JJJJound’s ASICS GT-2160s Glide Into This Week’s Best Footwear Drops

JJJJound's ASICS GT-2160s Glide Into This Week's Best Footwear Drops

As a die-hard sneakerhead with years of experience under my belt, I must say that this week’s lineup is nothing short of extraordinary!

As a basketball enthusiast, I must say that week one of the 2024-25 NBA season has been nothing short of extraordinary and promises to be an unforgettable year for hoops! Meanwhile, we’re diving headfirst into the thrilling vibe of Halloween with its spooky atmosphere just days away. This timeless holiday continues to inspire the footwear industry, which brings us another 10 exciting sneaker releases this week. Nike, ASICS, New Balance, and Jordan Brand are among the brands contributing to this week’s intriguing lineup of kicks. Before we delve into the latest sneaker drops, let me share some noteworthy news from the past seven days since our last installment in the series.

Two aspects made a landing at the location: an exclusive chat with none other than Rihanna herself, and our discussion revolved around her latest Fenty x PUMA Avanti line, delving into subjects like football and family. We also caught up with Scoot Henderson prior to his impressive 22-point season debut to talk about his new PUMA Scoot Zeros II shoes, his upcoming sophomore season expectations, and other interesting details.

Nike made headlines in the usual news circle by announcing its partnership with Wu-Tang Clan for a revival of the iconic Dunk Highs from 1999. The buzz around the Kobe line persists, as we got glimpses of the Kobe 5 Protro “Year of the Mamba” and Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro “Beethoven”. We were also given a sneak peek at Nike’s images for Yuto Horigome’s upcoming SB Dunk Low “Asparagus” project.

In the world of sneakers, adidas and KoRn have teamed up once more for their third collaboration, unveiling designs that incorporate the Superstar and adilette Slides. This week was significant for brand representatives as Converse revealed Charli XCX as their latest spokesperson, while Reebok disclosed that Angel Reese’s first signature shoe is due in early 2026. Lastly, UNAFFECTED provided a sneak peek at its upcoming ASICS GEL-KAYANO 20 campaign, showcasing three single-toned color schemes.

With all the recent updates in the world of footwear, let’s explore the sneakers set to release this week. First up, we have two GORE-TEX versions of the Nike Air Max Sunder. As you peruse through the list, don’t forget to stop by HBX to purchase styles that are currently in stock.