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In search of your first sneaker purchase of 2022? This week provides some worthy options to consider for anyone’s taste.
New Balance is offering up some new pairs of its popular 550, a clean Huarache is hitting SNKRS, sustainable Forums from Prada and Adidas will be available for any luxury shoppers, Bape dresses two of Reebok’s most iconic silhouettes in its signature prints and motifs, and Jordan Brand puts a new spin on a popular Air Jordan 4 colorway from the 2000s.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
New Balance 550
Price: $110
When: Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: One of the trendiest sneakers of 2021, the New Balance 550, is arriving in two new colorways this week. The first is a classic all-white look with subtle grey accents that is the perfect choice for anyone still looking for a formidable alternative to Aimé Leon Dore successful 550 collaboration. The other color scheme is also a great everyday option, a black leather pair with grey details.
Nike Air Huarache 'Off Noir'
Price: $135
When: Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Huarache is dropping on SNKRS this Wednesday in a classic black and white colorway. The pair features a mix of neoprene and nubuck across its tonal black upper and sits atop an off white midosle that provides a bit of contrast. If anyone needs that perfect pair to toss on with any outfit and not worry about getting a bit beat up for 2022, this is a solid choice.
Prada x Adidas Forum
Price: $850-$1,120
When: Thursday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m.
Where: Prada stores, adidas.com, and prada.com
What You Need to Know: Prada continues its ongoing partnership with Adidas with a new four-pack of Forums. Tonal white and black colorways will be up for grabs in high and low-top variations. What separates them from the average Forum is the use of Prada branding on the tongue and inclusion of a removable Prada storage pouch. In an effort to be more sustainable, each pair’s upper is produced using Prada’s recycled Re-Nylon fabric.
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Bape x Reebok
Price: $150-$200
When: Saturday, Jan. 15
Where: Bape stores and bape.com
What You Need to Know: Bape and Reebok have linked up once again for a two-sneaker project featuring the Instapump Fury and Club C. The Instapump Fury sports mismatched uppers dressed in various shades of Bape’s signature camo print. The Club C takes a more subtle approach with a white leather upper accented by multicolored stitching. The Bapesta star logo is also present on the lateral side of the left foot and medial portion of the right foot. Each pair is completed with special Bape x Reebok logos stamped on the heel.
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Air Jordan 4 'Crimson'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand has reimagined the “Thunder” Air Jordan 4 to create the brand new “Crimson” colorway releasing this weekend. The black nubuck upper is a constant, but rather than using bright yellow detailing, the “Crimson” pair opts for bright red instead. The color swap makes the pair a more obvious nod to MJ’s playing days in Chicago.