Drake’s Nike NOCTA Hot Step 2 “Eggplant” Releases At Midnight

Drake's latest signature embraces a retro Swoosh colorway.

Matt Varga August 21st, 2024 (updated)

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Updated August 22nd, 2024: A release is scheduled for midnight EST on August 22nd on NOCTA.com. Official images of the Drake x Nike NOCTA Hot Step 2 “Eggplant” have been uploaded. The design appears consistent with our initial preview, but the new gallery reveals yellow accents underfoot. No release date has been set at the time of this update, so return periodically to our Sneaker Release Dates page while we populate all the latest available information.

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Mens NOCTA x Nike Hot Step 2

SKU: DZ7293-500

RETAIL PRICE: $200

RELEASE DATE: Aug 22, 2024

US 08/22/2024 Thursday

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The last two releases for Drake’s proprietary NOCTA Hot Step 2 model in “Total Orange” and “Triple White” came in March and May respectively. In the span between those drops and the time since, a lot has happened to say the absolute least, leaving footwear pretty far down on the priority list for the Toronto rapper. As things begin to cool off, it seems like a ripe opportunity to pick things back up where they left off, and some promo pairs bring us a first look at the Nike NOCTA Hot Step 2 “Eggplant.”

The pair referenced here has already had a big year, with the proper Eggplant Foamposites returning to shelves in February, followed by a LeBron 4 “Eggplant” colorway just a short while afterwards. Given the NOCTA Hot Step 2 already centers around heavy synthetics and a chunky base, refracting a model with shares those qualities is a readily synergistic choice. The side walls mirror that shoe’s composition in pretty faithful fashion, continuing the royal tonality through the mesh toe-box and tongue.

To our knowledge, Drake hasn’t ever laced up some Foamposites, or at least been photographed publically wearing them. However, given his true sneaker prime in the 2010s coincided with the latest great stretch for Penny Hardaway’s signature, this design reflects an appreciation for the model’s vaunted history all the same.

As of writing, concrete release details evade us. As mentioned towards the top, we haven’t had a release for Drake’s NOCTA Hot Step 2 in a few months, so we’d bet a public launch will come sooner than later. For now, enjoy in-hand images via @huntergyal.

: Nike NOCTA Hot Step 2 @huntergyal

: Nike NOCTA Hot Step 2 @huntergyal

: Nike NOCTA Hot Step 2 @huntergyal

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.