The stage is set for not only the debut of the 2025-26 NBA season, which kicks off tonight, but the MLB World Series as well. Amidst the high-intensity sports action is another stacked lineup of sneaker releases. This week features Nike, New Balance, Y-3, Salomon, and Jordan Brand, with a wide variety of collaborations being offered. Before we dive into all 10 drops, let’s look back at which headlines stood out to us in the last seven days, starting with two new features from the footwear vertical.First up, we did a deep dive on this year’s Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 21 Collection, which features six unique sneakers from six inspiring Doernbecher patients. We also rounded up what sneakers were worn by attendees of Shanghai Fashion Week SS26.As for the typical slate of news, Nike offered a complete look at this year’s new Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Linen,” one that pays homage to his 2007 colorway. As for Jordan Brand, it is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special Air Jordan Book by Assouline that features never-before-published items and photos of Michael Jordan. We were also treated to a preview of this year’s Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Chicago.”Elsewhere in the industry, CLOT put together five new adidas Dress Superstars with special upper treatments. The Three Stripes kept things classy with the unveiling of a SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired Stan Smith Freizeit as well. Meanwhile, OTW by Vans and UNDERCOVER are preparing to drop two sneakers, featuring the Old Skool and Era 95. Collaborations continued to be teased with Action Bronson’s New Balance MADE in USA 992 “Digitalis Purpurea” joined by a $680 USD Swarovski version of the PUMA Speedcat.Now that you’re caught up with the latest news from the footwear space, let’s pivot to which 10 drops you should have on your radar this week. Afterwards, be sure to head over to HBX to see which sneakers you can cop today.Nike Air Max 1000 “Lilac”
