Mewtwo Possesses the Samba: adidas x Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collab Comes with a Mini Poké Ball Charm
To celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, adidas has dropped 12 character-themed sneakers, with the "Mewtwo" Samba stealing the show in lavender leather and pearlescent detailing—plus a tiny Poké Ball charm hanging off the laces.
This Chocolate Brown Air Force 1 With Gold Accents Looks Straight Out of a Wonka Bar
Nike's "Mystic Dates" Air Force 1 pairs creamy tan leather with metallic gold branding, giving off a rich chocolate bar vibe. It's not an official Wonka collab, but it's got that candy-coated appeal anyway. Overseas retail is set at around $105.
PUMA's Iconic CLYDE Steps Onto the Green with Golf Makeover, Taps Former Shortstop Takashi Toritani as Face
Born in 1973, PUMA's classic CLYDE silhouette gets a waterproof upper and heads to the fairway. For the campaign face, PUMA skipped current pros and tapped former baseball star Takashi Toritani, known throughout the industry as a die-hard golf nut.
Vans Digs Up a Forgotten 1982 Runner and It's Somehow the Sleekest Silhouette in Years
The Vans Premium LX Style 152 revives the brand's obscure early-'80s Serio running line, returning for Summer 2026 in a Chili Pepper/Bordeaux Red colorway, with the tongue label serving as a deep-cut nod for those who know.
On Brings Race-Day Foam to Your Daily Trainer: Cloudrunner 3 Max Is All About Stability
On's new Cloudrunner 3 Max launches August 6 for ¥24,200. Its dual-layer midsole brings the high-rebound foam from On's race shoes down into an everyday trainer, with a focus on high stability against ankle roll.
Same Shape, New Mood: Stella McCartney Drenches the adidas Sportswear 76 in Maroon
The adidas by Stella McCartney Sportswear 76 gets a moody maroon makeover for fall—same silhouette, but the deep hue gives this street staple a whole new fashion-forward attitude.
Nike Air Works Project Gets Its First Reveal as Motoi Hatsuki Drops a Seamless 3D-Printed Air Sneaker
Hatsuki is one of eight creators tapped for the project, and this slip-on prototype ditches stitching and layered materials entirely, exaggerating the Air units and swirling textures while pushing the branding into the background.
Dad Shoes Keep Getting Louder, but ASICS GEL-NYC 2 Wins with Quiet Grey Tones
The ASICS GEL-NYC 2 "Clay Grey" pulls from early-2000s running shoe DNA, proving once again that dad shoes don't need to shout — mesh and suede paneling plus a muted grey palette are enough to make that chunky sole look sharp.
Nike Air Max Dolce Goes Full Metallic Silver, Running DNA Wrapped in Italian Dress Shoe Skin
After returning to everyday colorways following its COMME des GARÇONS collab, the Dolce now gets dipped head-to-toe in metallic silver — the cage upper and exposed Air unit both catch the shine, giving this dress-shoe silhouette a party-ready edge.
Travis Scott's New Nike Moon Shoe Was Never Meant to Be Sold
The Cactus Jack x Nike Odyssey Moon Shoe was made exclusively as a gift for the film's cast and crew. Travis Scott dropped accompanying tees and bags for public release, but the shoes themselves are confirmed to never hit shelves.
Air Jordan 17 Low Returns in Patent Leather, Swaps Croc Tongue for Perf Leather
The 2002 original black leather colorway is coming back with a glossy patent finish — except the tongue, which trades its croc-embossed texture for perforated leather. This long-overlooked Air Jordan 17 Low drops first in Europe on August 8 for $245.
AJ1 "Love Letter" Goes Full Earth Tone, Hides Its Heartbeat in a Spare Set of Red Laces
The Air Jordan 1 High OG "Love Letter" (DZ5485-201) drops August 1 for $185, wrapping a beige-toned upper around a single splash of color — a Team Red spare lace set that's the only heartbeat in the whole shoe.
Kobe Bryant's Retirement Kicks Get a Dodger Blue Makeover: Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro "Dodgers" First Look
Dropping fall 2026, Kobe Bryant's lifestyle Protro trades in its usual palette for Dodgers road-jersey vibes — Wolf Grey uppers layered with Dodger Blue accents and a subtle stitch detail, stitching together L.A.'s two championship legacies on one shoe.
Brain Dead Drags the Samba to the Bowling Alley, Dresses It in Cheetah and Snakeskin
Rather than just running another colorway on the Samba, Brain Dead grafts vintage bowling shoe silhouettes onto the model, then flips the whole vibe with cheetah and snakeskin prints.
Crocs' The Roy Goes All-Grey, Letting Molded Grooves Do All the Talking
From its bold red debut on the TEDxPortland stage to a tonal, contrast-free "Elephant" colorway—no stitching, no paneling, just segmented flex grooves shaping the silhouette. Drops August 7, 2026; pricing TBA.
Air Jordan 1 Transforms Into Football Cleat, "Electric Green" Steps Onto the Gridiron
The upper keeps the synthetic leather and classic paneling, but the material choice is built to withstand on-field tugging; wide-set cleat plate with outsole traction units targets quick stops and cuts, with Mid and Low versions dropping simultaneously.
Pharrell Williams Puts a Jellyfish on Your Feet: Adistar Jellyfish Stays All White
Pharrell Williams and adidas debut the Adistar Jellyfish, a new silhouette with bubbled uppers echoing jellyfish textures. The "Core White" colorway keeps things nearly translucent, dropping August 1 for $300.
Karol G Teams Up with Reebok, Bringing the Freestyle Hi Back to Its White-and-Blue Roots
The Karol G x Reebok "Born Classic. Worn Together" collection unveils the Freestyle Hi in a white and blue colorway with a gum outsole. Dropping July 31 on Reebok.com for $80.
No Green Screen Needed: FREE THE YOUTH x Air Jordan 16 SP Tells Its Story Through Handmade Sets
Free The Youth and Jordan Brand ditch the VFX this time, capturing airborne moments against handcrafted Ghanaian-inspired sets instead. The Air Jordan 16 SP drops in two phases starting August 2026, priced at $255.
Air Jordan 3 Ditches Elephant Print for Laser-Etched Texture
The Air Jordan 3 "Laser" swaps the classic elephant print for laser-etched texturing, pairing Phantom and University Red with Palomino accents. Dropping August 22 for $230.
Air Max 2 CB '94 Returns in Black/Varsity Royal, Barkley's Signature Shoe Makes a Comeback
Style code IX4182-010 pairs a black upper with Varsity Royal accents and white trim — three colors, no filler, straight talk. Drops August 14 on Nike.com and select retailers.
Joga Bonito Goes Dark: Nike Air Max Revives That Golden Era of Beautiful Football
Nike Air Max Joga Bonito drops in a "Dark Neon" colorway, paying tribute to the era of players who once defined the world's passion for football. Launching August 1st, priced at $180.
Flint 13 Doesn't Need Bulls Red and Black to Close Out Jordan's Legendary Last Ride
Born alongside MJ's sixth championship in 1998, the Air Jordan 13 "Flint" never touched Bulls red and black—yet Navy, Flint Grey, and White were enough to cement it as a classic. Its fifth retro drops August 1, 2026, priced at $215.
Freak 8 "Buckitos" Ditches the Bucks Colorway for Candy-Coated Vibes This August, $115
The Nike Giannis Freak 8 "Buckitos" goes full candy palette, breaking away from team colors entirely. Dropping August 1 for $115, full-length ReactX cushioning and an upgraded upper give this signature shoe real substance beyond the flashy paint job.