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The releases kick off this week with a new iteration of Union LA’s popular Air Jordan 1 collab that combines the OG “Chicago” and “Shadow” colorways of the silhouette.
Other notable collaborations that are up for grabs this week are Sporty & Rich’s trio of Adidas Handball Spezial collabs, Joe Freshgoods’ “Aged Well” New Balance 992, and Pharell’s Adidas Superstar 92s. On the performance side of things, Nike will debut the Vomero 18, while New Balance will introduce the Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 and Anta the Kai 2.
Grab a closer look at this week’s best sneaker releases and where you can buy a pair below.
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Price: $200
When: Thursday, Feb. 27
Where: StockX.com, Unionjordan2025.com
What You Need to Know: Union LA and Jordan Brand have reconnected this week to deliver a new mishmash version of their Air Jordan 1 collab. This time they’ve combined the “Chicago” colorway with the collar of the “Shadow” makeup.
Price: $130 each
When: Thursday, Feb. 27
Where: StockX.com, Adidas Confirmed, and at select retailers
What You Need to Know: Sporty & Rich is introducing three collegiate-themed Adidas Handball Spezial colorways for its latest collab with the Three Stripes. The project includes navy, maroon, and green colorways of the sneaker along with matching tracksuits.
Price: $150
When: Thursday, Feb. 27
Where: StockX.com, Nike.com, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike’s latest performance running shoe is here with the introduction of the Vomero 18. The sneaker is billed as having the most cushioning in its lineup, with a combination of ReactX and ZoomX foam for the midsole.
Price: $155
When: Thursday, Feb. 27
Where: StockX.com, Newbalance.com, and at select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest version of New Balance’s popular Fresh Foam X Hierro sneaker debuts this week with the v9 version shown here. The sneaker features a breathable upper paired with dual-density cushioning in the midsole, and a Vibram outsole designed to handle any outdoor terrain.
Price: $150
When: Friday, Feb. 28
Where: StockX.com, Anta.com and at select retailer
What You Need to Know: Kyrie Irving’s second signature shoe with Anta, the Kai 2, launches on Friday in the “Artist on Court” colorway. According to the brand, the makeup is designed to encourage wearers to embrace their individuality both on and off the court.
Price: $220
When: Friday, Feb. 28
Where: StockX.com, Newbalance.com, and at select retailers
What You Need to Know: If you missed out on the initial release of the Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 992 “Aged Well” last week, the brand has another drop coming on Friday. The collaboration celebrates the duo’s five-year partnership with a reimagined take of their first 992 project from 2020.
Price: $200
When: Saturday, March 1
Where: StockX.com, Adidas Confirmed, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Pharrell and Adidas Originals have joined forces once again for a set of Superstar collabs. The classic shell-toe retains its signature look but sees a new puffy design on the upper for this project. The sneaker also includes updated Superstar 92 branding on the sides.
Price: $210
When: Saturday, March 1
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and at select retailers
What You Need to Know: After releasing early during All-Star Weekend earlier this month, a wider release of the “Flu Game” Air Jordan 12 is happening this Saturday. The sneaker dons its iconic “Chicago Bulls”-themed black and varsity red color scheme famously worn by Michael Jordan during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals while battling a stomach virus.
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