Matt Varga The Three Stripes and the Jumpman’s cash cows go head-to-head.
Yes, while the Air Jordan 4 has been the apple of many sneakerheads’ eyes in recent years, the Three Stripes and Pharrell’s collabo will get the chance to test its mettle against the best when the “Tour Yellow” and “Timber” colorways go head-to-head. Perhaps it’s not exactly Graduation vs. CURTIS, but it’s a heavyweight bout all the same.
Sprinkled in the days between, several new journeys begin, as the first JENNIE x adidas pairs come to light via the Superstar Square Ballet, the Nike Twelbve Time sees its first releases, and New Balance’s Made in USA FW26 slate begins. In terms of continued journeys, another NFL x Nike Air Max 90 collection suits up for the new season, a fresh Jack Harlow x New Balance is on the way, and the Ja 4 continues building out its catalog.
Day-by-day breakdowns ahead include galleries depicting all the releases for each, with hyperlinks leading back to more detailed analysis of each shoe/set. Within those articles, you’ll find direct links for drop day. Otherwise, keep an eye on our Sneaker Release Dates and Jordan Release Dates pages to ensure no late-breakers fall through the cracks.
August 30th, as the US Open starts to gear up, revisits the Nike Zoom Vapor X Posite in two Copper-like looks.
August 31st heads to Boston for two trendy takes with the Reebok Angel Reese 1 “Metal Green” and “Aqua.”
September 1st begins with global BLACKPINK sensation and the Jennie adidas Superstar Square Toe, the international superstar’s first official adi collab. Then it’s to the NFL Air Max 90 capsule as we gear up for the regular season, before basketball again takes over with Kobe Air Force 1 Low “Armory Blue” and Zoom Hyperflight “Varsity Red.”
September 2nd offers beauty and brawn: the Air Jordan 1 High “Nails And Grails” arrives alongside the Nike Book 2 “Iron Fist,” a sentimental pair for Detroit’s Joe Louis.
September 3rd dreams up the adidas Futurecool, the bold evolution of the brand’s Climacool lineup. The Converse Shai 001 Lace “Cheetah” brings one of the most experimental looks to date for SGA’s silo, the Air Max Joga Bonito “Black/University Red” develops sheer fabrics on its hybrid build, and the
Mind 002 Flyknit “Fossil Stone” takes on autumnal tones.
September 4th is far and away the most stacked. The Nike x FC Barcelona Kobe 3 Low brings together the Kobe Brand and the late legend’s favorite club anew. The Nike Ja 4 “Dark Mode” drops off a menacing edition as the model gets its legs under it. Shifting brands, the Jack Harlow New Balance T500 pays homage to an architectural legend, while the New Balance 990v4 “Grey Violet” and New Balance 993 “Morel” deliver Drop 1 of MiU F/W 26. Jaunting through Beaverton again, the Book 2 “Detroit Lions” adds another D-town ode for D-Book, the Nike Twelve Time (in “Nightmare,” “Solar,” and “Dark Woods”) begins Ja’s takedown journey, and the Nike Air Diamond Turf 2 “49ers” revisits Sanders Super Bowl squad. The adidas Harden Vol. 10 Blue Ray and Air Liquid Max “Grey Fog” close out a loaded day.
September 5th drops off our two headlines, as the Air Jordan 4 “Tour” returns for its first-ever bringback and the Pharrell x adidas Jellyfish “Timber” goes earthy with the exploded silhouette. In one final drop for the hoopers, the Sabrina 4 “The Switch” arrives in hi-vis hues.
