One week into September, and there’s already an onslaught of key footwear releases to watch out for from a wide-spanning slate of heavyweights, including but not limited to Miu Miu, Nike, Wales Bonner, Valentino, adidas, Our Legacy, Converse, Salomon, Saucony, Crocs, New Balance, and SOREL.
As Hypebeast reports, among the standouts is the Tom Sachs x Nike Mars Yard 3.0, which arrives with a clean red and wheat finish, and the Wales Bonner x adidas Jabbar, nodding to the basketball player’s signature “sky hook” move. Elsewhere, Yu-Gi-Oh! redid the Nike Air Max 95; Victor Victor spun the Nike Air Max DN8; Our Legacy work-shopped Converse’s Chuck 70; Pharrell and adidas reinvented the AdiZero Evo SL, and South Park took over the classic Crocs Clog, among several others.
Dive into all of last week’s top footwear releases below.
Valentino Garavani x Vans Authentic Low Top Trainer
Name: Valentino Garavani x Vans Authentic Low-Top Trainer
MSRP: $490 USD
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy: Valentino
Why You Should Cop: Maison Valentino‘s creative director, Alessandro Michele, is taking us to another dimension with his latest collaboration. In this cross-industry collection, Valentino’s director blurs the lines between skate culture and couture in a world-bending Vans Authentic remix.
In six styles for both men and women, Valentino put its spin on the classic low-top sneakers, keeping the authentic canvas uppers and applying various technicolor prints, along with a special Valentino Le Chat de la Maison motif. The collaborators also introduce a monogram checkerboard pattern, shown in green with palm tree silhouettes on the toe box, and in a full-cover black and red variant. Elsewhere, a black and white checker is superimposed with bold red polka dots. Standing out in particular is an I Love Valentino x Vans print, reminiscent of souvenir typography.
The Broken Arm x Salomon Pastoral
Name: The Broken Arm x Salomon Pastoral
Colorway: Green Haze/Black Forest/Haute Red
SKU: L47969000
MSRP: €220 EUR (approx. $257 USD)
Release Date: September 15
Where to Buy: The Broken Arm, Salomon
Why You Should Cop: The Broken Arm’s latest collaboration with Salomon introduces the Pastoral sneaker, channeling the spirit of the nomadic shepherd through its elevated, walking-shoe profile.
Rendered in a palette of “Green Haze,” “Black Forest” and “Haute Red,” the high-cut uppers deliver sturdy ankle support and a comfortable, glove-like fit — designed to accompany modern wanderers across varied terrain. The silhouette marries Salomon’s technical craftsmanship with The Broken Arm’s minimalist ethos. The upper is complemented by contrast-stitched reinforcements that enhance durability, while the breathable construction ensures airflow on the move.
Miu Miu x New Balance 530SL
Name: New Balance x Miu Miu 530SL Collection
MSRP: $ 1,220 USD
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy: Miu Miu
Why You Should Cop: Miu Miu has unveiled its latest New Balance collaboration, featuring a limited-edition capsule that’s anchored in a contemporary wardrobe. Inspired by the world of sports and crafted in partnership with Coco Gauff, the lineup comprises a mix of apparel and footwear, with the highlight being the new Miu Miu x New Balance 530SL sneakers.
A trio of two-toned iterations is newly introduced, spanning a mix of suede, mesh, patent and metallic leather builds across three distinct colorways: “Silver/Platinum,” “Black/Anthracite Gray” and “Periwinkle Blue.” Each variant is defined by Miu Miu’s signature double-lace detail and high-shine finishes that marry sportswear roots with couture flair. Functional performance remains, with breathable mesh panels ensuring airflow, suede and leather overlays lending structure and support. Meanwhile, cushioned midsoles are paired with grippy rubber outsoles for all-day comfort and traction.
Tom Sachs x Nike Mars Yard 3.0
Release Date: September 13
Release Price: $275 USD
Where to Buy: Nike
Why You Should Cop: The Tom Sachs x Nike Mars Yard 3.0 is a continuation of one of Nike’s most impactful collaborations, blending utilitarian design codes with a casual sensibility. On Sachs’ neutral palette featuring red and wheat hues, the model is equipped with a TPU heel clip, Nike React foam, and a silkscreen-printed Swoosh.
Wales Bonner x adidas Jabbar
Release Date: September 8
Release Price: $250 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: Wales Bonner elevates the retro adidas Jabbar — basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s signature silhouette — with a refined suede upper, multi-toned stripes, and a crocodile-embossed leather. The design features a gold foil sky hook detail, inspired by Jabbar’s on-court “sky hook” move.
Yu-Gi-Oh! x Nike Air Max 95
Release Date: September 12
Release Price: $210 USD
Where to Buy: Nike
Why You Should Cop: The Yu-Gi-Oh! x Nike Air Max 95 is designed after the pair that Joey wears in the anime. The model is finished with a custom tongue tag, show-inspired graphics, and a blacked-out Nike Air bubble.
Victor Victor x Nike Air Max DN8
Release Date: September 13
Release Price: $210 USD
Where to Buy: Victor Victor
Why You Should Cop: The sneaker was pre-released at an exclusive edition of Hypedrive‘s Cars & Kicks event in New York this week, and now it’s poised to become a hot-ticket drop of the week. Coming in both “NYC” and “Tokyo” colorways referencing automotive airfoil schematics, the model is equipped with Air Max bubbles, “VICTOR” soles, and subtle graphics throughout.
Our Legacy x Converse Chuck 70
Release Date: September 12
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: Converse
Why You Should Cop: Our Legacy WORK SHOP and Converse have created the Work Shop Chuck 70, a reworked iteration of Converse’s signature sneaker available in two hues: a dark “Espresso” and a simple “Natural.” Both designs are made from organic cotton canvas and feature a subtle Chuck Taylor patch on the medial interior.
Pharrell x adidas AdiZero Evo SL “Humanrace”
Release Date: September 13
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: The Adizero Evo SL draws from the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 at a more accessible price point. Pharrell and adidas have reunited to release the sneaker in two colorways featuring the “Earth” color scheme of brown, blue, and green on both “Footwear White” and “Core Black” backdrops.
New Balance 1906L
Release Date: September 10
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop: The latest New Balance 1906L models come in two new colorways: one with an indigo overlay and another with a pink glow. The famous sneaker-loafer design features the same breathable mesh base and classic 1906 sneaker touches.
Metagirl x Saucony ProGrid Paramount
Release Date: September 12
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: Saucony
Why You Should Cop: The Metagirl x Saucony ProGrid Paramount, otherwise known as the “Daughter of the Moon,” has a delicate flair. The design employs lace edges around the collar, striking hits of lavender on the outsole, and a pearly silver-white finish across the upper.
South Park x Crocs Clogs
Release Date: September 12
Release Price: $90 USD
Where to Buy: Crocs
Why You Should Cop: Crocs is bringing South Park‘s wild antics right to your feet with an all-new Classic Clog design inspired by the hit animated show’s characters. The line features a slew of models nodding to Cartman, Kenny, Randy, and Towelie, while Stan and Kyle appear as Jibbitz on the final design.
SOREL CALLSIGN HORIZON Low GTX
Release Date: September 13
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SOREL
Why You Should Cop: The SOREL CALLSIGN HORIZON Low GTX takes the spirit of the CARIBOU boot and transforms it into a tough-but-versatile sneaker. The design is especially versatile, built for both the city streets and nature trails.
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