Matt Varga Updated August 22nd, 2024: A release is scheduled for midnight EST on August 22nd on NOCTA.com. Official images of the Drake x Nike NOCTA Hot Step 2 “Eggplant” have been uploaded. The design appears consistent with our initial preview, but the new gallery reveals yellow accents underfoot. No release date has been set at the time of this update, so return periodically to our Sneaker Release Dates page while we populate all the latest available information.
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NOCTA x Nike Hot Step 2
US 08/22/2024 Thursday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nocta | Standard | Check Site |
The following was published on July 23rd, 2024:
The last two releases for Drake’s proprietary NOCTA Hot Step 2 model in “Total Orange” and “Triple White” came in March and May respectively. In the span between those drops and the time since, a lot has happened to say the absolute least, leaving footwear pretty far down on the priority list for the Toronto rapper. As things begin to cool off, it seems like a ripe opportunity to pick things back up where they left off, and some promo pairs bring us a first look at the Nike NOCTA Hot Step 2 “Eggplant.”
The pair referenced here has already had a big year, with the proper Eggplant Foamposites returning to shelves in February, followed by a LeBron 4 “Eggplant” colorway just a short while afterwards. Given the NOCTA Hot Step 2 already centers around heavy synthetics and a chunky base, refracting a model with shares those qualities is a readily synergistic choice. The side walls mirror that shoe’s composition in pretty faithful fashion, continuing the royal tonality through the mesh toe-box and tongue.
To our knowledge, Drake hasn’t ever laced up some Foamposites, or at least been photographed publically wearing them. However, given his true sneaker prime in the 2010s coincided with the latest great stretch for Penny Hardaway’s signature, this design reflects an appreciation for the model’s vaunted history all the same.
As of writing, concrete release details evade us. As mentioned towards the top, we haven’t had a release for Drake’s NOCTA Hot Step 2 in a few months, so we’d bet a public launch will come sooner than later. For now, enjoy in-hand images via @huntergyal.
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