to make its long-awaited return to the shelves. Understated in appearance, the retro kicks will be revived with all of its OG design details such as the stealthy black base layers as well as the graphite gray and titular accents that disperse to the tongues, collars and midsole molds.
atmos x New Balance 2002R “Cybernetics Blue”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: July 15
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: atmos
Why You Should Cop: After linking up with adidas for Adimatic and Rivalry Low collaborations, atmos is now shifting its focus back to its New Balance family to bring a 2002R team-up to life. Titled the “Cybernetics Blue” colorway, the pair is inspired by futuristic technology. Its robotic white overlays are offset by bold blue accents that fall on the tongues, toe boxes collars and lower heel molds, the latter of which are dressed with polka dot details.
