Several sneaker brands including Nike, Salomon, ASICS, and New Balance have launched or scheduled new models this week. Highlights feature collaborations like Nike x Patta and performance-oriented designs from adidas and others. Releases span from available now through May 8.
The sneaker market sees fresh drops this week, with standout models from major brands hitting shops or set to arrive soon. ASICS GEL-Kinetic 2.0 in deep green and burgundy is scheduled for release on May 7. Editors describe it as trend-defiant with its own aesthetic pace, emphasizing the shoe's unmistakable look built like wearable architecture. Another model refines 3D-print experimentation with an updated outsole and laceless design nodding to Air Max DNA, though its specific release date remains unspecified in current guides. Salomon’s X-Alp Woven is available now, marking the brand's quiet shift into everyday wear. Its woven upper softens technical severity with muted tones and an ambiguous rear strap, blending urban and alpine styles. On May 5, the Patta Mercurial launched, engineered for elite speed yet styled for lifestyle appeal with a wave design. Adidas Melbourne offers low-profile nostalgia with Japanese-inspired clean lines, while New Balance’s “Grey Days” 2010 in all-grey arrives May 8 as a versatile runner. A Book 2 model commemorates the WNBA’s 30th anniversary with understated performance focus.
