The Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XX Collection Animates This Week’s Best Footwear Drops

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This past weekend was thrilling for American football enthusiasts, with four crucial games in the NFL’s Divisional Round and the College Football Playoff National Championship taking place. As the year progresses, we’re seeing an increase in activity from brands, as demonstrated by this week’s impressive lineup of footwear releases, which includes offerings from Nike, adidas, Salomon, and Jordan Brand. Before we share our top 10 upcoming launches to watch out for, let’s take a look at some interesting news stories that caught our attention this week.

Enthusiasm for the upcoming Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Dunk Low, nicknamed the “Swamp Sponge Dunk,” has been building, even with limited details available. Meanwhile, collectors have taken notice of the exclusive Air Jordan 1 High OG “Xuanwu,” produced in only 3,399 pairs. A sneak peek at this year’s Air Jordan 5 “Grape” release was also provided. The Air Jordan 4 had a significant week, with the unveiling of an “UNC” PE and the formal introduction of Nigel Sylvester’s “Brick By Brick” colorway. Additionally, a potential preview of the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red” garnered attention.

Last week was packed with exciting collaborations for adidas. Song for the Mute disclosed its upcoming Taekwondo Mei and Adizero PR projects, while HAL STUDIOS® showcased its Intimidation Low collection. Pharrell introduced the Louis Vuitton ButterSoft sneaker, a design that appears to be inspired by his Ice Cream Boardflip concept and the Nike Cortez. Salehe Bembury also entered the scene, offering a sneak peek at his work with PUMA. To wrap up fashion week’s excitement, Ye presented the YZY BL-01 and hinted at new YZY SL-01 colorways.

This week, let’s explore what sneaker releases we can anticipate, starting with RIOT Skateshop’s version of the Nike SB Dunk Low. After checking out the full lineup of 10 releases, don’t forget to visit HBX for immediate access to shoes currently on sale.

RIOT Skateshop x Nike SB Dunk Low

Launch Date: 21st January
Launch Price: $135 USD
Where to Purchase: SNKRS
Why You Should Buy: The Nike SB Dunk Low, a collaboration between the iconic brand and Paris’ RIOT Skateshop, is now available. This wine-inspired design boasts a black nubuck base and red overlays, with the shop’s dog logo featured on both the tongue’s wax seal and the lateral heel. A cork sockliner completes the design.

Taqwa Bint Ali x adidas Adistar Pose & Megaride Mary-Jane

Launch Date: 22nd of January
Retail Price: Ranging between $130 USD and $200 USD
Where Can I Get It: adidas store
Why You Might Want to Purchase: Taqwa Bint Ali has collaborated with adidas, resulting in two ballet-inspired versions of their sneakers: the Adistar Pose and Megaride Mary-Jane. Both shoes boast an “Iron Metallic” appearance, with the tongue being replaced for a more streamlined look. The Adistar Pose retains its lacing system, while the Megaride Mary-Jane incorporates a Velcro strap for added convenience.

Air Jordan 5 “Golden Ticket”

As a gamer, I’m super excited to share that the anticipated Women’s exclusive “Golden Ticket” Air Jordan 5 drops on January 22nd! Priced at $200 USD, you can grab a pair from SNKRS. The sneaker celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan line and pays tribute to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory with its unique chocolate brown and golden accents. Don’t miss out on this limited edition shoe!

Nike LeBron 22 “What The Monopoly”

Launch Date: 23rd of January
Launch Cost: $200 USD
Where Can You Get It: SNKRS
Why You Might Want to Buy: With LeBron James entering his 22nd season in the NBA, his 22nd signature shoe is following suit by breaking new ground. Following a collaboration with Monopoly towards the end of last year that resulted in two unique colorways for the Nike LeBron 22, a third pair has been produced to round off this project. Known as the “What The Monopoly” edition, it showcases a vibrant tie-dye design, with elements of the Monopoly game visible on the lateral heel, tongue, insole and special packaging.

Sandy Liang x Salomon XT-Whisper

Launch Date: 23rd January
Launch Price: $150 USD
Where to Purchase: Salomon
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Out: If you didn’t manage to get your hands on the raffle last week, Sandy Liang’s Salomon XT-Whisper is making a comeback for its second release. This 2000 model was reimagined by Salomon towards the end of 2024 and has been given a fresh pink and silver makeover by Liang, reflecting her unique, playful design aesthetic. Branding elements are visible on both the tongue and insole, while a white midsole and red outsole complete the shoe’s look.

Air Jordan 5 and 11 Low “Year of the Snake”

Launch Date: 23rd January
Retail Price: Ranging from $200 USD to $210 USD
Purchase Location: SNKRS
Why You Need Them: Kick off the Year of the Snake with Jordan Brand as they release two iconic models, the Air Jordan 5 and Air Jordan 11 Low. The Air Jordan 5 boasts an off-white design with iridescent accents at the midsole, while the Air Jordan 11 Low features a snakeskin-like texture on the mudguard, also incorporating iridescent finishes. Both shoes come in exclusive packaging and have a snakeskin hangtag.

Nike SB Dunk Low Pro B “Parachute Beige”

Launch Date: 24th of January
Launch Cost: $125 USD
Where can I purchase it? SNKRS
Why you might want to buy it: The Dunk Low Pro B was introduced before the Nike SB Dunk Low gained popularity among sneaker enthusiasts. Enhanced with additional padding and elastic straps, it catered well to skaters and eventually inspired the creation of the SB Dunk Low. This year, it’s making a comeback in a “Parachute Beige” colorway that pairs with a pink-tinted outsole, offering a versatile look for its return.

Nike Book 1 “Forrest Gump”

Launch Date: January 24
Launch Price: $140 USD
Where to Purchase: SNKRS
Why You Might Want to Buy: The first signature shoe of basketball player Devin Booker, designed by Nike, has been released in multiple colorways. One of these, the “Forrest Gump” edition inspired by the original Nike Cortez, was initially thought to be a personal edition (PE) and not for public release. However, it is now set to drop this week, featuring a red, white, and blue color scheme and a heel tab with the Nike logo added to the Book 1 model.

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Cyber Metallic”

Launch Date: January 25
Launch Price: $160 USD
Where to Purchase: adidas
Why You Should Consider Buying: James Harden has been instrumental in leading the Los Angeles Clippers into the NBA’s Western Conference top five this season, even with his co-star Kawhi Leonard missing almost all the games so far. This remarkable achievement was made possible while he wore his ninth signature shoe from adidas, which will be available to the public for the first time this week. The Harden Vol. 9 is making its debut in a “Metallic Gold” colorway, showcasing its stylish upper that sits on a black base.

Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XX Collection

Launch Date: January 25
Launch Price Range: $130 USD – $200 USD
Where to Purchase: SNKRS
Why You Might Want to Buy: For several months now, we’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of Nike’s 20th collaboration with OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. This program, which has already raised over $40 million USD for the hospital, sees patients partnering with Nike volunteers to design unique versions of popular Nike sneakers. This year’s collection includes a range of exciting designs such as an Air 180 adorned with lightning strikes, a pastel Air Jordan 6, a black and gold Air Max Dn, an animal-themed Air Zoom Pegasus 41, a playful pink Sabrina 2, and a dragon-inspired colorway of the Air Max Sunder.

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