The Air Jordan 1 Low OG Goes Back to "Chicago" in This Week's Best Footwear Drops

As we venture further into the month of November, the holidays are just around the corner. There’s no better time to get started on gift shopping as Jordan Brand, adidas, Converse, Nike, and New Balance have all come together to create an exciting roster of drops this week. Before we dive into which 10 releases you should have on your radar, let’s look back at which sneaker headlines caught our eye last week.

Nike Basketball had two high-impact moments: a first look at the low-top version of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite “Perspective” and the unveiling of the G.T. Cut 4. Meanwhile, Jordan Brand officially presented a preview of the Air Jordan 3 “Champagne & Oysters,” which drops later this month in women’s sizing. That’s not all the Jumpman team took on, A Ma Maniére’s Air Jordan 4 “Dark Mocha” was teased while Travis Scott hosted a release event for his new fragment design x Air Jordan 1 Low OG.

Elsewhere in the sneaker space, New Balance showed off its low-profile RC56 sneaker in a new “Black/Red” color combination. ASICS is back with another UNAFFECTED-led project, this time offering the Korean brand a go at the GEL-NIMBUS 10.1. Circling back to the Swoosh one last time, Converse announced a restock of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Converse SHAI 001 “Family Pack.”

Now that you’re up to speed on what’s been going on in the footwear space, let’s dive into this week’s most notable drops, starting with another Air Jordan 11 anniversary launch. Afterwards, head over to HBX to see which pairs you can cop today.

Air Jordan 11 “Pearl”

Release Date: November 11
Release Price: $235 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: The 30th anniversary of the Air Jordan 11 is coming to a close, and Jordan Brand has saved its best work for last. A nine-shoe preview of special colorways was shared at the end of September, ranging from regional releases to new renditions such as this “Pearl” pair. Crafted as a women’s-exclusive, pearlescent detailing rests atop a “Sail” palette. Rounding out the pair is a special piece of “shoellery” — a set of pearls attached to a silver keychain.

Miaou x adidas Taekwondo Elite Mei & Taekwondo Boot

Release Date: November 11
Release Price: $130 USD to $200 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: As Miaou quickly approaches the completion of its first decade of business, it has reached another milestone: its first adidas collaboration. The French brand has teamed up with the Three Stripes to rework the Taekwondo franchise in two bold ways. First, the Taekwondo Elite Mei offers a wavy shape with silver and yellow colliding for an eye-catching composition. Then, the Taekwondo Boot runs up to the knee with a stealthy all-black finish and lengthy zipper system for ease of entry.

Vaquera x Converse XHi & XXXHi Slouch Wedge

Release Date: November 11
Release Price: $185 USD to $205 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Another brand bringing dramatic flair to this week’s list of top drops is Vaquera. The New York-based label is back with another Nike collaboration, this time teaming up with its Converse subsidiary to create two new takes on the Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker that have been dubbed the “Slouch Wedge.” A waxed canvas upper in black and white colorways features an oversized fit that runs to the calf with the XHi and knee with the XXXHi. Both versions of the shoe are also equipped with co-branding at the classic Chuck Taylor ankle patches.

Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Light Armory Blue”

Release Date: November 12
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: When’s the last time a signature shoe has been as anticipated as Caitlin Clark currently is? The long-rumored sneaker is officially set to debut next year and will likely fly off of shelves. In the meantime, Nike Basketball has capitalized on the Clark craze by treating the two-time WNBA All-Star to her own takes on the Kobe Protro line. While in the past almost all of these pairs would remain player exclusives, the Swoosh has been cashing in on the hype by offering them to the masses. This week we see her “Light Armory Blue” rendition of the Kobe 6 Protro hitting shelves, with a standard snakeskin-inspired upper texture pairing the blue with a brighter shade at the branding elements.

New Balance MADE in USA 997 “Dried Apricot”

Release Date: November 13
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop: Teddy Santis and the rest of the New Balance MADE in USA team are continuing their Fall/Winter 2025 campaign with a new take on the 997 sneaker. This “Dried Apricot” version of the shoe pairs light yellow hues with mustard tones, complementing the mixed material construction with a variety of colors. The wedge-shaped sneaker’s upper is made up of suede, mesh, and hairy suede while the sole features ENCAP midsole cushioning and lightweight EVA foam.

AVAVAV x adidas Moonrubber Megaride & Superstar Vacuum

Release Date: November 14
Release Price: $340 USD to $420 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: There’s no shortage of unique pairs dropping this week, with AVAVAV adding to the chaos with another adidas collaboration featuring its Moonrubber Megaride and Superstar Vacuum sneakers. The former sports an almost cartoon-like sole that is wavy and oversized. Colorways of all-black and silver with a semi-translucent outsole have been prepared. Meanwhile, the Superstar Vacuum similarly dons an exaggerated shape. The familiar Superstar look has been elevated with a sculpted upper that has a pointed toe. Its pre-loved looks of all-black and all-brown feature tonal branding throughout.

NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 Low “Kintsugi” Pack

Release Date: November 15
Release Price: $170 USD
Where to Buy: HUMAN MADE
Why You Should Cop: NIGO and Nike continue to operate on the Air Force 3 Low. The partners debuted together with a collaboration featuring the shoe last year and remain persistent in finding new ways to present it. Up next is a new “Kintsugi”-themed pack that draws inspiration from the Japanese art form, which is centered around repairing pottery. As a result, two two-tone looks of brown and white, as well as black and white, are accented golden detailing and co-branding.

CLOT x adidas Pro Model

Release Date: November 15
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: CLOT’s Edison Chen has guided the brand through another adidas collaboration, this time looking to Ivy League style for inspiration. The Pro Model sits front and center as the focal point of the new collection. This winter-ready take on the Superstar franchise has been refined through a contemporary lens by CLOT, combining premium leather at the upper with a sizable sawtooth sole. “Navy” and “Brown” color schemes both offer golden notes and nods to both brands.

Nike Shox Z “Iridescent”

Release Date: November 15
Release Price: $145 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Nike has put plenty of energy behind its Shox line in recent years, bringing back iconic models and letting collaborators like Martine Rose remix the franchise. One addition to the line that has quietly started to make waves is the Shox Z. This women’s-oriented take on the Shox lineage features a slim, low-profile build that is backed by a small boost at the heel. In “Iridescent,” the shoe goes all-black with its signature hue enlivening the branding and rear.

Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Chicago”

Release Date: November 15
Release Price: $145 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand is starting the week with an anniversary celebration and ending it with one too. The Air Jordan 1’s 40th year has been a constant point of focus throughout 2025 and remains one with the return of the iconic “Chicago” color scheme across the Air Jordan 1 Low OG profile. Key throwback detailing includes adjustments to the upper’s shape and oversized Swooshes in black.