Year: 2026

Name: adidas Originals x Hellstar MEGARIDE S2Colorway: White/BlackSKU: KH8086MSRP: $200 USDRelease Date: August 8Where to Buy: adidasThe adidas Originals x Hellstar MEGARIDE S2 represents the boldest chapter yet in the partnership, fusing adidas’ sport-inspired design with Hellstar’s disruptive creative identity. The sneaker’s upper is built from a custom RPU mold with exposed mesh, layered with debossed detailing that adds depth and texture. A white-to-black flame gradient wraps the silhouette, embodying Hellstar’s signature motif of “shining bright in a dark world.” Chrome-finished tooling and a translucent outsole enhance the futuristic aesthetic, while the overall construction balances durability with visual impact.Beneath the upper, the MEGARIDE S2 is anchored by gleaming chrome-finished tooling, adding a striking metallic contrast to the flame-enveloped body. This reflective finish heavily enhances the shoe’s futuristic profile, while a translucent outsole grounds the overall design with a sleek, contemporary edge. Throughout the silhouette, debossed detailing subtly reinforces the collaborative branding alongside Hellstar’s sharp flame graphics, which symbolize the streetwear brand’s core belief that heat acts as a transformative force.

Name: OTW by Vans x NEIGHBORHOOD Authentic 44Colorway: Black, WhiteSKU: VN000XVJ7VJ, VN000XVJBLAMSRP: $120 USDRelease Date: August 7Where to Buy: VansFollowing up on the recent unveiling, an official wider release for the OTW by Vans x NEIGHBORHOOD Authentic 44 is now confirmed via Vans. Coninciding with this new info, Vans also revealed a set of new images that offers a closer look at the collaborative skate shoes.Merging modern streetwear sensibilities with elevated material quality, the iconic low-top silhouette is completely reconstructed using a premium cow suede upper that delivers a soft, textured finish. The design embraces a strict monochrome aesthetic, omitting contrasting panels in favor of seamless, tonal stitching that gives the shoe an exceptionally clean and refined profile.The minimalist upper serves as a tactile canvas for the meticulous custom branding that anchors the collaborative effort. Highlighting NEIGHBORHOOD’s signature aesthetic, the toe box features stacked, debossed lettering reading “NEIGHBORHOOD® Tokyo Est. 1994 Technical Apparel Craft With Pride,” while the vulcanized foxing tape is elegantly embossed with “CRAFT WITH PRIDE TOKYO EST. 1994”.Elevated premium touches extend to a woven co-branded tongue label, a supple leather heel strip, and matching leather binding. Inside, the silhouette is updated for modern wear with a plant-derived Sola Foam ADC (All-Day Comfort) insole, while the exterior remains grounded by Vans’ signature waffle outsole and is finished with an exclusive OTW heel scab.

Name: New Balance 740 “Green/Orange”Colorway: Green/OraneSKU: U74099SMSRP: $120 USDRelease Date: Fall 2026Where to Buy: New BalanceNew Balance has expanded its retro running catalog with the official reveal of the New Balance 740 “Green/Orange”. The upcoming release pushes the early-2000s silhouette into vibrant territory ahead of its Fall 2026 launch.The upper is constructed with a bright green mesh base layered with black and charcoal synthetic panels across the toe, sides, and heel. Metallic orange-gold detailing covers the oversized “N” logos, side panels, and rear branding, while subtle lavender trim accents the eyestays and forefoot. Dark black laces and a protective toe bumper anchor the upper, complemented by reflective accents integrated across the design.Underfoot, the green tone extends across a chunky ABZORB midsole, broken up by black support elements at the arch and forefoot. The outsole features black traction rubber accented by green sections and small blue inserts at the heel, while classic New Balance branding finishes the tongue, heel, insoles, and outsole.The New Balance 740 “Green/Orange” releases in Fall 2026