February is stacking up as a month absolutely loaded with sneaker releases, and not just because of the NBA All-Star Game and the fact that it’s the shortest month of the year.
While the All-Star Weekend is flush with retro Air Jordans, a fan-favorite Foamposite, and a KD 4 colorway making its first-ever return, the rest of the month also has a lot to offer. The Nike Field General, which many are already billing as an Adidas Samba competitor, is coming back for the first time since the ’80s near the end of the month. James Harden’s latest model will also make its debut later on, while February will kick off with Converse Chuck 70s featuring 1,300 Swarovski crystals per pair, New Balance’s latest marathon shoe, and the iconic “Brazil” Dunk.
Below, Footwear News takes you through all the best sneakers releasing in February. As always, this post will be updated should any dates change and when additional releases arise.
Release Date: Feb. 1
Price: $200 to $210
Led by Teddy Santis of Aimé Leon Dore fame, New Balance’s Made in USA line is dropping the 990v3, 990v6, 996, and 998 all with the same grey, black, and white color scheme. All but the 996 ($200) are priced at $210.
Release Date: Feb. 1
Price: $300
A total of 1,300 crystals adorn each pair of these Chuck 70s, which have also been given a more angular toe cap matched by an “All-Star” logo that’s been reshaped into an octagon.
Release Date: Feb. 1
Price: $250
New Balance’s top-of-the-line marathon shoe gets its latest update, as the FuelCell SC Elite v4 features a thinner carbon fiber plate and a midsole that’s been both reshaped and now utilizes Peba FuelCell foam in full.
Release Date: Feb. 1
Price: $60
Adidas’ terraced slide still manages to sell out in the most common sizes years after it was introduced, which means the all-“Bold Green” version may disappear sooner than you’d expect.
Release Date: Feb. 1
Price: $140
The women’s PureBoost 23 gets a leopard print midsole right as the “Mob Wife” trend is getting more attention than ever.
Release Date: Feb. 2
Price: $115
One of Nike’s longest-running Dunk Low colorways returns once again — and much sooner after the 2020 retro brought back the shoe for the first time since 2001.
Release Date: Feb. 2
Price: $140
Even though LaMelo Ball is now on his third signature sneaker, Puma continues to trot out new colorways for his first, the MB.01, as this tonal pink look may remind sneakerheads of Kevin Durant’s “Aunt Pearl” series.
Release Date: Feb. 3
Price: $210
Suede sneaks its way onto the Air Jordan 3 Craft “Ivory” through layered panels intended to resemble a blurred perspective. The sneaker also features a yellow-tinged translucent outsole, heel panel, and eyestays as the only real splashes of color.
Release Date: Feb. 8
Price: $180
Both the all-over print on these two Nike Kobe 8 Protros and the day that they release play on Kobe Bryant’s two numbers from his playing career, no. 8 and no. 24. Fans playing numerology have also christened 2024 the “Kobe Year,” and several more Kobe sneakers should follow as the year goes on.
Release Date: Feb. 14
Price: $240
Even though it’s not an original colorway, the Nike Air Foamposite One “Eggplant” has been a fan-favorite since its introduction in 2009. This year’s retro marks just the third time the shoe has been released and comes six years after the last.
Release Date: Feb. 14
Price: $180
Taking inspiration from an Air Jordan 4 pack from 2020 and the original Air Jordan 1 “Metallic” series from 1986, this new gold iteration of the AJ1 arrives as a women’s exclusive and includes pendant and chain accessory.
Release Date: Feb. 15
Price: $130
One of the most popular KD colorways ever, as well as a piece of a larger collection from the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, gets its first ever reissue. Even Kevin Durant himself has called the NASA-inspired sneaker one of his favorites.
Release Date: Feb. 16
Price: $200
The “Metallic” theme continues with a “Burgundy” variant that’s closer to the originals but still darker than the red iteration that’s previously released a number of times.
Release Date: Feb. 17
Price: $215
Jordan Brand’s “Reimagined” series has been hit or miss, but anticipation is high for the Air Jordan 4 “Bred” that swaps nubuck for a premium leather.
Release Date: Feb. 23
Price: TBD
James Harden’s eight signature sneaker, and perhaps the oddest yet, makes its debut with a mix of black and “Hazy Copper” orange. Adidas has yet to reveal the technical details of the shoe, but it looks to have a lot in common with the recently launched AE 1.
Release Date: Feb. 24
Price: $180
“Panda” meets “Bred” on this new but familiar colorway on the Air Jordan 1. A somewhat similar version went under the radar last year, so this AJ1 could be an easy scoop.
Release Date: Feb. 29
Price: $100
Many sneakerheads are already tapping the Field General to be an Adidas Samba competitor before it makes its return 40 years after it’s original run. But the American football-rooted silhouette also shares a lot of DNA with the Killshot, a former J. Crew favorite, and Tom Sachs’ General Purpose Shoe.
Ian Servantes is a Senior Trending News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
