A Ma Maniére Adds a “Smoky Mauve” Filter to the Air Jordan 6 in This Week’s Best Footwear Drops
The year may be coming to a close, but plenty of major shopping moments are still to come. Preceding the chaos of Black Friday next week, we have another loaded lineup of sneaker drops to look forward to across the next six days. This week’s contributors include Nike, New Balance, Jordan Brand, Converse, PUMA, and adidas. Before we walk you through the 10 releases to have on your radar, let’s look back at which headlines got the industry talking last week.Stephen Curry is no longer an Under Armour athlete. Well, the two still have some inventory to move, but by this time next year, Curry and Under Armour will no longer be selling products together. In the wake of this news, Curry was spotted wearing a pair of Nikes before a game. Speaking of the Swoosh, the Air Force 1 had a huge week with new collaborations unveiled featuring Kobe Bryant, Futura, and Ducks of a Feather. As for the Jumpman crew, Spike Lee revealed an upcoming Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 colorway.Elsewhere in the sneaker space, Vans dropped the Old Skool 36 “Pearlized” pack. Meanwhile, Tyler, the Creator needed to postpone Camp Flog Gnaw but was able to deliver his new Converse 1908 Bronco Boot on time. The sneaker brand also dropped a new One Star pack with Rick Owens DRKSHDW. ASICS made noise with new projects featuring Comme des Garçons SHIRT and Kith x Marvel vs. Capcom. Rounding out the week, Carhartt WIP and Salomon are back with a new take on the X-ALP sneaker.With all of last week’s major headlines revisited, let’s dive into which sneakers you can expect to drop this week, starting with another Nike LeBron 23 colorway. Afterwards, don’t forget to hit up HBX to shop styles that are available today.Nike LeBron 23 “Bubble Boy”Release Date: November 18Release Price: $210 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: Hot off of a momentary stint in the NBA G League as part of his rehabilitation, LeBron James is looking to carry forward the momentum that Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves have brought to the Los Angeles Lakers this season. He’ll have plenty of colorways of his new signature shoe to rock too, with the “Bubble Boy” look serving as this week’s launch. This silver version of the shoe recounts his 2020 championship with the Lakers during the “Bubble” period and features a special bubble crown graphic at the heel.New Balance 2002R “Protection Pack”Release Date: November 18Release Price: $150 USDWhere to Buy: New BalanceWhy You Should Cop: New Balance is back with one of its most important launches of the decade, the 2002R “Protection Pack.” The set of colorways was introduced in 2021 and led to several other models donning the deconstructed look. Now, all three of the original pairs are returning to the market. “Rain Cloud/Magnet,” “Sea Salt/NB White,” and “Phantom/Magnet” each offer distinct, versatile finishes that channel the theme neatly.Air Jordan 10 “Shadow”Release Date: November 19Release Price: $215 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: It’s been well over half a decade since we last saw the Air Jordan 10 “Shadow” on shelves. While the model has kept a low profile this year, it’s back this week with a re-release of the stealthy look. “Charred Grey” nubuck is accompanied by tumbled black leather. Meanwhile, strokes of “True Red” are present thanks to the Jumpman logos situated at the heel and outsole.Converse SHAI 001 “Family Pack”Release Date: November 20Release Price: $130 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has picked up right where he left off last season. The MVP, NBA Finals winner, and NBA Finals MVP has continued to dominate, with the Oklahoma City Thunder surging up the standings to start the season. Backing his performances is the Converse SHAI 001, which finally released to the public just a few months ago and is back this week with a restock of the “Family Pack.” Included is the “Masi Blue” pair dedicated to his brother, a “Hail Clay” flavor for his wife, and a “Charm Black” that pays homage to his mother.NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 Low “Kintsugi”Release Date: November 20Release Price: $170 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: NIGO and Nike are back for round two of their “Kintsugi” pack rollout this week. The two pairs dropped last week and now another chance to cop the “Phantom and Night Stadium” version of the shoe is set to take place. Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing pottery with precious metals, informs the two-tone design that blends white, gray, and off-white with a black and gum outsole. Meanwhile, a NIGO Force callout strikes the right shoe’s heel.Rick & Morty x PUMA MB.05Release Date: November 21Release Price: $135 USDWhere to Buy: PUMAWhy You Should Cop: LaMelo Ball and PUMA Hoops have not shied away from bold compositions with their collaborative signature shoe. One whimsical theme to strike two of his shoes so far is Rick & Morty, which is back for a third round this week. The MB.05 is the latest shoe to get schwifty, and features a mismatched combination of “Rickie Orange” and “Electric Peppermint.” Custom graphics adorn the heel and thematic packaging.A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 6 “Smoky Mauve”Release Date: November 21Release Price: $225 USDWhere to Buy: A Ma ManiéreWhy You Should Cop: A new chapter of the A Ma Maniére x Jordan Brand partnership is concluding 2025. Named the “Built For This” campaign, the Air Jordan 6 and Air Jordan 4 star as the centerpieces of the two-stage rollout. Up first is the Air Jordan 6, which embraces another luxe palette from the duo, channeling a “Smoky Mauve” across its suede upper. The pairing’s signature quilted lining is back, adding a premium touch, while subtle co-branding completes the design.Air Jordan 3 “Champagne & Oysters”Release Date: November 22Release Price: $205 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: It’s a busy week for the Jumpman team, with a third Air Jordan launch coming that you should be aware of. The Air Jordan 3 “Champagne & Oysters” is a new women’s-exclusive colorway that puts an elegant spin on the 37-year-old sneaker. “Sail” and “Pale Ivory” share space across the sneaker, with a buttery leather upper combining with gilded accents and an icy translucent outsole.Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro “China”Release Date: November 22Release Price: $190 USDWhere to Buy: SNKRSWhy You Should Cop: Another throwback pair dropping this week is the Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro “China.” Based on the classic 2014 colorway, the black, red, and gold composition has been recreated in Protro form. Its engineered mesh upper favors “University Red” while “Metallic Gold” Swooshes rest atop it. A two-snake design runs across the tongue, tying the theme together.Politics x adidas Adistar HRMY “Red Snapper”Release Date: November 22Release Price: $165 USDWhere to Buy: Sneaker PoliticsWhy You Should Cop: Rounding out this stacked lineup of drops is another project from Politics and adidas. The two have reworked a model that is new to the Three Stripes’ catalog this year, the Adistar HRMY. Presented in a “Red Snapper” look that pays homage to the Louisiana Gulf Coast, the fish informs the exterior, from its bright red hue stretched across the shoe to Three Stripes branding that resembles fish gills and bones. Completing the release is a market-themed tag stitched to the tongue and sockliner art showcasing the skeleton and scales of a Red Snapper.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
