sneakers releasing – From June 1 through June 27, sneaker releases are stacked with World Cup pull, NBA draft anniversaries, and long-awaited returns—plus surprise-style blind boxes that keep buyers guessing.
June arrives like a countdown, not a calm beginning. On June 1 alone. shoppers are set to see multiple releases—each with its own hook—while the World Cup’s start nudges even more soccer-flavored sneakers into the spotlight. But the month’s real tension isn’t just about what’s coming. It’s about timing, and the fact that some of the biggest draws are paired with surprises.
The first wave starts quickly. Nike Mind 001 Flyknit lands on June 1 for $95 (SKU IR2175-400). Nike is presenting a new version of the Mind 001 featuring a Flyknit tongue, and the sneaker’s momentum is framed by the earlier sellouts of the Mind 001.
Also on June 1, Thrasher x Adidas Glenburn releases for $85 (SKU KH7384). The collaboration leans into soccer inspiration through magazine cofounder Fausto Vitello, who was from Argentina and drew on that background for a design meant for the national team.
The NBA theme runs just as strong. On June 1, the Nike Kobe 9 Protro Low Draft Day arrives for $190 (SKU IM6119-500). This pair is tied to the 30th anniversary of the 1996 NBA Draft, and it pays tribute to the Charlotte Hornets—who chose Kobe Bryant and then traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Two more June 2 releases keep the momentum going. McDonald’s x Nike Book 2 Sedona comes out June 2 for $155 (SKU IR6443-100). The design draws on Sedona. Ariz. described as the only place in the world where the McDonald’s arches are turquoise instead of gold—turning that detail into the foundation for Devin Booker’s special edition.
June 2 also brings the Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro Scrabble, releasing for $190 (SKU IZ1852-100). While Clark’s first signature shoe is still in the wait, her latest player-edition Nike Kobe draws its source material from Scrabble.
By June 4, the month leans into sneaker history. Nike Air Foamposite One Tianjin 2.0 releases on June 4 for $250 (SKU IR2078-100). A rare, highly detailed Air Foamposite One originally released in 2015 as an Asia-exclusive, and this version comes with a wide release and only slight changes.
June 4 also includes Adidas Adistar XLG 2.0 in three color options—Grey Strata. Power Red. and Royal Blue—arriving for $150 (SKUs KJ7895. KI4506. KI4505). Puma jumps in with its new super trainer, the Puma Deviate Pure Nitro, releasing June 4 for $150 (SKU 313904-06). It’s Puma’s first running shoe to feature a full NitroFoam midsole without a carbon fiber plate.
June 6 sharpens the focus on recognizable silhouettes. The Air Jordan 1 Low Sail releases June 6 for $145 (SKU HQ6998-100), carrying a clean treatment previously featured on the Air Jordan 1 High over to the low-top iteration.
The Air Jordan 15 23RE Black/Muslin follows on June 6 for $255 (SKU IV7637-100). Slight changes are coming to the Air Jordan 15’s collar, and those details are positioned as potentially significant for one of the more polarizing models in the series.
Nike SB keeps things grounded on June 9 with the Nike SB Air Force 1 Low Flax, releasing for $120 (SKU HM8517-200). The shoe is described as having a Timberland-esque all-wheat treatment.
Soccer influence stays present across the calendar, not just in the big tournament moment. On June 10. Willy Chavarria x Adidas Copa Mundial Megaride releases for $200 (SKU KZ8743) as part of a larger collection for the Mexican national team. The design pairs a Copa Mundial upper with a Megaride sole to make the soccer boot street-ready.
Another soccer-friendly drop comes from Converse on June 11, with the Converse Shai 001 Premium Steel releasing for $150 (SKU A23977C). The focus here is metallic: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s signature shoe gets an on-trend metallic look with a premium leather upper.
Luxury and exclusivity arrive mid-month. Air Jordan 3 Bin23 releases on June 13 for $355 (SKU IO7744-600), with just 2,300 pairs set to release for this high-end take on the Air Jordan 3 from the recently revived “Bin23” series.
Then comes a major retail return. The Air Jordan 5 Black/University Blue lands on June 20 for $220 (SKU DD0587-008). The story is simple and specific: 20 years after making its debut, the black and Carolina blue Air Jordan 5 makes its first-ever return to stores, with the original version pictured.
On June 26, another Kobe moment appears—this time through a blind box. The Nike Kobe 4 Protro Draft Day Pack releases June 26 for $190 (SKU Varies). Customers won’t know which of 14 colorways they’ll receive until they open the box. Thirteen pairs feature wear-away uppers for the teams that didn’t select Kobe Bryant in the NBA draft. and a 14th edition brings its color to the foreground for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The month finishes with collaboration energy and a first-of-its-kind milestone. On June 26, Bape x Adidas Evo SL releases for $150 (SKU KJ5751), bringing an exuberant, mismatched treatment from Bape with several of its signature motifs.
Finally, Jaide x Air Jordan 11 Low Fiberglass releases on June 27 for $205 (SKU IW1882-300). The women’s boutique from The Whitaker Group gets the first collaboration in the history of the Air Jordan 11, and it brings a fiberglass-inspired look.
What ties the month together is the way each release answers a different kind of anticipation—World Cup timing, NBA anniversaries, long-awaited returns, and the suspense of blind boxes that force even the most prepared buyers to wait until the moment of opening.
June sneaker releases World Cup sneakers Nike Mind 001 Flyknit Thrasher x Adidas Glenburn Nike Kobe 9 Protro Low Draft Day McDonald’s x Nike Book 2 Sedona Kobe 4 Protro Draft Day Pack blind box Air Foamposite One Tianjin 2.0 Air Jordan 5 Black/University Blue return Bin23 Air Jordan 3 Jaide x Air Jordan 11 Low Fiberglass