April’s best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month’s must-have releases
Our monthly series highlights the top releases from leading athletic footwear brands. Whether you’re an avid sneakerhead or just looking for the perfect pair to complement your style, navigating the vast world of sneakers can be overwhelming. From understanding where to buy to decoding the latest trends, consider this your road map to finding the perfect pair.
Spring is here, which means longer days and warmer weather ahead.
With the change of season, a fresh set of sneakers might be just what you need for all your various activities. If enjoying the outdoors at a local park or on a hiking trail is your thing, Asics and Saucony have offerings for you. Prefer hooping outside? Nike, Anta, and Adidas have options for every type of player. Or, if you’re refreshing your rotation or prepping for date night, JJJJound and Pharrell Williams have you covered — plus much more.
Saucony ProGrid Omni 9
Saucony
When it comes to color palettes, Saucony knows how to make a banger, and since this beige-blue Omni 9 is a wide release and not a collab, everybody can cop without jumping through hoops. The floral pattern wrapping around the ankle adds a touch of character, so keep the socks simple and white rather than matchy-matchy.
Release date: April 1
Retail: $155
SKU: S71015-1
Charles F. Stead x Puma Suede
Puma
Released in collaboration with British tannery Charles F. Stead, Puma’s pack of pastels is perfect for springtime vibes. Stead reworked the model using English suede leathers, an upgrade that adds a premium touch to a model that needs no introduction.
Release date: April 1
Retail: $120
SKU: TBD
Pokémon x Puma All Pro Nitro 2
Puma
Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and sneaker fans won’t be left out. This release sees the All Pro Nitro 2 dressed in all yellow with hints of black, red, and white, as an homage to arguably the most popular Pokémon, Pikachu. These are a must-have for Pokémon fans of all ages who also hoop.
Release date: April 2
Retail: $140
SKU: 312843-01
Converse Shai 001 “Echo”
Converse
We’re finally getting a Shai 001 that deviates from its normal monochromatic approach. Named after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dog “Echo,” camouflage print takes over the silhouette, perfect for a generation that has embraced camo or for millennials raised on No Limit Records. If military fatigues aren’t your thing, these pair easily with shorts of any color and a white tee as the weather warms up.
Release date: April 2
Retail: $130
SKU: A19839C-244
Kiko Kostadinov x Asics Gel SD Lyte UB13-S
Asics continues its streak of great collabs with a three-piece offering from London-based designer Kiko Kostadinov. The classic Gel Lyte UB13 from the 2010s is the base for three colorways representing sunset, the ocean, and the night sky. There’s a colorway for everyone, whether you’re hitting trails or hanging out in the park.
Release date: April 3
Retail: $190
SKU: 1203A972-201 (Black), 1203A972-301 (Gray/Coral), 1203A972-300 (Yellow)
Anta Kai 3 “Calcite”
Anta
While Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving hasn’t stepped on the court this NBA season, that hasn’t stopped him and Anta from releasing new colorways of Irving’s Kai 3. With sundials and a vibrant orange used throughout the shoe, there are plenty of homages to the sun and new beginnings, making these stand out in any setting.
Release date: April 4
Retail: $135
SKU: TBD
Adidas AE 2 “Ant-Lanta”
Adidas
We can go back and forth all day about whether Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is the face of the league, but one thing that’s not up for debate is the success of his signature shoe line. The latest release sees the AE 2 dressed in soft peach and hunter green, with the colors serving as nods to Edwards’ hometown of Atlanta and adopted home of Minnesota.
Release date: April 4
Retail: $130
SKU: JQ9495
Nike Air Max 95 OG “Comet Red”
Nike
At this point, Nike’s Big Bubble program for the Air Max 95 silhouette has to be budgeted monthly. They drop, we cop. April’s entry marks the return of the comet red colorway and comes with a leather toebox, as opposed to the canvas take from a few years back, which was nearly impossible to keep clean.
Release date: April 4
Retail: $200
SKU: IB7862-100
Melitta Baumeister x Nike Vomero Premium
Nike
The Vomero Premium is part of the new model line credited with leading Nike’s resurgence in the running category. But that doesn’t mean innovation and tech have to overshadow cool. To that end, the brand tapped designer Melitta Baumeister for an avant-garde approach that blends a hand-painted upper with loads of details.
Release date: April 8
Retail: $245
SKU: IQ7166-800 (Orange)
JJJJound x New Balance 475
JJJJound
JJJJound is back with another New Balance collab. As expected, things are stripped down, with few visual callouts to the design studio, except for its name on the insole and heel. The warm shade of mustard-yellow contrasts with JJJJound’s prior work, which leans toward more neutral tones, but the color change is a welcome one.
Release date: April 9
Retail: $120
SKU: TBD
Jurassic Park x Nike Ja 3 “Explorer”
Nike
While Ja Morant’s season is over, his signature shoes are continuing their run. In this latest drop, the Ja 3 takes inspiration from Jurassic Park. Drawing on the model’s scratch pattern across the upper, the shoe is dressed in the green and yellow of the park’s Ford Explorers, with cobranding featured throughout. This colorway makes it a perfect pick for fans of both the film and Morant.
Release date: April 10
Retail: $135
SKU: IU7240-300
Adidas Harden Vol. 10 “Marathon”
Adidas
The friendship between Cleveland Cavaliers guard and LA native James Harden and the late rapper Nipsey Hussle inspires an all-blue version of Harden’s latest signature shoe. Callouts such as a Crenshaw wordmark on the insole and a “The Marathon Continues” flag on the heel tab bring Neighborhood Nip’s enduring influence to the shoe.
Release date: April 10
Retail: $160
SKU: KK3100
Hellstar x Adidas Superstar II
Adidas
Adidas and streetwear brand Hellstar are no strangers to each other, having dropped several highly coveted collabs over the past year. The latest offering from the pair sees the Superstar II covered in a creamsicle orange with graffiti, flames and more of Hellstar’s branding featured.
Release date: April 10
Retail: $200
SKU: TBD
Virginia x Adidas Vario Flat Earther
Adidas
Pharrell Williams’ Virginia brand takes a break from catching Jellyfish and offers a more refined shoe. Drawing inspiration from yoga, driving shoes, and loafers, the Vario Flat Earther reimagines the original Vario with a simple design. The Adidas Three Stripes logo covers the toe cleanly, making it perfect for work or date night.
Release date: April 11
Retail: $140
SKU: KI7668 (White/Black) KI7669 (White/Green), KJ9380 (Blue/White), KJ0953 (Black/White)
Air Jordan OG
Jordan Brand
One of the first women’s-specific basketball shoes returns just as women’s signature shoes are among the most popular on-court options. Despite what younger generations may say, non-numbered or team Jordan’s were popular and had their own moments in the culture. Drawing heavily on the Air Jordan 13, the Jordan OG is a perfect representation of the ‘90s.
Release date: March 21
Retail: $155
SKU: CW0907-002
Travis Scott x Jordan CJ1 T-Rexx “Green Spark”
Cactus Jack
Travis Scott has made his CJ1 T-Rexx one of the most popular shoes among sneakerheads, with every colorway selling out instantly. The latest version arrives in a black nubuck upper and a bright green that will turn heads anywhere you step foot. Good luck finding a pair at a reasonable price.
Release date: March 28
Retail: $200
SKU: IB7862-100
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