TOP SNEAKER RELEASES WEEK 36

Yuto Horigome is getting his own Nike SB Air Force 1 Low, blending the history of this basketball classic with a construction reworked for skateboarding. The upper combines light-coloured leather with grey mesh inserts and Iron Grey details, whilst a slightly distressed midsole completes the vintage look.

Particularly exciting are the personalised details from the Japanese skateboarding star. Yuto’s family crest, featuring crossed feathers, is featured on the heel, his lucky number 7 appears on the heel tab, and personalised branding can be found on the tongue and insole. The Yuto Horigome x Nike SB Air Force 1 Low ‘Iron Grey’ launches on 15 September.

With the Y-3 Predator Precision, Yohji Yamamoto and adidas are reviving one of the most iconic football boot silhouettes of the early 2000s and bringing it into the luxurious Y-3 universe. There are two completely different versions to choose from: an uncompromisingly dark ‘Black’ and a significantly cleaner ‘Cream White’.

The familiar Predator design, featuring a fold-down tongue, is given a decidedly more fashion-forward twist, making the two models an exciting blend of football nostalgia and high fashion. Both adidas Y-3 Predator Precision models are set to launch on 15 September and are currently priced from €220.

One of the most unusual releases of the week comes from Crocs and Pixar. To mark the 20th anniversary of *Cars*, Lightning McQueen is getting a new look – though this time not in his familiar red, but in Dinoco’s light blue livery.

The clog features numerous details from the film: The Dinoco dinosaur logo, the number 95, the windscreen and radiator grille, as well as moulded tyre details, practically transform the Classic Clog into a wearable version of the racing car. The spoiler on the heel strap is particularly eye-catching. The Lightning McQueen x Crocs Classic Clog ‘Dinoco’ will be released on 16 September for €75.

Our highlight of the week is the Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘London’. Jordan Brand has dedicated a special AJ4 to the British capital, opting for a significantly rougher look than seen in many of the silhouette’s classic releases.

Long-pile, dark grey suede dominates the upper, whilst black wings, laces and midsole provide contrast. Red-bark and earthy accents bring a touch of warmth to the otherwise dark colourway. The most exciting detail is on the heel: beneath a transparent ‘AIR’ element sits special ‘LDN’ branding, which emphasises the regional character of the release. Hidden inside is the slogan ‘Say Less’.

Following the initial London drop, a wider European release is set for 17 September. The Air Jordan 4 ‘London’ is currently listed on Grailify from €210. For us, this is clearly the most important release of week 38.

For her first collaboration with Jordan Brand, Mowalola Ogunlesi has set her sights on the Air Jordan 14. The silhouette, which is already inspired by sports cars, features a deliberately distressed finish in dark Burnt Red, giving it the appearance of having been worn for years or scorched.

Black sections and metallic gold accents enhance the aggressive look, whilst a huge ‘Mowalola’ lettering design, created using dot-like stitching, runs across the side panels. Despite the extensive redesign, the AJ14’s characteristic tooth-like sole unit remains intact. The Mowalola x Air Jordan 14 Retro SP is set to release on 18 September and is currently listed at around €250.

To round off the week, Jordan Brand is bringing back a colourway that blends basketball and film history. The Air Jordan 9 Retro ‘Tune Squad’ is inspired by the original White/Black/True Red design from 1993, which Michael Jordan later wore in *Space Jam* alongside Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.

White leather meets a black nubuck mudguard, whilst True Red accents on the branding, ‘23’ and heel logo ensure the classic OG look. For the 2026 version, the silhouette has been brought closer to the original. To mark the 30th anniversary of *Space Jam*, the trainer also comes in special Tune Squad packaging. The Air Jordan 9 Retro “Tune Squad” is set to release on 19 September for around €215.