From New Balance to ASICS, the Seven Best Sneakers to Cop Right Now
This weekly guide sorts the very best from the rest when it comes to the saturated world of sneaker releases, with information on release dates and where to buy. Please note: Some sneakers may sell out at speed.
Raffles, friends and family releases, and player exclusives — all of that before a mere mention of the many fire general sneaker releases out there. The world of sneaker drops can be a tricky place to navigate, but we’re here to help. Behold, the best of the best of what's arriving on shop floors this week.
This week’s selection sees enticing collaborations — OTW by Vans x Satoshi Nakamoto, Saucony x Estudio Niksen — alongside a strong mix of tech-driven runners and elevated everyday silhouettes.
The cream of the sneaker crop awaits you. What are you waiting for?
Shop the best sneaker releases on the market, as well as upcoming sneaker drops, below.
OTW by Vans x Satoshi Nakamoto Era 95 Gems
Release Date: April 30
Editor's Notes: Vans has been digging through its old-school archive lately, but this one hits different. Less halfpipe, more late night, this bedazzled, slightly scuffed-and-better-for-it shoe brings to mind a 2010s Hedi Slimane-esque indie sleaze.
ASICS x Kiko Kostadinov x Lyasa FF
Release Date: April 30
Editor's Notes: On paper, a slip-on sneaker doesn’t sound all that novel these days. In reality, this particular iteration is exactly the kind of shoe that'll quietly take over one's rotation, split-toe and all. Kiko's influence keeps things stripped back, letting the shape and function of this special Tabi ASICS do their thing without overcomplicating it.
Converse Chuck 70
Release Date: April 28
Editor's Notes: By just hearing about all parties involved, it was hard to gage how this one would make sense: Undefeated, Dodgers, Chucks in ostrich leather — it’s a lot, but it works, feeling somehow both sporty and preppy.
Saucony x Estudio Niksen TRAINER 80
Release Date: April 29
Editor's Notes: Rooted in ‘80s running DNA, the Trainer 80 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but rather tries to get the balance between past and present just right. And succeeds! The fluffy double laces do the heavy lifting visually, while the rest of this suede beauty stays fairly clean, easily incorporable into pretty much any spring line-up.
Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 1890
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: For vintage techy sneaker aficionados who long for the unapologetically nostalgic, this 1890 blends early-2000s runner DNA with cushioned, state-of-the-art ABZORB soles. Joe Freshgoods' involvement drags it straight into ‘90s music video territory.
Nike Air Liquid Max
Release Date: April 30
Editor's Notes: For the Air Max fans who might’ve missed a few chapters along the way: Yes, this is where things are at now. The Air Liquid Max takes what you knew about the legacy model and pushes it forward, without undoing any of its OG sense of cool.
New Balance Made in USA 992
Release Date: April 30
Editor's Notes: If you, like me, keep coming back to the 992, you'll need to see this. The colors on this version are a bit more, say, playful than usual, but still keeps to the same formula that works every time. Mindlessly throw them on with something loose, that’s usually when they look best.
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