August 23, 2022

The Drop List 08-22-22

Morgan is a writer and sneaker analyst based in Detroit, MI. He is the Content Coordinator of StockX.

From Yeezy Foam RNNR Sand to the Nike Air Max 1 Patta Waves White, find out the best sneakers to be released this week in this latest instalment of The Drop List.

This article is part 185 of 188 in the series: The Drop List

This week, Nike drops a slew of new Dunk Low colourways, Yeezy releases its latest batch of slides and Foam RNNRs, plus brand new collaborations from Patta, Bad Bunny, Teddy Santis, and JJJJound. Find out which sneaker releases are the most popular, which are the most expensive, and which new Jordans, Nikes, and more are coming your way in this latest instalment of The Drop List.

Best Sneakers This Week

yeezy slides

Yeezy Slides

For the third consecutive week following Yeezy Day 2022, Yeezy Slides continue to dominate the sales charts on StockX. Both Onyx and Pure colourways are now in the top five most-traded sneakers in the past 12 months.

Nike Dunk Low UCLA and USC

With the NCAA Football season right around the corner, we are seeing an uptick in the demand for college-themed Nike Dunks. Both the Nike Dunk Low UCLA and USC have become two of the top ten most traded sneakers of the week on StockX. The Nike Dunk was born out of college sports fandom, making it the perfect shoe to wear in support of your team.

Most Expensive Sneaker This Week

Nike Air Force 1 Mid Louis Vuitton Graffiti

Last week, a pair of the Nike Air Force 1 Mid Louis Vuitton Graffiti By Virgil Abloh sold for just over £14,000, becoming the third pair to trade in the five-digit territory. This iteration pairs Louis Vuitton’s signature Damier pattern with Nike’s AF1 mid silhouette, all while referencing Abloh’s connection to graffiti and its culture. A true melting pot of inspiration.