Last week gave us a solid mix of heat and surprises. Levi’s and Nike teamed up again for a fresh triple pack of Air Max 95s, with two of the three silhouettes hitting the SNKRS app. Meanwhile, Puma entered the pop culture space with an all-black “Squid Game” sneaker in celebration of the Netflix series’ upcoming third season. But if you thought the week was fire, this one might just turn the heat up even more. Let’s get into this week’s sneaker release rundown.
July 14th
New Balance 1000
Colorway: Grey/Bright Red
Style Code: M1000JDB-027
Retail: $150
New Balance starts the week strong with a JD Sports exclusive colorway of the NB 1000. This pair sports a synthetic grey leather upper, paired with tonal mesh patches that run along the sidewalls and near the midsole. Branding remains subtle with a grey embossed “N” logo.
Dual “1000” hits stitched in grey and red on the forefoot and heel, respectively. The pop of bright red on the side piping and tongue branding adds just enough flair without overpowering the design. Underfoot, ABZORB cushioning in both the forefoot and heel ensures that comfort is never an issue. This men’s-exclusive drop hits JD Sports on July 14th.
New Balance 1000
Colorway: Dark Grey/Royal Blue
Style Code: M1000JDC-001
Retail: $150
Also dropping on July 14th is another JD Sports exclusive New Balance 1000, this time in a darker palette. The upper comes dressed in dark grey synthetic leather, layered over black mesh and waved mesh detailing around the heel.
Royal blue piping brings contrast to the lateral sides, while “1000” branding sits proudly on the heel and forefoot. Just like the other pair, this version includes ABZORB cushioning and a segmented midsole for max comfort. Another solid men’s drop from JD Sports, perfect for those who like a more aggressive look with subtle color play.
July 17th
Nike LeBron XXI ‘Primetime’
Colorway: Fire Red/Metallic Gold/Black/White
Style Code: HQ3480-001
Retail: $210
LeBron’s 21st signature model gets a bold makeover inspired by another icon—Deion “Primetime” Sanders. The Nike LeBron XXI “Prime ’93” flaunts a luxe combination of black suede and white tumbled leather, finished off with a standout white strap across the forefoot featuring red branding.
Metallic gold mesh and an outlined Swoosh elevate the design, while a stitched gold Nike Air logo on the heel ties it all together. Underneath, a full-length Cushlon 2.0 foam midsole and Zoom Turbo units in the forefoot and heel ensure it’s ready for performance. Look for these on the SNKRS app July 17th in men’s sizes.
July 18th
Air Jordan 3 ‘Starfish’
Colorway: Fossil/Starfish/Sail
Style Code: IH7694-200
Retail: $205
This new women’s exclusive Air Jordan 3 takes things in a different direction with non-traditional materials. The upper is constructed from light tan textile, with hairy suede overlays on the collar and eyestays. Vibrant Starfish orange suede pops on the heel and forefoot, with matching orange lining inside.
The tongue and heel tab carry tonal Jumpman branding in orange, sitting above a tan and white midsole housing the iconic visible Air unit. A translucent outsole with orange hits finishes the look. Cop these via SNKRS on July 18th in women’s sizing.
Kobe VI Protro ‘WNBA’
Colorway: Total Orange/Metallic Silver/Cosmic Clay
Style Code: IH1871-800
Retail: $190
The Kobe 6 Protro “WNBA” drops in a head-turning Total Orange colorway, honoring Kobe’s love and support for women’s basketball. The upper features a micro mesh base with snakeskin-like molded accents for that signature Mamba texture. A metallic silver Swoosh gives contrast on the sides, while the tongue rocks the classic Mamba sheath logo.
On the heel, Kobe’s signature sits on a molded counter. Performance stays intact with a full-length Cushlon midsole and Zoom Air unit in the forefoot. Releasing July 18th in men’s sizing via SNKRS.
July 19th
Air Jordan 8 ‘ Aqua’
Colorway: Black/True Red/Iron Grey/Bright Concord/Aqua
Style Code: 305381-006
Retail: $215
Closing out the week is a true classic. The Air Jordan 8 “Aqua” makes its long-awaited return after a nearly decade-long hiatus. First worn by MJ during the 1992-93 NBA season, this retro stays true to its roots with a black and grey nubuck upper and that iconic chenille tongue patch in purple, aqua, and red.
The bold graphic on the midsole and heel returns with aqua and purple pops, and of course, the cross-strap system keeps the sneaker locked in. Comfort is covered with Nike Air tech and an inner bootie for added support. This full-family size run lands at SNKRS and retailers like JD Sports and Foot Locker on July 19th.
Stay locked in to Sneaker Geeks for more drops, breakdowns, and how to style guides. Whether you’re after retro heat or performance kicks with flair, this week’s lineup offers something for every sneakerhead. Check the Levis x Nike Air Max 95 sneaker spotlight.
