We’re about to cross the midpoint of November and brands are gearing up for the holiday season by slashing prices and rolling out long-awaited releases. Whether you’re looking for a great gift or something to treat yourself with, adidas, Jordan Brand, Crocs, Nike, HOKA and Vans all have sneaker drops worth checking out this week. Before we break down each launch, starting with the six-shoe C.P. Company x adidas Spezial project, let’s look back at what headlines caught our eye in the sneaker space last week.
Nike was relatively quiet this time around, however, we did spot a preview of what may be 2025’s special Air Max Day silhouette — the Air Max DN8. Before that news popped up, Corteiz dropped its “Flat Pewter” take on the Air Trainer Huarache alongside accompanying apparel. Another much-anticipated Nike collaboration is with Kids of Immigrants, which is due to drop two takes on the Air Max Sunder later this month. As for 2025 previews, we got better looks at the Kobe 5 Protro “Year of the Mamba” and Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 2.0” plus word of Infinite Archives dropping two Air Jordan 17 Lows.
Elsewhere in the industry, MM6 Maison Margiela and Dr. Martens just officially announced the rollout of their unique mix-and-match boots ahead of the collection’s drop next week. adidas also made noise with Packer’s reveal of its two Intimidation Low colorways and the new Superstar roller-skates. Klay Thompson’s new ANTA KT10 was officially unveiled while Hypefest Hong Kong saw Dime preview its forthcoming ASICS GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII pack.
Now that you’re caught up with the latest and greatest from the sneaker world, let’s dive into what pairs you should have on your radar this week. Once you complete your walkthrough of what’s to come, don’t forget to shop styles that are available now at HBX.
C.P. Company x adidas Spezial
Release Date: November 12
Release Price: $130 USD to $200 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: C.P. Company has been on a roll for its 50th anniversary, working with everyone from Junya Watanabe to Manchester City. Now, two anniversaries collide as adidas Spezial has tapped the label for an expansive range of apparel and footwear for its own 10th anniversary. On the sneaker side of things, six pairs have been put together by the duo, featuring the Spezial line’s Manchester, Italia, SL83, Helvellyn and the Wimberly in two colorways. Each pair comes equipped with retro aesthetics and co-branding.
Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack “Mocha”
Release Date: November 13
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Travis Scott may not have dropped any new music projects this year, but he’s made up for it with a substantial list of sneaker releases. La Flame not only returned to the Air Jordan 1 Low OG, he also introduced signature shoes with both Nike and Jordan Brand. Looking closer at the latter, the Jordan Jumpman Jack is back this week in his iconic “Mocha” color scheme — pairing chocolate brown and black together across the strap-equipped sneaker.
Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Juniper “Taro”
Release Date: November 14
Release Price: $140 USD
Where to Buy: BeASpunge
Why You Should Cop: Salehe Bembury introduced his first Crocs sneaker this year with the Pollex division’s Juniper silhouette and it remains one of the scene’s most unique designs. Bembury has leveraged this special structure by outfitting it in eye-catching colorways such as this new “Taro” pair that combines an oversized orange outsole with pink, teal, purple and lime green detailing throughout.
Nike Air Max Waffle “Action Green”
Release Date: November 14
Release Price: $140 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: There’s a new hybrid sneaker on the block this week as Nike introduces the Air Max Waffle. One part Waffle Trainer, one part Air Max Plus, the new silhouette morphs present and past together for a unique look. Its debut “Action Green” colorway sees a textile green base accompanied by a complementary green suede while black provides contrast at the Swooshes, heel and the waffle tread of the outsole. Off-white is also present at the tongue and midsole while orange rounds things out as an accent hue located at the midfoot, branding and visible Air unit.
SATISFY x HOKA Mafate Speed 4 Lite
Release Date: November 14 (SATISFY) and 15 (HOKA)
Release Price: $210 USD
Where to Buy: SATISFY and HOKA
Why You Should Cop: It’s been a year since SATISFY and HOKA first teamed up, introducing collaborative colorways of the Clifton LS. The new duo reprised their partnership earlier this year, presenting the Mafate Speed 4 Lite in two hit colorways. This momentum is being harnessed into another set of two Mafate Speed 4 Lites as SATISFY has equipped the shoe in “Bone” and “Coffee.” Key elements like the ripstop nylon, lightweight transparent upper and two-part ProFly midsole all make a return to ensure a precise balance between style and performance.
Nike Air Max TL 2.5 “Total Orange”
Release Date: November 15
Release Price: $180 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: COMME des GARÇONS HOMME PLUS brought the Nike Air Max TL 2.5 back earlier this season in three monochromatic colorways. With the collaborative primer out of the way, it’s time for GRs to drop as Nike begins with a “Total Orange” pair that we first spotted during the SNKRS Showcase event in June. The look balances orange, black and off-white throughout its wavy build.
BAPE x adidas Orketro
Release Date: November 15
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: With decades of experience working together, BAPE and adidas have developed a special relationship that has led to many fun projects within the streetwear industry. Their latest collaboration sees the Orketro silhouette outfitted with BAPE’s STA motif running across the lateral of retro-inspired colorways of black and white, purple and magenta, as well as blue, yellow and green.
Junya Watanabe x HOKA Ora Primo
Release Date: November 15
Release Price: ¥75,900 JPY (approx. $492 USD)
Where to Buy: Junya Watanabe stockists
Why You Should Cop: When HOKA launched the slip-on Ora Primo at the end of 2023, its thick laces stood out as a wild accessory to its upper. However, Junya Watanabe decided that it wasn’t bold enough. The Japanese designer presented his own take on the sneaker at Paris Fashion Week in March, replacing the laces with a sizable silver chain that reaches around the entirety of the Ora Primo. The rest of its build is rather calm as it dons an all-black look, leaving the chain to do the talking now that the shoe is dropping.
Notre x Vans Sk8-Hi Reissue and Rowley XLT LX
Release Date: November 15
Release Price: $130 USD to $165 USD
Where to Buy: Notre
Why You Should Cop: Chicago’s very own Notre is back at it with Vans, assembling another range of sneakers that see the iconic Jazz Stripe replaced by hands interlocking at the lateral across both the Sk8-Hi Reissue and Rowley XLT LX. The former appears in two colorways — an off-white and olive pair, as well as a gray and off-white look. As for the Rowley XLT LX, it sees an off-white upper joined by dark gray detailing.
Air Jordan 4 “Fear”
Release Date: November 16
Release Price: $215 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: It’s been over a decade since Jordan Brand first released the Air Jordan 4 “Fear” and as the 35th anniversary of the silhouette continues to be embraced, it’s finally time for the colorway to return to shelves. The various layers of the AJ4 are leveraged by the color scheme to create a gradient that goes from light gray at the sole to black at the collar. The midsole also appears in black with white specks that match the white contrast offered by the lacing system, tongue tag and Jumpman branding at the heel.
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