
Stone Island Marina's New Balance Numeric 272s Dive Into This Week's Best Footwear Drops
By this time next week, two champions will have been crowned. The NHL Stanley Cup Final and NBA Finals are approaching their climax as the Florida Panthers and Oklahoma City Thunder are each one win away from claiming their respective titles. As we prepare for the two high stakes series to continue, footwear brands such asNike,adidas,New Balance,Converse,Crocs, andJordan Brandhave all readied sneakers to release this week. Per usual, let's revisit the key footwear headlines from last week before diving into what to expect next.
On the feature front, we spoke withBetter Gift Shopfounder Avi Gold to discuss his first footwear collaboration with Nike, bringing the theme of revenge to the Air Max Dn8. Our conversation touches on not only the design of the sneaker, but recounts his established history with the Swoosh as well.
As for the traditional news, two new Nike models were previewed: theAir Max Phenomena, its first sneaker loafer, and the wavy women's-exclusiveAstra Ultra. Speaking of waves, we also previewedPatta'stwo-shoe Nike Air Max 90 'Waves' collaboration that is dropping next week. A new'Wolf Grey'iteration of the Ava Rover surfaced as well.
JJJJound remained active in the sneaker space by not only dropping itsPUMA Mostroproject, but by fully revealing itsASICS GEL-QUANTUM 360too. Meanwhile, New Balance saw its notorious sneaker loafer, the 1906L, presented in colorways of'Metallic Pink'and'Black/Royal Blue.'For adidas, it merged the worlds of basketball and American football by reworkingAnthony Edwards'adidas AE 1 Low into a cleat. Lastly, Louis Vuitton officially announced the rollout of its long-awaitedLV BUTTERSOFTsneaker.
Now that you're all caught up on what's been going down in the footwear universe, let's dive into which 10 drops you should be looking out for this week, starting with the latest from Nike's .SWOOSH platform. Afterwards,slide by HBX to shop styles that are available now.
Release Date:June 17Release Price:$115 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Nike's web3 and gaming-oriented .SWOOSH platform is back with another drop this week, this time taking on the ever popular Total 90 III sneaker. The football-based model dons a 'Quit the Rage' theme that sees the shoe don an electric look that references gamers 'rage quitting' with special detailing like the shattered T90 logo at the medial and a printed sockliner detail that reads 'Your opponent has forfeited the match.'
Release Date:June 17Release Price:$400 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:When it comes to premium renditions of classic silhouettes, adidas has not shied away from bold propositions. The Three Stripes has assembled special Made in Italy versions of sneakers like the Samba and Gazelle Indoor in the past year. Now, it has brought luxe construction to the Italia 60s. The retro sneaker dons a 'Core White' and 'Green' composition across its leather upper, combining with metallic 'adidas Italia' branding at the lateral.
Release Date:June 18Release Price:TBCWhere to Buy:Stone IslandWhy You Should Cop:Stone Island and New Balance are back with another collaboration, this time tapping the Stone Island Marina and New Balance Numeric lines for a fusion of nautical inspiration and skate styling. The Numeric 272 serves as the focal point in three monochromatic colorways of white, blue, and yellow. Each pair features vulcanized construction with an engineered outsole while sporting suede and light-reactive poly canvas at the upper. Rubberized heel branding and a co-branded dry bag and signal whistle complete the shoes.
Release Date:June 20Release Price:$80 USD to $100 USDWhere to Buy:ConverseWhy You Should Cop:Tyler, the Creator's ongoing partnership with Converse stands as one of the brand's biggest success stories. The two have worked closely together since 2017, crafting countless campaigns. It's time for the duo to step in a new direction now as they introduce the 1908 line, inspired by archival models. Kicking off the collection is an array of takes on the Naut-1 and Coach Jogger. The former dates back to 1971 and reworks the look of a classic boat shoe, whereas the Coach Jogger stands out with an athletics-informed build.
Release Date:June 20Release Price:$240 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Nike has been consistent in pushing not only the Air Foamposite One, but its successors like the Flightposite and Clogposite as well. However, this week is all about the Air Foamposite One as it dons a sleek 'Triple White' finish. The 1997 basketball shoe features its typical liquid-like structure at the upper in a fresh white.
Release Date:June 21Release Price:¥13,200 JPY (approx. $92 USD)Where to Buy:atmosandCrocsWhy You Should Cop:We're nearly two months removed from atmosCon, the largest sneaker event in Japan this year. In the wake of the event, which was chock-full of special releases, atmos has offered a second chance to obtain exclusives. This week sees itsOne Piece-themed Crocs Classic Clog 'Gear 5' hit shelves. The pair nods to Monkey D. Luffy's 'Gear 5' form, featuring a cloudy strap and thematic Jibbitz.
Release Date:June 21Release Price:$160 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:It's only year two of CLOT's revived partnership with adidas and the two remain steady with their output. They've again teamed up to refresh the Stan Smith sneaker, this time offering a beaded version of the classic tennis shoe. This East-meets-West approach to the model sees a white leather upper backed by black, blue, and white beads that hang from the blue heel tab. CLOT branding is visible at not only the sockliner, but the toe as well.
Release Date:June 21Release Price:$215 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Jordan Brand is celebrating many anniversaries this year, including 35 years of the Air Jordan 5. The throwback model has donned several exciting new and familiar colorways, with the OG 'Grape' look making its way back onto shelves this week. The sneaker features all of its key elements: a white leather upper, purple and blue accents, an icy translucent outsole, and Nike Air branding at the heel too.
Release Date:June 21Release Price:$160 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:James Harden's postseason run was cut short by Nikola Jokić this year, however, that hasn't slowed down his output with adidas. The Three Stripes' basketball division is back this week with one of Harden's Fall/Winter 2025 offerings, a 'Red Metallic' iteration of the adidas Harden Vol. 9. This bold rendition of the shoe sees its wavy sculpted upper don a bright red finish while the black bootie-like base layer favors black.
Release Date:June 23Release Price:$170 USDWhere to Buy:Veneda CarterWhy You Should Cop:Veneda Carter is ready to drop her first sneaker with the Swoosh this week. Her 'White/Hyper Pink' take on the Air Max Muse is the first of two pairs on the way, offering warm earth tones next to bright white paneling. Touches of pink combine with golden detailing, emphasizing her love for luxe looks.
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