BAPE and adidas are World Cup-Ready in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
NikeSKIMS is also making noise this week alongside Salehe Bembury x PUMA, Kith x Salomon, and more.
February kicked off with the Grammys, and now we’ve got the Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Weekend going back to back. Amidst the excitement, brands are capitalizing on these massive stages by assembling relevant sneakers drops for us. This week, Nike, PUMA, Salomon, Jordan Brand, and adidas all have notable launches to look forward to. Before we dive into the top 10, let’s first revisit our key headlines from the past seven days.
On the feature front, we rounded up the 10 biggest footwear moments of Paris Fashion Week FW26, from Kiko Kostadinov x Crocs to Song for the Mute x adidas. We also spotlighted emerging Chinese label Pane, which went from a viral take on the German Army Trainer to a fully-fledged brand that is expanding globally in 2026.
As for the typical news, Hiroshi Fujiwara teased a fragment design x Nike Mind 002 collab that goes with his Mind 001 pair that was previously hinted at. Speaking of the beloved Japanese label, its Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Varsity Red/Sport Royal” officially surfaced ahead of its release that is expected during NBA All-Star Weekend. Another basketball-related reveal came from Bronny James, who debuted his own Nike logo on a Nike LeBron Witness 9 PE.
Looking to the Three Stripes, it revealed a Bob Marley-themed take on the Adizero EVO SL. Speaking of artists associated with adidas, we took a closer look at Bad Bunny’s new signature shoe, the BadBo 1.0. We also offered a complete preview of the gnuhr x norda 002 and 008. While at Paris Fashion Week, our team captured in-hand shots of both the Junya Watanabe MAN x New Balance P400 and Comme des Garçons HOMME x New Balance U1890A. Meanwhile, Teddy Santis teased an Aimé Leon Dore-approved Gator Run made with the American sportswear brand.
With all of last week’s key headlines revisited, let’s dive into this week’s top drops, starting with new Kobe Bryant-themed gear from Nike. Afterwards, check out HBX to see which styles you can cop today.
Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro & Air Force 1 Low Protro “City of Champions”
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Release Date: February 4
Release Price: $150 USD to $210 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Nike Basketball continues to pay homage to the late Kobe Bryant with specially-themed gear, from the return of his legendary signature shoes to special colorways of lifestyle kicks like the Air Force 1. This week, both are involved, with the Kobe 1 Protro back in action under a “City of Champions” theme that nods to Bryant’s first home court in Inglewood. This same theme graces the Air Force 1 Low Protro, resulting in another “Summit White” with “Work Blue” composition that is accented by “Metallic Gold.”
NikeSKIMS Rift Mesh “Satin”
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Release Date: February 5
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: Nike
Why You Should Cop: Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS is back with another page of its new NikeSKIMS chapter. The two introduced the Rift Mesh sneaker earlier this year and are back with two satin-adorned colorways that see the split-toe silhouette enlivened by the soft material. A slick all-black finish is accompanied by a rose gold that brings out all of the model’s details, from its co-branding at the midfoot strap to the elegant shape.
Salehe Bembury x PUMA Velum “Magenta Gleam”
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Release Date: February 5 and 7
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: Salehe Bembury and PUMA
Why You Should Cop: Salehe Bembury and PUMA are back for another edition of their co-designed Velum sneaker. Introduced less than a year ago, the layered runner blends PUMA’s performance DNA, namely its NITRO cushioning system, with Bembury’s distinct design language. This “Magenta Gleam” version of the shoe leans on “Dusky Gray” and other accents for a dynamic finish that is highlighted by branding details scattered throughout.
Nike Mind 001 & 002 “Black/Hyper Crimson”
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Release Date: February 5
Release Price: $95 USD to $145 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: The Nike Mind franchise took the sneaker world by storm earlier this year. It’s back this week with two stealthy additions: a “Black/Hyper Crimson” take on the Mind 001 and the Mind 002. Both see an all-black build accented by the bright orange hue at the underfoot pods. Designed to capture the attention of your mind with its unique sensation attached to each step, the viral design is sure to fly off of shelves once again.
Kith x Salomon XT-4K & XT-VYGR 2
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Release Date: February 6
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Kith
Why You Should Cop: Kith and Salomon, united once again. The duo is back with another set of footwear, revisiting the XT-4K and debuting the XT-VYGR 2. The former hosts a gradient alongside black overlays that spell out “KITH” at the lateral. Meanwhile, the latter evolves its XT-VYGR predecessor by revamping its unique upper. The two accomplish this while maintaining the asymmetrical zipper that secures the shroud. Monochromatic makeovers of black and off-white have been prepared with tonal co-branding.
Nike Book 2 “Spiridon”
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Release Date: February 6
Release Price: $145 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Devin Booker’s new signature shoe, the Nike Book 2, is back this week, with a twist. Previously, a molded upper version of the shoe served as the debut look. Now, with the “Spiridon” colorway, a new mesh version has been introduced. The pair, which revisits the Zoom Spiridon’s iconic “Metallic Silver” and “Black,” is court-ready with a more breathable build.
Air Jordan 4 “Valentine’s Day”
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Release Date: February 7
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: In addition to all of the sports action taking place this month, Valentine’s day is just around the corner. Jordan Brand is pre-heating the moment with a new holiday-themed take on the Air Jordan 4 for women. “Pale Ivory” and “Tough Red” combine for a fitting color scheme, one that sees red kisses spread throughout the heel of the sockliner and the left shoe’s interior portion of the tongue. The pair is then made complete by a heart-shaped Jumpman hangtag and thematic packaging.
BAPE x adidas “World Cup” Pack
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Release Date: February 7
Release Price: $160 USD to $200 USD
Where to Buy: BAPE and adidas
Why You Should Cop: We’re still months away from the beginning of the FIFA World Cup 26, however, BAPE and adidas are ramping up the hype with their latest collaborative collection. On the footwear side, three sneakers have been prepared: an Adistar HRMY, Campus 00, and Samba. The former combines BAPE’s iconic green ABC CAMO with Shark Teeth at the midsole. For the Campus 00, its black colorway hosts white BAPE STA branding at the lateral and Three Stripes at the medial. Meanwhile, the Samba features the BAPE STA at each side, pairing a green-on-cream upper with a dark gum bottom.
Nike Air Max 95 “City Pack”
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Release Date: February 7
Release Price: $190 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: The 30th anniversary celebration of the Nike Air Max 95 may have ended in 2025, but the model is still going strong this year. Nike has just cooked up a new “City Pack” that celebrates four influential hubs: Paris, Hong Kong, Baltimore, and Seoul. Pictured first is the “Atelier” colorway that nods to Paris via its deconstructed design that is inspired by “third space” studios. Up next is Hong Kong’s “Hong Kong” pair that draws upon its neon-lit streets. For Baltimore, an “I-95” iteration reimagines the sneaker as a hiking boot, with special eyelets and a beefier build. Rounding out the range is Seoul’s “Seongsu” look that experiments with the upper as a nod to the neighborhood’s emerging creative spaces.
Bad Bunny x adidas BadBo 1.0 “Chalk White”
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Release Date: February 9
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: Last but not least, Bad Bunny is expected to drop the second colorway of his debut signature shoe: the adidas BadBo 1.0. The Super Bowl LX halftime shoe performer’s retro-inspired design now dons a “Chalk White” that strips the silhouette to its core elements. Its otherwise off-white look is accented by blue notes at the tongue, collar, and heel.
