The ‘Tekken 8’ x Nike Air Foamposite One “Jin Kazama” Strikes This Week’s Best Footwear Drops

As a longtime sneaker enthusiast with a particular affinity for Nike and Jordan brand releases, I’m absolutely thrilled about the lineup for the fourth week of October 2024.

The stage is now ready for both the World Series and the commencement of the NBA season. Exciting confrontations between teams like the New York Knicks versus Boston Celtics, and Minnesota Timberwolves against Los Angeles Lakers will start tonight, aiming to build upon the excitement generated from the 5-game WNBA Finals series that ended over the weekend. Basketball shoes remain essential, as they feature prominently in our latest roundup of top footwear releases this week. Nike, adidas, On, and Jordan Brand are all vying for your attention when it comes to new shoe drops over the next seven days. Let’s first take a glance at some news that grabbed our attention during the past week before diving into each shoe release individually.

Regarding the product aspect, Nike showcased its 20th Doernbecher Freestyle collection, allowing TopMob exclusive insights from one of the patient-designers. Six distinctive shoe pairs were revealed, along with a commemorative hoodie and a unique Air Jordan 20 “Doernbecher Freestyle” sneaker (limited to just 20 pairs) for auction. We also delved deeper into the top footwear trends emerging from Shanghai Fashion Week SS25, which highlighted several PUMA-designed shoes and an abundance of designer sneakers.

Speaking of recent news, Nike Basketball has revealed their latest model, the Nike LeBron 22, which will hit stores at the beginning of November. Additionally, we’ve had a sneak peek at this year’s Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Christmas” edition and Patta’s new Air Max 90 “Waves” collaboration. Jordan Brand made an impact with an initial glance at the anticipated Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High OG, as well as a preview of the upcoming Air Jordan 7 RM. To round things off for Nike, they announced a revised launch date for the delayed debut of the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black Toe Reimagined”.

In other parts of the industry, we were given an official sneak peek at the adidas Harden Vol. 9, slated for release in early 2025. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi and Bad Bunny collaborated to unveil the adidas Gazelle and F50 Cleat. New Balance remained relevant as Up There showcased a multi-colored version of the 860v2. Lastly, ASICS’ recent partnerships with JJJJound, HAL STUDIOS®, and Ronnie Fieg have caused quite a stir.

Moving on from last week’s roundup of footwear updates, let’s shift our focus to the exciting sneakers coming this week, starting with LeBron James’ latest Nike LeBron TR1 in a “Purple Rain” style inspired by Prince. Be sure to check out HBX for immediate sneaker purchases after you’ve gone through the list.