The Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XX Collection Animates This Week's Best Footwear Drops

Fans of American football were just treated to an exciting weekend that included four high-stakes matchups in the NFL's Divisional Round alongside the College Football Playoff National Championship. As the year continues to unfold, brands are picking up the pace, as evidenced by this week's stacked roster of footwear drops featuring entries from Nike, adidas, Salomon and Jordan Brand. Before we let you know which 10 launches to look forward to, let's look back at what news caught our eye this past week.

Word of a new Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Dunk Low -- the "Swamp Sponge Dunk" -- excited sneakerheads despite little information being made available. Elsewhere, Jordan Brand had its premium Air Jordan 1 High OG "Xuanwu" limited to 3,399 pairs pop up and catch the eyes of collectors. We also got a first look at what to expect from this year's Air Jordan 5 "Grape" release. The Air Jordan 4 had another big week with a "UNC" PE being revealed alongside an official presentation of Nigel Sylvester's "Brick By Brick" colorway. A supposed preview of a Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red” also stood out.

It was a solid week for adidas collaborations as not only did Song for the Mute reveal its upcoming Taekwondo Mei and Adizero PR projects, but HAL STUDIOS® showcased its Intimidation Low collection as well. Another standout from the fashion week fun was Pharrell revealing the Louis Vuitton ButterSoft sneaker, which seemingly draws from both his old Ice Cream Boardflip design and the Nike Cortez. Salehe Bembury also joined the mix, treating us to a first look at his work with PUMA. Rounding things out, Ye unveiled the YZY BL-01 and teased new YZY SL-01 colorways.

With all of the past week's top headlines revisited, let's dive into what drops to expect from the sneaker space this week, starting with RIOT Skateshop's take on the Nike SB Dunk Low. Once you make your way through all 10, be sure to hit up HBX to shop for shoes that are available now.

RIOT Skateshop x Nike SB Dunk Low

Release Date: January 21
Release Price: $135 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Paris’ very own RIOT Skateshop has been working closely with the Nike SB team to assemble its own take on the SB Dunk Low. It’s finally time for the wine-inspired design to hit shelves as it sports a black nubuck base that is joined by a deep red across its overlays. The shop’s dog logo appears at both the tongue’s wax seal and the lateral heel while a cork sockliner rounds out the pair.

Taqwa Bint Ali x adidas Adistar Pose & Megaride Mary-Jane

Release Date: January 22
Release Price: $130 USD to $200 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: Taqwa Bint Ali’s partnership with the Three Stripes sees her now introduce two ballet-inspired renditions of adidas sneakers. Both the Adistar Pose and Megaride Mary-Jane carry “Iron Metallic” looks that have removed the tongue in favor of a more sleek presentation. The Adistar Pose still features a lacing system whereas the Megaride Mary-Jane further leans into the theme by applying a Velcro strap to the shoe.

Air Jordan 5 “Golden Ticket”

Release Date: January 22
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand’s celebration of the Air Jordan 5’s 35th anniversary begins with the launch of this women’s-exclusive “Golden Ticket” colorway. While not an official collaboration, the name seemingly nods to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory with its chocolate brown detailing joined by golden accents. A “Sail” leather upper complements these details as a semi-translucent outsole delivers the final touch.

Nike LeBron 22 “What The Monopoly”

Release Date: January 23
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: As LeBron James continues to defy expectations in his 22nd season in the NBA, his 22nd signature shoe is doing the same. After teaming up with the Monopoly franchise late last year to produce two special colorways of the Nike LeBron 22, a third pair has been prepared to complete the project. Dubbed the "What The Monopoly" colorway, it sees a mismatched presentation feature a vivid tie-dye finish with callouts to Monopoly visible at the lateral heel, tongue, sockliner and special packaging.

Sandy Liang x Salomon XT-Whisper

Release Date: January 23
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: Salomon
Why You Should Cop: In case you missed out on last week’s raffle, Sandy Liang’s Salomon XT-Whisper is back for a second launch. The 2000 sneaker was revisited by Salomon at the end of 2024 and has been modified by Liang with a new pink and silver rendition that suits her playful design language. Co-branding runs across both the tongue and sockliner while a white midsole and red outsole round out the pair.

Air Jordan 5 and 11 Low “Year of the Snake”

Release Date: January 23
Release Price: $200 USD to $210 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Jordan Brand's celebration of the Year of the Snake kicks off this week with the Air Jordan 5 and Air Jordan 11 Low both arriving in thematic colorways. The AJ5 sees a mostly off-white look accented by iridescent detailing at its midsole. As for the low-top version of the AJ11, it carries a snakeskin-like mudguard texture that also favors an iridescent finish while the remainder of the shoe appears in white and off-white. Both pairs come in special packaging for the collection while also sporting a snakeskin hangtag.

Nike SB Dunk Low Pro B “Parachute Beige”

Release Date: January 24
Release Price: $125 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: The Dunk Low Pro B was introduced years before the Nike SB Dunk Low ever captured the hearts of sneakerheads. Elevating the Dunk Low with extra padding and elastic straps, it served skaters well and led to the eventual creation of the SB Dunk Low. Now, it’s returning to shelves in a “Parachute Beige” that combines with a pink-gum outsole for a versatile finish to begin its comeback year.

Nike Book 1 “Forrest Gump”

Release Date: January 24
Release Price: $140 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Devin Booker’s first signature shoe with the Swoosh has been blessed with countless colorways, including a hefty list of PEs. When a “Forrest Gump” pair nodding to the OG Nike Cortez look first appeared on the feet of Booker last April, it was thought to be a PE that would never hit shelves. By surprise, it is actually due to drop this week, taking on the red, white and blue color scheme and even modifying the Book 1 to include a heel tab with Nike branding.

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Cyber Metallic”

Release Date: January 25
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: James Harden has led the Los Angeles Clippers into the top five of the NBA's Western Conference this season, despite his co-star Kawhi Leonard missing all but five games so far. Harden has accomplished this while wearing his ninth signature shoe with adidas, which is finally set to release to the masses this week. The Harden Vol. 9 is debuting in "Metallic Gold," which highlights its sleek upper that is backed by a black base.

Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XX Collection

Release Date: January 25
Release Price: $130 USD to $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: It's been several months since Nike revealed its 20th collection with OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. The program -- one that has already raised over $40 million USD for the hospital -- features patients who team up with Nike volunteers to create their own unique take on a Nike sneaker. This year's lineup includes a lightning strike-covered Air 180, a pastel version of the Air Jordan 6, a black and gold rendition of the Air Max Dn, an animal-themed take on the Air Zoom Pegasus 41, a playful Sabrina 2 in pink and a dragon-inspired colorway of the Air Max Sunder.

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