TOP SNEAKER RELEASES WEEK 34

The New Balance 991v2 Made in UK ‘Walnut’ brings warm, earthy colours to the premium runner from Flimby, just in time for the coming autumn season. Dark walnut brown meets shiitake tones, alongside a high-quality blend of mesh, pigskin suede and leather. Beneath the upper, FuelCell, ENCAP and ABZORB SBS ensure modern comfort, making the 991v2 more than just a visually striking premium release. The trainer launches on 20 August for €270.

With the new Nike Blazy, the classic Blazer DNA takes a decidedly more experimental turn. Nike has reworked the familiar silhouette with features including a wider toe box, a Swoosh hinted at only by curved stitching, and the characteristic dropped heel. This creates an unusual, almost ‘worn-in’ look that clearly sets it apart from the classic Blazer.

Two colourways are available at launch: the ‘Black/Sail’ features a dark canvas upper with contrasting details, whilst the ‘White/Sail’ has a much cleaner and more minimalist look. Both versions of the Nike Blazy will be released on 20 August, priced at €90 each. 

Our highlight of the week is the Air Jordan 1 Low OG ‘Laser’. For this release, Jordan Brand is bringing back the iconic ‘Laser’ aesthetic of the 2000s and applying it to the low-top classic. Black and dark brown leather form the base, whilst intricately engraved graphics around the toe, eyelets, sides and collar provide the real eye-catcher. The engravings reveal a lighter layer of leather, bringing logos, lettering and hand-drawn Jordan motifs into view.

For us, this is one of the most exciting Jordan releases of recent weeks. The Air Jordan 1 Low OG ‘Laser’ launches on 22 August for €150.