Nike’s Latest University of Oregon Collab Says “What The Duck” in This Week’s Best Footwear Drops

As a seasoned sneakerhead with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that this week’s sneaker releases for October 2024 are nothing short of extraordinary! The Ducks of a Feather program’s Nike Dunk Low “What The Duck” pack is a must-cop for any University of Oregon fan. The intricate details nodding to the school’s iconic uniforms are truly a sight to behold!

As October progresses, there’s plenty of anticipation building up in the world of sports. The WNBA is preparing for its Finals, with the NBA already underway as Preseason games kick off before the main season begins later this month. American football remains captivating, with last weekend seeing unexpected victories by underdog teams and the NFL providing plenty of tense moments. To keep up with this buzz, major brands such as Nike, New Balance, ASICS, Birkenstock, and Jordan Brand have lined up new sneaker releases. In this article, we’ll take a look at ten sneakers worth considering. But first, let’s recap the latest footwear news from last week.

As a dedicated sneaker enthusiast, I had the pleasure of conversing with Simon “Woody” Wood from Sneaker Freaker and Perry Shum from Image NY about the dynamic world of sneakers, where “Nothing is Sacred.” We delved into Nike’s recent re-releases of iconic grails like the Wu-Tang Dunks. Furthermore, we reminisced on the most captivating footwear trends showcased at Paris Fashion Week SS25, featuring a diverse range of styles from Simone Rocha’s Crocs to an array of collaborative pieces between CDG and Nike.

As for the regular news, word of Nike producing a skate-oriented version of the Air Force 1 — dubbed the Air Force 1 SK8 — popped up. We also got early looks at a three-piece NOCTA x Nike Air Max Plus, as well as the Nike LeBron 22 “Blacklight” and the Nike Air DT Max ’96 “Falcons.” As for its Jordan Brand subsidiary, an Air Jordan 4 RM “Pine Green” based on last year’s hit Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 collab and early looks at this year’s Air Jordan 6 “Doernbecher” surfaced.

Elsewhere in the world of shoes, the shelves of an adidas outlet store were lined with YEEZY kicks for as little as $30 USD a pair. PUMA made more noise as a report surfaced of Tyrese Haliburton signing to represent PUMA Hoops. Rounding out the week, New Balance had another 990v6 collab teased by Action Bronson and Jack Harlow dropped his long-awaited 1906R “Rose Runner” project.

With all of the past week’s key footwear headlines recapped, let’s dive into what shoes to look forward to this week, starting with the latest look for Ja Morant’s second signature shoe. Afterwards, be sure to hit up HBX to shop styles that are available now.

Nike Ja 2 “Purple Sky”

Launch Date: October 8

KITH 101 x New Balance MADE in USA 990v4 and M1000

Launch Date: October 8th

Nike Air Max 1 “Low Poly”

Launch Date: October 8 (Pre-Order Available)

New Balance 1906A “Black” and “Concrete”

Launch Date: October 9th

Nike BOOK 1 “Sunrise”

As a diehard fan here, I’m super excited to share some upcoming sneaker news! On October 10th, we can expect the release of the Nike BOOK 1, Devin Booker’s signature shoe with the Swoosh. With his recent gold medal win for Team USA and the upcoming basketball season on the horizon, this shoe is truly heating up!

Nike LeBron TR1 “Zero Dark 30”

Launch Date: October 10

PLEASURES x ASICS GEL-NYC

As a dedicated fan, I’m thrilled to share that the anticipated release of the PLEASURES x ASICS GEL-NYC collaboration is set for October 11th. The price is yet to be announced (TBC). If you’re looking to get your hands on this stunning piece, head over to PLEASURES and HBX. This pair showcases a unique blend of colors with a lavender upper, chocolate brown detailing at the laces, tongue, mudguard, and sole unit, and a pop of bright orange at the midfoot, tongue branding, and heel tab. The brown “PLEASURES” text stands out elegantly at the toe box. Don’t miss out on this incredible collaboration!