From Salomon to New Balance, the Seven Best Sneakers to Cop This Week
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.
From an earthy, educational Aminé x New Balance 992 to a moody fall favorite from Salomon and a playful BAPE x Crocs Echo II, 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.
Salomon XT-4 OG GORE-TEX
Release Date: October 6
Editor's Notes: The XT-6’s underrated older brother is getting the full fall treatment. Featuring a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane, this XT-4 OG stars in Salomon’s atmospheric “In the Open” campaign alongside Korean singer JISOO. In a moody Paloma, Cloudburst, and FTW Silver colorway, Salomon reaches into the archive for the future of fall footwear.
adidas Bowling Brain Dead
Release Date: October 8
Editor's Notes: More than a decade in, Brain Dead continues to wow with outlandish, hobby-inspired collaborations. Arriving in leopard print and green snakeskin-inspired leather, this bowling silhouette draws on an archival adidas design from the ’70s. True to the brand’s identity, Brain Dead is all about individuality, with adidas more than happy to help turn heads.
BAPE x Crocs Echo II
Release Date: October 8
Editor's Notes: Camo-covered and colorful, the BAPE x Crocs Echo II is a match made in lukewarm water. An exaggerated take on the familiar clog, it pairs a chunky, sculpted sole with soft LiteRide footbeds and an adjustable heel strap. Finished with BAPE’s signature MULTI CAMO and glow-in-the-dark channels underfoot, it’s play meets function for fashion’s favorite foam clog.
Nike Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Royal'
Release Date: October 10
Editor's Notes: The king of sneakers is back in “Royal,” a colorway as iconic now as when it first appeared in 1985. True to form, the Air Jordan 1 High OG pairs its signature silhouette with a premium leather upper. A testament to Nike’s ability to innovate then — and recognize a classic more than forty years on.
Amine x New Balance Made in USA 992
Release Date: October 9
Editor's Notes: Rooted in his childhood experiences at Oregon’s Outdoor School, Aminé’s New Balance 992 is all about earthy tones and textures. Smooth brown pigskin suede represents dirt and soil, while burgundy and dark maroon patent leather overlays evoke wood, worms, rocks, and foliage. Arguably the most fall-coded sneaker of the year, just in time for crisp forest walks.
New Balance 1890A
Release Date: October 8
Editor's Notes: A summer favorite here at Highsnobiety, the weird and wonderful 1890A is back in Pink Granite and Pink Chalk. Leaning into its tech-inspired silhouette, this sneaker-moccasin hybrid pairs an apron-style upper with ABZORB midsole cushioning and ABZORB SBS cushioning at the heel. Everyday comfort with a healthy dose of futuristic cute: a future classic in the making.
Atmos x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 12.1
Release Date: October 9
Editor's Notes: Tokyo sneaker titan atmos is back with a fresh take on a 2000s dad-shoe classic. Originally co-created with Kith, the GEL-KAYANO 12.1 combines the GEL-KAYANO 12’s 2006 upper with the GEL-NIMBUS 17’s cushioned tooling. Here, European Gothic armor-inspired overlays meet airy mesh in Cream and White. An armored look with a soft landing, ready to stride into the changing seasons.
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