
Nike Launches Kobe 3 Low Protro "Mamba Eterno" Honoring Día de los Muertos with Floral Patterns
Nike has announced that the Kobe 3 Low Protro "Mamba Eterno" will be released on October 30, 2026, via official channels and select retailers, inspired by Mexico's Día de los Muertos, with men's sizing priced at 190 US dollars.

MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon Unveil 8 Collaboration Footwear Models for Autumn/Winter 2026, Launching First on October 22
MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon have teamed up once again to launch the Autumn/Winter 2026 collection featuring a total of 8 designs across the XT-MM6, Crossderby MM6, XT-BOOT MM6, and ACS Pro MM6, releasing in two phases on October 22 and in November.

Sean Wotherspoon and Mizuno Sportstyle Announce Wave MG4 LS SW Collaboration Series, Releasing October 30
Mizuno Sportstyle officially announced a collaboration with Sean Wotherspoon's SWJP on the Wave MG4 LS SW footwear model, priced at 26,400 Japanese yen in Japan, releasing online and at select retailers on October 30.

Corteiz x Nike Shox R419 Silver Pair Surfaces, Release Date and Price Still Unknown
Corteiz founder Clint 419 shared actual photos of the Nike collab Shox R419 in Metallic Silver on his personal Instagram, with black and royal blue versions reportedly in the works. The collection is expected to launch in fall 2026, with details yet to be confirmed.

Caitlin Clark’s Nike Caitlin 1 Launches with Opticast and Zoom Turbo
Nike's first signature basketball shoe for WNBA star Caitlin Clark, the Nike Caitlin 1, launched on October 1, 2026 via Nike and select retailers at $140, alongside several themed colorways and player-exclusive versions.

LISA Fronts Nike Moon Shoe Campaign, Bringing 1971 Running Silhouette Back to Everyday Style
Nike re-released its 1971 classic running shoe, the Moon Shoe, on October 1 in a red colorway, with BLACKPINK's LISA starring in the global ad campaign that pairs vintage track spirit with modern styling.

Nike Dunk Low "Shibuya Halloween" Revealed: Hidden Eyes on Heel, Glow-in-the-Dark Outsole
Nike adds a new member to its 2026 Halloween lineup, as the Dunk Low "Shibuya Halloween" appears in a deep green-black colorway with an eye graphic on the heel and a glow-in-the-dark outsole, priced at $130 and set to launch in October.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Hand-Draws Nike SHAI 002 Design, Set for Early 2027
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told TIME he personally sketched the design for his second signature shoe, the Nike SHAI 002, his first fully new model since joining Nike Basketball, expected in early 2027.

JJJJound Reworks New Balance 990v3 in Full Suede, Dropping October 22 via Official Site
JJJJound and New Balance unveil a full-suede MADE in USA 990v3, ditching the usual mesh underlay, set to launch October 22 via JJJJound's official website, continuing their long-running collaboration and the 990 line's material evolution.

Carhartt WIP x Nike Air Max Goadome Low Colorways Surface Ahead of 2026 Holiday Launch
Following their first collaboration in 2018, Carhartt WIP and Nike team up again on the Air Max Goadome Low, revealing two colorways and teasing a third, with design language rooted in the brand's signature workwear aesthetic.

Merrell Teams Up With Harris Tweed on Woven Tweed Footwear Collection, Now Available
Merrell brings Scotland's handcrafted Harris Tweed wool fabric to four outdoor silhouettes, all rendered in a unified Dark Walnut colorway. The collection is now available on Merrell's official website.

Nike Air Force 1 Low Mixes Woven Fabric, Gold Leather and Floral Lace
Nike has unveiled the women's Air Force 1 Low "Lace Metallic Gold," replacing the traditional all-leather build with woven fabric, gold leather details, and floral lace, set to release fall 2026 at $120, with exact date and retailers still unannounced.

Nike KD 19 "Halloween" Drops with Skull Graphics, Launching October 23
Kevin Durant's signature Nike KD 19 gets a "Halloween" colorway, featuring a fiery red upper with skull graphics and glow-in-the-dark details. It launches October 23 for $170.

After 9 Years, Air Jordan 1 Royal Finally Returns to OG Leather
The Air Jordan 1 High OG "Royal" returns October 10, 2026 for $185, reverting to the smooth leather construction of the original 1985 pair — replacing the suede build used on 2023's "Royal Reimagined."

NIGO x BTS j-hope Team Up for Air Force 1 "World Tour," Dropping October 22
NIGO links up with BTS member j-hope on the Nike Air Force 1 Low '01 "World Tour," pairing Burnt Sunrise with Metallic Gold accents. Priced at $150, it releases October 22 via SNKRS.

Converse SHAI 001 Shroud "Shock": A Flash of Green Beam Hidden Under the Black Shell
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's signature shoe SHAI 001 drops a new "Shock" colorway, revealing neon green details beneath its black zip-up shroud. Releasing October 9 for $140.

Brain Dead x adidas Samba Bowling "Cheetah" Pairs Fuzzy Upper with Bowling-Inspired Colorway
Brain Dead swaps the Samba's upper for a cheetah-print fuzzy material, paired with cream stripes and black patent leather details, dropping October 8 for $250.

The Only AJ12 Colorway Jordan Never Wore: Air Jordan 12 "Obsidian" Returns for 30th Anniversary in 2027
The Air Jordan 12 "Obsidian" is set to return on January 23, 2027 under official style code CT8013-401, reportedly fixing the fit issues that plagued the 2012 retro by going back to the original 1997 construction.

Hellstar Sets adidas Megaride S2 Ablaze with Red-to-Black Gradient, Dropping October
Hellstar teams up with adidas on the Megaride S2 "Bright Red," wrapping the futuristic running silhouette in a red-to-black gradient and sculpted flame details. The collab drops October 10, 2026, priced at $200 USD.

Converse SHAI 001 Shroud "Spark" Surfaces: A Hint of Dream Yellow Hidden Beneath the Grey Shell
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's signature shoe gets a new "Spark" colorway — the signature zip shroud stays low-key in grey tones on the outside, but unzip it and Dream Yellow lining is revealed underneath. Dropping October 9 for $140.

Brain Dead x adidas Samba Bowling "Snakeskin" Dresses the Three Stripes Icon in Snake Print
Brain Dead teams up with adidas on the Samba Bowling "Snakeskin," pairing a snake-textured upper with off-white Three Stripes and glossy black detailing. Dropping October 8, 2026, priced at $250.

Nike Caitlin 1 "Midnight Fever" Mixes Hot Pink with Blue, Dropping October 14
Caitlin Clark's signature shoe, the Nike Caitlin 1, is getting a new "Midnight Fever" colorway, pairing a hot pink base with blue accents. It launches October 14 via SNKRS and select retailers for $140.

New Balance's First Maxey Signature Shoe Debuts, Letting Silhouette Alone Build Its Identity
Tyrese Maxey and New Balance are launching their first signature shoe, the Maxey v1, with an upper drawing on the 2002's lacing design and an outsole line paying homage to the 9060. It drops October 2 for $130.

J Balvin Teams Up With Air Jordan 4 Again — "Amazonas" Drenches Croc-Print Leather in Lemon Yellow
The J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 "Amazonas" goes all-in on lemon yellow croc-print leather, with mismatched heel details — a Nike Air hit on one side and Balvin's signature upside-down smiley on the other. It drops first on JBalvin.com on September 28, followed by a global SNKRS release on October 2.