Paris Fashion Week is currently in full swing, with a slew of brands unveiling new footwear designs on the runway. Along with the new sneakers seen in France, the likes of Nike, Jordan Brand, New Balance, PUMA, and more are continuing to come together for another week of footwear drops. However, before we get into what’s coming up over the next seven days, let’s review what went down in the industry this past week.
On the feature front, the Hypebeast team spoke with Ja Morant about his forthcoming Nike Ja 2 and looked through the best footwear trends at London Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2025, while in the news, Nike and Corteiz unveiled their latest Air Max 95 collaboration.
Elsewhere for Nike, the Swoosh built the Air Force 1 “Since 1982” with all-brown leather uppers, and metallic detailing graced two Air Max Scorpions. Meanwhile, the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 surfaced in “Dark Stucco” and the Jordan 5 “Earth” is rumored for a 2025 release.
Outside of Nike, Anthony Edwards and adidas got Grinch-y with the AE 1 Low “Lucid Lime.” Rounding things out, the Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Off-White/Black-Gum” got an official release date and Ancuta Sarca unveiled her new Crocs collaboration 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.
Stone Island x New Balance MADE in UK 991v2
Release Date: September 26
Release Price: $250 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop: New Balance and Stone Island have become close collaborators over recent years. The duo has unveiled a slew of collaborative sneakers in the past — including a 574 silhouette presented by Raheem Sterling — and now the pair are loading up their latest creation: a new 991v2 MADE in UK pack. This modern take on the classic 991 silhouette showcases New Balance’s commitment to innovation, as the future-facing designs feature a seamless mix of suede, mesh, and leather. A Stone Island velcro patch is also added to the tongues, adding another sprinkle of exclusivity to the design.
A$AP Rocky x PUMA Inhale Distressed
Release Date: September 26
Release Price: $180 USD
Where to Buy: PUMA and HBX
Why You Should Cop: Harlem-raised rapper and fashion tastemaker A$AP Rocky has unveiled his latest collaborative design with PUMA. Coming hot on the heels of their first collaboration back in May, this newest drop embraces a distressed look in two separate colorways. Both shoes are designed with an stained appearance, while Rocky’s signature “Flacko” branding is added to the tongues, paying tribute to his “Lord Pretty Flacko” nickname.
Bodega x Crocs All-Terrain Clog “Off The Beaten Path 2.0”
Release Date: September 27
Release Price: $90 USD
Where to Buy: Bodega
Why You Should Cop: Crocs has become a regular collaborator over recent years, linking up with a slew of brands — including the likes of Ancuta Sarca — to establish itself as a luxury powerhouse in the footwear world. The brand continues to build on this reputation with a new collaboration with Bodega. Designed with a NICT-TECH conversion kit, the slip-on design also gives options of including a hood on the upper, while wearers can also add a removable pouch on the top, offering a comfortable, yet practical footwear choice for navigating the great outdoors.
NIGO x Nike Air Force III
Release Date: September 28
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Human Made, Ostumo Plaza and I Know Nigo pop-up
Why You Should Cop: The legendary Nigo’s first collaboration with Nike, accompanied by matching apparel. Need we say more? (An October global release will follow this limited debut).
Air Jordan 12 “Barons”
Release Date: September 28
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: The Air Jordan 12 “Barons” pay tribute to Michael Jordan’s short but sweet baseball career with the Birmingham Barons. With this said, the latest sneaker inspired by this is designed with a black upper with contrasting stitching, while the textured look is also complemented by a grey mudguard and a textured finish. Meanwhile, the shoe’s chrome eyelets and customary Jumpman branding round off the look.
Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Medium Olive”
Release Date: September 28
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Travis Scott and Jordan Brand’s footwear roster has become one of the most in-demand lines in the world. The sneakers often fly off the shelves when they drop, and are always seen reselling for astronomical prices. However, Scott is now releasing his latest design with Jordan Brand with a “Medium Olive” iteration of his Air Jordan 1 Low OG. Coming just in time for the Fall 2024 season, the sneakers feature a pleasant blend of seasonal tones, with sail and olive green colors laying the foundation for the customary reverse Swoosh. Rounding off the design, Cactus Jack tongue branding is added alongside Travis Scott’s face logos.
ANTA KAI 1 “Twin Flame”
Release Date: September 28
Release Price: $180 USD
Where to Buy: ANTA KAI 1
Why You Should Cop: In celebration of Kyrie Irving’s return to Boston for the NBA finals, a new ANTA KAI 1 Speed “Twin Flame” has been introduced for game one. The shoe pays homage to Ivring’s parents meeting at Boston University, while the sneaker’s toe embroidery honors Irving’s respect for his family’s background.
NOCTA x Nike Hot Step 2 “Black”
Release Date: September 28
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: After Manchester-born rapper Nemzzz unveiled Drake and NOCTA’s Nike Hot Step 2 in “Eggplant” and “Opti Yellow,” the world has been waiting for the next iteration of the hot-on-the-block sneaker. The latest shoe from The Boy is now preparing for its release, blacking things out in one of the most understated versions of the design to date. Created with an all-black aesthetic, the shoe features sprinkles of yellow on the traction pads, while sparkling chrome elements are seen on the lateral sides. Rounding things off, NOCTA branding is seen throughout the tongues to the midsole.
The Basement x New Balance 1906R “Night Chrome”
Release Date: September 29
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Basement Approved
Why You Should Cop: Having evolved into a globally-known tastemaker, The Basement communicates with the youth through music, fashion, art, and generalized questions that get its members to relate, sympathize, or laugh with one another. Now, The Basement is working on its latest New Balance collaboration, with it arriving “Night Chrome.” Designed with an eye-catching heel cage, patent high-shine silver paneling, reflective mesh throughout, and a new-gen technical toggled lacing system, the shoe is decidedly eye-catching. Meanwhile, subtle hints of Basement branding come embossed on the outer lateral panel together with tonal reflective printing down the tongue and on the heel tab. The Basement has also replaced the traditional ‘N’ with a ‘B’ on the lace loop. Look for these to hit the Basement website after the brand’s London pop-up went down earlier in the month.
Nike Air Max 95 “Erosion”
Release Date: September 30
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Next year, the Air Max 95 will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. However, before the party starts, the Swoosh is unveiling new iterations of its AM95 in an “Erosion” colorway. The lateral sides of the sneaker feature gradient detailing, while the netting above the side panels comes in a dark brown shade. The soles of the sneakers are also hit with brown coloring, while the Air units are hit with tonal detailing alongside the rubber outsole. Nigo and Nike’s partnership is kicking off in earnest this week with the release of his long-awaited Air Force III collaboration and an accompanying capsule of apparel. The colorful style both serves as Nigo’s debut collaboration with Nike and the Air Force III’s return to market, and will touch down via an exclusive network of stockists before a wider global release that’s set for October.
