Trying to bolster up your summer sneaker rotation? There are some great options to consider that are hitting stores later this week.
A fan-favorite Air Force 1 from the ‘90s makes its return, Teddy Santis is letting go his first offering as the creative director of New Balance Made in USA, Packer is releasing another luxury footwear-inspired take on Allen Iverson’s Answer 4, and the latest Doernbecher Freestyle series is also hitting Nike SNKRS on Saturday.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Trying to bolster up your summer sneaker rotation? There are some great options to consider that are hitting stores later this week.
A fan-favorite Air Force 1 from the ‘90s makes its return, Teddy Santis is letting go his first offering as the creative director of New Balance Made in USA, Packer is releasing another luxury footwear-inspired take on Allen Iverson’s Answer 4, and the latest Doernbecher Freestyle series is also hitting Nike SNKRS on Saturday.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Nike Air Force 1 Mid 'Independence Day'
Price: $140
When: Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The “Independence Day” Air Force 1 Mid from 1997 is getting the retro treatment. This release stays true to the original with a white leather upper, navy blue patent leather overlays and strap, a red jewel Swoosh on each side panel, and a milky outsole. Along with the retro, an “Ale Brown” color scheme of the jewel-Swooshed AF1 Mid will also be releasing that replaces the patriotic blue and red detailing with brown and orange.
Women's Air Jordan 11 Low 'Pure Violet'
Price: $190
When: Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A brand new women’s colorway of the Air Jordan 11 Low is hitting stores on Thursday morning. The pair features a white mesh upper with a violet patent leather overlay. A violet-tinted outsole completes the springtime design.
New Balance Made in USA Spring/Summer 2022
Price: $189.99-$199.99
When: Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Teddy Santis’ long-awaited first collection with New Balance Made in USA is finally releasing this Thursday. The first offering from the Aimé Leon Dore founder in his new role will be elevated versions of the 990v1, 990v2, and 990v3. Each features a grey hairy suede upper, pigskin suede panels, and cream detailing.
Packer x Reebok Answer 4
Price: $180
When: Friday, April 29
Where: reebok.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Packer Shoes is releasing its Prada-inspired Answer 4 with Reebok this week. This pair features a silver mesh and white leather upper. The overall execution is inspired by the classic America’s Cup sneaker from the Italian fashion house.
Puma MB.01 'Galaxy'
Price: $125
When: Friday, April 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: puma.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: LaMelo Ball’s season may be over, but Puma isn’t done dropping off new colorways of the MB.01 just yet. The latest iteration of the star point guard’s signature sneaker features a galaxy print across its upper with bright orange laces and a neon green outsole.
Air Jordan 13 'Navy'
Price: $200
When: Friday, April 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest Air Jordan 13 hitting shelves is a new twist on a popular OG colorway. Reminiscent of the “Flint” 13s, the pair features a nearly identical dimpled mesh upper. However, the usual white leather and grey suede accents have been replaced by black. A light blue Jumpman on the tongue completes the clean colorway.
Nike Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Price: $85-$200
When: Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest Doernbecher Freestyle collection is releasing this weekend. The annual release with patients from OHSU Doernbecher includes the Air Force 1 Fontanka by Cidni O’Brien, NikeCourt Zoom Vapor Cage 4 by Maylee Phelps, LeBron 19 by Sam David Phelps, Dunk Low by Zoe Taaffe, SB Stefan Janoski by Catalina Vasquez, Blazer ‘77 Mid by Ayman Wamala, and Air Jordan 5 Low by Michael Wilson.