JJJJound’s Understated Salomon XT-6s Top This Week’s Best Footwear Drops

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Here comes August, and summer’s warm rays persistently shine on. Meanwhile, footwear brands are keeping things sizzling with exciting releases! Nike, Crocs, PUMA, Salomon, New Balance, HOKA, and Jordan Brand are all set to drop some noteworthy items this week. As we delve into the sneaker world’s upcoming highlights for the next seven days, let’s first revisit the captivating headlines that caught our attention from the past week.

1. The TopMob team visited Puerto Rico to preview Bad Bunny x adidas’ “The Archive” exhibition, featuring approximately 150 mostly unreleased shoe pairs from this collaboration.

2. Nike had an eventful week with LeBron James hinting at the upcoming Nike LeBron 23, and Lil Yachty revealing three Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Swamp Sponge Dunks.

3. Delta Airlines stirred excitement among sneaker enthusiasts by unveiling an employee-exclusive version of the Air Force 1 Low.

4. COMME des GARÇONS HOMME PLUS partnered with Nike to officially present two Air Rejuven8 colorways.

5. During her world tour, Billie Eilish was spotted wearing two Air Jordan 4s themed after her personal style.

Let’s revisit adidas, where Edison Chen unveiled a sneak peek of the CLOT x adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low, which sports a design of blue flames. Simultaneously, Brain Dead’s adidas Japan Los were showcased as we examined the neapolitan-style Bad Bunny x adidas Adizero SL72 closely. Meanwhile, Salehe Bembury announced his new Crocs release – the “Tetra” colorway of his Pollex Cypress boot. In addition to these, two basketball shoes were noticed: LaMelo Ball’s PUMA MB.05 and Kyrie Irving’s ANTA KAI 2 Speed.

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After you’ve gotten updated on the recent developments in the footwear sector, let’s explore what lies ahead, commencing with another Nike Ja 3 drop. Once you finish touring our fresh list of launches, remember to check out HBX for the shoes available for purchase right now.

Nike Ja 3 “Light Show”

Launch Date: August 5
Launch Price: $125 USD
Where to Purchase: SNKRS
Why You Might Want to Buy: Ja Morant and Nike Basketball unveiled the Nike Ja 3 a month ago, focusing on the “NY vs NY” colorway. This week, a graffiti-inspired design inspired by the “Light Show” theme is scheduled for release. This design references Morant’s approach to every game as if it were a performance, filling his highlight reels with spectacular moments each night. The shoe features a vibrant “JA” logo on the lateral side, standing out against a gray-on-gray color scheme that is prevalent throughout the sneaker.

Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clog

Release Date: I’m excited because the release date for these amazing Crocs is August 5th!
Release Price: Mark your calendars, they’ll be available for $80 USD.
Where to Buy: You can grab a pair at Crocs.
Why You Should Cop: Here’s why you shouldn’t miss out: Crocs has collaborated with Krispy Kreme, and the result is nothing short of sweet! These aren’t just any regular Crocs, they’ve been given a donut makeover. The left shoe features a chocolate iced donut with sprinkles, while the right one showcases a strawberry iced donut with sprinkles. To top it off (pun intended), there are thematic Jibbitz and co-branding at the strap and footbed to complete this unique design. I can’t wait to get my hands on these tasty-looking Crocs!

FENTY x PUMA Avanti “Pale Plum” & “Black/Tan”

Launch Date: August 6th
Launch Price: $120 USD
Where to Purchase: From PUMA
Why You Should Buy: The partnership between Rihanna and PUMA continues to bring success to the German sports brand. This week, they’re releasing two fresh versions of the Avanti sneaker. Inspired by football, this design comes in “Pale Plum” and “Black/Tan” colorways. It features a leather upper, a co-branded fold-over tongue, and a translucent TPU heel.

JJJJound x Salomon XT-6

Launch Date: August 7 (US/Europe) and August 8 (Worldwide)
Launch Price: $190 USD
Where to Purchase: JJJJound and Salomon stores
Why You Might Want to Buy: The trendsetters at JJJJound have once again partnered with Salomon, this time focusing on the XT-6 model instead of the XT-Wings 2. The collaboration features branding from JJJJound visible at the tongue and heel. The design comes in two colorways: one that’s bold with blue accents, and another that’s more subtle with black tones.

The Whitaker Group x New Balance MADE in USA 990v4 & 998 “Willful Bias”

Launch Date: August 7 (at JAIDE) and August 8 (all TWG Stores)
Retail Price: $220 USD
Where to Purchase: JAIDE
Why You Might Want to Buy: The Whitaker Group, which oversees well-known retailers such as A Ma Maniére, Social Status, APB, Prosper, and now JAIDE, has unveiled its third New Balance collaboration. This release focuses on the MADE in USA line’s 990v4 and 998, as part of the “Willful Bias” campaign. The theme revolves around the anticipation of college semesters ending. Both models boast a “Jade Green” mix of materials, complemented by white, off-white, and black accents.

Nike Air Max 95 “Cool Grey/Blue Spark”

As a dedicated gamer, here’s my take:

Drop Date: I’ll be grabbing these kicks on August 8th.
Price Point: Gonna set me back $190 USD.
Where to Find: Heading over to SNKRS for my purchase.
Why You Don’t Want to Miss Out: The Nike Air Max 95’s 30th anniversary celebration continues, and this week brings us the “Big Bubble” release. The colorway combines a cool grey gradient on the anatomy-inspired upper with blue detailing at the lace loops, tongue branding, Air unit, sockliner, and lateral Swoosh. It’s a must-cop for any sneakerhead!

HOKA Speed Loafer “Birch” & “Walnut”

Launch Date: August 8
Launch Price: $185 USD
Where to Purchase: HOKA
Why You Might Want to Buy: Hybrid shoes offer an appealing blend of familiarity and innovation, especially with the sneaker loafer trend that’s been captivating the market. This year, HOKA launched the Speed Loafer, which combines a Vibram Megagrip outsole with Speedgoat 5 tooling and a loafer-style upper design. It’s making a comeback this week in “Birch” and “Walnut” colorways that are perfect for fall.

Air Jordan 40 “The Classic”

Launch Date: August 9th
Launch Price: $205 USD
Where to Purchase: Nike Store
Why It’s Worth Buying: If you missed the initial release of Air Jordan 40 last month, here’s another chance! The “The Classic” colorway is getting a restock. This latest iteration from the Air Jordan line boasts a unique combination: full-length ZoomX foam and a full-length Zoom Strobel unit underfoot – a first for the brand. The upper is made of premium leather, predominantly white with black accents at the collar and tongue. A new herringbone traction pattern enhances grip for every move you make.

Air Jordan 4 “Denim”

Launch Date: August 9th
Launch Price: $220 USD
Where to Purchase: SNKRS
Why You Might Want to Buy: Jordan Brand is releasing a new version of the Air Jordan 4, specifically designed for women. This “Denim” colorway, also known as “Worn Blue,” is a follow-up to three denim-covered Air Jordan 4s that were made in collaboration with Levi’s back in 2018. The shoe features a two-tone denim build, off-white accents, a gum sole, golden “Jordan Family” emblems, and even comes in a denim-themed box to match the overall theme.

Demon Slayer x Crocs Collection

Launch Date: August 11
Retail Price: Ranging between $65 USD and $80 USD
Purchase Location: Crocs
Why You Might Want to Get It: The highly anticipated “Demon Slayer” collection from Crocs, which features character-themed designs for Tanjiro, Nezuko, Inosuke, and Zenitsu, was released over two years ago. Now, the entire lineup, consisting of three Classic Clogs and an Echo Clog for Tanjiro, is back on shelves. Additionally, a new pair inspired by Shinobu, decorated with her signature butterflies, has been added to the collection.

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2025-08-05 20:56