With a month under my belt and eleven more to go, here comes February! As Super Bowl Sunday draws nearer, footwear brands are amping up with an exhilarating array of upcoming releases. Brands like Nike, New Balance, Jordan Brand, and ASICS are leading the charge in this latest lineup. Before we delve into the release of Nike’s newest Air Max design, let me first catch you up on last week’s top stories from the sneaker world.
Discussing the latest endeavor of HAVEN, we chatted with co-founder Arthur Chmielewski about their second collaboration with ASICS, specifically the GEL-NIMBUS 10.1 shoe and its accompanying clothing line. We also summarized the 10 most significant footwear events from Paris Fashion Week, covering a wide range of topics including extraordinary runway styles, groundbreaking partnerships, and showroom presentations.
In regards to recent updates in news, Nike unveiled a variety of new silhouettes – A’ja Wilson’s Nike A’One, the Air Max Dn8, and the Pegasus Premium. They also showcased their exclusive “Black Label” collection for NBA All-Star Weekend, which includes two Swarovski-adorned colorways of the Ja 2, including a $550 USD version – along with a LeBron 22 and a Sabrina 2. On the other hand, Jordan Brand continues to emphasize on the Air Jordan 1, as more details emerge about its upcoming “Black Toe Reimagined” and “UNC Reimagined” versions, as well as an official sneak peek of the Air Jordan 1 Hi ’85 “Bred.”
In other parts of the industry, adidas unveiled its newest collaboration with Bad Bunny, showcasing the new Ballerina shape in off-white and black versions. Meanwhile, New Balance released images of their updated 2000 sneaker online. Lastly, Kanye West introduced fresh designs for his YZY SL-01 lineup.
Let’s take a look back at the major news stories of the past week and then move on to what we can anticipate in the upcoming days. Be sure to check out HBX for the latest styles currently on offer after you’ve gone through all 10 updates.
Air Max Dn8 “Hyper Pink”
Launch Date: February 6th
Retail Price: $190 USD
Where to Purchase: SNKRS
Why You Should Consider Buying: A fresh new chapter of Air is unfolding! Following the debut of Dynamic Air in 2024 with the Air Max Dn, Nike returns with a follow-up – the Air Max Dn8. This innovative sneaker enhances the Air-shifting technology by incorporating it throughout the entire sole unit, creating eight unique chambers. The sneaker initially comes out in a vibrant “Hyper Pink” colorway that has been seen on the feet of several Nike VIPs as of late, featuring an eye-catching blend of pink and black hues across its new design.
Salehe Bembury x New Balance 1500 “Growth Be The Tree”
Launch Date: February 6th
Launch Price: $275 USD
Where to Purchase: BeASpunge
Why You Might Want to Buy: Designer Salehe Bembury is back with a new New Balance collaboration, this time focusing on the 1500 silhouette following his October release of the 530 “Prosperity Be the Prize”. The “Growth Be The Tree” colorway features a brown suede and steel gray mesh, with yellow embroidered co-branding at the tongue and white logos at the midfoot.
Jordan Zion 4 “Damascus Steel”
Launch Date: February 6th
Retail Price: $140 USD
Where to Purchase: SNKRS
Why You Might Want To Buy: The latest model from Zion Williamson’s Jordan line, the Jordan Zion 4, is hitting stores this week. Built to match his power and agility, it retains the lower cut of its predecessor. It also boasts Cushlon 3.0 foam and a full-length parabolic Air Zoom strobel. The unique “Damascus Steel” design stands out with its silver upper and semi-transparent green outsole.
HAVEN x ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 10.1
Launch Date: February 7th
Launch Price: $170 USD
Where Can You Find It: HAVEN
Why You Might Want to Buy: Seven years after their initial collaboration, HAVEN and ASICS are reuniting. This partnership was initiated last year with the release of the GEL-NIMBUS 10.1, and they’re now creating a unique version inspired by the urban landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, particularly its contrasting light and shadows. The shoe showcases this theme through a black and silver upper, which boasts layered mesh and carbon fiber textures.
Nike Air Max 1 “Valentine’s Day” Pack
Launch Date: February 7th
Launch Price: $160 USD
Where to Purchase: SNKRS
Why You Should Buy: With Valentine’s Day approaching, Nike has introduced two special editions of the Air Max 1. Previously launched in a white colorway, pink and black versions are now ready for release. Notable features include metallic lace hooks spelling “NIKE” and laces printed with the famous phrase “it’s not you, it’s me.”
*Note: In this version, I have changed “Cop” to “Purchase,” as “Cop” can sometimes be interpreted as an informal or slang term. The meaning remains the same.
Lack of Guidance x ASICS GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII
Release Date: February 7
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: ASICS
Why You Should Cop: From Holland to Japan, Lack of Guidance has teamed up with ASICS for a striking take on the GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII. Its “Habanero” orange upper is delivered with black contrast throughout its build. The football-inspired brand’s fiery design is a nod to the Japanese national football team’s flame-covered goalkeeper jersey from 1998.
Nike Ja 2 “Heart Eyes”
Release Date: February 7
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Another pair to celebrate Valentine’s Day this week is Ja Morant’s Nike Ja 2. The sneaker’s new “Heart Eyes” colorway sees a salmon pink at the forefoot joined by a light pink at the rear. A neon pink is also included throughout the heel’s heart pattern, which notably shifts from normal hearts to broken ones as you go from the left shoe to the right one.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Masterpiece”
Release Date: February 8
Release Price: $240 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro made its return to the market last year and Nike Basketball is keeping it in rotation as it returns classics like the “Masterpiece” colorway. The 2014 look is finally back eleven years later with all of its key features in tact. Textured black overlays are joined by multicolored detailing throughout the upper, resulting in a distinct finish for an already distinct silhouette.
Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic Reimagined”
Release Date: February 8
Release Price: $210 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand’s latest chapter of its “Reimagined” series revisits the OG “Black Metallic” take on the Air Jordan 5. The special twists prepared for this version of the black, silver and white look sees it featuring new contrast piping at the upper, reflective Nike Air heel branding and white laces as a nod to Michael Jordan’s tendency to pair white laces with Air Jordan 5s on court.
Juliana Salazar x ASICS GEL-Kayano 14
Dropping Date: I’m excited for February 8th
Retail Price: I’ll be getting mine for $160 USD
Where to Find: I’ll be grabbing it from ASICS
Why You Don’t Want to Miss Out: Juliana Salazar, a powerhouse in the fashion world, has outdone herself again, this time collaborating with ASICS on a unique version of the GEL-KAYANO 14. Inspired by the “Sound Mind, Sound Body” philosophy, it boasts a mixed material upper that blends a warm light brown with a striking silver at the heel. A touch of blue can be found in the otherwise white sole unit.
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