Seven Sneaker Releases for September Week
A guide to seven notable sneaker releases from September 1-4, 2026, featuring collaborations and new models from New Balance, Salomon, Nike, adidas, and Puma.
Seven major sneaker releases are scheduled for the first week of September 2026. The drops include collaborations and new colorways from brands like New Balance, Salomon, and Puma, according to a guide from Highsnobiety.
From a gothic trail runner to a revived '80s classic, this week's selections highlight brands pushing design boundaries. The guide aims to help navigate a crowded release calendar.
Key Releases for the Week
The featured sneakers will be available from September 1 through September 4. Each model offers a distinct design perspective, from retro homage to futuristic experimentation.
| Model | Brand | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Harlow x New Balance T500 | New Balance | September 4 |
| Salomon XT-EVO Black | Salomon | September III |
| Air Liquid Max 'Grey Fog and Dark Smoke Grey' | Nike | September 4 |
| adidas ZX 8000 | adidas | September 1 |
| Puma Speedcat Patch | Puma | September 1 |
| Nike Mind 002 'Fossil Stone and Plum Eclipse' | Nike | September 3 |
| PUMA x SALEHE BEMBURY Velum 2 NITRO | Puma | September 3 |
Collaboration Highlights
Jack Harlow has partnered with New Balance for his first sneaker collaboration. He chose the 1982 T500 model, a move described as a subtle pick compared to the bold styles often selected by other rappers. The shoe features premium brown leather and pays homage to its court-side origins.
Footwear designer Salehe Bembury has reimagined an archive classic for Puma. The resulting Velum 2 Nitro sneaker features Nitro-injected foam for cushioning and an embossed tongue upper. Highsnobiety's notes call Bembury a style icon with an unnmatched eye for detail.
Design and Technology Focus
Salomon is introducing a new era for its XT-EVO model with a black colorway. The design employs gothic futurism, with an exterior cage and a perforated black upper. The source likens it to a moody cousin to previous versions.
Nike's Air Liquid Max is described as being for true Air Max-heads. It amplifies the visible air bubble concept with a fluid, smooth silhouette and a futuristically woven upper. Another Nike release, the Mind 002, continues the brand's mind science theme. The 'Fossil Stone and Plum Eclipse' colorway features an earthy knit upper with plum accents on the toecap and lace lock. The insole includes white dots mapping pressure points.
adidas is reviving its ZX 8000 model, a streetwear staple from a past era. The source states its torsion cushioning technology can compete with modern high-tech and 3-D printed sneakers. The release comes in Aqua and Purple hues meant to capture '80s nostalgia.
Puma's Speedcat Patch edition leans into the model's Formula 1 racing heritage. The low-profile shoe features a mixed-panel upper that looks pieced together from spare leather. It is described as a quiet flex for those aware of its pit-lane pedigree.
The source notes that some sneakers may sell out quickly.
