ASICS SONICBLAST 2 Sheds 14 Grams, Debuts in 8-Shoe "Rise & Shine" Collection Ahead of Sydney Marathon
ASICS has unveiled the SONICBLAST 2, cutting 14 grams through a forked ASTROPLATE design and updated FF BLAST MAX midsole foam. The shoe will debut on August 24 as part of the eight-shoe "Rise & Shine" collection, timed just ahead of the Sydney Marathon.
Brain Dead Links Up With Crocs for the First Time, and the Snail Jibbitz Is the Weirdest Signature Yet
Stepping outside its long-running adidas partnership, Brain Dead teams up with Crocs for the first time on the Echo II Clog and Trailbreak 2, dropping August 25 via both brands' channels.
Nike Officially Unveils Pegasus Plus 2: Exposed Air Zoom Unit Boosts Energy Return by 18%
Nike has officially unveiled the Pegasus Plus 2, marking the first time an exposed Air Zoom unit is paired with a ZoomX midsole. Nike claims the setup delivers 18% more energy return than the original, with the Flash Crimson colorway dropping August 27.
Nike Air Bakin Reportedly Returning to Original Colorway Next Year, Reviving the Controversy That Pulled 38,000 Pairs Off Shelves
According to Sneakerfiles, the original "Varsity Red" colorway of the Nike Air Bakin may return in September 2026. The sneaker, pulled entirely from shelves in 1997 over a controversial heel logo, is now gearing up for its third retro release.
2001 Last Makes a Comeback: Air Force 1 '01 "Triple Black" Goes All Black
Nike is bringing back the 2001 last for the Air Force 1, this time dropping it in a full "Triple Black" colorway with a sharper, more pointed toe box. Expected to release in the second half of 2026.
Air Jordan 3 'Laser' Decoded: How Mark Smith Laser-Etched 40 Years of Jordan's Life
The 1-of-1 custom sneaker made for Jordan's 40th birthday in 2003 is now officially releasing to the public. The upper is laser-etched with details ranging from Ferrari license plates and yacht fishing scenes to the fictional Sandy Bros. store — essentially a wearable biography.
Air Jordan 4 "Bred" Set for Black Friday Return, Nike Air Suede OG Look Coming Back in 2026
The Air Jordan 4 "Bred" is confirmed to drop on Black Friday, November 27, 2026, under style code IX8180-001. After last year's "Reimagined" version switched to waxy leather, reports suggest this release will bring back the black suede upper and Nike Air heel branding.
Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam" Returns After a Decade, Dropping December 2026
The Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam" is confirmed to release on December 12, 2026 under style code CT8012-900, timed to the movie's 30th anniversary. This black patent leather silhouette that once accompanied Michael Jordan onto the big screen is set for its fourth return to market.
SoleFly x Air Jordan 5 Ditches Miami Vibes for an All-Grey Suede, Dark-Toned Look
After more than a decade of collabing with Jordan Brand, SoleFly is skipping its usual summery palette this time, going all-grey suede on the Air Jordan 5 with just a touch of aquamarine detailing. Release is slated for this October.
Air Jordan 14 "Forest Green" Returns After 21 Years, Dropping Halloween 2026
The Air Jordan 14 "Forest Green," which first dropped in 2005, is confirmed to retro via SNKRS and select retailers on October 31, 2026, priced at $215 under style code 487471-300.
Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Black Laser" Arrives with Laser-Etched Upper, Dropping August 22
The Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Black Laser" pairs a black upper with an all-over laser-etched texture, set to release on August 22, 2026 for $165, alongside a kids' version.
JENNIE x adidas Turns the Shell Toe Into a Square-Toe Ballet Flat, Superstar Square Ballet Gets an Early Reveal
The Superstar's shell toe has been reshaped into a squared-off silhouette, with laces swapped for an elastic strap topped with a bow. The JENNIE x adidas Originals collab shoe, Superstar Square Ballet, is priced at $150 USD and drops first in Korea on September 1st.
Nike Air Force 1 Low Family Reunion "Air Soul" Drops August 28, Keeps It Low-Key in Black and Brown
The latest from Nike's Air Force 1 Low Family Reunion series, "Air Soul," is priced at $125 and will release on August 28, 2026 via SNKRS and select retailers, featuring a black upper with cinnamon-toned details.
Nike Cryoshot Tiempo '94 "Black/White" Drops in August — A Soccer Boot Legend Gets a Sneaker Shell
Nike brings the name of soccer classic Tiempo into the Cryoshot lineup. The "Black/White" colorway is set to release on August 22, 2026 via SNKRS and select retailers for $200.
Nike x One Piece Collab Revealed: Three Devil Fruits Reimagined as Air Max Plus Uppers
Nike teams up with One Piece for a new collection, redesigning the Air Max Plus upper around three Devil Fruits — Gomu Gomu no Mi, Ope Ope no Mi, and Mera Mera no Mi. The collab launches first at a Tokyo-exclusive store on September 4, followed by a global SNKRS release on September 25.
ASICS GEL-KINETIC FR Returns in Two New Colorways, Paying Homage to Early-2000s Running Prototypes
ASICS unveils the all-new everyday sneaker GEL-KINETIC FR in Cocoa Powder/Champagne and Black/Pure Silver, with a silhouette drawing directly from the brand's early running design language.
Air Jordan 4 WMNS "Pink Thunder" Set for December Release, Hiding a Touch of Rust Pink Within Black-and-White Tones
Jordan Brand has announced that the Air Jordan 4 WMNS "Pink Thunder" will release on December 19, 2026 via SNKRS and select retailers, priced at $220, style code HV0823-001.
Nike Pegasus Plus 2 Exposes Air Zoom Unit, Nike Calls It "Plateless Racer Feel"
Nike has officially unveiled the Pegasus Plus 2, marking the first time an Air Zoom unit is fully visible in the Pegasus lineup, paired with ZoomX foam. It launches in August 2026 at $165, though early reviews paint a slightly different picture than Nike's marketing suggests.
Laser Etching Comes Full Circle: Air Force 1 Low "Family Reunion" Links North Africa to Hip-Hop in One Sneaker
Nike brings laser engraving craftsmanship back to the Air Force 1, this time drawing on North African art and hip-hop culture, dropping August 28 via SNKRS for $140.
Air Jordan 4 "Light Army" Drops Exclusively in Europe This 2026 Holiday Season
The all-new Air Jordan 4 "Light Army" colorway rocks military green and khaki tones, and it's confirmed to launch exclusively through select European retailers during the 2026 holiday season. No other details have been released yet.
adidas Harden Vol. 10 "Ray Blue" Drops September 4, Debuts in Black and Blue
James Harden's signature sneaker, the adidas Harden Vol. 10, gets a new "Ray Blue" colorway, featuring a deep black upper accented with blue and silver-gray, set to release September 4, 2026 for $160.
Air Jordan 5 "Halloween" Drops October 17 in Black/Red for $215
Jordan Brand is getting a head start on Halloween with the Air Jordan 5 in a Black/Picante Red colorway, style code HQ7978-001. The pair is set to release October 17 via SNKRS and select retailers for $215.
SOREL Breaks Down the Canadian Caribou Into a Slide: The Ambler Mule Sells Slip-On Weatherproofing for $130
SOREL condenses the design vocabulary of its classic Canadian Caribou boot into a low-cut mule, pairing waterproof nubuck with an EVA midsole. Arriving for Fall '26 at $130, with LX and Fireside versions rounding out the release.
PUMA x le PÈRE Turns the Suede Into a French Bowling Shoe, One-Day NYC Exclusive Drop
le PÈRE reworks the PUMA Suede through its signature "Gentle Man" lens, with a split-toe suede upper paying homage to vintage French bowling shoes. Dropping August 23 exclusively at the NYC flagship.