The Best Sneakers Releasing in October
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Footwear News may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
With Halloween and the start of the new NBA season in October, the sneaker slate will have much to offer in the month ahead.
Halloween-themed releases include an array of shoes from Nike Basketball, while other highlights of the month include Nigo’s first-ever Nike collaboration and a new daily trainer from Adidas‘ Adizero running line. Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary will also bring a number of sneakers from Adidas, and there’s plenty more to look forward to from New Balance, Saucony and, of course, Jordan Brand.
Below, you’ll find the best sneaker releases in October. You can also find dedicated calendars for Air Jordan and Adidas at the links.
Adidas Aruku “Pure Ruby” and “Sky Rush”
Release Date: October 1
Price: $160
SKU: JI0308, JH8074
The teasing period finally comes and end for the Adidas Aruku, a lifestyle sneaker with a beefy midsole and an upper inspired by 2000s running sneakers.
Watch on FN
Hello Kitty x Adidas Gazelle Indoor
Release Date: October 1
Price: $125
SKU: II0013
An Adidas Gazelle comes flush with Hello Kitty detailing as one of several sneakers releasing for the character’s 50th anniversary.
Air Jordan 1 Low “Metallic Black”
Release Date: October 2
Price: $160
SKU: FB9933-102
One of the Air Jordan 1 High’s original colorways from the “Metallic” series now comes to its low-top counterpart for the first time.
Nike KD 4 “Aunt Pearl”
Release Date: October 3
Price: $130
SKU: HF9098-600
A pink “Aunt Pearl” theme has graced every one of Kevin Durant’s signature sneakers since the Nike KD 4, and the originator now returns for the first time ever.
Nigo x Nike Air Force Low 3
Release Date: October 4
Price: $160
SKU: FQ7012-100
Nigo’s first-ever Nike sneaker features the lesser-known Air Force 3 and gets its wider release Oct. 4 after in-person launches Sptember 28 in New York City and Tokyo.
Adidas Anthony Edwards 1 “Preloved Purple”
Release Date: October 5
Price: $120
SKU: IG6670
A pearlescent purple Adidas Anthony Edwards 1 debuted in the WNBA over the summer now hits stores just ahead of the start of the NBA season.
Air Jordan 1 High “Satin Shadow”
Release Date: October 5
Price: $180
SKU: FD4810-010
Following last year’s “Satin Bred” release, another original Air Jordan 1 High colorway gets a swap from leather to satin.
Nike .Swoosh Air Max 1 “Low Poly”
Release Date: October 8
Price: $150
Announced with the help of Kai Cenat, the Air Max 1 “Low Poly” takes after a form of 3D modeling and will be the first .Swoosh sneaker release to be made available for pre-order.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14
Release Date: October 10
Price: $165 to $180
New Balance’s latest highly cushioned daily running trainer gets its newest version with colorways including special editions for the New York City Marathon.
Nike Dunk Low “What the Duck”
Release Date: October 11
Price: $275
Four different Dunk Lows with Oregon Ducks colorways featuring a smorgasbord of colors and prints will first release October 5 through Flight Club stores in four cities before a wider release October 11 on GOAT.
Air Jordan 1 Low “Howard University”
Release Date: October 12
Price: $140
SKU: HQ2993-100
Modeled after another AJ1 Low made out of suede, this Air Jordan 1 Low colorways becomes the first for Howard University to get a public release.
Adidas Adizero Evo SL
Release Date: October 15
Price: $250
As a new entry in Adidas’ fast and lightweight Adizero running line, the EVO SL borrows elements from the Pro Evo 1 super shoe for a speedy daily trainer with no stiffening elements.
Starcow x Saucony Omni Grid 9
Release Date: October 18
Price: $170
SKU: S70869-1
Saucony links with the Parisian sneaker and streetwear retailer Starcow for two outdoor-influenced colorways of the Omni Grid 9.
Nike Ja 2 “Nightmare”
Release Date: October 25
Price: $130
SKU: HQ2638-600
Ja Morant’s recently launched second signature sneaker follows after his first with a spooky colorway just for Halloween.
Nike Book 1 “Halloween”
Release Date: October 30
Price: $130
SKU: FJ4249-003
Nike’s Halloween slate continues with Devin Booker’s first shoe carrying the holiday theme.
Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray”
Release Date: October 31
Price: $190
SKU: HJ4303-400
This new Nike Kobe 5 Protro colorway takes inspiration from an iconic T-shirt featuring an X-ray showing Kobe Bryant’s array of hand injuries along with his five championship rings.
About the Author:
Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
