8 Best Sneaker Drops Including Nike Air Presto Hello Kitty

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Welcome to SNX DLX your weekly roundup of the best kicks to hit the internet and where to buy them. We’re a few days away from the first official day of summer so it’s time to ditch those pastel spring colors for something a bit more bold and flashy. Luckily, we’ve got a pretty good haul of sneaker drops this week which should keep us well supplied before the start of the season.

This is the first SNX in 2022 not to have a single Air Jordan on the ranking, that’s a big deal because it gives the chance for other silhouettes to shine, like this week’s Air Pegasus 83, or Nike’s new mid-rise take on the AF-1, or the new Mountain Research Reebok Club-C II all of which are great sneakers but probably would’ve been cut in favor of just about any Jordan 1, 3, or 5 that Nike decided to drop. We’ll never get tired of fire Jordans.

But enough about what’s not dropping this week, let’s dive into what’s hot.

Nike Air Pegasus 83 Mineral Clay and Fossil Stone/Off Noir

Nike’s vintage ’80s runner returns this week with two new colorways, an earth-toned design dubbed Mineral Clay and Fossil Stone, and a moody pair in the beloved Off Noir scheme. This ’20s version of the sneaker features premium construction with a tumbled leather, suede, and canvas upper while retaining accents from the original like the rubber waffle outsole and large tonal swoosh.

While the sneaker was originally designed for trail runners, this newer iteration looks more geared toward the streetwear scene.

The Air Pegasus 83 in Mineral Clay and Fossil Stone and Off-Noir are out now for a retail price of $100. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Kasina x Nike Air Max 1 Won-Ang

It may not look it but, these are the most romantic sneakers to release all year. The design, made in collaboration with the Seoul-based streetwear brand, Kasina, is inspired by ceremonial Wedding duck carvings meant to symbolize unity and love. The two colorways are tonal contrasts with translucent outsoles, pony hair texture on the upper, soft suede paneling, and embroidered duck, rose, and swoosh graphics.

Rounding out the design are Kasina branding at the tongue and more duck graphics under the sole.

It’s probably the only two pairs of matching sneakers a couple could rock without coming across as corny.

The Nike Air Max 1 x Kasina Won-And is out now for a retail price of $160. Pick up both pairs via the Nike SNKRS app.

Both shoes remind me a bit of chocolate and strawberry milkshakes, the Chocolate features a creamy midsole and swoosh with a mocha-toned leather upper, while the Venice sports a velvety baby pink upper with a white swoosh and midsole. We’ll raise an ice-cold milkshake glass to the season of the Mid!

The Nike Air Force 1 Mid Chocolate and Venice are set to drop on June 9th for a retail price of $150. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT.

Maybe this is a sign that Ye is going to be utilizing this particularly saturated shade of blue in more designs this summer, to which we say, bring it on, Ye! It’s the best thing he’s done all year. Make sure you order 1/2 size up from your normal sneaker size if you plan on copping a pair.

The Adidas YZY BSKTBL KNIT in Slate Azure is set to drop on June 10th for a retail price of $300. Pick up a pair via Yeezy Supply or the Adidas Confirmed App.

The heel features Hello Kitty’s adorable mouthless face, winning the award for cutest heel panel of the year. That’s not a real award but who cares. More sneakers should strive to be cute.

It’s the only way you’re going to get your shoes to look like a Sanrio character, which is a thing people want right?

The Nike Air Presto Hello Kitty is set to drop on June 10th for a retail price of $140. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.