You didn’t really think that October would end without some Halloween-themed sneakers, did you? For anyone who has been patiently waiting for something spooky to add to the rotation, Nike has you covered this week.
But that isn’t the only thing that you can look forward to if you’re in the market for some new footwear. There is also a new Dunk Low inspired by North Carolina A&T, some great drops from New Balance including a wider launch of the Stray Rats MT580 pack and first colorway from Teddy Santis’ second season of Made in USA, and even a new “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
You didn’t really think that October would end without some Halloween-themed sneakers, did you? For anyone who has been patiently waiting for something spooky to add to the rotation, Nike has you covered this week.
But that isn’t the only thing that you can look forward to if you’re in the market for some new footwear. There is also a new Dunk Low inspired by North Carolina A&T, some great drops from New Balance including a wider launch of the Stray Rats MT580 pack and first colorway from Teddy Santis’ second season of Made in USA, and even a new “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Nike Dunk Low 'North Carolina A&T'
Price: $120
When: Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is releasing another HBCU-inspired Dunk this week. This time, the inspiration is North Carolina A&T. The college’s official colors cover the upper, which also features intricate details nodding to the school such as official logos on each tongue, “Ayantee” repeated across the laces, and its founding year “1891” printed on each heel tab.
Nike LeBron 2 'Midnight Navy'
Price: $210
When: Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike continues its retro run of LeBron 2s this week with the return of a colorway originally worn by LeBron James during the 2004 Olympic games. The pair is dressed in a mix of navy blue mesh and white leather with subtle red accents to match the Team USA jerseys. It also incorporates signature details of the 2 like laser-etched graphics around the collar and the original “LJ23” logo. Team USA may have underachieved in 2004 by only nabbing a bronze medal, but the pair is a solid throwback nonetheless.
Nike 'Día de Muertos' Pack
Price: $140
When: Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is celebrating Día de Muertos with new colorways of the Dunk High and Air Force 1. The Dunk High is certainly the more eye-catching pair from the offering with a split design covered in various embroidery. The Air Force 1 opts for a mix of yellow canvas and tan suede with bright pops of orange and red acting as accent colors. The various embroidered and stitched accents are meant to be a nod to Pan de Muerto, a bread traditionally baked during Día de Muertos.
Nike 'Halloween' Pack
Price: $120-$150
When: Thursday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike kept things fairly simple for its Halloween pack this year. A Dunk Low and Air Force 1 Mid are both available that feature cracked leather uppers with reflective coating and layered Swooshes meant to look like shadows. The Dunk Low is the more eye-catching of the two, thanks to its bright green outsole.
Stray Rats x New Balance MT580
Price: $159.99
When: Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Stray Rats’ latest New Balance collaboration is getting a wider launch this week. Olive green and burgundy-based pairs of the MT580 each feature their fair share of vibrant detailing. Stray Rats branding appears on the dubraes and insoles.
New Balance Made in USA 990 Seasonal Pack
Price: $189.99-$199.99
When: Thursday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The second season of New Balance’s Made in USA line under the direction of Teddy Santis is starting to hit stores this week. The lineup will kick off with new pairs of the 990v1, 990v2, and 990v3. Each are given a premium feel with a mix of cream mesh, dark grey suede, navy blue accents, and tan hairy suede heel counters.
Reebok BB4000 II
Price: $90
When: Friday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.
Where: Extra Butter locations (Long Island City and the Lower East Side)
What You Need to Know: Reebok’s BB4000 II is getting an exclusive in-store launch via New York boutique Extra Butter on Friday. This take on the ‘80s basketball silhouette features a white leather upper, grey suede wrapping the toe, cream midsole, green detailing, and a giant Union Jack Reebok logo being split up between the left and right tongue.
Women's Air Jordan 1 'Starfish'
Price: $180
When: Thursday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This women’s colorway of the Air Jordan 1 appears to be the latest installment of the popular “Shattered Backboard” theme. Its orange and white color scheme is a nod to the uniforms worn by Michael Jordan during the infamous exhibition game in Italy back in 1985.
Air Jordan 4 'Midnight Navy'
Price: $210
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This Air Jordan 4 takes some cues from the OG “White Cement” colorway. Slight differences include navy blue replacing black across the upper and a switch from red to blue on the tongue’s Jumpman branding.
