The summer heat isn’t letting up—and neither is the sneaker heat. Last week saw the return of the iconic Air Jordan 8 “Aqua,” a LeBron “Primetime” colorway, and the Air Jordan 3 “Starfish” shake things up with new materials. This week, we’re diving into another round of fire drops—from a wild SB pack courtesy of Arts Rec to a Rare Air Jordan 4 that closes the week strong. Let’s get into this week’s sneaker release roundup
July 22nd
Arts Rec x Nike SB Dunk Low ‘For Recreational Use’
Retail: $140 | Style Code: IH3211-200
San Diego skate culture gets a bold nod with this Arts Rec x Nike SB Dunk Low. Inspired by wild animals, this pair features leopard print leather overlays and green tumbled leather underlays. The burnt orange suede Swoosh and pink leather accents on the toe box and ankle add a bold contrast. “Arts” and “Rec” are stitched on opposite ankles, with grey animal print insoles for extra flair. It all sits atop a sail midsole and dark blue outsole with a pink SB badge. Five laces, animal print tissue, and a white SB box complete the unboxing experience. Cop them July 22 on SNKRS.
Arts Rec x Nike SB Air Trainer 1
Retail: $135 | Style Code: IF0501-200
The second sneaker in the Arts Rec pack is the Nike SB Air Trainer 1, a tribute to the San Diego Zoo. This pair mixes textures and tones—pink hairy suede Swooshes, brick red tumbled leather, and leopard print overlays all pop against the earth-toned base. Co-branding sits on the tongue and forefoot strap, while a tongue tag includes a clever zoo warning graphic. The insoles feature animal illustrations and branding from both Nike SB and Arts Rec. Like its Dunk counterpart, this comes with five laces and animal print packaging. Look for it on SNKRS July 22.
Nike Air Force 1 ‘NY vs. NY’
Retail: $130 | Style Code: IH4962-100
Nike honors NYC’s summer streetball legacy with the AF1 “NY vs NY.” A fresh white leather base meets a gradient pink-orange Swoosh and crimson pulse collar, bringing the heat to the classic silhouette. NY-themed dubraes replace the standard ones, and “NY vs NY” is stitched on the lateral side. A translucent icy outsole sits under the white midsole, giving the pair a clean finish. Releasing July 22 via SNKRS, this AF1 is a must-have for East Coast hoop culture lovers.
Nike KD 18 ‘Rain City’
Retail: $155 | Style Code: HV1992-002
KD pays homage to the city that drafted him—the Seattle Supersonics—with the “Rain City” KD 18. Built for performance, this pair features black mesh, synthetic overlays, and gold trim along a midfoot cage for lockdown support. Inside the tongue is the date “6-28-07,” the day KD was drafted. Zoom Air units and a Cushlon midsole provide elite cushioning. Hit up Hibbett for raffle access by July 21, or try your luck when they release July 22.
July 23rd
New Balance 2010
Retail: $159.99 | Style Code: U2010SGR
Switching gears to New Balance, the 2010 model is back in a clean “Linen and Desert Clay” colorway. A tan mesh base gets support from darker tan and off-white overlays with a reflective N logo outlined in brown. Yellow accents on the outsole and midsole add subtle pop, while ABZORB cushioning ensures comfort. This pair drops July 23 online at New Balance.
July 26th
Air Jordan 4 ‘Rare Air’
Retail: $225 | Style Code: FV5029-003
Wrapping up the week, Jordan Brand brings the “Rare Air” theme to the AJ4. This pair features an all-black suede upper with tonal netting and TPU wings. Grey suede on the forefoot, a royal blue heel tab with Nike Air, and Sail accents on the midsole give this shoe contrast and texture. Inspired by early Air Jordan manufacturing quirks, this AJ4 is rich in retro storytelling. Cop them July 26 on SNKRS (first come, first served) or enter raffles at Foot Locker and Social Status.
Final Thoughts
From San Diego skate culture to NYC streetball, this week’s releases offer a mix of creativity and nostalgia. Whether you’re after storytelling or performance, July’s sneaker lineup is full of must-haves. Stay locked in and good luck copping! For more on Jordan check out this sneaker spotlight.
