With Spring on the horizon, a collection of brands are already presenting new footwear designs that can be stepped in until the summer. The likes of Nike, Jordan Brand, New Balance, ASICS and more are all readying sneakers for the turn of the season, but before we outline what drops are coming over the next seven days, let’s jump into what’s dominated the headlines over the past week.
Kicking things off on the feature front, the Hypebeast team gave a full on-foot recap of New Balance’s Sounds of an Icon series, while Japanese streetwear icon, Hiroshi Fujiwara, spoke with the team about his new collaboration with Cole Haan.
Moving onto the traditional news, Hypebeast readers got a first look at the Nike LeBron 21 “Cool Grey,” while official images of the Air Jordan 4 “Fear” also surfaced. Additionally, Nike offered a first glimpse at 2025’s Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Olive” and the Swoosh also added a floral heel pin to the Nike Dunk Low.
Moving away from Nike, New Balance offered a first look at the 991v2 “Silver Blue” and Clarks Originals and Engineered Garments also created the Desert Khan EG. Rounding things out, ASICS and Wood Wood collaborated on the Understand GT-2160 and Suicoke presented its new Spring/Summer 2024 collection to keep people talking.
With all of footwear’s key news recapped, let’s run through 10 of this week’s best releases to be hitting stores worldwide. Afterward, don’t forget to hit up HBX to shop styles that can be purchased today.
adidas Y-3 S-Gendo Run
Release Date: March 12
Release Price: $450 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: Over the years, Y-3 has built a stellar portfolio of reworked adidas sneakers, with the imprint consistently creating unique adi grails with a special twist. The Gendo Run is the latest sneaker to be released under the adidas Y-3 umbrella, with the sleek silhouette complemented by a suede cap at the very front of the shoe alongside transparent mesh. Three Stripe branding then hits the lateral sides of the shoe. while the entire upper is constructed out of nylon. mesh and underpinned by a suede outline and nylon strip that features the customary Yamamoto signature.
Jordan Air Ship PE SP “Rust Pink”
Release Date: March 13
Release Price: $140 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Nike and Jordan Brand are gearing up for the Spring more than ever, offering fresh colorways of its most iconic silhouettes. The Jordan Air Ship is the latest sneaker to be reworked by Jordan Brand, with the shoe hit with “Rust Pink,” “Sail,” and “Gamma Green” shades. Additionally, the shoe is also designed with a white leather base, while further “Rust” pink detailing is added to the nubuck overlays and customary Swoosh logos. Rounding off the design, white “NIKE” embroidery is added to the lateral ankle.
New Balance T500 “Light Arctic Grey”
Release Date: March 14
Release Price: $110 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop: The New Balance T500 has gone under the radar as one of NB’s most popular silhouettes. The sleek design made a strong return to the shelves in the latter half of 2023 — with a slew of vibrant colorways and a collaborative version with Aimé Leon Dore — and now a slew of general release iterations of the shoe are soon to be available. Originally a part of New Balance’s 1982 Technology Transfer Court Collection, the latest version of the shoe pays homage to ’80s tennis styles, while it also features pigskin suede detailing and a nubuck construction on the toe box.
Air Jordan 9 Golf “Cool Grey”
Release Date: March 15
Release Price: $230 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: With spring on the horizon, the prospect of hitting the golf course is more appealing than ever. Jordan Brand understands this, and in turn, continues to keep golfers prepared with new Air Jordan Golf shoes. The latest to come from the brand is the Air Jordan 9 Golf “Cool Grey,” which transforms the Air Jordan 9 into a stylish and practical golf footwear option. Made from an understated combination of different leathers, the shoe also features a white midsole and a transparent outsole fitted with customary spikes for increased stability and traction. Rounding off the design, Jordan brand logos hit the tongue and heel.
New Balance 9060 “Moonbeam”
Release Date: March 15
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop:The 9060 is one of New Balance’s most futuristic-looking silhouettes. It reimagines NB’s previously-released 99X designs from the past but with a chic ensemble with the odd burst of color. For the new “Moonbeam” edition of the 9060, the minimalist design features a slew of breathable mesh and leather, while the shoe also puts comfort first with the use of the ABZORB and SBS cushioning. Meanwhile, customary New Balance branding can be spotted on the lateral sides, heel, and tongues to round off the design.
Nike LeBron “21 Diver”
Release Date: March 15
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: LeBron’s sneaker line is one of the most popular collections in the basketball industry. Each fresh design consistently offers something different, whether that be through unique colorways or the technology used to make playing basketball better. The latest drop from Nike is the “Blue Diver,” and it builds on the popularity of the “Algae” edition worn during LeBron’s 40,000-point feat. The new design of the “21 Diver” features a melange of blue tones, while a collection of perforations is used to provide enhanced breathability. Meanwhile, the heel tabs and breathable mesh tongues sit alongside the cushioned rubber outsole to finish things off.
Reebok Court Victory Pump
Release Date: March 15
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: Reebok
Why You Should Cop: Reebok often revisits the past and gives its old designs new leases of life. This has been done once again for Reebok’s Court Victory Pump, with the sneaker making a fresh return following its original release in 1989. Michael Chang originally endorsed the sneaker back then, and now the design stays true to its original form, featuring the 1990 color scheme as well as the custom-fit Pump bladder and unique tennis Pump ball tongue. Rounding off the design, Reebok adds a checkerboard graphic and “REEBOK TENNIS” embroidered tongue alongside Hexalite cushioning and TPU accents.
BEAMS x New Balance 550
Release Date: March 15
Release Price: Approx. $147 USD
Where to Buy: BEAMS
Why You Should Cop: BEAMS and New Balance have come together to launch a special edition version of the New Balance 550, titled the “Indigo.” The design is a fresh take on 1980s basketball shoes, however, the shoe also combines a retro approach with a streetwear-appropriate design suited for today. Meanwhile, the shoe also taps into the DNA of BEAMS, drawing inspiration from Japanese dip-dyeing, which allows the sneaker to combine the various shades of blue. Elsewhere, customary branding can be spotted on the lateral sides, tongue, and insole to complete the design.
Air Jordan 3 Retro “Green Glow”
Release Date: March 16
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Since Jordan Brand first released the “Green Glow” color scheme in 2013, fans have been desperate for it to return in a revitalized manner. The time has finally come for those waiting in anticipation, with the vibrant combination of shades making its way onto the Air Jordan 3 to complete one of the most highly-anticipated sneakers of the year so far. Presenting a combination of black, “Green Glow,” “Wolf Grey” and white, the shoe is hit with a black tumbled leather base with glowing green accents as the main highlights, Elsewhere, the shoe’s distinctive elephant print overlay takes over the toe cap, eye stays and heels to finish things off.
ASICS GEL-TERRAIN “Seal Grey”
Release Date: March 16
Release Price: $140 USD
Where to Buy: ASICS
Why You Should Cop: Following the initial announcement of the ASICS GEL-TERRAIN at the end of 2023 — and the four accompanying colorways — ASICS has been working on a wide variety of iterations of its latest silhouette. For this latest version of the shoe, ASICS keeps things fairly understated, combining a slew of grey tones that sit alongside a blacked-out GEL cushion. Branding is then added to the lateral sides, heel counter, and tongue pull, while a sturdy combination of grip is added to the sole of the shoe to keep things practical.
