Month: March 2026

March is here, and while the tournament madness from college basketball nears, the sneaker industry is bringing chaos with another stacked list of drops this week. Crocs, Nike, On, HOKA, Jordan Brand, and adidas have all prepared notable releases to look out for. However, before we walk you through our top 10, let’s look back at last week’s key sneaker stories.On the feature front, we connected with four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson to reveal her Nike A’Two collection that is set to debut in May. We also spent time chatting with John Elliott and HOKA ahead of their Rocket X 3 collaboration that we discuss in further detail below.Pivoting to the typical news output, Yeat revealed the Nike Air Liquid Max in his new music video, with the shoe expected to drop later this month as the Air Max Day model. Shortly after, Hiroshi Fujiwara teased a fragment design collaboration featuring the new silhouette. Elsewhere, Nike Basketball revealed the Giannis Freak 8 in a pink color scheme.The Whitaker Group had a standout week, with its four retail brands involved in a seven-shoe Nike V5 RNR collection, while also announcing a new multi-season campaign with adidas centered around limited, exclusive styles. Speaking of the Three Stripes, the Fear of God Athletics Basketball III made an appearance.Elsewhere in the industry, two unique silhouettes were revealed: the Mizuno WAVE PROPHECY STRAP 2 and Timberland Boot Clog. We also previewed a new Jil Sander x PUMA sneaker collaboration.Now that you’re caught up with the latest and greatest from the sneaker industry, let’s look ahead at what’s to come next. Once you complete your review of this week’s top sneaker drops, head over to HBX to shops styles that are available today.Crocs Ripple “Blue/White”Release Date: March 5Release Price: $90 USDWhere to Buy: CrocsWhy You Should Cop: The Steven Smith x Crocs era has begun. It’s been well over a year since the legendary footwear designer was announced as the brand’s head of creative innovation. Now, his debut silhouette with the brand, the Ripple, is finally dropping globally this week. This new clog features wavy segments that create a ripple effect. For its debut, blue and white share space across the slip-on.Supreme x Nike SB Air Max 2 CB ’94 LowRelease Date: March 5Release Price: TBCWhere to Buy: SupremeWhy You Should Cop: Supreme and Nike SB have reunited for another footwear collaboration. The longstanding duo are diving into Spring/Summer 2026 with an SB Air Max 2 CB ’94 Low project that sees the skate-ready sneaker adorned in three colorways. These looks include black, white, and gold, with all three featuring Nike SB branding at the heel, resting just beneath the pull tabs that sport a tonal Supreme wordmark.One Piece x Crocs Classic Clog CollectionRelease Date: March 5Release Price: $70 USD to $80 USDWhere to Buy: CrocsWhy You Should Cop: Netflix’s live action rendition of One Piece is returning for its second season next week. Before we catch Luffy and friends back in action, Crocs has assembled a new collection of Classic Clogs dedicated to the franchise. Each slip-on sees thematic Jibbitz and a reimagined strap come together for looks inspired by Luffy, the Thousand Sunny, and Tony Tony Chopper.Nike Air Max 95 OG “Neon”Release Date: March 5Release Price: $190 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: Nike celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 95 throughout 2025. Building atop this momentum, several key launches featuring the silhouette have already graced shelves this year. Now, a familiar face is taking center stage once again: the Air Max 95 OG “Neon.” Having dropped with its “Big Bubble” tooling in limited quantities last year, it’s back for another round. A gray gradient is accompanied by “Neon” yellow touches throughout the throwback look.On LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 HyperRelease Date: March 5Release Price: $280 USDWhere to Buy: OnWhy You Should Cop: When On introduced the Cloudmonster franchise in 2022 as a premium option for runners seeking maximum cushioning, it quickly became a hit. The third chapter of its evolution is here, with not only the Cloudmonster 3 debuting, but the LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper taking things to another level. As the name suggests, this version of the shoe integrates On’s LightSpray technology, an ultralight solution for uppers. With an eight-piece build, the shoe is extremely nimble, and debuts here in white and yellow.Patta x Nike Air Max 1 “Hyper Crimson”Release Date: March 6Release Price: TBCWhere to Buy: PattaWhy You Should Cop: Patta has a storied history with the Nike Air Max 1. From 2009’s “Chlorophyll” to the multi-edition “Waves” colorways. The latter is continuing this week with a new “Hyper Crimson” color scheme that revisits the two’s wavy mudguard with a palette comprised of gray, orange, and a yellowed-white. Nods to Patta come courtesy of the tongue label and sockliner graphic, completing the pair.John Elliott x HOKA Rocket X 3Release Date: March 6Release Price: $260 USDWhere to Buy: John ElliottWhy You Should Cop: John Elliott’s eponymous label re-launched this past weekend after a brief hiatus. Adding to its rollout, the brand announced a HOKA collaboration featuring the Rocket X 3. The race-ready runner has been altered by the duo to channel Elliott’s Bay Area roots. As a result, it forgoes its typical bright look for an understated one that nods to San Francisco’s foggy climate. Branding elements have also been adjusted to seamlessly blend with the textured upper.Air Jordan 4 “Lakeshow”Release Date: March 7Release Price: $220 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: Jordan Brand has cooked up a new Air Jordan 4 that is perfect for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers. Dressed in “Imperial Purple,” the “Lakeshow” colorway sees a nubuck upper host the aforementioned hue alongside touches of black, white, gray, and gold at the Air unit and the heel’s Nike Air branding. After launching exclusively in LA for NBA All-Star Weekend, it now sees a global drop going down this week.CLOT x adidas Superstar “Coffee”Release Date: March 7Release Price: $200 USDWhere to Buy: JUICEWhy You Should Cop: Edison Chen’s CLOT and adidas have built a strong foundation for the future of their partnership. From runway shows to specially-themed collections, the two have remained consistent with their output. Adding to the list of 2026 launches is another rendition of the two’s ripple sole-equipped Superstar sneaker. Appearing in “Coffee,” it embraces a palette of white, chocolate brown, and orange. Per usual, the modified sole unit ensures the silhouette stands out.NAKED x Nike Shox Z & CalistraRelease Date: March 7Release Price: $130 USDWhere to Buy: NAKEDWhy You Should Cop: NAKED Copenhagen returns to the sneaker space, this time tapping Nike for a special two-shoe project. Up first is the duo’s Shox Z, which sees the 2025 sneaker outfitted with a shimmering silver that nods to wet pavements and stormy skies. The sleek shoe is accompanied by the all-new Shox Z Calistra, which modifies the sneaker into a ballet-inspired Mary Jane shoe. Tonal branding rests atop the metal-like exterior while nods to the duo appear at the footbed.

The steady shift in sneaker culture has become less about hype and more about personal style, functionality and most importantly, wearability. The adidas Originals Adistar XLG 2.0 lands squarely in that conversation, not for its “collectibility” or display worthiness, but for the fact that they truly belong on your feet at all times. We got a sneak peek of the model late last year with feverish response, and now the newest member of the Adistar family gets its proper drop.The Adistar XLG 2.0 is essentially the practical evolution of the VIRGINIA Adistar Jellyfish. Where the Pharrell-led Jellyfish leaned fully into oversized proportions and layered theatrics that made it a runway standout, the XLG 2.0 pulls those same design cues into a more grounded form. You still see the wavy overlays, geometric Three Stripes and sculpted sole unit, and even familiar color blocking like “Solar Orange,” but the silhouette is streamlined so it feels built for versatility rather than pure spectacle. It doesn’t abandon the Jellyfish’s futuristic identity but actually refines it, turning a high-fashion statement sneaker into something that fits naturally into an everyday rotation.The construction on the XLG 2.0 is a clear nod to performance roots. Up top, it uses a breathable mesh base layered with bold RPU-molded cage panels, while on the underfoot, adidas leans into Adiprene cushioning in the heel. The feature provides a stable feel that holds up whether you’re walking city blocks or clocking hours of wear. A rubber outsole keeps traction reliable without dragging you down, and classic oval laces round out a fit that feels secure without fuss. The mash-up of textile, synthetic and molded components keeps the silhouette lightweight yet structured, bridging performance heritage with “kicks you actually wear” energy.Culturally, the Adistar XLG 2.0 isn’t being pushed through loud scarcity tactics but validated through people who actually move culture forward. The model’s campaign leans into recognizable yet credible figures like rapper-producer BigXthaPlug, genre-bending rapper-singer BKTHERULA and rising college hooper Alijah Arenas, each bringing a different lane of influence that mirrors how sneaker culture really spreads. That mix of music, sports and internet-native style gives the XLG 2.0 a cross-scene presence, and when artists, athletes and next-gen talent are wearing the same silhouette in their own environments, the shoe starts to feel authentically embedded into sneaker and fashion culture.In a landscape flooded with fleeting drops and recycled nostalgia, the Adistar XLG 2.0 proves longevity always carries weight. It’s a sneaker that earns relevance the more it’s worn, not the longer it sits in a box or displayed on walls. For those building rotations around real-world wear instead of rarity, this is one that makes immediate sense.The adidas Adistar XLG 2.0 is available now and in a variety of colorways — pick up a pair directly at adidas.com.