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Name: Corteiz x Nike Shox R419 “Game Royal”Colorway: Game Royal/University Red-BlackSKU: IQ9951-400MSRP: $190 USDRelease Date: Holiday 2026Where to Buy: NikeNike and Clint419’s London-based streetwear label Corteiz have unveiled official imagery for their collaborative Corteiz x Nike Shox R419 “Game Royal”. The project follows prior joint efforts on the Air Max 95 and Air Trainer Huarache, shifting the partnership’s focus toward an automotive-inspired reinterpretation of the classic 2000s runner.While the shoe retains the original model’s signature mechanical Shox heel column cushioning, the upper undergoes a notable reconstruction. Textured, raised horizontal lines wrap across the toe box and side profiles, complemented by sleek carbon fiber overlays evocative of modern sports car bodywork. Automotive and brand-specific references continue throughout the exterior and interior detailing. A red “C” rendered in the recognizable Shox font sits atop “CRTZ SHOX” text branding on the tongue. Towards the rear, a translucent window at the heel reveals internal “R419” lettering. Finishing touches include multi-colored engine graphics across the footbeds, alongside an accompanying branded bolt washer accessory included with every pair.The Corteiz x Nike Shox R419 “Game Royal” is scheduled to release during Holiday 2026.

Name: Nike Ovolo 2.0SKU: TBCRelease Date: Holiday 2026Nike is continuing its streak of reviving obscure, experimental designs from the mid-2000s with a first look at the highly unusual Nike Ovolo 2.0. Revealed by Nike via its latest SNKRS Verified product preview, the upcoming model re-engineers a seldom-seen sneaker heel originally introduced in 2004.Slated to arrive exclusively in women’s sizing for the Holiday 2026 season, the Ovolo 2.0 will debut in two bold colorways: a sleek, monochromatic “Black” and a futuristic “Metallic Silver.” The Ovolo 2.0 functions as a striking hybrid, pulling heavy inspiration from the iconic Nike Shox R4. Its sleek leather upper retains much of the R4’s original DNA, most notably via the squared-off tongue and the small perforated section near the tip of the toe.However, Nike introduces key modern updates to the 2.0 — the lateral Swoosh branding is now seamlessly embossed directly into the premium leather rather than applied as a separate panel, resulting in a cleaner, more streamlined finish.The biggest update sits underfoot. Instead of recreating the original Ovolo’s heel, Nike has opened up the architecture further, creating more negative space between the raised heel structure and the outsole for a lighter, more exaggerated profile. Glossy sculpted tooling wraps the rear of the shoe, with stacked plates beneath the heel designed to produce some of the springy sensation associated with Shox cushioning without relying on its familiar exposed columns.Set your reminders and get ahead of what’s dropping next on Hypebeast Drops.

Name: PROTECT x Salomon ACS NEXT “Slushie”Colorway: Lava Falls/Cyber YellowSKU: TBCMSRP: TBCRelease Date: October 28Where to Buy: ProtectPROTECT gives Salomon’s technical ACS NEXT a sugar-rush makeover with the aptly named “Slushie,” channeling the fluorescent colors and childhood nostalgia of the frozen drink into a distinctly graphic runner.First look images shared by PROTECT via its Instagram previews the silhouette in a “Lava Falls/Cyber Yellow” palette. A red-to-blue gradient washes across the mesh base, shifting from cherry-like crimson through cooler blue tones, while metallic silver overlays introduce a reflective, almost foil-like finish across the toe and supporting panels. Stark white elements cut through the saturated base, with flashes of “Cyber Yellow” adding another high-visibility layer to the deliberately playful palette.The louder color treatment still leaves the ACS NEXT’s technical framework clearly visible. Its layered cage and streamlined trail-running construction are paired with a vivid blue midsole, while yellow accents appear around the lacing, tongue and heel to reinforce the slushie-inspired theme. PROTECT co-branding further distinguishes the pair, including its star motif and additional graphic details that bring the London label’s youth-culture-driven visual language into Salomon’s performance-oriented design vocabulary. View this post on InstagramA post shared by PROTECT (@protect.ldn)