Sneaker Releases | How to Cop this Weeks Top Drops | 1st January 2024

Keeping track of sneaker releases can be tricky at the best of times, but as the OG’s in Organising The Chaos, we’ve made it simple for you. Below is a list of the hottest drops this week, so you don’t take any L’s! Check our newsfeed every Monday for an updated round up. 

Tuesday 2nd January 

Air Jordan 1 Element GTX ‘Bred’ | DB2889-002

Kicking us into the new year, it’s the Air Jordan 1 Element GTX ‘Bred’. Adopting distinguished Jumpman hues of black, grey and red, this sleek offering provides versatile style equipped for whatever the weather may bring. GORE-TEX overlays assist leather nubuck materials – working in unison to deliver a crisp appeal. 3M reflective hits add to the sneakers character, further emphasised within a marbled translucent rubber outsole. Both fashionable and durable, these kicks are a great choice for powering through the rest of the winter months. 

Air Jordan 1 Element GTX ‘Bred’  >>

Nike Air Max Plus WMNS ‘Blue Fade’ | FZ4345-100

New year, new TNs. On today’s agenda, it’s the ‘Blue Fade’ colourway, donning a predominantly pristine white hue throughout. The clean shade acts as the ideal canvas for a vibrant strike of colour, which takes centre stage across the upper. Starting at the heel, a ‘Royal Blue’ tone transitions throughout the silhouette, before returning to pearly white at the toe. Staying true to the Air Max Plus heritage, this gradient theme is mirrored underfoot, with the only opposing hue being from the classic yellow iconography. 

Nike Air Max Plus WMNS ‘Blue Fade’ >>

Friday 5th January

Snow Peak x New Balance Niobium C_3 | MSNB3SP

Whenever New Balance’s Tokyo Design Studio is on the scene, we can expect unparalleled innovation that leans away from conventional silhouettes. The upcoming Niobium Concept 3 is no exception. Collaborating once again with environmental performance brand Snow Peak, this winter-boot-sneaker concoction is truly one-of-a-kind. Or should we say, two of a kind; equipped with two components that can be worn separately. The result of both combined? A weather-resistant, durable and breathable boot, exuding exceptional performance tech ready for the toughest of conditions. 

Snow Peak x New Balance Niobium C_3 >>

Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen AMPD ‘I Promise We Are Family’ | FJ1566-501

Honouring LeBron James’ I Promise School based in Akron, the Swoosh presents a multifaceted design like no other, working atop the LeBron NXXT Gen AMPD silhouette. Communicated through a variety of clashing colours, materials and quirks, these buoyant kicks are sure to capture the eyes of those who aren’t afraid to stand out from the crowd. Equipped with a fabric ‘I Promise’ tag, that pays homage to the enterprise dedicated to making a difference, we’re loving this unique drop and its wholesome context.

Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen AMPD ‘I Promise We Are Family’ >>

Pleasures x PUMA Suede XL ‘Black Frosted Ivory’ | 396057-01

Concluding our Top Drops for this week, it’s the Pleasures x PUMA Suede XL ‘Black Frosted Ivory’. In our opinion, a classic never goes amiss, especially when it endures a subtle modification. Utilising the German brand’s cult classic Suede model as a base, the silhouette receives an enlarged update. Injected with a padded collar and tongue, as well as a chunky lower, this piece of brand history gets an urban revamp whilst still reppin’ its goated heritage.

Pleasures x PUMA Suede XL ‘Black Frosted Ivory’ >>

Stay locked on our socials @thedropdate for the latest sneaker releases. Check back on Monday for an updated list of next week’s drops.