Looking for a minimal option to add to your sneaker rotation? You're in luck. This week has a few great options that are worth your consideration.
New Balance is debuting its WRPD Runner and releasing two pairs of 1906Rs with Ganni, End Clothing is releasing an earth-toned pair of Salomon XT-6s, and Adidas taps into meme culture with its "Homer Simpson" Stan Smith.
Take a closer look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
New Balance WRPD Runner
Price: $149.99
When: Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: New Balance debuts its newest lifestyle sneaker this week, the WRPD Runner. A white mesh upper and sandy suede overlays sit atop a sculpted cream midsole housing full-length FuelCell technology. Giant "N" branding completes the design.
End x Salomon XT-6 'Dark Truffle'
Price: $185
When: Thursday, Aug. 17
Where: End. Launches
What You Need to Know: End Clothing's latest sneaker collab is a take on the Salomon XT-6. The "Dark Truffle" colorway is inspired by the valuable fungi. A black upper is accented by brown and cream overlays that are meant to resemble the marbling patterns typically seen on dark truffles. An image of the truffles also covers the insoles.
Ganni x New Balance 1906R
Price: $169.99
When: Friday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Danish womenswear brand Ganni has once again collaborated with New Balance. This time, the brand has delivered two colorways of the 1906R. One is dressed in an all-yellow upper with black piping. The standout between the two features an egret mesh upper, black details, and yellow branding. Ganni logos appear on the tongue, insole, and heel pull tab.
Adidas Stan Smith 'Homer Simpson'
Price: $120
When: Friday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas is releasing one of its best Simpsons-inspired sneakers to date on Friday. The "Homer Simpson" Stan Smith is a riff on the OG colorway of the iconic silhouette with a white leather upper and green accents. The signature details of this pair are its fuzzy heel tabs featuring Homer that nod to this iconic meme. Homer also replaces Smith on the tongue branding and "Homer Simpson" is written in gold foil lettering on each side panel where "Stan Smith" is usually stamped.