More Silver JJJJound x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14s Shine in This Week's Best Footwear Drops

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In case you haven't been following the NBA Finals or the NHL Stanley Cup Final, both series have gone back and forth, with the Florida Panthers taking a 2-1 lead over the Edmonton Oilers last night while the Oklahoma City Thunder evened its series at 1-1 with the Indiana Pacers over the weekend. And if you haven't been paying attention to the sneaker industry, we're back with not only a recap of which 10 drops to look out for this week, featuringNew Balance,ASICS,Crocs,Nike,norda, andJordan Brand, but a round-up of last week's key news as well.
Starting with the notable headlines from the past seven days, Nike had an 'Oatmeal' colorway of its 3D-printedAir Max 1000sneaker surface. It also had upcomingKobe BryantandJa Morant-themed Air Force 1 Lows leak. Elsewhere,Pattateased its collaboration with the Swoosh on the new Cryoshot Mercurial. As for the Jumpman crew, anAir Jordan 3 RMfor 2026 has been rumored and an official look at this year's Air Jordan 5'Grape'was offered.
Other industry headlines included Salehe Bembury revealing his collaborativePUMA Hali 1design, Tyrese Haliburton's first signature shoe, which the Pacers star has worn throughout the NBA Finals so far. We were also treated to a preview of theConverse SHAI 001'Masi Blue,' which Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has worn while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder this series.Little Tokyo Table Tennis'ASICS collaboration also made an appearance, launching exclusively via the brand. Rounding out the week was three reveals involving New Balance: two new MADE in USA-designed990v6colorways, a collaboration with Joe Freshgoods'Every Now & Thenfeaturing the RCVRY Slide, and a take on the Numeric 272 byStone Island Marina.
With all of the key footwear news revisited, let's now take a look at what drops to anticipate these next seven days, starting with the introduction of the New Balance ABZORB 2000. As always,be sure to hit up HBX afterwards to shop styles that are available to purchase today.
Release Date:June 12Release Price:$170 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:Despite having 'new' in its name, New Balance is known for its timeless, retro-inspired sneakers. However, it's now embracing contemporary aesthetics with the introduction of the ABZORB 2000 runner. A seamless upper hosts 'Still Water' and 'Blue Agate' hues, resulting in a rich blue colorway that emphasizes the sneaker's streamlined shape. Its five-pod ABZORB cushioning system is one of its signature elements, offering eye-catching segments at the sole unit.
Release Date:June 12 (JJJJound) and June 14 (ASICS)Release Price:$180 USDWhere to Buy:JJJJoundandASICSWhy You Should Cop:It's been over three years since JJJJound and ASICS first teamed up, offering two silver renditions of the GEL-KAYANO 14. While those pairs now fetch a pretty penny on the secondary market, the duo is back with two more takes on the ever-popular runner. One look offers a familiar composition of white, silver, and black with off-white detailing while the other leans on baby blue instead. Per usual, JJJJound has kept its presence subtle, with its wordmark present on just the right shoe's lateral heel and sockliner.
Release Date:June 12Release Price:$85 USDWhere to Buy:CrocsWhy You Should Cop:If you were one of the many who missed out on the release of Salehe Bembury's 'F&F Tree Camo' colorway of his Crocs Pollex Clog last week, you're in luck. Crocs is now set to host its own launch of the popular camouflaged colorway of the slip-on, one that was sought after for years by collectors as it was initially declared an exclusive for friends and family.
Release Date:June 12Release Price:$200 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:The Teddy Santis-led New Balance MADE in USA division is back with yet another take on the 990v6. Now arriving in 'Inkwell,' the sneaker again dons a mixed material upper that leans on mesh and suede throughout. Its indigo blue serves as the primary hue, however, it also includes notes of black, white, gray, and off-white throughout the remainder of its versatile build.
Release Date:June 12Release Price:$250 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:The Nike Air Flightposite quietly returned to shelves late last year and hasn't received much special attention since. However, it's back for its third drop since hitting shelves again, combining 'Sail' at its sturdy shell with 'Black' at the zip-up shroud and inner sleeve. 'Metallic Silver' also makes an appearance at the lateral midfoot, bringing a modern touch to the model.
Release Date:June 12Release Price:$145 USDWhere to Buy:nordaWhy You Should Cop:The trail running experts over at norda are back with yet another new footwear offering, introducing the norda 008. For the first time yet, the brand has created a model for when you're not running. Presented as a durable-yet-comfortable sandal, the 008 combines comfort-oriented dual-density foam with a custom Vibram Ecostep EVO outsole that can handle the wear and tear of stepping through the great outdoors. Four colorways of 'Sage,' 'Oud,' 'Hinoki,' and 'Névé' all stick to their signature tones while nodding to the brand via a small wordmark at the lateral portion of the midfoot strap.
Release Date:June 13Release Price:$200 USDWhere to Buy:Better Gift ShopWhy You Should Cop:Better Gift Shop's penchant for collaborations is well-known, bringing projects from Toronto to the world. Now, they've teamed up with one of their biggest partners yet, Nike, to assemble their own take on the Air Max Dn8 (and an accompanying apparel collection as well). The revenge-inspired campaign sees the Air Max Dn8 don linework throughout its streamlined structure, combining various grays with icy hits of blue. One of the eight Air chambers features Better Gift Shop's 'B' motif while the tongue's lenticular detail also shouts out the shop. Rounding out the pair is the inclusion of Revengie, a character designed for the campaign, who is depicted at the sockliner.
Release Date:June 13Release Price:TBCWhere to Buy:Nike(EU)Why You Should Cop:Quai 54 is returning to Paris in just a few weeks and Jordan Brand is back with yet another footwear collection celebrating the legendary streetball tournament. Five models are involved, including the Jordan Franchise Slide, Jordan Flight Court, Jordan Luka .77, Jordan Luka 4, and the Air Jordan 1 Low OG. The entire range dons black and yellow color schemes, providing nods to the event with its logo present at various different places throughout the shoes.
Release Date:June 13Release Price:$180 USDWhere to Buy:ASICSWhy You Should Cop:Another exciting restock to have on your radar is Vandy the Pink's 'Strawberry' flavor of the ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 10.1, made in collaboration with atmos. One of two pairs involved in the trio's 'Banana Split' pack, it features a pink mesh base paired with matching white-accented stripes and several silver synthetic overlays. Touches of brown and red are present at the heel while a banana yellow makes an appearance both there and at the tongue. As for co-branding, two small stitched tags are situated at the lateral while all three brands are referenced at the sockliner and special packaging.
Release Date:June 14Release Price:$215 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:The Air Jordan 14 is back in action this week as it revisits its 'Ferrari' colorway for the first time since debuting in 2014. A 'Challenge Red'-colored suede upper hosts the shoe's racecar-inspired badge at the lateral in 'Vibrant Yellow' and black, matching the branded heel and tongue. Meanwhile, 'Metallic Silver' and carbon fiber-inspired detailing combine together to bring flair to the midsole.