Welcome to the final month of the year. The holiday season is in full swing now and shopping is on the minds of the masses. Per usual, brands are capitalizing on the most wonderful time of the year by offering a steady stream of products to gobble up. In the footwear space, we have Nike, Jordan Brand, Converse, ASICS, and adidas all bringing heat to the table across the next seven days. Before we give you the full rundown regarding what they have in store for us, let’s look back at which sneaker headlines caught our eye last week.Tom Sachs held a restock event for his NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe in its original “Studio” colorway. A raffle event for Chase B’s Jordan Jumpman Jack also popped up alongside Nigel Sylvester teasing an unreleased Air Jordan 3. As for adidas, a new collaboration with CLOT and BAPE featuring the Superstar silhouette was spotlighted.Elsewhere in the industry, Action Bronson teased another New Balance collaboration and Crocs revealed a “Squidward”-themed take on the Classic Clog. HOKA had a prominent week with two new Ora Primo EXTs dropping and a Dover Street Market collaboration on the new Stinson One7+. As for Vans, it rounded out the week with new collaborations featuring the likes of INVINCIBLE and GALLERY DEPT.With all of the past week’s headlines revisited, let’s pivot to which sneakers are set to drop this week, starting with more kicks from Devin Booker and Nike. After you complete your walkthrough of all 10 drops, don’t forget to check if HBX has any pairs you’ve been on the hunt for.Devin Booker x Nike Blazer Low “Detroit Tigers” PackRelease Date: December 2Release Price: $135 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: Just weeks after unveiling his second signature shoe with the Swoosh, Devin Booker is back with his second Blazer Low collaboration. The Phoenix Suns star is now looking back to his hometown of Detroit, nodding to the city’s MLB team, the Tigers, with two new takes on the sneaker. The franchise’s old English “D” motif graces the lateral heel of “College Navy” and “Campfire Orange” colorways.Nike LeBron 23 “From This Point Forward”Release Date: December 2Release Price: $210 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: As if we expected any differently, LeBron James has proven that he’s a great fit next to Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić. The King recently returned to his throne, making his debut in his 23rd season a few weeks ago. Now, he’s turning back time to his breakout high school career with a new colorway of the Nike LeBron 23. Named “From This Point Forward,” the pair combines St. Vincent-St. Mary’s white and green with thematic graphics.Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro “Perspective”Release Date: December 3Release Price: $220 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: We’ve seen Nike Basketball bring back plenty of classic colorways over recent years. This week, the team has a twist, bringing the Kobe 9 Elite “Perspective” back as a Protro-backed low-top. Eleven years later, the striking “Neo Turquoise” and “Volt” color scheme is back and sleeker than ever. Per usual, the shoe is packed with a breathable, lightweight upper and a drop-in React foam midsole.Paris Saint-Germain x Air Jordan 5Release Date: December 3Release Price: $215 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: Paris Saint-Germain and Jordan Brand are back with another chapter from their fruitful partnership. This time around, the two have taken on the Air Jordan 5, subtly applying PSG’s logo across the “Off Noir” midfoot panels. Hints of “Particle Rose” and a semi-translucent outsole break up the otherwise stealthy composition. Rounding out the pair is a co-branded box and a stadium graphic at the sockliner.Stranger Things x Nike & Converse CollectionRelease Date: December 4Release Price: $100 USD to $170 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: The final season of Stranger Things is here. In celebration of the beloved show, Nike and Converse have assembled a five-shoe collection that is full of supernatural energy and retro styling. Converse’s offerings include a distressed Chuck 70 in gray, as well as an aged version of the Weapon that pairs off-white with blue. As for the Swoosh, a Steve Harrington-inspired Air Max 1 ’87 is joined by a Field General High and LD-1000.SoleFly x Air Jordan 3Release Date: December 5Release Price: $225 USDWhere to Buy: SoleFlyWhy You Should Cop: When SoleFly gets its hands on an Air Jordan collaboration, you know there is something special on the way. At last, the Miami-based retailer’s Air Jordan 3 is finally dropping. Dubbed the “Fruits of Our Labor” colorway, this off-white, orange, and green version of the revered sneaker honors Miami and its blue‐collar roots. The thematic color scheme is complemented by the SoleFly logo, which is debossed at the lateral heel.SHUSHU/TONG x ASICS GEL-KINETIC FLUENTRelease Date: December 5Release Price: TBCWhere to Buy: ASICSWhy You Should Cop: Is there any footwear brand having as much fun as ASICS is right now? The Japanese sportswear powerhouse is back with another whimsical collaboration this week, reconnecting with Shanghai’s SHUSHU/TONG for two more takes on the GEL-KINETIC FLUENT. Another balletcore approach to the sneaker has been employed, this time putting a bow on the upper of silver and black colorways.size? x Nike Air Max 90Release Date: December 6Release Price: TBCWhere to Buy: size?Why You Should Cop: One of two anniversaries being celebrated this week is 25 years of size?. The global footwear purveyor is back with another Nike collaboration, this time commemorating its partnership with a “What The”-esque take on the Air Max 90. Various size? x Nike Air Max designs are referenced throughout the mixed material composition, with style codes decorating the translucent outsole.adidas Anthony Edwards 2 “Alphadawg”Release Date: December 6Release Price: $130 USDWhere to Buy: adidasWhy You Should Cop: Anthony Edwards is not only a superstar, he’s an “Alphadawg.” The Minnesota Timberwolves’ leader is back with another take on his second signature shoe with adidas, tapping into an “Alphadawg” theme that offers a clean white, gray, and black palette while channeling Edwards’ steadfast leadership. Key technology like LIGHTBOOST and Lightstrike at the sole combines with a propulsion plate and the shoe’s hallmark articulated fangs.Air Jordan 1 High OG “Sail and Pale Ivory”Release Date: December 6Release Price: $185 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: Rounding out the exciting week of footwear drops is another Saturday launch from Jordan Brand. The Jumpman team has one month left to celebrate the Air Jordan 1’s 40th anniversary and is continuing the festivities with a “Sail and Pale Ivory” iteration of the High OG shape. A smooth leather upper hosts elephant print at the gray Swooshes as a semi-translucent outsole and exposed tongue foam complete the look.
