Matt Varga We’ll say it bluntly: some weeks have a lot to show in terms of quantity, but dig deeper into what each have to offer, and you’ll find some are of a less noteworthy quality. We’re equally comfortably in saying that this crop of releases has plenty to go around in both departments, featuring true appointment launches for many of the biggest brands.
Jordan Brand’s and Nike’s come with the two pairs in our headline, the Jordan 3 “Rare Air” and Kobe 6 “Dodgers,” the latter landing alongside a wide-ranging slate of baseball performance gear tuned to the Mamba’s style. Crocs gets on the board with two collabs this week, uniting with iconic watch company G-Shock, and equally iconic anime franchise Dragon Ball Z for a capsule centered around its villains.
New Balance’s “Grey Days” continues with the New Balance 993 and the twice-a-decade appearance of the New Balance 1300 Made in JP. For hoopers, a re-release of the adidas AE1 Low “Year of the Snake” can help fill out your summer rotation, as can new looks for the A’One, Zion 4, and Luka 4. Finally, the Three Stripes’ partnerships are on full display with new drops in the Wales Bonner and Sporty and Rich canons.
There’s plenty more on the docket that’s not represented in that above copy; for the complete list, scroll ahead for day-by-day lists and links pointing back to our original coverage of each shoe. There you’ll find individual “Where To Buy” sections, containing store lists and direct pick-up links for launch day. While we always keep this page updated with any late-breaking additions to the slate, keep our Sneaker Release Dates and Jordan Releases 2025 pages within reach to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
While some are OOO on Memorial Day, the New Balance 993 “Grey Days” circles May 26th, combining the brand’s month-long celebration and Andrew Reynold’s newly-issued signature.
The G Shock Crocs collab benefits from a clear schedule on May 27th, pinning a watch silhouette on the Echo Wave and literally coming with a watch included.
Two colorways of the Wales Bonner adidas Karintha arrive on May 28th, fitting the British imprint’s first custom model with contrasting suede and sequin colorways. Not satisfied with just one collab this week, the Dragon Ball Z “Cell + Freiza” Crocs delivers a more digestible anime x footwear capsule.
This one’s for the real heads — the New Balance 1300 JP returns on May 29th, revisiting the ultra-premium shoe that only comes about once every five years. From there, Nike pays off one of our first looks at A’Ja Wilson’s silo with the A’One “Leo Lights,” while two of the Jumpman’s faces get in on the action via the Jordan Luka 4 “Gone Fishing” and Jordan Zion 4. Closing out on the performance side, the Air Max Plus Golf “US Open” shows off one of two Swoosh releases for the tournament, while the Air Diamond Turf cleat brings a beloved NFL player style to the public.
May 30th pulls out eyes in many, many directions, beginning in Beaverton with the Nike Kobe 6 “Dodgers” and Air Jordan 3 “Rare Air.” We then turn to an equally mega-sized capsule with the latest chapter in ASAP Rocky PUMA, dropping off three shoes alongside a bevy of apparel options. For retro fans, the Nike Air Diamond Turf “Ravens” takes the field, while the Temptation Vacation ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 14 goes wide. In Three Stripes land, the adidas AE1 Low “Year of the Snake” gets a re-release, the Sporty and Rich adidas partnership is back in effect via the adizero adios and Blanc, and a new Liberty London Samba hits the streets. Finally, for those watching the Major, the Air Jordan 14 Golf “US Open” tools up for the tour’s latest stop.
The weekly Saturday Jordan release is the women’s Air Jordan 1 “Ruby” on May 31st, spinning off the “Bred Toe” with crackled leather. Continuing an under-the-radar retro, the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro B “Pale Ivory” issues a refined look on the pre-SB model. Last but not least, the kids get an exclusive version of A’ja Wilson’s signature with the Nike A’One “A’zure Vibe.”
