The Nike Air Foamposite One "Galaxy" Is the Star of This Week's Best Footwear Drops

The NBA's biggest stars all converged at NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco just days ago. Not only did we get to see high-flying dunks and exciting team-ups, brands had plenty of sneaker teasers to unveil, including several exciting signature shoes. While there's plenty to look forward to later this year, we're back with another set of drops that are taking place within the next seven days, featuring contributions from Nike, Crocs, adidas, New Balance, Reebok, UGG and Jordan Brand. Before we walk you through all 10 releases, let's first look back at which headlines stood out the most in the sneaker space last week.

Tom Sachs and Nike surprised fans with the reveal of their NikeCraft Mars Yard 3.0 design, including a scheduled release month for the much-anticipated sneaker. Elsewhere, Caitlin Clark revealed a first look at this year's Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro “Moonwalker” as part of a new Nike campaign. From there, two beloved characters inspired the Air Force 1 Low “Doraemon” and Air Max 1 “Big Head Origins.”

As for Jordan Brand, it presented its official imagery of the Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Varsity Red” while the brand also teased a "UNC Royal" sample. The Air Jordan 1 High OG also made an appearance in a new women's-exclusive "Ruby" colorway. Looking to the Air Jordan 4, we got another look at its forthcoming "Navy" colorway made in collaboration with the Nike SB team. We also previewed an all-black version of the Air Jordan 4 NET.

Elsewhere in the sneaker space, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Converse unveiled the SHAI 001 -- SGA's first signature shoe. Meanwhile, Pharrell's adidas Virginia Superstar 92 had a pre-launch event via A Ma Maniére Atlanta. Salehe Bembury entered the mix again with his latest Moncler footwear collection. Rounding things out, Crocs tapped Dragon Ball Z for a new "Vegeta"-themed colorway of its Echo Clog.

With all of the past week's key footwear headlines recapped, let's now move on to which pairs you should consider copping this week, starting with two new takes on the Nike KD 4. Afterwards, don't forget to stop by HBX to shop styles that are available now.

Nike KD 4 “The Real MVP” Pack

Release Date: February 18
Release Price: $130 USD to $150 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: It’s been just under 11 years since Kevin Durant delivered one of the most memorable MVP speeches in sports history. Full of emotion, Durant told his mother Wanda during the speech that "you the real MVP." These two commemorative colorways appear in “Summit White” and “Hyper Royal,” nodding to his team uniform from that season. Both also come with Wanda’s name present at the backside of the tongue while sporting teal -- her favorite color -- at the sockliner. A 3-D trophy detail at the tongue goes on to complete this triumphant take on the performance sneaker.

Monster’s Inc. x Crocs Cozzzy Sandal & Classic Clog

Release Date: February 18
Release Price: $70 USD to $75 USD
Where to Buy: Crocs
Why You Should Cop: When it comes to unique footwear, Crocs is in a league of its own. The slip-on specialists have taken their beloved designs and reimagined them in many different ways over the years, leveraging its extensive list of partnerships to create one-of-a-kind pairs. This week, two playful Monster’s Inc.-themed designs are set to drop. The first is a Cozzzy Sandal that pays homage to James P. " Sulley" Sullivan while the Classic Clog offering goes green for Mike Wazowski.

JJJJound x adidas Superstar Made in Germany

Release Date: February 20
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: As for JJJJound and adidas, they’ve stayed true to JJJJound’s minimalist ethos with two special Superstars that were made in Germany. First up, the “Off White” version appears with the Superstar 82 shape and sports black contrast delivered at the heel tab and Three Stripes. As for its “Core Black” counterpart, it utilizes the Superstar 90 design and is accented by off-white notes. Both pairs are then completed with a golden JJJJound wordmark above the lateral stripes, a brown leather lining and special co-branded packaging.

Nike Air Foamposite One "Galaxy"

Release Date: February 21
Release Price: $230 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: It’s been nearly two years since word of the Nike Air Foamposite One "Galaxy" returning to shelves was first rumored. At last, the grail colorway from 2012 is dropping once again. Staying true to its original look, the pair sports a “Galaxy” print across its upper, pairing it with black at the eyestays, laces and tongue, as well as a semi-translucent green outsole.

Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 992 "Aged Well"

Release Date: February 21
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: Joe Freshgoods
Why You Should Cop: It’s been five years since Joe Freshgoods first teamed up with New Balance to drop their 992 “No Emotions Are Emotions” for Valentine’s Day. Now, 10 projects and 20 shoes later, the duo have returned to the 992 for an “Aged Well” colorway that brings a weathered orange, pink and brown color palette to the mixed material sneaker. Not only does its special shoe box come equipped with co-branding, “JFG” callouts appear at both the tongue and heel too.

Tobe Nwigwe x Reebok Chukwu OTU

Release Date: February 21
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: Reebok
Why You Should Cop: Tobe Nwigwe and Reebok have their own collaborative silhouette debuting this week, introducing the Chukwu OTU. Building atop the DNA of the Preseason 94, it reinterprets the shape into a modern structure. Arriving in colorways of “Mint Green” -- Nwigwe’s signature hue -- and “Black,” it blends nubuck, suede and textile detailing throughout its upper.

XLIM x New Balance 509

Release Date: February 21
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: XLIM
Why You Should Cop: XLIM has continued to carve out its own lane in fashion, bringing vivid coloring to ultramodern designs. Now, the South Korean label steps in a new direction, teaming up with New Balance to outfit the 509 in two special colorways. Arriving in looks of black and red, both feature a mesh base, synthetic leather and hairy textures. The black iteration is absent of color while the red includes an aged yellow at its sole unit and lateral branding.

AMBUSH x UGG

Release Date: February 21
Release Price: $225 USD to $250 USD
Where to Buy: AMBUSH and UGG
Why You Should Cop: UGG continues to intertwine itself with high fashion and has tapped AMBUSH for a set of four new footwear designs that are dropping this week. Starting with its Mary Jane style, hairy uppers leverage white and pink color options while sporting a silver heart at the forefoot strap. As for the duo’s two Loafer looks, black and burgundy renditions have been prepared with ample fur included throughout.

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Pearlized”

Release Date: February 22
Release Price: $160 USD
Where to Buy: adidas
Why You Should Cop: James Harden and adidas Basketball officially introduced us to the Harden Vol. 9 last month and are back with another pair from the duo’s initial roster of colorways. Appearing now in this “Pearlized” iteration, the sneaker toggles between black and white across its upper, only offering a touch of green at the forefoot and outsole. Off-white also enters the mix at the edges of the outsole, completing this court-ready pair.

Air Jordan 3 “Lucky Shorts”

Release Date: February 22
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: After a stacked week of AJ1 releases, Jordan Brand has just one key drop to look forward to this time around. The Air Jordan 3 is debuting its new “Lucky Shorts” colorway -- nodding to the pair of UNC practice shorts that Michael Jordan would wear under his Chicago Bulls uniform. Its colorway nods to the school as it combines a primarily white upper with bright blue touches spread across the midsole, eyelets and Jumpman branding.

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