From adidas to ASICS, the Best Sneakers to Cop Right Now

This weekly guide sorts the very best from the rest when it comes to the saturated world of sneaker releases, with information on release dates and where to buy. Please note: Some sneakers may sell out at speed.

Raffles, friends and family releases, and player exclusives — all of that before a mere mention of the many fire general sneaker releases out there. The world of sneaker drops can be a tricky place to navigate, but we’re here to help. Behold, the best of the best of what’s arriving on shop floors this week.

This week’s selection sees a sneaker collaboration between Versace and Onitsuka Tiger, Paraboot and Universal Works, as well as the arrival of a surprisingly slender adidas sneaker.

The cream of the sneaker crop awaits you. What are you waiting for?

Shop the best sneaker releases & upcoming sneaker drops, below.

adidas x Pharrell Williams Vario Flat Earther

Fear not. Wearing Pharrell’s latest adidas sneaker does not assign you to a group of conspiracy theorists. The name nods to the shoe’s flat, minimal sole unit that puts you close to the earth. This lightweight pair is a departure from Pharrell’s usual chunky silhouettes but we’re here for it.

ASICS x Kiko Kostadinov Gel-SD Lyte 

Kiko Kostadinov’s work with ASICS is up there with the best ongoing sneaker collaborations ever. The designer’s ‘UB’ line takes a gently futuristic look at techy runners and every single one is a hit when it comes to colorways. This pair features a beautiful graident detail to the upper.

adidas x Song For The Mute Supernova Rise 3

Australian label Song For The Mute is back with another round of adidas sneakers and this time the collaboration comes in the form of the Supernova Rise 3. It’s a more performance-leaning silhouette than we’ve seen so far, but the neutral palette ensures they’re still lifestyle-ready.

Paraboot x Universal Works Thiers

Forgive us. It’s not strictly a sneaker, but it’s too good not to deserve a place in this lineup. Paraboot links up with Universal Works for a neutral new take on the Thiers boat shoe. A reassuringly chunky lug sole nods to Paraboot’s workwear roots while a detachable kilt to the laces offers a fun variation.

Versace x Onitsuka Tiger TAI-CHI

Latest news in the category of unlikely partnerships comes by way of Versace x Onitsuka Tiger. Two disparate worlds meet somewhere in the middle for the TAI-CHI Sakura Sneakers which are part ballet pump and part sneaker.

COMME des GARÇONS x Salomon XT-Whisper Void Platform

You’d be hard pressed to find any part of the fashion spectrum that COMME des GARÇONS hasn’t already touched. It’s long been involved in the world of sneakers through a line of monochrome pairs with subtle alterations. Here, the alteration is not-so-subtle as the Salomon XT-Whisper gets a chunky platform sole addition.

Nike Moon Shoe

Nike’s archive is large enough to boggle the mind, but it all stems from one OG shoe: the Moon Shoe. Originally released in 1971, the seed of everything Nike does is back on shelves just in time for summer.

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