Shoe fans stop · 5 styles of sneakers that must be watched this week

This week welcoming a new shoe fan stop unit. In addition to the new co-branded works such as Timberland x Hender Scheme, Post Archive Faction x On, Shohei Ohtani x New Balance and size? x New Balance, the color matching of the popular series Minimus Trail is also worth paying attention to. Interested readers may wish to go down with us to lock in more information on sneakers.

Hender Scheme x Timberland 3-Eye Lug Boat Shoe's latest joint shoes officially debut

Release date: March 21
Pricing: ¥48,400 yen

Timberland has launched its first joint collaboration with Japanese handmade leather brand Hender Scheme to inject high-end texture into the classic American shoe 3-Eye Lug Boat Shoe. In this cross-cultural collaboration, Hender Scheme reinterprets this iconic college-style shoe through top-notch leather and innovative design.

This joint shoe model uses untreated full-grain leather from a local tannery in Japan. Over time, the upper will gradually oxidize from light beige to dark brown, presenting a unique natural patina, giving each pair of shoes a unique personality. The two parties said in response to this joint cooperation: “There will not be two pairs of identical shoes in the world”, successfully highlighting the exclusive charm brought by handmade production and accumulation of time.

New Balance Minimus' latest color scheme “Black/Tan” is released

Release date: 2025
Pricing: $120

New Balance continues to bring new works to the Minimus Trail series, and recently officially launched a new color scheme “Black/Tan”, combining the sturdy shoe body outline designed specifically for off-road with a fashionable and casual style.

The Minimus Trail upper is made of multi-layer black mesh to ensure breathability and durability. It is matched with the “N” logo made of black leather to form contrast and layering, which is completely different from the smaller shapes in the past. The soles are presented in gray and tan, which can meet performance and daily wear at the same time. Outdoor enthusiasts who love multifunctional shoes are worth considering.

On x POST ARCHIVE FACTION latest joint series shoes

Release date: March 20
Pricing: Cloudmonster 2 PAF and Cloudventure Peak PAF are priced at HK$2,190 and HK$1,790 respectively

Post Archive Faction (PAF) once again collaborated with Swiss sports brand On, the “CURRENT FORM 2.0+” shoe model was first released in January and will be officially released soon this time.

The series brings two shoes made of innovative materials designed for a variety of outdoor environments, providing excellent performance and comfort. First, Cloudmonster 2 PAF design blends futuristic aesthetics to reinterpret On’s iconic thick-soled running shoes. The upper is made of breathable mesh fabric, paired with asymmetrical lace design and cushioned CloudTec® sole full of holes, fully demonstrating the unique design of PAF and reflecting On's professional shoemaking technology. Two colors are now available, namely “Thorn / Brown” and “Vapor / Frost”.

Next is Cloudventure Peak PAF that brings ultimate agility to runners, designed with CloudTec® midsole technology that provides soft cushioning and strong rebound. With MissionGrip® technology, excellent shock cushioning can cope with difficult off-road conditions. In addition, Cloudventure PAF has changed the traditional shoelace position to a diagonal design to highlight the overall lines and improve smoothness. Currently, two colors are available, “Ice/Moondust” and “All Black”.

Shohei Otani x New Balance 990v6 latest joint shoes

Release date: March 17
Pricing: ¥49,500 yen

Shohei Ohtani's cooperation with New Balance continues to heat up. Not only is the latest personal co-branded clothing series about to be released, but his first lifestyle shoe design – Shohei Ohtani x New Balance 990v6 is also confirmed to be released next week. This marks Otani's first entry into the casual sneaker field since signing New Balance two years ago.

This pair of 990v6 is based on a pure white suede forefoot, paired with a navy blue upper and forest green covering, and is complemented by silver and gray “N” logos to embellish the side; the midsole transitions from the forefoot cream white to the green and gray combination of the heel, and the outsole is made of black rubber to ensure wear resistance and grip; the exclusive joint pattern on the insole is the only detail in this design that symbolizes Shohei Otani, adding exclusive recognition to the overall appearance, and it is made of “SLAM” DUNK》》 was drawn by Yuhiko Inoue.

size? x New Balance 2002R The new co-branded series “Protection Pack”

Release date: March 12
Pricing: £140

Since New Balance launched the 2002R “Protection Pack”, this shoe has completely changed the aesthetic style of the sneaker market, focusing on deconstruction design, injecting new visual language into the classic outline. Today, British sneaker retailer size? brings back the beloved collection and exclusively launches three new colors, covering three styles: earth brown, gray and black.

This series continues the iconic old suede covering layer, which is in sharp contrast with the breathable mesh base, showing a sense of layering. Among them, the brown version is expected to be released first, combining retro and modern elements to present the classic New Balance aesthetic; the gray version abandons suede and uses smooth leather to create a more futuristic texture; while the black version continues the mix of suede and leather, low-key but without losing details. All three shoes are paired with light yellow laces to add a dessert atmosphere and create a retro feel.