Name: Pokémon x adidas ZX 8000 “Mewtwo”Colorway: PinkSKU: KI5326MSRP: TBCRelease Date: September 2026Where to Buy: adidasWord of Pokémon rekindling its partnership with adidas in celebration of the franchise’s 30th anniversary in 2026 first surfaced in October. Several sneaker silhouettes were mentioned, however, our first look at the collaboration comes as a surprise.A Mewtwo-themed take on the adidas ZX 8000 has just popped up. The artificial Pokémon, known as one of the most powerful of the original 151, informs this unique take on the shoe. Its two-tone body is referenced with a pink build carrying purple detailing at the toe, Three Stripes, and lining. Meanwhile, a portrait of Mewtwo is present above the Pokémon logo at the tongue tag while “MEWTWO” text runs above the lateral Three Stripes. New geometry is also present, with Mewtwo’s eyes at the lateral of each shoe and its ears recreated around the heel as well. As for the medial, its mythical counterpart, Mew, is subtly stenciled in at the midfoot. Rounding out this preview of the design is co-branding at the sockliner and a Master Ball dubrae.At the time of writing, neither Pokémon nor adidas have officially announced their collaborative plans for 2026. Stay tuned for updates, including an official look at this ZX 8000 “Mewtwo” pair and the reveal of additional sneakers, as we still expect a variety of designs to drop next September via adidas and select retailers in celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Name: Air Jordan 4 “Flight Club”Colorway: Sail/Black/University RedSKU: IM4002-100MSRP: $220 USDRelease Date: January 17, 2026Where to Buy: NikeUpdate: As 2025 comes to a close, Jordan Brand continues to offer previews of what to expect from the new year. One such pair is the Air Jordan 4 “Flight Club,” a new colorway that was rumored back in March. It draws inspiration from a long-defunct fan program of the same name, bringing back its logo and placing it on the tongue tag. The rest of the sneaker is largely what we expected, with off-white, black, and red coming together for a new color arrangement. Special graphics are present at both the sockliner and packaging while the mudguard has been altered with additional stitching. Look out for the pair to drop on January 17 of 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at an adjusted price point of $220 USD.Original Story: Hot off of its 35th anniversary celebration, the Air Jordan 4 is carrying over its momentum from last year by appearing in many different colorways, including a remake of the legendary UNDEFEATED pair. Looking ahead to 2026, one of many Jordan Brand rumors to surface recently includes a new “Flight Club” look.First mentioned in a report from footwear industry insiders zSneakerHeadz and Sneaker Files, this new Air Jordan 4 “Flight Club” has not yet been revealed and the mock-up above is speculative. However, we do know that it will sport a combination of “Sail,” “Black,” and “University Red” throughout its build. A possible point of inspiration for the pair is the original Jordan Brand newsletter of the same name.At the time of writing, Jordan Brand has not yet confirmed that this rumored “Flight Club” version of the Air Jordan 4 will be releasing next year. Stay tuned for updates, including a first look at the new colorway, as we currently expect it to arrive during the spring of 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $215 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by zSneakerHeadz (@zsneakerheadz)Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Name: Nike Air Force 1 Low “Linen”Colorway: Linen/Moon Particle/Mink Brown/Burgundy CrushSKU: IQ3408-286MSRP: $130 USDRelease Date: Available nowWhere to Buy: NikeNike is crafting the Air Force 1 Low “Linen” with a variety of fabrics.The latest model is built with an off-gray canvas base and suede overlays in a soft tan hue. To add another contrast in color, much of the branding arrives in a deep burgundy, including the canvas panel swoosh, tongue tag, insole stamp and embroidered Nike Air heel insignia. The shoe then rests on a Gum midsole and outsole for extra grip, while burgundy laces tie them together for a clean finish.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Name: Nike GT Cut 4 “Metallic Blue”Colorway: Metallic Blue/Midnight NavySKU: HV9921-400MSRP: TBCRelease Date: Spring 2026Where to Buy: NikeAfter a series of experimental teases that included the Wembanyama PEs, Nike is giving the GT Cut 4 a matte makeover. Shifting to the silhouette’s commercial cornerstone, fans can expect a dual-force launch featuring two impeccably finished “Matte-metallic” looks. One of the drops is in “Metallic Blue,” which is designed to dominate the hardwood and the street.Radiant metallic blue leather wraps the lateral profile. This beautifully juxtaposes the moody, midnight navy that grounds the tongue, forefoot, and interior, and mirrors the architectural previous GT Cut 4 “Metallic Red.” This iteration embraces a sleek, sculptural aesthetic, with radiant blue leather wrapping the lateral side and those signature biomorphic, fish-bone molded lines creating a sense of fluid movement. It perfectly captures that “matte-meets-metallic” energy we’re seeing in this latest chapter of the Nike Greater Than series.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Name: Air Jordan 40 “Wolf Grey”Colorway: Photon Dust/Flint Grey-Wolf GreySKU: HM9931-001MSRP: $205 USDRelease Date: January 8, 2026Where to Buy: NikeJordan Brand is taking a more understated approach to its flagship line with the upcoming release of the Air Jordan 40 “Wolf Grey.” This iteration prioritizes material texture and tonal restraint over high-energy color stories, resulting in a more sophisticated performance aesthetic.The upper features a multi-layered construction, beginning with a dark, textured grey leather wrapping the toebox. This transitions seamlessly into lighter-colored mesh panels across the midfoot and heel, providing the silhouette with structural depth while maintaining a stealthy, technical look.Retaining that minimal feel, branding remains intentionally subtle; a tonal Nike logo anchors the heel, while light grey Jumpman embroidery on the tongue provides a quiet focal point. Underfoot, the performance-tuned outsole features a semi-translucent gum finish, rounding out the monochromatic theme while adding a final layer of complexity to the design.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Name: adidas Megaride F50 “Bluebird”Colorway: Blue Bird/Silver Metallic/Cloud WhiteSKU: JR4632MSRP: $170 USDRelease Date: Spring 2026Where to Buy: adidasadidas is continuing to expand its retro-performance line, this time introducing the Megaride F50 in a new “Bluebird” colorway. The silhouette merges the aesthetic of the archival F50 soccer lineage with the brand’s experimental cushioning era, resulting in a design that is both technical and unapologetically bold.The silhouette is presented in a USA-inspired palette, with the upper featuring a gradient mesh that fades from white to layered blues. Ribbed synthetic overlays provide structure to the toebox and sidewalls, while metallic Three Stripes branding sharpens the lateral profile. Subtle F50+ branding is integrated throughout, reinforcing the model’s roots in elite performance. The most standout characteristic of the build is the Megaride cushioning system housed within the midsole, which nods to the mechanical tooling of the early 2000s. Transparent pods reveal vibrant red internal columns, rounding out the patriotic palette. Look out for the pair to drop in early 2026.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Name: Nike ACG Rufus “Burgundy Ash”Colorway: Burgundy Ash/Burgundy Crush/Black/Cacao WowSKU: IM4953-600MSRP: TBCRelease Date: Spring 2026Where to Buy: NikeNike is offering a sweet treat with the ice cream-inspired ACG Rufus in “Burgundy Ash.”The slip-on silhouette is built with fabric textures in a deep burgundy hue, and fronted with an elegant embroidery of the swoosh in a complementing brown. Hidden in the insoles are an All Conditions Gear emblem designed with a dynamic ice cream bowl graphic, offering a subtle detail. The model then rests on a cushioned foam burgundy midsole and a bespeckled rubber outsole for extra grip.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Name: SP5DER x adidas SuperstarColorway: Green/BlackSKU: KJ9463MSRP: $160 USDRelease Date: January 2, 2026Where to Buy: SP5DERSP5DER and adidas Originals are kicking off the new year with a new partnership. Young Thug’s fashion brand teased a collaboration featuring the Superstar back in October. Now, it’s finally time for the sneaker to drop.A complete set of images highlighting the duo’s first creation has been shared via its corresponding product page. This green and black composition begins with a glossy cracked patent leather at the upper, which also features textured spiderwebs throughout. Serrated Three Stripes in black match thick laces, a patent leather heel tab, and a SP5DER-branded midsole. A callout to the brand is also located at the tongue in white, which hosts a “555 555” note at the interior side as well. Additional co-branding comes courtesy of the sockliner and icy translucent outsole. Meanwhile, each pair is accompanied by a spider charm, SP5DER-branded aglets, and thematic packaging.For those looking to pick up a pair of this green and black SP5DER x adidas Superstar, a raffle hosted by SP5DER via EQL has opened. Winners will be announced on January 2 of the new year, with the shoe coming in at a price of $160 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 5555555 (@sp5derworldwide)Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

The end of 2025 draws near, and Nike has shared its fourth annual recap of the most popular SNKRS releases of the year. While the data is limited to US-based sneakerheads’ behavior, it illustrates a significant shift in how the brand is generating energy. For starters, Travis Scott’s three-year streak of taking first place on the list with an Air Jordan 1 Low OG collaboration has ended, although it surely would’ve continued had his pair featuring fragment design hit the app.Despite celebrating its 40th anniversary and being the centerpiece of many campaigns, the AJ1 failed to make this year’s list. Previously, 2024 featured four AJ1s, 2023 included two in its top five, and 2022 had four as well. While La Flame was responsible for most of those, it does signal that the torch has officially been passed, but to which model?2024 was the year of the AJ4, and while the sneaker carried over this momentum with high-powered collaborations and much-anticipated re-releases, it was the AJ11 that claimed this year’s first-place spot with the reissue of the “Gamma” colorway. The model’s 30th anniversary celebration didn’t take center stage until the final quarter of the year, with regional releases aiding in driving hype for the silhouette, one that had never previously graced these year-end SNKRS recap lists.All 10 sneakers on the list are connected to one sport: basketball. Jordan Brand’s six contributions are complemented by four from the Nike Basketball family. While both the Nike Kobe 6 and 8 Protro have been back on the market for years now, they remain bestsellers. The return of the Kobe 8 “What The” performed best, taking fourth place, while two new takes on the Kobe 6 also made the list.Travis Scott’s Jordan Jumpman Jack is the only model on the list that is younger than a decade old. However, this is nothing new. Previously, the youngest shoe to grace these lists was 2010’s Nike Kobe 6 Protro. There is something to be said about the shift from being collaboration-centric to retro-heavy. Six sneakers are re-releases, matching the combined number of retros across these lists over the past three years. Meanwhile, only two collab pairs made it, a sharp drop from an average of 77% collaborations over the past three years. Dive into the complete list and revisit our articles on each pair below.Air Jordan 11 “Gamma”Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick”Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat”Nike Kobe 8 Protro “What The”Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game”Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic Reimagined”Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy”Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Dodgers”Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star”Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack “Bright Cactus”Is the key to Nike’s current hype formula looking to the past? Which pairs did you go for this year? Let us know if you caught any major Ws, and good luck with your copping attempts in 2026.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast