Patta and Nike Stay Wavy With the Air Max 1 in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
The duo’s latest entry in their series is joined by ‘One Piece’-themed Crocs, Supreme x Nike SB, CLOT x adidas, and more.
March is here, and while the tournament madness from college basketball nears, the sneaker industry is bringing chaos with another stacked list of drops this week. Crocs, Nike, On, HOKA, Jordan Brand, and adidas have all prepared notable releases to look out for. However, before we walk you through our top 10, let’s look back at last week’s key sneaker stories.
On the feature front, we connected with four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson to reveal her Nike A’Two collection that is set to debut in May. We also spent time chatting with John Elliott and HOKA ahead of their Rocket X 3 collaboration that we discuss in further detail below.
Pivoting to the typical news output, Yeat revealed the Nike Air Liquid Max in his new music video, with the shoe expected to drop later this month as the Air Max Day model. Shortly after, Hiroshi Fujiwara teased a fragment design collaboration featuring the new silhouette. Elsewhere, Nike Basketball revealed the Giannis Freak 8 in a pink color scheme.
The Whitaker Group had a standout week, with its four retail brands involved in a seven-shoe Nike V5 RNR collection, while also announcing a new multi-season campaign with adidas centered around limited, exclusive styles. Speaking of the Three Stripes, the Fear of God Athletics Basketball III made an appearance.
Elsewhere in the industry, two unique silhouettes were revealed: the Mizuno WAVE PROPHECY STRAP 2 and Timberland Boot Clog. We also previewed a new Jil Sander x PUMA sneaker collaboration.
Now that you’re caught up with the latest and greatest from the sneaker industry, let’s look ahead at what’s to come next. Once you complete your review of this week’s top sneaker drops, head over to HBX to shops styles that are available today.
Crocs Ripple “Blue/White”
Crocs
Crocs
Crocs
Release Date: March 5
Release Price: $90 USD
Where to Buy: Crocs
Why You Should Cop: The Steven Smith x Crocs era has begun. It’s been well over a year since the legendary footwear designer was announced as the brand’s head of creative innovation. Now, his debut silhouette with the brand, the Ripple, is finally dropping globally this week. This new clog features wavy segments that create a ripple effect. For its debut, blue and white share space across the slip-on.
Supreme x Nike SB Air Max 2 CB ‘94 Low
Supreme
Supreme
Supreme
Supreme
Supreme
Supreme
Release Date: March 5
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Supreme
Why You Should Cop: Supreme and Nike SB have reunited for another footwear collaboration. The longstanding duo are diving into Spring/Summer 2026 with an SB Air Max 2 CB ‘94 Low project that sees the skate-ready sneaker adorned in three colorways. These looks include black, white, and gold, with all three featuring Nike SB branding at the heel, resting just beneath the pull tabs that sport a tonal Supreme wordmark.
One Piece x Crocs Classic Clog Collection
Crocs
Crocs
Crocs
Crocs
Crocs
Crocs
Release Date: March 5
Release Price: $70 USD to $80 USD
Where to Buy: Crocs
Why You Should Cop: Netflix’s live action rendition of One Piece is returning for its second season next week. Before we catch Luffy and friends back in action, Crocs has assembled a new collection of Classic Clogs dedicated to the franchise. Each slip-on sees thematic Jibbitz and a reimagined strap come together for looks inspired by Luffy, the Thousand Sunny, and Tony Tony Chopper.
Nike Air Max 95 OG “Neon”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: March 5
Release Price: $190 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Nike celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 95 throughout 2025. Building atop this momentum, several key launches featuring the silhouette have already graced shelves this year. Now, a familiar face is taking center stage once again: the Air Max 95 OG “Neon.” Having dropped with its “Big Bubble” tooling in limited quantities last year, it’s back for another round. A gray gradient is accompanied by “Neon” yellow touches throughout the throwback look.
On LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper
On
On
On
Release Date: March 5
Release Price: $280 USD
Where to Buy: On
Why You Should Cop: When On introduced the Cloudmonster franchise in 2022 as a premium option for runners seeking maximum cushioning, it quickly became a hit. The third chapter of its evolution is here, with not only the Cloudmonster 3 debuting, but the LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper taking things to another level. As the name suggests, this version of the shoe integrates On’s LightSpray technology, an ultralight solution for uppers. With an eight-piece build, the shoe is extremely nimble, and debuts here in white and yellow.
Patta x Nike Air Max 1 “Hyper Crimson”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: March 6
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Patta
Why You Should Cop: Patta has a storied history with the Nike Air Max 1. From 2009’s “Chlorophyll” to the multi-edition “Waves” colorways. The latter is continuing this week with a new “Hyper Crimson” color scheme that revisits the two’s wavy mudguard with a palette comprised of gray, orange, and a yellowed-white. Nods to Patta come courtesy of the tongue label and sockliner graphic, completing the pair.
John Elliott x HOKA Rocket X 3
Hoka
Hoka
Hoka
Release Date: March 6
Release Price: $260 USD
Where to Buy: John Elliott
Why You Should Cop: John Elliott’s eponymous label re-launched this past weekend after a brief hiatus. Adding to its rollout, the brand announced a HOKA collaboration featuring the Rocket X 3. The race-ready runner has been altered by the duo to channel Elliott’s Bay Area roots. As a result, it forgoes its typical bright look for an understated one that nods to San Francisco’s foggy climate. Branding elements have also been adjusted to seamlessly blend with the textured upper.
Air Jordan 4 “Lakeshow”
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: March 7
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand has cooked up a new Air Jordan 4 that is perfect for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers. Dressed in “Imperial Purple,” the “Lakeshow” colorway sees a nubuck upper host the aforementioned hue alongside touches of black, white, gray, and gold at the Air unit and the heel’s Nike Air branding. After launching exclusively in LA for NBA All-Star Weekend, it now sees a global drop going down this week.
CLOT x adidas Superstar “Coffee”
Clot
Clot
Release Date: March 7
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: JUICE
Why You Should Cop: Edison Chen’s CLOT and adidas have built a strong foundation for the future of their partnership. From runway shows to specially-themed collections, the two have remained consistent with their output. Adding to the list of 2026 launches is another rendition of the two’s ripple sole-equipped Superstar sneaker. Appearing in “Coffee,” it embraces a palette of white, chocolate brown, and orange. Per usual, the modified sole unit ensures the silhouette stands out.
NAKED x Nike Shox Z & Calistra
Nike
Nike
Nike
Nike
Nike
Nike
Release Date: March 7
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: NAKED
Why You Should Cop: NAKED Copenhagen returns to the sneaker space, this time tapping Nike for a special two-shoe project. Up first is the duo’s Shox Z, which sees the 2025 sneaker outfitted with a shimmering silver that nods to wet pavements and stormy skies. The sleek shoe is accompanied by the all-new Shox Z Calistra, which modifies the sneaker into a ballet-inspired Mary Jane shoe. Tonal branding rests atop the metal-like exterior while nods to the duo appear at the footbed.
