Matt Varga While there aren’t the typical high-heat propositions that steal the show on the short-term slate, there’s still a ton of quality to go around in all shapes and sizes, in several different categories and lanes.
Beginning with the basketball side, two signature models finally hit the market; the Jordan Luka 3 & adidas D.O.N. Issue #6. As for more established silhouettes, the KD 17 goes “Olympic,” the Nike Ja 1 “Reverse Scratch” pays off an acclaimed PE from last season, and LaMelo Ball shoes make headlines twice as the PUMA MB.03 and PUMA LaFrance emerge in new palettes. Shifting towards the retro end, the Air Jordan 1 “First In Flight” and Opium Paris Jordan Air Ship. Rounding out with some work outside of Beaverton, the adidas AdiFOM IIINFINITY adds another summer time style to their celebrated slide options and UpThere reunites with ASICS for the Gel-Terrain.
Below you’ll find shots of & specific dates for each of the shoes mentioned above, as well as some more under-the-radar additions to the slate. Click in to the links included under the respective photos for comprehensive breakdowns and direct links for drop day.
One of the most celebrated PE styles in Ja Morant’s young career finally hits the public with the Nike Ja 1 “Reverse Scratch” on July 1st.
As Easy Money Sniper begins to shift his focus to the international stage, the Nike KD 17 “Olympic” will be right there alongside him, getting a public release on June 1st.
After a short hiatus, the adidas Harden Vol. 8 “After Hours” brings the futuristic model back to market with a new color-blocking scheme on July 1st.
Soft pastels grace the King’s kicks when the LeBron 21 “Pink Multi-Color” lands, also on July 1st.
A brand new silhouette, the Nike SB Malor, arrives in three colorways at an ultra-affordable $75 retail; look to Nike.com and local retailers for it’s July 1st release date.
adidas’ adiFOM IIINFINITY Mule also lands on the 1st- given the adilette’s reputation and a $50 price point, it’s hard to argue with the new model as an early summer pick-up.
The Nike “Blueprint” pack, first tipped off during the On Air showcase in Paris, also lands on July 3rd. Latest & greatest performance silhouettes like the GT Cut 3, GT Hustle 3, AlphaFly 3 & Air Max Dn mint commemorative blue & orange colorways that harken back to the days of Bill Bowerman.
On a day where three superstars ring in their signature, Donovan Mitchell kicks us off with his adidas D.O.N. Issue #6 “Spida Elite Camp,” hitting adidas channels on July 5th.
Wonder Boy keeps up the momentum, ushering in the earnest debut of his Jordan Luka 3 “Midnight Racer” on July 5th as well.
LaMelo Ball isn’t introducing a new shoe, but bringing an existing one to a new locale with the PUMA MB.03 “Miami” to close out the July 5th action.
And Melo isn’t done, as on that same July 5th date, his lifestyle PUMA LaFrance shoe gets two additional colorways in cream & black/pink.
The Air Jordan 1 “First In Flight” lands via select retailers on July 6th, commemorating North Carolina’s history in aviation. Do note: the SNKRS release is slated for July 10th.
Paris’ Opium Air Ship slides in alongside its younger sibling model, the French imprint rolling out the throwback silhouette in Hornets colors on July 6th.
To close out the supersized week of drops, ASICS debuts the Up There GEL-Terrain, reconvening with the Australian outfit on July 6th.
