Year: 2025

Name: Animal Crossing x Crocs Platform ClogColorway: TBCSKU: 210101-90HMSRP: $69.99 USDRelease Date: August 26, 2025Where to Buy: CrocsNintendo has officially teamed up with Crocs for a playful new collaboration inspired by Animal Crossing New Horizons. The design transforms the iconic clog into a miniature island getaway, bringing the game’s beloved world to life.The midsole features oceanic detailing where players would typically snorkel, while the upper resembles an island landscape — perfect for customizing with themed Jibbitz, just like players personalize their in-game islands. The heel strap is reimagined as the sky, complete with a floating balloon referencing the present-filled gifts players shoot down in-game.The right shoe is decked out with Jibbitz of Tom Nook, Daisy Mae, a Bells icon, and a house . The left shoe features Timmy and Tommy from Nook’s Cranny, renowned musician K.K. Slider, and an apple tree.One of the standout features is the variety of collectible Jibbitz, spotlighting fan-favorite villagers like Marshal, Rosie, and Bunnie. Two additional Jibbitz packs are available: one themed around the Able Sisters — Sable, Mabel, and Label — alongside a backpack and clothing item, and another pack featuring Blathers wide awake, Celeste, Pascal, a scallop shell, and a fossil Blathers has no interest in collecting. The collaboration is set to launch on Tuesday, August 26 via the official Crocs online store, Crocs retail locations nationwide and select authorized retailers.

Name: Tyrese Maxey x New Balance Hesi Low V2, Tyrese Maxey x New Balance 1906R PEColorway: Grey/Blue, White/BlueSKU: BBHSLMM2, U1906RTMMSRP: $120 USD, $160 USDRelease Date: July 31, 2025Where to Buy: New BalanceTyrese Maxey brings his signature energy and flair off the court with a fresh New Balance collaboration featuring two standout silhouettes: the New Balance Hesi Low V2 and the 1906R PE.The Hesi Low V2 is designed as a high-performance basketball shoe, dressed in a greyish blue upper with breathable mesh panelling on the tongue. An iridescent purple-blue gradient wraps around the TPU heel for a dreamy, futuristic touch, while Maxey’s signature appears inside the insole, styled in a comic book speech bubble. Reflective metallic details highlight the signature “N” logo, with the left side featuring a three-dimensional finish and the right side dressed in matte reflective silver, with sky-blue and white tonal laces and a matching light blue midsole. Built with lightweight synthetic materials and an ultra-responsive FuelCell midsole, the shoe delivers explosive energy return and all-day comfort without sacrificing style.Meanwhile, the 1906R PE leans into intricate design and lifestyle appeal. A white canvas base is layered with crisp leather overlays, accented by pastel blue eyelets, yellow laces and coordinating yellow hits on the midsole. Soft purple and blue tones are woven throughout — from the blue heel lining to the embroidered “N” logo, which is outlined with dark yellow stitching for added contrast and pop. A small “N-Lock” badge sits within the logo, enhancing both its structure and functionality with a more intricate lacing system that allows for a tighter, more adjustable fit. The upper is enhanced with dark yellow stitching, adding a hand-finished, dimensional touch. The midsole features subtle gridded engravings, giving the shoe a sense of movement and visual rhythm, while a violet and grey outsole completes the design with tonal depth. The combination of mesh and synthetic overlays provides breathability and structure, making this pair a stylish and wearable upgrade on and off the court.

Name: Arts-Rec x Nike SB Air Trainer 1Colorway: Limestone/Pink Quartz/Earth/Dusty Peach/Black/Desert SandSKU: IF0501-200MSRP: $160 USDRelease Date: July 18Where to Buy: Arts-RecArts-Rec offers a range of skate and sneaker gear to its local San Diego area and is due to drop a collaboration with Nike SB later this month. We previewed its unique take on the SB Dunk Low back in March, and while the design is still scheduled to launch, the duo has also prepared a comeback for the SB Air Trainer 1.It’s been five years since the SB team’s take on the Air Trainer 1 was last on the market. Now, it returns in a vibrant composition created by Arts-Rec that complements the shop’s SB Dunk Low. Animal-inspired print is present at the toe and heel while black suede hosts a matching strap that sees “arts” and “rec” text on the right and left shoes respectively. A rust orange base is joined by a deep red leather and pink Swooshes, completing this initial preview of the pair.For those looking to pick up the Arts-Rec x Nike SB Air Trainer 1, it is set to launch alongside the store’s SB Dunk Low on July 18 at a price of $160 USD via Arts-Rec and other skate shops that carry Nike SB products. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arts-Rec (@artsandrecstore)