Bad Bunny’s adidas Gazelle Indoor Escapes to Cabo Rojo in This Week’s Best Footwear Drops

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The summer heat persists, and shoe manufacturers are seizing the opportunity by unveiling their seasonal styles. This week, Nike, New Balance, Crocs, Jordan Brand, ASICS, and adidas have all released notable sneakers. Before we dive into each of the 10 releases, let’s review the main themes that arose last week.

We recently showcased our new segment for footwear, highlighting 10 trend-setting lifestyle sneakers from this year, ranging from low-profile designs to sneaker loafers. The Tom Sachs’ NikeCraft Mars Yard 3.0 once again grabbed attention with the release of the I.S.R.U. app and photos of the shoes. We also provided a detailed look at the upcoming Nike SB Air Max 95 “Cactus Flower.” Additionally, an “Autumn Leaves” edition of the Air Force 1 Low became popular online. For Jordan Brand, Hiroshi Fujiwara unveiled the fragment design x Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Sport Royal,” while the Air Jordan 4 “Sail/Cinnabar” designed by Nigel Sylvester is now expected to hit the market next year.

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In other areas of the sneaker world:

* Images of the Salehe Bembury x New Balance 1000 “Fog Be The Cloud” have been revealed, and Aimé Leon Dore has released another set of New Balance 860v2 shoes.
* The American sportswear brand is planning an in-store debut for the New Balance 204L sneaker later this month, following its collaboration with Kith.
* JJJJound created a buzz by announcing its second collaboration with Salomon, this time featuring the XT-6 model.
* Adidas introduced the Megaride S2, and a first look at a floral Stan Smith by atmos pink has been shared online.

Let’s revisit last week’s main news headlines and move on to this week’s highlights, beginning with the newest addition to Nike’s “NY vs. NY” collection. Later, check out HBX to purchase sneakers currently up for grabs.

Nike Air Force 1 Low “NY vs. NY”

Launch Date: 22nd July
Launch Price: $130 USD
Where to Purchase: SNKRS
Why You Should Consider Buying: For summer streetball, New York City is the epicenter. Its NYvsNY tournament gathers top young basketball players and frequently inspires thematic sneakers from Nike, who organize the event. This year’s design showcases the Air Force 1 Low in white, boasting lenticular Swooshes, heel branding that reads “NYvsNY”, and a semi-transparent mint sole.

Arts-Rec x Nike SB Dunk Low & SB Air Trainer 1

Launch Date: July 22
Launch Price Range: Between $135 USD and $140 USD
Where to Purchase: SNKRS
Reason to Buy: If you didn’t manage to grab them last week, the two-shoe collaboration between Arts-Rec and Nike SB is back for a re-release. The collection includes both the SB Dunk Low and SB Air Trainer 1, with the latter making its comeback after several years. Notably, the SB Dunk Low boasts an animal print-inspired overlay, along with accents of orange, green, and pink in its mixed material construction. Meanwhile, the SB Air Trainer 1 showcases a color scheme that blends pink with maroon and rust orange.

New Balance ABZORB 2010 “Linen”

Launch Date: July 23
Launch Price: $160 USD
Where to Purchase: New Balance
Why You Might Want to Buy: The ABZORB 2010 sneaker, released by New Balance just three months ago, has already left a significant impact on the year 2025. With an impressive roster of collaborators like Ronnie Fieg and Comme des Garçons HOMME, the brand has been creating vibrant color combinations that will be expanded this week with the introduction of the “Linen” colorway. This pair features a pigskin suede, leather, and mesh upper in various shades of brown, with the midsole highlighted by yellow accents.

Nike Sabrina 3 “Blueprint”

* Launch Date: July 24
* Launch Price: $135 USD
* Where to Purchase: SNKRS
* Reason to Buy: With the WNBA All-Star events behind us, it’s time for the rest of the season to begin. Sabrina Ionescu continues to shine on the court, and her latest signature shoe, the Nike Sabrina 3, is adding to her success. This shoe was introduced during the All-Star break, and now it’s back with its lead “Blueprint” design. The sneaker is made for basketball play, featuring a vibrant “Glacier Blue” color scheme, metallic gold Swooshes, and an icy translucent outsole.

Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Juniper “F&F Tree Camo”

Launch Date: July 24
Launch Price: $140 USD
Where to Purchase: BeASpunge
Why You Might Want to Buy: Designer Salehe Bembury caught sneaker enthusiasts off guard when he announced that the public would have access to his unique “F&F Tree Camo” colorway of the Crocs Pollex Clog, nearly three years after initially revealing it as an F&F-exclusive. This led many to wonder if a similar fate might befall the Crocs Pollex Juniper “F&F Tree Camo,” which was unveiled in 2024. However, it now appears that this camouflage-adorned sneaker will indeed follow suit and is set to launch this week, boasting a gum sole and an outdoor-ready upper.

A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 5 “Black Collective”

Launch Date: July 25
Purchase Price: $225 USD
Where to Find: A Ma Maniére
Why You Might Want to Buy: A Ma Maniére made history by collaborating with Converse, Jordan Brand, and Nike for a single sneaker campaign last year. Since then, it has maintained a close relationship with Nike, releasing more designs on the Air Force 1 Low and Air Max 95 just last month. Now, it’s back with a new version of the Air Jordan 5, featuring a “Black Collective” colorway that blends black and white with “Burgundy Crush” and “Violet Ore” accents. Co-branding is subtly incorporated into the sneaker’s design and its packaging.

ASICS US6-S GEL-KINETIC FLUENT

Launch Date: 25th of July
Launch Price: $210 USD
Where to Purchase: ASICS
Why You Might Want to Get It: Introducing the US6-S GEL-KINETIC FLUENT, a new style curated by Kiko Kostadinov Studio and the ASICS SportStyle development team. This lifestyle sneaker features updates such as a leather toe panel, a pull tab loop at the tongue, and two-tone mesh. The design comes in three colorways: “Black/Vanilla,” “Glacier Grey/Soft Sky,” and “Cayenne/Copperhead.” Each colorway provides a unique look for the redesigned sneaker.

Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Cabo Rojo”

Launch Date: July 26
Launch Price: $140 USD
Where to Purchase: adidas
Reason to Buy: Bad Bunny and adidas have collaborated to honor Puerto Rico, where Benito is performing a 30-show residency. They’ve created three colorways representing different parts of the island. The pink “Cabo Rojo” pair, inspired by the town’s salt flats and unique pink water, is set for global release. This version of the Gazelle Indoor features a layered puffed tongue, a size tag at the heel, and an altered toe layout, making it perfect for summer wear.

Above The Clouds x ASICS GEL-QUANTUM 360 I

Launch Date: July 26
Launch Price: Approximately $209 USD (equivalent to $320 AUD)
Purchase Location: Above The Clouds
Why It’s Worth Buying: In collaboration with ASICS, Australia’s Above The Clouds has been producing a range of GT-2160s recently. They are now set to release two versions of the GEL-QUANTUM 360 I. This versatile sneaker blends performance and style features, such as an extended lacing system and reinforced toe cap in silver, along with a mesh layering structure. The “Soft Yellow” colorways are complemented by red and black accents respectively.

Air Jordan 4 “Rare Air”

Launch Date: July 26
Launch Price: $220 USD
Where to Purchase: SNKRS
Why You Should Buy: Jordan Brand has started a new “Rare Air” series, featuring unique designs on the Air Jordan 1 High OG and later, a special Air Jordan 3. Now, the series is expanding to include the Air Jordan 4, inspired by early sample pairs with distinctive branding elements. The design includes removable tongue patches that display “JORDAN RARE AIR” text in either white or limited edition gold.

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2025-07-22 23:56