With October fully underway, we’ve entered the final quarter of the year. Per usual, it’s set to be loaded with exciting sneaker launches for the holidays. Before we see the release of any Halloween-themed kicks, we have a star-studded lineup of fall-ready pairs this week, featuring contributions from Nike, On, PUMA, New Balance, ASICS, adidas, and Jordan Brand.Let’s first look back at which headlines caught our eye, starting with the reveal of a Virgil Abloh Archive x Nike Air Force 1 Low at the Virgil Abloh: The Codes exhibition in Paris. The Air Force 1 remained busy with new “Realtree” and Vibram colorways surfacing too. Meanwhile, the next set of kids’ footwear from the LEGO x Nike partnership was revealed. Adding to the VAA x Nike teasers, Hiroshi Fujiwara was spotted rocking the long-rumored Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska.”Elsewhere in the industry, adidas kept the headlines rolling with new collaborations featuring the likes of Brain Dead, Wales Bonner, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS x Bad Bunny, and CLOT. As for VERSACE, its first collaboration with a footwear brand, Onitsuka Tiger, was teased on the runway. Rounding out the week, Red Wing Heritage presented the 120 Year Capsule, which features three timeless styles.Now that you’re caught up with the latest and greatest from the sneaker space, let’s pivot to which sneakers you should look forward to this week, starting with a new Nike Air Max silhouette. Afterwards, don’t forget to hit up HBX to shop kicks that are available today.Air Afrique x Nike Air Max RK61
