With spring having officially begun, the sneaker giants seem to have universally agreed to crank up the color spout on full blast. Popular models from running, basketball, and the lifestyle sectors are all releasing in the coming month with vivid color schemes, including Nike’s record-breaking marathon sneaker and two hit signature basketball models from Adidas.
Elsewhere, Hidden.NY and Asics’ will host a global release for their highly anticipated Gel-NYC collaboration after having teased it since last year and initially launched the sneaker at a New York City pop-up in March.
Below Footwear News takes you through all the best sneaker releases coming in April. This post will be updated as new information becomes available, as there will certainly be surprises ahead.
Release Date: April 4
Price: $280
Nike’s latest record-breaking marathon shoe has sold out both times its first colorway has dropped, and you can expect the trend to continue with the new “Volt” edition arriving as only the third oppurtunity to purchase the AlphaFly 3.
Release Date: April 4
Price: $120
While wearing this version of his signature shoe for the very first time, Anthony Edwards threw down the nastiest dunk of his career while claiming John Collins as a victim. That association alone should make the Adidas AE 1 “Georgia Red” a hot item.
Release Date: April 6
Price: $140
Devin Booker’s dog Haven provides the inspiration for this iteration of his Nike Book 1 signature sneaker, one of two dropping on the same day.
Release Date: April 6
Price: $150
The second Nike Book 1 to release this day invokes Booker’s love of hiking through a mix of snakeskin textures and the most premium assortment of materials yet for the silhouette.
Release Date: April 10
Price: $180
This chromed-out, women’s-exclusive Air Jordan 1 brings a whole lot of a shine and a metal badge for the signature Wings logo on the strap.
Release Date: April 12
Price: TBD
Digital is the theme for Hidden.NY’s take on the Asics Gel-NYC, which features a pixelated Tiger Stripes motif and the archival Instagram account’s own mark done in the style of a Photoshop box. The April release online follows an in-person drop in New York City from march.
Release Date: April 12
Price: $150
Kevin Durant’s latest signature model is hitting stores just eight months after its predecessor while taking on a whole new design language inspired by the Air Max Plus.
Release Date: April 13
Price: $190
Releasing for the first time since its debut in 2009, the Kobe 4 “Philly” invokes Kobe Bryant’s birthplace through the colors of the Philadelphia Phillies and 76ers, the latter of whom his father played for.
Release Date: April 15
Price: $160
James Harden’s hit new model takes on a can’t-miss pink on orange look that’s by far the brightest colorway for the Harden Vol. 8 to release so far.
Release Date: April 27
Price: $200
A new colorway for the Air Jordan 3 makes conservative use of its namesake color in what should be a popular choice for spring.
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.
