October is upon us and as we start to navigate the final quarter of the year, brands are gearing up for plenty of exciting drops. Take this week for example, not only will Nike and its Jordan Brand and Converse subsidiaries offer anticipated drops, but adidas and Reebok are joining the fray as well. Before we give you the full rundown on this week’s releases, let’s first look back at what news hit the net in the past seven days.
On the feature front, we connected with Ja Morant and Jarrett Mann, the head of design for Nike’s men’s basketball footwear team, to discuss the launch of the Nike Ja 2 before it hit shelves last week. As for special announcements that surfaced, Tom Sachs and Nike revealed that they are again working together and plan to drop the Mars Yard 3.0 in 2025. The .SWOOSH department also took to Instagram with Kai Cenat to reveal the Air Max 1 “Low Poly.” On the rumor side of things, word of three Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Lows being prepared for 2025 hit the net. Speaking of the SB Dunk Low, we got a closer look at what the RIOT Skateshop-designed pair has in store for us.
Jordan Brand was subject to another delayed release, with word of the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black Toe Reimagined” being postponed to 2025 disappointing sneakerheads. In more exciting news, Jayson Tatum and the Jumpman team revealed the Jordan Tatum 3 alongside his own Air Jordan 1 Low OG collab. First looks at the Air Jordan 11 Low “Year of the Snake” and Air Jordan 6 “Doernbecher” also hit the net.
Elsewhere in the sneaker space, Jaylen Brown announced 741, his new performance brand which will deliver his first signature shoe later this year. ASICS also made noise with the runway reveal of Cecilie Bahnsen’s GEL-TERRAIN colorways and JJJJound’s teaser of its upcoming GT-2160 collaboration.
Now that you’re up to speed on what footwear news caught our eyes last week, let’s dive into this week’s top drops, starting with PSG’s new Air Jordan 1 Low OG. Once you make your way through the list, don’t forget to hit up HBX to shop styles that are available now.
PSG x Air Jordan 1 Low OG
Release Date: October 1
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Paris Saint-Germain is teaming up with Jordan Brand once again, this time taking on the Air Jordan 1 Low OG with a special colorway developed exclusively for the club. Starting with a “Sail” leather upper, it sees its toe box covered in a white to pink gradient. Black is featured at the overlays, including the Swooshes which sport embossed detailing. Unique PSG branding appears at the tongue tag, sockliner and glossy keychain while an off-white midsole and black outsole serve up the final touches.
Daily Paper x Converse Chuck 70 and Chuck 70 De Luxe Squared
Release Date: October 1
Release Price: $110 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Amsterdam-based label Daily Paper is back with a new project for Fall/Winter 2024 — teaming up with Converse on the Chuck 70 and Chuck 70 De Luxe Squared. Both pairs of sneakers combine modern street style with African heritage, with the former design including an all-over shield logo embroidered at the upper and hits of Pan-African colors. As for the De Luxe Squared, it utilizes the modified silhouette’s strong linework to create a contemporary structure that hosts an all-black colorway with a hint of the aforementioned green, yellow and red.
Nike KD 4 “Aunt Pearl”
Release Date: October 3
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: It’s been twelve years since Kevin Durant first paid homage to his late aunt with his special pink-covered “Aunt Pearl” colorway of the Nike KD 4. Now, while he’s continued the series across his following signature shoes, Durant and Nike Basketball have prepared the original KD 4 pair to return to shelves this week. Staying true to the original design, the shoe sees a pink look combine with a pearl graphic around the heel with black branding scattered throughout.
Fear of God Athletics Los Angeles Hikers
Release Date: October 3
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: Fear of God Athletics, the collaborative line from Jerry Lorenzo and adidas, introduced the world to the Los Angeles sneaker at the end of 2023. Now, it hits new highs with the Los Angeles Hikers. The outdoor-inspired design builds upon the familiar silhouette by raising it to a mid-cut height and equipping it with a reinforced mudguard. Presented in colorways of “Sesame” and “Carbon,” the sneaker dons prominent co-branding at the heel while sporting a lugged outsole.
Nike SB Dunk Low “Light Carbon”
Release Date: October 3
Release Price: $115 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: While Nike SB has continued to expand its lineup of offerings throughout 2024, the SB Dunk Low remains its pinnacle product. The sneaker, which has been adored for over two decades now, has been the subject of many collaborative projects in 2024. Now, a new in-line look is set to take center stage as the sneaker adopts a “Light Carbon” and “Monarch” color composition that sees blue and orange share space across the sneaker’s nubuck upper.
NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 “Blue Void”
Release Date: October 4
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: At last, NIGO and Nike’s first global release is upon us. The two are finally working together after NIGO had drawn much inspiration from the Swoosh during his time as the head of BAPE. For their initial project, an expansive range of co-branded apparel was crafted alongside a “Blue Void” iteration of the Air Force 3 Low. Inspired by the colors of Japanese superhero TV shows from the ’80s, its upper sees red, green, yellow, blue, black and pink all visible atop the white base. Metallic silver branding at the heel rounds out the shoe itself while arriving in a special thematic shoe box to commemorate the new partnership.
Packer x Reebok Premier Road Modern
Release Date: October 4
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: Packer
Why You Should Cop: Beloved boutique Packer has worked closely with Reebok for over a decade now, introducing the sneaker world to all sorts of different shoes. For Fall/Winter 2024, the duo have looked to the Premier Road Modern, covering the contemporary model in a sharp color arrangement that includes hits of off-white, orange, gray and olive.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Satin Shadow”
Release Date: October 5
Release Price: $180 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand has found countless different ways to revisit its OG colorways of the Air Jordan 1, remixing its detailing to give new life to a look. For this week, the Air Jordan 1 sees its “Shadow” color blocking revisited with a satin finish, resulting in a “Satin Shadow” pair that serves as a successor to last year’s “Satin Bred” pair. Per tradition, a black base is joined by gray detailing across the Swooshes, collar, heel and toe box.
Nike Dunk Low “Berlin”
Release Date: October 5
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Various city-themed takes on the Dunk Low have emerged in recent years, with Berlin now joining in on the fun with a look that pays homage to its club scene and the prevalence of industrial design throughout the city. Offered in “Black” and “Off Noir,” the sneaker captures the feeling of nightlife with its sleek look backed by glossy patent leather detailing and a “No Photography Allowed” tongue tag.
Air Jordan 1 Low OG and Jordan Tatum 3 “Welcome to the Garden” Pack
Release Date: October 5
Release Price: $300 USD
Where to Buy: CNCPTS
Why You Should Cop: To celebrate the debut of the Jordan Tatum 3, the Jumpman team linked up with NBA champion Jayson Tatum to assemble a “Welcome to the Garden” pack that features not only the Tatum 3, but a special Air Jordan 1 Low OG too. Releasing together this week, the sneakers each see off-white and green accompanied by floral detailing.
