The Drop List 12-05-22

The sneaker game is heating up this week on StockX’s Drop List. This week, Jordan brand is reminiscent of a classic AJ 11 silhouette, Salehe Bembury and New Balance link up for another fire collab, and the Korean alphabet is featured on a luxe Air Max 97 silhouette. 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 installment of The Drop List.

The Most Expensive Sneaker This Week

Air Jordan 1 Retro High Rust Pink

Exclusively released in Miami during Art Basel 2017, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High Rust Pink last sold for a respectable price of $5,111. Over the weekend, the Miami Art Basel 2022 took place so it makes sense that this coveted sneaker was a major highlight for the week. Appearing with the classic AJ1 silhouette, this rendition applied a unique color placement of Rust Pink in all the right places.

Best Sneakers Releasing This Week

Air Jordan 11 Cherry

An obvious #1 stunner. The highly coveted Air Jordan 11 Cherry arrives in classic Chicago colors and is reminiscent of the time MJ won 72 games and a title while wearing his signature Jordan 11 model. The slick patent leather and frosted outsole gives this sneaker an off-court allure. There really isn’t much else to say about this shoe other than it should be a sneaker collection no-brainer.

New Balance 990v2 Salehe Bembury Sand Be the Time

The official announcement of the latest New Balance 990v2 Salehe Bembury arrives after debuting during this year’s Paris Fashion Week. Bembury took to Instagram to announce the collaboration with a fever pitch campaign with sneaker influencer Tyler “Arab Lincoln” Mansour. Entitled “Sand Be the Time”, the standout sneaker offers an array of sandy orange and pink tinted suede, mesh and rubber, embellished with a desert-appropriate purple tone on the midfoot’s chenille N logo.

Nike Air Humara x Jacquemus Pink Flash

The coveted collection between Nike and Paris-based label Jacquemus has returned perfectly in pink. The Jacquemus x Nike Air Humara Pink Flash is inspired by the ACG silhouette with a super-clean, luxe reimagination. From the textile-wrapped midsole to the exaggerated lace tips and bold metal Swoosh, the duo left no crumbs. Finally, the Nike Air cushioning in the heel and forefoot will leave heads turning as you so effortlessly glide through the bustling city streets in the Air Humara x Jacquemus.

adidas Bad Bunny Forum Low Last Forum

Embrace the season of fire and ice. The new adidas x Bad Bunny Forum Low “Last Forum” takes form in a warm silhouette for the colder months. Delving into notions of cold and ice, this silhouette discovers a new unique way to rock sneakers for the icy weather. The shoe explores the iconic style, showcasing leather and suede overlays paired with signature double tongue and double heel padding.

NOCTA Air Force 1 Love You Forever

For all the (Drake) lovers out there, the NOCTA x Nike Air Force 1 sneaker is finally here. Previously dubbed “Certified Lover Boy,” the new premium Drake-inspired AF1 is now known as the “Love You Forever.” This sentiment is inspired by Drake’s favorite childhood book with subtle added details of complimentary hearts and a scripted “Love You Forever” on the midsole. Additional design elements include customized laces, NOCTA logo on left heel, and a new perforation pattern on toe box.

Editor’s Sneaker Pick of the Week

Jordan 1 Retro High Solefly Art Basel Miami

Coinciding with Art Basel Miami that took place last weekend, my pick for the week is the Jordan 1 Retro High Solefly Art Basel Miami. Breaking down walls and disrupting sneaker hype back in 2018, the exclusive release was designed in collaboration with South Florida sneaker boutique SoleFly. The pair sports a Miami-inspired colorway, with a leather upper, dark green Swooshes, and bright orange accents on the toe box, collar flap and outsole. For a personalized look, “MIA” and “305” are stitched behind the tongue.

The shoe was a surprise launch that led to the Miami police ultimately shutting it down due to safety concerns. Whoa! Talk about hype.