The Air Jordan 8 "Aqua" Makes a Splash in This Week's Best Footwear Drops

Hypebeast

15-07-2025

From Wimbledon to MLB All-Star Week, there's been plenty of exciting sports action to enjoy lately. Meanwhile, the sneaker industry continues to prove that it has no offseason. 10 anticipated releases from the likes ofadidas,HOKA,Camper,Nike, andJordan Brandhave been prepared for this week. However, before breaking down each one, let's first look back at which headlines caught our eye this past week.
Nike Basketball hosted a special edition of theSNKRS Showcaseseries, revealing over 20 upcoming releases from the brand. It also treated us to official unveilings of theGT FutureandSabrina 3performance shoes. Another eye-catching first look came fromPatta, which has its own Air Max Dn8 on the way. As for Jordan Brand, word of theAir Jordan 1 'Banned'returning as a low-top next summer surfaced. We were also given an initial preview of the rumoredParis Saint-Germainx Air Jordan 5 'Off Noir.'
adidas had two of its music partners make noise last week asBad Bunnypresented his Puerto Rico-inspired 'Gazelle City Series,' offering three vivid colorways of the Gazelle Indoor.Clipse, amidst the rollout of their new album, had a collaborative Samba design pop up as well, which later dropped via special early access. Elsewhere,Salehe Bemburyannounced that his Crocs Pollex Juniper 'F&F Tree Camo' that he teased over a year ago is finally dropping. TheDemon Slayerfranchise is back for more footwear action as well, revisiting its Crocs collection with the introduction of a new Shinobu-inspired Classic Clog. Rounding out the week, two more signature shoes were unveiled: theReebok Angel Reese 1andUnder Armour Curry Fox 2.
Now that you're up to speed on what went down this past week, let's look ahead at what's to come, starting with the introduction of a laced version of the adidas Climacool. After you make your way through all 10 drops,don't forget to hit up HBX to shop styles that are available now.
Release Date:July 15Release Price:$160 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:adidas expanded its 3D-printed footwear range by introducing the Climacool sneaker last year. Constructed over a 24 hour period, each pair features a rich lattice structure. An 'Off-White' pair dropped last week and now the Three Stripes is ready to drop its lace-equipped counterpart, presenting the Climacool Laced. A black mesh tongue sees matching laces cover it, offering a more flexible fit for the otherwise cream-colored sneaker.
Release Date:July 15Release Price:$230 USDWhere to Buy:HOKAWhy You Should Cop:HOKA's running DNA meets MAAP's biking expertise this week. The duo have combined to create the cycling-ready Tecton X2. Its signature element is the inclusion of HOKA's beloved Tecton X 2 sole, which features a parallel carbon plate. Presented in 'Limeade,' the shoe sees its synthetic upper combine beige with slate gray, neon green, and collegiate green. Reflective notes, hot melt overlays, and splatter paint detailing ties the collaborative look together.
Release Date:July 16Release Price:$400 USD to $530 USDWhere to Buy:ISSEY MIYAKEandCamperWhy You Should Cop:ISSEY MIYAKE has teamed up with Camper to reinterpret the Peu franchise with two new Peu Form shoes. Designed by Satoshi Kondo, the Peu Form takes shape as a boot and slip-on. Monochromatic makeovers of blue and black for the boot combine with red and white for the low-top style as each features a single material that wraps around one's foot with ease. The slip-on sports a collapsible heel, allowing it to convert into a mule as well.
Release Date:July 17Release Price:$210 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Last year saw LeBron James and Nike Basketball combine the LeBron 21 with two of Deion Sanders' Nike sneakers. The Air DT Max '96-based LeBron 21 Prime '96 appeared first and finally dropped this past April. As for the LeBron 21 Prime '93, the Air Diamond Turf 93-inspired look is finally hitting the market this week in a red, white, and black colorway that nods to the Atlanta Falcons. The reworked upper not only sports a midfoot strap, but 'Primetime' branding at the tongue as well.
Release Date:July 18Release Price:$135 USD to $140 USDWhere to Buy:Arts-RecWhy You Should Cop:San Diego-based sneaker and skate shop Arts-Rec has teamed up with Nike to not only present a take on the SB Dunk Low, but revive the SB Air Trainer 1 as well. Both pairs feature rich palettes that include shaggy Swooshes, pops of pink and black, and animal print-inspired overlays. The SB Dunk Low also features bright orange and green, whereas the SB Air Trainer 1 sees rust orange and wine red adorn the sneaker.
Release Date:July 18Release Price:$205 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Jordan Brand is gearing up for the comeback of the Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Shattered Backboard' next month. Before that pair makes its grand return, a new colorway inspired by Michael Jordan's backboard-shattering moment in Italy is being introduced as a women's-exclusive Air Jordan 3. The 'Starfish' design features a canvas and suede upper that combines a beige base with bright orange detailing.
Release Date:July 18Release Price:$190 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:The brightest stars of the WNBA are gathering this week for this season's All-Star Game, and Nike Basketball is celebrating with a new 'Total Orange' colorway of the Kobe 6 Protro. The W's signature orange hue covers the sneaker, nodding to Kobe Bryant's love for the league. Meanwhile, 'Metallic Silver' accents the shoe via its Swooshes and tongue branding while the outsole favors a translucent finish.
Release Date:July 19Release Price:$200 USDWhere to Buy:HBXandASICSWhy You Should Cop:If you missed out on last week's global launch of the INVINCIBLE x ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 10.1 'HTTP 404,' you're in luck. One of two deconstructed pairs is going up for sale again this week. The shoe's oversized branding and loose threads are back with silver and white joined by blue. Callouts to INVINCIBLE can be spotted at the lateral's stitched tag, as well as the left shoe's sockliner.
Release Date:July 19Release Price:$110 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:Anthony Edwards and adidas Basketball are gearing up for the launch of the duo's second signature shoe. Meanwhile, the adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low continues to take on new looks, with this week seeing it dressed in a 'Preloved Lime.' Its bright green hue covers the Light Boost-backed sole unit, the upper's base, and the outline of the model's instantly recognizable black TPU wing.
Release Date:July 19Release Price:$215 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:Jordan Brand is rounding out the week with the return of a 1993 classic, one worn by none other than Michael Jordan himself during that season's NBA All-Star Game, the Air Jordan 8 'Aqua.' A combination of nubuck, textile, and synthetic leather constructs the upper, hosting a combination of black and gray detailing. Meanwhile, its signature combination of blue and purple is placed at the midsole, mudguard, and tongue tag.