Another week, another avalanche of sneaker news that’ll have you either calling your bank or pretending you don’t need more shoes. Brands are raiding archives, rappers are flexing unreleased heat on red carpets, and somehow PUMA decided 40 colourways wasn’t enough chaos already. Whether you’re a skater, a runner, or just in it for the clout pics, there’s something here designed to ruin your self-control.
The Week’s Hottest Sneaker Drops: From Tyler’s suede slip-ons to a 40 colour Speedcat blitz, here’s everything making sneakerheads weak in the knees right now
Converse x GOLF WANG One Star CC Slip Pro
Tyler, The Creator dug through Converse’s vault for the first slip-on collab with GOLF WANG. Three two-tone hairy suede colourways: Forget Me Not (muted blue), Forest Elf (lush green) and Black Beauty (inky black) channel natural landscapes while staying skate-ready. CONS traction, CX foam sockliners and Tyler’s usual irreverence make these as wearable as they are flex-worthy.
PUMA Speedcat’s 40 Colour Comeback
The late ’90s motorsport icon is back with an unhinged 40 plus colourways this season. Expect everything from muted neutrals to ballet-inspired metallics, buttery suedes and premium leathers. PUMA tapped Ibrahim Ali Khan and Tania Shroff to front the India campaign, proving Speedcat works everywhere from high streets to FROWs.
Gully Labs Drops Shaahi Collection
Jaipur-inspired kicks with jutti-style layering, curved overlays and marble ivory brown tones. Hand-dyed accents and indie energy make these a sleeper hit for anyone over mass-produced hype drops.
PUMA’s 90s-Inspired H-Street “Jamaica” Pack Is On Its Way
A revival of the late ’90s Harambee racing spike. Two colourways: Yellow Sizzle Archive Green and PUMA Black Yellow Sizzle pay tribute to Jamaica’s track legacy with lightweight mesh, EVA midsoles and track-ready tread. Sprinting heritage, street credibility, all in one.
Nike Debuts Air Force 1 Low “Croc/Fauna Brown”
The AF1 gets a reptile glow-up with crocodile-textured glossy leather in all-over Fauna Brown. Same chunky sole, same silhouette, now with a side of luxury. Drops Fall 2025.
Nike ACG Air Zoom Gaiadome GORE-TEX Gets “Cinnamon/Black” Treatment
Built for the apocalypse or just Mumbai in August. Cinnamon waterproof upper, reflective hits and lugged soles meet Air Zoom cushioning. Ugly weather, cute fit.
Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Christmas” Debuts
An icy Royal Pulse and Chrome White gradient with semi-translucent caging and holographic branding. Re-engineered with Zoom Air Strobel and Cushlon 3.0 for today’s players. Perfect holiday flex for Kobe fans.
Air Jordan 40 “Chicago” Throws It Back To The OG AJ1
40 years of Jordans and the AJ40 throws it back to the OG AJ1 with Chicago red, black and white, stitched Nike Air tag and Wings branding. Expected in November if the sneaker gods behave.
Vans Skate Loafer Is Here
Slip-on suede loafers built for skaters. Black, incense and brown with PopCush cushioning and Duracap reinforcement. Basically your granddad’s moccasin.
Brain Dead x adidas Originals “Japan Flames” Is A Wrestling-inspired Collab
Wrestling-inspired collab with flame overlays on both Japan Hi and Lo silhouettes. Low-tops in earthy or black blue combos, high-top wrestling boot in black with pine accents. Drops Aug 28 internationally.
Action Bronson Debuts New Balance 992 “Cosmic Rose”
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Bronson wore these unreleased pink-and-tan 992s to his movie premiere because of course he did. Pigskin suede, nubuck and mesh in a loud Cosmic Rose palette. No release date yet but the hype is already overheating.
