Your guide to this month’s top releases – Andscape

August marks the top of summer and the start of fall in footwear. This yr’s releases provide the proper transition from summer to fall while also highlighting what makes each season unique and special. Joe Freshgoods returns with one other New Balance collection, Adidas has something for everybody, and Nike shows love for its Olympic past and present.

Sabrina 2 is obtainable in hot version

Nike has given debuting Olympian Sabrina Ionescu a hot shoe for her Paris debut. The Nike Sabrina 2 “United” contains a solid red upper atop a navy outsole, while a straightforward white Swoosh breaks things up for contrast, making a striking look each on and off the pitch.

Release date: August 1

Retail Price: $130

Vintage Prom with Joe Freshgoods

Joe Freshgoods has been one of the consistent collaborators over the past few years, especially with New Balance. The Chicago designer is back with a brand new drop, dubbed the “From the Prom to Paris”, highlighted by two tonal versions of the New Balance 990v6 model and complemented short movieall aimed toward exploring themes of young love, rites of passage, and exploration.

The “Prom Blue” pair is a life-style running shoe in a soft powder blue over mesh, leather and suede. The “Paris Red” sneaker definitely looks like a part of the love with its warm hues. The two styles come together to create one other feather in Freshgood’s cap.

Release date: August 1

Retail Price: $220

Jordan re-releases patriotic, fan-favorite album

Michael Jordan never wore the Air Jordan 6 “Olympic” while playing for USA Basketball, nevertheless it’s arguably probably the most patriotic colorway in his signature line. It first made a splash on the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, then made its way into the Jordan Brand vaults until the 2012 London Games.

After greater than a decade, it returns and is more in keeping with the unique version. The familiar navy and white color blocks are present. But a very powerful detail on this yr’s version is the return to a white midsole after the 2012 version opted for navy.

Release date: August 3

Retail Price: $200

Adidas goes low with Anthony Edwards’ boots

The original Adidas AE 1 was refreshing in some ways, from its marketing to its design to the plethora of colorways we saw on Anthony Edwards’ feet through the NBA season. The AE 1 Low will proceed that trend with two latest colorways this month: an Olympic version and a “Mural” version that has a more personal touch.

The latest Low is available in shades of peach and pink, inspired by the backdrop of a mural dedicated to Edward’s late mother and grandmother in his hometown of Atlanta. The dropped collar height and exposed Light Boost within the heel should extend the recent streak of Edwards’ signature line for a lot of months to come.

Release date: August 5

Retail Price: $110

Go for the gold medal

More than a decade after its release, Nike is giving Kobe Bryant fans a retrospective of the 2008 Beijing Olympics with the Kobe 4 Protro “Gold Medal.” True to form, the upper features metallic gold snakeskin on the heel and toe, complemented by white and obsidian Flywire cables. A white midsole and Bryant’s number 10 Olympic jersey on the heel, and gold medal details on the insoles complete the Olympic theme.

Release date: August 6

Retail Price: $190

Be like Mike

When you think that of Michael Jordan on the Dream Team, you most likely imagine him wearing the Air Jordan 7 “Olympic.” However, there was one other variety of shoe that MJ favored on the time.

While Jordan never wore the Nike Air Max 180 “Concord” in-game, he did lace them up for a Team USA photoshoot and other off-court shots because the team took Barcelona by storm. But this Air Max doesn’t necessarily need any extra nostalgia, because it has enough going for it by itself, being the primary shoe to feature 180 degrees of visible Air cushioning. Nike’s gone back to the massive bubble for this yr’s retro, in case anyone needed any extra incentive to buy.

Release date: August 7

Retail Price: $150

All about Bike Air

Pro BMX rider Nigel Sylvester has at all times had a penchant for adding twists and positive details to his Jordan collaborations, and his streak continues with the Jordan 4 RM “Driveway Grey.” The moniker continues the story that began with the primary colorway—a beautiful green “Grandma’s Driveway” wherein Sylvester pays homage to the place where his love of bikes began. There’s nothing over the top here, as dark grey covers a lot of the shoe. But that red mini Swoosh on the toe, the red Air unit, and the roll-up to the Bike Air branding on the heel all work well together. Swap out just a few white laces for extra effect.

Release date: August 7

Retail Price: $150

Stussy lands hard

Frequent Nike collaborator Stussy returns with one other offering, continuing his tackle the LD-1000. Dubbed the “Sanded Gold,” the shoe’s gold upper pairs well with the pink Swoosh and Stussy branding on the heel. If you missed the “Linen” Air Force Ones from earlier this summer, this pair can be a pleasant consolation prize.

Release date: August 9

Retail Price: $110

The people on the DMV can really enjoy themselves

Certain regions will at all times be related to specific footwear. When you see a pair of Timbs, your mind immediately goes to the East Coast. A pair of Chucks? Think palm trees on the West Coast. When it comes to the DMV region (Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia), wetsuits are mainly a birthright. This “DMV” version contains a soft pink upper inspired by the cherry blossoms that bloom in D.C. in late March and early April, nevertheless it’s a color that’s appropriate any time of yr when the weather’s warm and shorts are in.

Bad Bunny is back

Bad Bunny and adidas are back with one other twist on the classic Gazelle shoe. Their first attempt this yr is light blue and white model which paid homage to the beaches and ocean of his native Puerto Rico. The second edition takes a more muted approach, using a cream suede upper with hints of black on the Three Stripes logo, tongue and heel collar. Adding this to the rubber sole creates the proper neutral-hued shoe that’s suitable for each warm and colder days.

Release date: August 18

Retail Price: $140

Nike brings back a timeless tennis classic

If there was a shoe that matched the personality of the athlete it was related to, the Nike Air Tech Challenge II “Hot Lava” would have to be within the top five of all time. Both the shoe and the colorway were popularized by bad boy tennis legend Andre Agassi within the early ’90s. His crazy hair, jean shorts, and loud kicks made him stand out as much as his type of play.

For the 2024 retro, a plain white sail midsole replaces the shoe, giving it an aged look that makes it seem like it was found after years of being lost in a Nike vault. What’s more, it looks like Agassi himself just stepped off the clay courts at Roland Garros after the French Open.

Release date: August 30

Retail Price: $150

Sporty & Rich adds chic to traditional style

The trendy kid’s sportswear brand Sporty & Rich has completely impressed with its latest Adidas collection, which incorporates three sneakers and clothing line. If Samba and Handball Spezial aren’t your cup of tea, we recommend the Adistar Cushion, a 2000s running shoe with a mesh upper, metallic silver hardware, and wealthy shades of red and navy on the accents. While international sports encourage the look, the styles in this collection are built to last.

Release date: July 29

Retail Price: $140

The return of a classic ’90s basketball game.

If there’s one thing you may take away from ’90s basketball footwear, it’s that it fit the NBA’s type of play on the time—in your face, without apology. The Air More Uptempo perfectly encapsulates that.

The “Olympic” version of the shoe, worn by Scottie Pippen through the 1996 Atlanta Games, takes that bragging to the following level. For something daring, look no further than the solid navy upper paired with white lettering to showcase the daring “Air” on the lateral and medial sides. A pleasant, subtle touch is the inclusion of Pippen’s Olympic number 8 on the heel, ending the look.

Release date: July 30

Retail Price: $180