As December nears, brands are continuing to embrace the holiday season by loading each week with exciting new releases. This time around, Nike, Dr. Martens and Jordan Brand are drumming up excitement with ten upcoming sneaker drops that you should have your eyes on. However, before we let you know which pairs to look out for, let’s look back at what footwear news stood out this past week.
On the feature side of things we looked closer at Jordan Brand’s (somewhat) new “Reimagined” series, where it takes iconic looks and puts a twist on them. We discuss the line’s history thus far — noting the highlights and lowlights — and touch on what makes it special.
As for the standard slate of news, Nike teamed up with Zellerfeld to introduce the 3D-printed Air Max 1000 sneaker, later displaying it in several different colorways. Speaking of new Air Max models, the upcoming Air Max DN8 appeared in three new looks, ranging from “British Tan” to “Team Red” and Gray/Red. It also teamed up with Sha’Carri Richardson to announce the return of the Air Superfly. Elsewhere, Corteiz dropped its “Light Bone” take on the Air Trainer Huarache via a special event and we got a better look at the all-black Nike Dunk Low “What The Duck.” Jordan Brand found itself in the news with a glance at the rumored Air Jordan 4 “Seafoam” colorway, as well as an official preview of the new women’s-exclusive Air Jordan 4 NET silhouette.
Elsewhere in the sneaker space, Supreme and Timberland teamed up once again, presenting the Field Boot in three different colorways that remain available now. GANNI and New Balance also reunited, taking on the Fresh Foam Trainer in looks of black/red and silver/pink. Nicole McLaughlin’s PUMA Suede, after almost a year since being first spotted, made headlines once again with a closer look at the design. Rounding out the week, On’s earnings were reported to have surged to $2.6 billion USD in 2024, a 32% increase from last year.
With all of the past week’s key sneaker headlines revisited, let’s now look at what shoes are due to drop this coming week, starting with the second part of LeBron James’ Monopoly collaboration. Once you make your way through the list, be sure to hit up HBX to shop styles that are available now.
Monopoly x Nike LeBron 22 “Token”
Release Date: November 19
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Hot off of the release of the Monopoly x Nike LeBron 22 “Currency,” the trio is back to drop a regal “Token” colorway. The thematic look pairs a “Deep Royal Blue” with “Metallic Gold” accents as it dons a more subtle take on the collaboration. A special Monopoly “M” logo hits the tongue while the franchise is again referenced at the stitched lateral tag with special packaging and sockliner branding included to round out the project.
MM6 Maison Margiela x Dr. Martens
Release Date: November 19
Release Price: $290 USD to $320 USD
Where to Buy: Maison Margiela and Dr. Martens
Why You Should Cop: It’s been nearly nine months since MM6 Maison Margiela revealed its new partnership with Dr. Martens on the runway by featuring its new mash-up silhouettes: the 1460/1461 Boot and 1461/Penton Shoe. The resulting designs pair Dr. Martens’ heritage with the elegance of MM6 Maison Margiela as all-black and black/red color schemes both pair neatly with fall and winter.
Nike Air Pegasus Wave “Dark Raisin”
Release Date: November 19
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Teased during this year’s SNKRS Showcase, the Air Pegasus Wave runs with the modern prevalence of 2000s trainers by bringing new energy to the Air Pegasus 2K5. Its familiar-yet-fresh build comes equipped with ample cushioning and a diverse range of materials across its upper with this new “Dark Raisin” colorway. The deep purple hue stretches across the entirety of the shoe as a subtle pink flair graces the inside of the tongue.
Kids of Immigrants x Nike Air Max Sunder
Release Date: November 21
Release Price: $190 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: It’s been an exciting year for the Nike Air Max Sunder as the Swoosh continues to equip it with unique colorways. The latest two looks come courtesy of Los Angeles’ Kids of Immigrants and sees its upper re-done with new gridlines running across the sneakers. Appearing in “Persian Violet” and “Sundial,” both pairs leverage gradients in purple and orange respectively while coming with special packaging and sockliners that read “JUST DO IT.” and “TOGETHER.”
Antihero x Nike SB Dunk High & Zoom Blazer Mid
Release Date: November 21
Release Price: $110 USD to $145 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: While Nike SB has expanded its reach to collaborate with all sorts of partners, from The Powerpuff Girls to Gundam, it hasn’t lost sight of its skate roots and is rejoining Antihero for a new two-part footwear project this week. Touching on the SB line’s Dunk High and Zoom Blazer Mid, the former hosts various off-white hues across its upper, including tonal Antihero branding at the heel, all the while resting atop a black skate-ready outsole. As for the Zoom Blazer Mid, it goes back and forth between green and yellow while the semi-translucent outsole features Grant Taylor’s well-worn Antihero “Eagle” deck.
Dover Street Market x Nike Zoom Vomero 5
Release Date: November 21
Release Price: £165 GBP (approx. $210 USD)
Where to Buy: Dover Street Market
Why You Should Cop: Dover Street Market is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and has teamed up with Nike to commemorate the special occasion with a new collaboration featuring the Zoom Vomero 5. This all-black rendition may seem simple at first glance, however, it is packed with subtle details. First, the overlays feature an emerald reflective finish while pairing leather with ventilated mesh. DSM’s Hut logo adorns the tongue tags, as well as the right shoe’s heel and sockliner while the left shoe’s sockliner lists the years 2004 and 2024.
Nike Air Max TL 2.5 “Black/Metallic Silver”
Release Date: November 22
Release Price: $180 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: While Nike built momentum with the Air Max Sunder in the summer, it is steadily accruing support for the Air Max TL 2.5 in the fall. Similar to the Air Max Sunder, the shoe just made a return to shelves after being the subject of a CDG HOMME PLUS collaboration. It’s now dropping in a “Black/Metallic Silver” colorway that could’ve easily fit that three-piece project as it backs a slick all-black finish with silver hits throughout.
NEIGHBORHOOD x Dr. Martens
Release Date: November 22
Release Price: $160 USD to $170 USD
Where to Buy: NEIGHBORHOOD and Dr. Martens
Why You Should Cop: It’s been a few years but Japanese label NEIGHBORHOOD has finally reconnected with UK footwear brand Dr. Martens for their third collaboration. This time around, the two have tackled both the Penton Loafer and the 5-eye Smiths Smooth shoe. The Penton Loafer features a Creeper-inspired woven design while sporting NEIGHBORHOOD’s “CRAFT WITH PRIDE” stamp at the heel, a detail also found on the right shoe of the Smiths’ lateral heel and its left shoe’s toe while appearing in black elsewhere.
A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Force 1 Low “WYWS”
Release Date: November 22
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: A Ma Maniére
Why You Should Cop: A Ma Maniére, while known for its many collaborations with Nike, has been on an unprecedented run this season as it continues to drop shoes from its six-part “While You Were Sleeping” collection featuring not only the Swoosh, but its Jumpman and Converse subsidiaries too. The fifth entry in the series is the brand’s Air Force 1 Low, which carries a light “Sesame” tone throughout its upper as silver Swooshes adorn each side of the shoe. Subtle callouts to AMM include a tonal “A” pattern throughout the lining, co-branding at the tonal tongue tag and “A Ma Maniére” text at the lateral midsole in place of the typical “AIR” hit.
Air Jordan 3 “Black Cement”
Release Date: November 23
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Hot off of a special 35th anniversary last year, the Air Jordan 3 has maintained its spot as one of Jordan Brand’s premier silhouette with drops like this week’s “Black Cement” re-release that sees the OG colorway return. The classic black leather upper is joined by its elephant print overlays and gray Nike Air heel branding, making the pair a must have for any AJ3 collectors who are missing this look from their rotation, or for those who simply need a fresh pair after rocking the 2018 version for six years.
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