Without a major drop from Nike or Jordan Brand hoarding everyone’s attention this week, it’s a perfect opportunity to take a closer look at some of the great products that other brands have to offer up.
Some highlights this week include a pair of Adidas inspired by Yu-Gi-Oh! complete with a limited edition trading card, the latest from Teddy Santis’ tenure with New Balance, super limited pairs of Puma Clydes by End Clothing, Brain Dead’s take on a pair of Asics from the 2000s, Extra Butter’s Diadora S8000 inspired by ‘70s Italian horror films, and more.
Take a closer look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Without a major drop from Nike or Jordan Brand hoarding everyone’s attention this week, it’s a perfect opportunity to take a closer look at some of the great products that other brands have to offer up.
Some highlights this week include a pair of Adidas inspired by Yu-Gi-Oh! complete with a limited edition trading card, the latest from Teddy Santis’ tenure with New Balance, super limited pairs of Puma Clydes by End Clothing, Brain Dead’s take on a pair of Asics from the 2000s, Extra Butter’s Diadora S8000 inspired by ‘70s Italian horror films, and more.
Take a closer look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Nike Terminator High 'Noble Green'
Price: $125
When: Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike continues to drop off pairs of the recently-revived Terminator High. The newest colorway set to hit stores is the “Noble Green” color scheme featuring a white leather upper with green overlays. Of course, the giant “NIKE” lettering is printed across each heel.
Yu-Gi-Oh! x Adidas Adi2000
Price: $120
When: Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of this 2000s-inspired silhouette, the Adi2000, is inspired by the classic Yu-Gi-Oh! manga and anime series. More specifically, the pair is meant to represent the show’s main protagonist Yami Yugi. It features a black upper with purple and gold detailing. Special nods to the series include an eye of the Pharaoh on each tongue and heel, “Time to Duel” at the top of each tongue in tonal black stitching, gold Yu-Gi-Oh! logo dubraes, and a silhouette of Yugi on the insole. The inclusion of a special edition co-branded Dark Magician card perfectly rounds out the collab.
Pharrell x Adidas NMD S1 MAHBS
Price: $230
When: Friday, Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: adidas Confirmed and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest pair from Pharrell and Adidas is dubbed the NMD S1 MAHBS. The pair features an oatmeal knit upper with a durable canvas shroud, blue Humanrace branding printed across the lateral portion of the upper, and spray painted blue heel. The upper sits atop the NMD S1 sole, which encapsulates Boost cushioning inside transparent TPU.
New Balance Made in USA 990 Collection 'Tan/Green'
Price: $189.99-$199.99
When: Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest round of Teddy Santis’ New Balance Made in USA drop sees the 990v1 and 9900v3 dressed in and green colorways. The 990v3 is the clear standout with a green mesh upper, tan nubuck overlays, olive green midsole, and tan suede “N” logo outlined in white.
End x Puma Clyde OG
Price: $155
When: Thursday, Jan. 26
Where: End. Launches
What You Need to Know: Popular European retailer End Clothing is releasing three exclusive colorways of the Puma Clyde on Thursday. Red, blue, and green pairs each feature hairy suede uppers, white leather Formstrips, and gold foil detailing. Only 300 pairs of each colorway have been produced.
Brain Dead x Asics Gel Nimbus 9
Price: $170
When: Available now
Where: wearebraindead.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Brain Dead’s latest sneaker collab sees it present two colorways of the Asics Gel Nimbus 9. The “Rio Red” option is the more vibrant of the two, which outfits the performance running model from 2007 in a mix of red, light blue, orange, and green. The “Nigh Shade” colorway opts for a much more simplistic black upper with dark green accents, minimal neon green hits, and a gum sole. Co-branded tongues and insoles complete each pair.
Extra Butter x Diadora S8000 'Giallo 2.0'
Price: $240
When: Friday, Jan. 27
Where: Extra Butter stores and extrabutterny.com
What You Need to Know: Extra Butter has linked back up with Diadora to introduce the second installment of its “Giallo” series. The pair is inspired by a niche subgenre of Italian horror films from the ‘70s, Giallo. Crafted in Italy, each pair features a mix of red, pink, purple, and blue pig suede across the upper. Geometric designs on the tongue and insole are a nod to Giallo films. Co-branding on each heel and a special box design complete this collaborative release.