While summer is nearing its end, fans of American football have plenty to look forward to as the NFL has officially started its 2024-25 season. Meanwhile, the fashion space was treated to an action-packed New York Fashion Week that wraps up tomorrow. On the footwear side of things, another stacked roster of sneaker releases are in order, with contributions coming from Crocs, Nike, ASICS, Jordan Brand, Clarks Originals and adidas. Before we walk you through which ten sneakers you should consider copping in the next seven days, let’s revisit last week’s key headlines.
On the feature front, we connected with Kenneth Anand and Jared Goldstein of Sneaker Law to discuss their new book, Sneaker Law V2. The title explores everything from the history of the sneaker industry, especially from the legal side, to how to partake in it as a professional and our conversation with the duo touches on the shift since the release of their debut book, what to expect and more.
The Swoosh made an exciting announcement as it unveiled LeBron James’ new Nike LeBron TR1, his first training shoe. Nike also had a “Racer Blue” colorway of its new trail-oriented Zoom Vomero 5 Roam surface while two new Kobe Bryant-themed designs hit the net too — a Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 2.0” and a Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low.
As for Jordan Brand, we got better looks at both the Air Jordan 11 “Legend Blue” and next year’s Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic Reimagined.” The latest rumor involving the Jumpman team points towards another “Denim” take on the Air Jordan 4 dropping in 2025.
Elsewhere in the world of sneakers, we unboxed Satoshi Nakamoto’s F&F-exclusive OTW By Vans Old Skool Reissue 36 as JJJJound announced its GORE-TEX-equipped Timberland boots and Stone Island officially revealed its New Balance 991v2 project.
Now that you’re up to speed with what’s been going on in the footwear scene, let’s go ahead and walk through all ten of this week’s top releases, starting with new clogs from BEAMS and Crocs. Once you take the time to review what’s to come, be sure to hit up HBX to shop styles that are available now.
BEAMS x Crocs Classic and Dylan Clogs
Release Date: September 10
Release Price: ¥14,300 JPY (approx. $100 USD) to ¥15,400 JPY (approx. $108 USD)
Where to Buy: Crocs
Why You Should Cop: BEAMS and Crocs have teamed up this fall to outfit not one, but two different slip-on silhouettes from the brand. This time around, the Dylan Clog, which debuted in the summer of 2023, begins with a sukajan-inspired look that sees a quilted upper adorned with tiger embroidery and “Japan” script above it. Another outerwear-based design comes courtesy of the duo’s Classic Clog, which replicates the look of a leather riders jacket with its unique upper in black with silver hardware.
Nike BOOK 1 “Python”
Release Date: September 12
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: We’re just over a month out from the beginning of the 2024-25 NBA season and Devin Booker’s first signature shoe is continuing its initial run, adopting a new “Python” colorway this week that we first spotted back in July. The court-ready sneaker sees its upper covered in a python-inspired texture as the sole unit combines a white stitched midsole with a gum outsole.
Bodega x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 20 “Small Wins Add Up”
Release Date: September 12
Release Price: $180 USD
Where to Buy: Bodega
Why You Should Cop: Unveiled at the end of August, it’s finally time for Bodega and ASICS’ latest project to land on shelves. Utilizing the GEL-KAYANO 20, the two have approached the new runner with a “Small Wins Add Up” theme that celebrates the everyday successes that are often overlooked. Its composition begins with an off-white base that hosts light brown hues alongside touches of yellow at various branding notes and the laces. A loose-gauge mesh also appears at the tongue in black while a neon green graces the lining and a semi-translucent green joins in at the midsole.
Air Jordan 5 “El Grito”
Release Date: September 12
Release Price: $210 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand celebrated the opening of its new Mexico City-based flagship store earlier this summer as it established a new HQ for its LATAM operations. To go along with the exciting development, the Jumpman team put together a new “El Grito” colorway of the Air Jordan 5 that sports patriotic detailing. Inspired by Mexico’s heritage and culture, it sees special laser-cut elements joined by architecture-inspired embossed leather and a color combination of off-white, green and red that nods to the country’s flag.
Martine Rose x Supreme x Clarks Originals Desert Trek
Release Date: September 12
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Supreme
Why You Should Cop: One of this week’s biggest drops is the debut collaboration between Martine Rose and Supreme. Not only has the duo assembled an expansive range of apparel to enjoy, but they teamed up with Clarks Originals to construct three different colorways of the Desert Trek. Each pair dons a crocodile-inspired texture that sees green, black and brown uppers joined by golden chains at the heel and across the tongue. Gold co-branding also appears at the hangtags while black crepe soles round out the pairs, save for the brown look that favors a brown sole.
Nike Air Foamposite One “Royal”
Release Date: September 13
Release Price: $240 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Nike has ramped up its production of Air Foamposite Ones and with the latest COMME des GARÇONS HOMME PLUS collaboration flying off of shelves, excitement is starting to escalate too. This month’s first drop featuring the silhouette sees it rock a “Royal” color composition that isn’t far off of its black and blue predecessors. In addition to its blue shell and black detailing around the tongue, a semi-translucent bottom gives the shoe an icy finish.
NAKED x adidas Tischtennis & Samba
Release Date: September 13
Release Price: $130 USD to $140 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: Copenhagen’s very own NAKED has teamed up with adidas to outfit both the Tischtennis and Samba. After an early pre-release went down a month ago, selling out quickly, it’s time for the sneakers to make their global debut. Both pairs feature lace at their uppers while expressing a classic color combination in off-white at the upper and gum at the sole unit. NAKED branding can be spotted at the tongue of the Tischtennis and above the Samba’s right shoe’s lateral stripes.
Patta x Nike Air Max 1 “Chlorophyll”
Release Date: September 13
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: PattaxNike
Why You Should Cop: Patta is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Back in 2009, the brand teamed up with Nike to commemorate its 5th anniversary with a “Chlorophyll” colorway of the Air Max 1. Now, 15 years later, the two have revisited this chapter of their ongoing partnership, crafting a 2024 version of the sought-after sneaker. Its green, gray and white build stays true to its original design, with edits including a new thematic box and a €20 EUR bill sockliner design.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Midnight Navy”
Release Date: September 14
Release Price: $180 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: We’re just months away from another incredible milestone for Jordan Brand — the 40th anniversary of the Air Jordan 1. In the meantime, the “Midnight Navy” colorway is the latest look to adorn the High OG shape, combining a white leather base with its signature blue hue at the various leather overlays. Black is also included at the Swooshes, collar, collar branding, tongue tag and laces while an off-white midsole rests atop a blue outsole to complete the pair.
PEACEMINUSONE x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Para-Noise 3.0”
Release Date: September 14
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: As G-Dragon nears a milestone of his own, seeing his brand PEACEMINUSONE rapidly approach its 10th year in business, his partnership with Nike continues to flourish as a new “Para-Noise 3.0” look for the Air Force 1 Low has been created. It’s been four years since its predecessor in the series hit the market and this time we see the low-top sneaker prepared in black with four different colored Swooshes at the midfoot of the pair. The shoe also sports a white midsole with black scuffed detailing as the brand’s sunflower logo arrives at the tongue.
