Levi's Laces up the Air Jordan 3 in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
Two of the duo’s four colorways are set to release globally alongside more Pharrell x adidas Jellyfish looks, WTAPS x New Balance, and more.
With NBA All-Star Weekend and the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, all eyes are on the Winter Olympics. In the meantime, sneaker brands are back with more pairs to look out for this week. Jordan Brand, New Balance, Nike, Vans, and adidas have all prepared key releases to consider copping. Before we give you the full breakdown of which to put on your radar, let’s look back at the key sneaker headlines from the past seven days.
For Nike, Ronnie Fieg took to Instagram to reveal a friends-and-family-exclusive sneaker: the KD 18 “Air Max 95.” We also saw another signature line feature a collaboration. LeBron James’ Nike LeBron NXXT Gen has been reworked by JuJu Watkins. Elsewhere, the Air Foamposite One popped up in a new “Floral” rendition that is expected to drop this holiday season.
For Young Thug, his label, SP5DER, has another high-gloss Superstar collaboration on the way. We also previewed JJJJound’s upcoming New Balance 475 collaboration in a black and white color scheme. Over in Los Angeles, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped the Converse SHAI 001 Lux “Truffle” for NBA All-Star Weekend, which is set to release globally next week. Rounding out the news, ASICS and Completedworks have reimagined the GEL-KAYANO 20 with an artistic approach.
Now that you’re caught up with what’s been going on in the sneaker space, let’s look ahead at what’s to come next, starting with a Chinese New Year-themed sneaker from Jordan Brand. Once you complete your walkthrough of the 10 drops to anticipate, don’t forget to head over to HBX’s website to shop pairs that are available today.
Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Chinese New Year”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 17
Release Price: $165 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Chinese New Year is here, and so is Jordan Brand’s latest on-theme take on the Air Jordan 1 Low OG. This time around, the shoe has been enlivened with a mixed material off-white upper that hosts scroll-like tongue tags. It also comes equipped with special floral embroidery at the toe and a golden hangtag.
Salehe Bembury x New Balance 992 “Calm Be The Crater”
New Balance
New Balance
New Balance
Release Date: February 19
Release Price: $230 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop: Salehe Bembury and New Balance are back this week, taking on a new silhouette together: the MADE in USA 992. A colorful palette pays homage to Oregon’s Crater Lake, hence the “Calm Be The Crater” name. Hairy suede overlays and a synthetic base work harmoniously, hosting blue and green hues throughout.
Nike Air Max 95 “City Pack”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 19
Release Price: $190 USD to $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: In case you missed out on its initial release, the Air Max 95 “City Pack” is back this week. For Seoul, its “Seongsu”-themed colorway sees the neighborhood nodded to via a reimagined upper structure. Looking stateside, the “I-95” version nods to Baltimore with a hiking boot-like build. The “Hong Kong” colorway references the region’s neon-lit streets. Rounding out the range, Paris’ “Atelier” iteration has a deconstructed design.
Air Jordan 6 Low “Blackout”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 19
Release Price: $205 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: The 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan 6 continues this week as the low-top version of the silhouette arrives in a new “Blackout” look for women. Equipped with pony hair and leather detailing, the all-black sneaker lets its unique details do the talking. Meanwhile, glow-in-the-dark tooling and silver hits the midsole complete the look.
WTAPS x New Balance 1300
New Balance
New Balance
New Balance
Release Date: February 20
Release Price: $295 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop: WTAPS and New Balance have reunited for what has become an annual collaboration. This time around, the legendary 1300 sneaker has been remixed by the Japanese label. Its MADE in USA construction sees black leather paired with matching mesh. A white heel tab hosts a black WTAPS wordmark, which is also present in white at the black sockliner.
Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 “Indigo” & “Black”
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 20 and 21
Release Price: $230 USD
Where to Buy: Levi’s and SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: At last, the Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 is ready to drop around the world. We’ve seen pairs pop up previously in Asia, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Now, a global release of the “Indigo” and “Black” colorways is in order. The former sees blue denim cover a majority of the upper, accompanying black elephant print at the mudguards. Meanwhile, the “Black” take features black leather alongside denim paneling, resulting in a “Black Cement”-esque finish. Both pairs are also equipped with the instantly recognizable Levi’s red tab at the lateral of the right shoe.
Nike Air Max Goadome Low “Taupe” & “Black”
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 20
Release Price: $175 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Nike has brought back the Air Max Goadome, with a twist. The ACG line’s 2000 sneaker has returned in a big way, with it now being featured in a low-top version. “Taupe” leads the charge with the beige hue being paired with a black Air-based sole unit and silver hardware. Meanwhile, the “Black” version is entirely absent of color and features a leather upper.
OAMC x OTW by Vans Authentic Oxford & Half Cab Boot
Vans
Vans
Vans
Vans
Release Date: February 20
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Vans
Why You Should Cop: The OTW by Vans line has reconnected with OAMC, having tapped it and WTAPS for a three-party collaboration late last year. This time around, the premium label has taken on the Authentic and Half Cab. The former has been reintroduced as the Authentic Oxford, featuring a new Vibram sole unit. This same tooling backs the Half Cab Boot, an elevated take on the iconic model. Subtle co-branding is scattered throughout the camo and all-black colorways.
Nike GT Future “Metallic Red Bronze”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: February 20
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Nike Basketball finally brought the GT Future to the masses late last year. Since then, a wide variety of color schemes have continued to surface. The latest one to be dropping is this “Metallic Red Bronze” that sees the molded upper covered in the shiny finish. Cushlon 3.0 foam backs every step while black serves as the backdrop for the eye-catching sneaker.
Pharrell x adidas VIRGINIA Adistar Jellyfish “Royal Blue” & “Core Black”
Adidas
Adidas
Release Date: February 21
Release Price: $300 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: Pharrell’s latest model with adidas, the VIRGINIA Adistar Jellyfish, is back for another swim this week. Two colorways that released regionally in the past are now seeing a global launch. The “Royal Blue” version sticks to the color arrangement of previous pairs, offering a bright blue instead of other accent colors. Meanwhile, “Core Black” favors an all-black presentation.
