In this episode of Northern Soles, Toronto sneakerhead Andy Dang (a.k.a. @certified) keeps you in the loop with the hottest upcoming drops you don’t want to miss. A possible candidate for sneaker of the year will be dropping soon: the Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 Low “Reverse Mocha.” Virgil Abloh’s legacy lives on with another must-have release in the upcoming Off-White Air Force 1 “Green.” Lastly, Nike continues to drop more Dunk Lows, this time paying tribute to the legendary Jackie Robinson.
Watch the latest episode of Northern Soles below, and keep scrolling to see Andy’s full list of the most anticipated sneakers in Canada.
Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Reverse Mocha'
Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Green'
Nike Dunk Low x Jackie Robinson
Social Status x Nike Air Max Penny
New Balance 550 Mint Green
Release date: July 15 (tentative)
Where to buy: newbalance.ca
The 33-year-old New Balance 550 has quickly become one of the most sought after silhouettes in the last couple years. Everyone has been buying up the general releases as well as the special collabs. This upcoming colourway is called “Green Mint” and uses a nice pastel tone not often seen on sneakers. New Balance still hasn’t released a solid release date, but they are expected to drop July 15th.
New Balance Kawhi 2
Nike Air Force 1 Anniversary Edition 'Los Angeles'
Release date: July 16
Where to buy: nike.com, SNKRS app
It’s a good time to release special Air Force 1s as their hype has been rising due to the Off-White Air Force 1s as well as the Louis Vuitton Air Force 1s. This is not just your standard general release however—it is a special Anniversary Edition for the city of Los Angeles. This clean pair features sail canvas uppers, rope laces, flower stitching details, and special Anniversary Edition branding on the tongue. Expected to release in full family sizing on July 16th.
Reebok Question Mid 'The Cross Over'
Release date: July 22
Where to buy: reebok.ca
This was celebrates an iconic moment in NBA sports history. The Reebok Question Mid “Crossover” celebrates the 25th anniversary of Iverson’s crossover on Michael Jordan. It is a rework on the Question’s original colourway but with hints of gold on the logos. Iverson’s releases tend to take a bit of time to sell out but this special can move quicker, so keep your eyes out if you’re a fan of this classic sneaker.
Nike Lebron 3 'The Shop'
Release date: July 27
Where to buy: nike.com, SNKRS app
With this upcoming release, Nike could be looking to bring back a string Lebron’s third signature sneaker. This pair is primarily an all-black sneaker but also features the red white and blue as a subtle nod to The Shop, Lebron’s talk show where he appears in a barbershop with special guests. You can also see the acronym “BBZ” embroidered on the sneaker, showing love to Lebron’s three children Bronny, Brice, and Zhuri. Can’t wait to see if Nike decides to bring back some original colourways of the Lebron 3.