2025 is shaping up to be a sneaker purist's dream.
From the remastering of retros ( and OGs), a stream of sneaker anniversaries to a range of eclectic colour schemes, this year is showing a small inkling that the sneaker space is keeping up with its appearances.
With plenty of drops for your foot tops, we’re excited to share our favourite upcoming sneaker releases for 2025. And of course, in true Crep Protect style, we’ll recommend our favourite sneaker care products too, so whatever heat you buy this year, we ensure that it stays box fresh.
With no further adieu, let’s crack on with this star-studded sneaker lineup!
Air Jordan 5 ‘Black Metallic' Reimagined
Release Date: February 2025
Where to buy: Nike
Yes, it has the ‘Nike Air’ on the back
Although the 2025 sneaker calendar owes much of its recognition to the Jordan Brand as a whole for its 40th anniversary, it’s also the year of the 5’s and the ‘Black Metallic’ colourway is the latest to turn heads in the lauded ‘Reimagined Series’. Stay tuned for the drop!
Crep Recommends: “Keep these kicks court-worthy with our signature Suede Reviver. Brush away any dust and loose dirt before use and spray the solution evenly across the sneaker. Let it rest for 1 minute then rework the nap with the built-in brush provided.”
Air Jordan 4 ‘Black Cat’
Release Date: Fall/Winter 2025
Where to buy: Nike
The cat is out of the bag (or box in this case).
The renowned and rather minimalistic sneaker resale assassin AKA the Air Jordan 4 ‘Black Cat’ returns to our shelves after a 5-year hiatus and we’re as gassed as you are.
Crep Recommends: "Cleanse, buff and remove scuffs on your Air Jordan 4 ‘Black Cats’ with Crep Protect Eraser. Using the flat edge of the Eraser, gently rub the affected area in a continuous motion, slowly building up the pressure until the desired results are achieved."
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Salehe Bembury x New Balance 991v2
Release Date: TBC
Where to buy: Nike
The Bembury is back with another vibrant NB collab
US-based footwear designer Salehe Bembury has proven to have a meticulous eye for detail and his purple-scaled 991v2 is certainly no exception. Airy mesh inserts are wrapped in a shaggy suede upper, pairing its muse with multi-coloured accents and co-branding wordmarks throughout.
Crep Recommends: “The best way to keep these 991v2s box-fresh is to keep them protected from the get-go with the Crep Protect Spray. Shake the can, apply an even layer of the spray to your sneakers then let it dry for 10 mins & repeat - this will be the most effective barrier against rain and stains.”
Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 Retro SP ‘Summit White/Navy’
Release Date: Summer 2025
Where to buy: Nike
Coming to a skatepark near you!
When it comes to a Nike SB and Jordan collab, Nike never typically puts a foot wrong and that's certainly the case for the all-new ‘Summit White/Navy’ colourway. As clean-cut as its ‘Pine Green’ variant, this one offers titular shades of blue that enrich the classic white leather base, while accents of suede land on the toe box for a buttery completion.
Crep Recommends: “Combat the crease on these sneaks and invest in some Crep Protect Guards to keep your sneakers looking fresh. All you have to do is align each guard with the correct shoe (left/right), cut them to size if needed and insert them in the shoe, then you can enjoy creaseless sneakers all year long.”
Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘What the Kobe’
Release Date: April 2025
Where to buy: Nike
Why have one when you can have 30?
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘What The Kobe’ is nothing short of an icon. Nearly 30 bold designs collide in one epic pair—vibrant, mismatched, and carrying the torch for Mamba style.
Crep Recommends: “Keeping the legacy alight starts with premium sneaker care. keep those Protros clean with our all-in-one Cure cleaning kit. Including our signature 100ml cleaning solution, cleaning brush and microfibre cloth, that ensures your sneakers are looking as good as you bought them.”
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Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Galaxy’
Release Date: February 2025
Where to buy: Nike
The Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Galaxy’ is back like it never left
The Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Galaxy’ is making its comeback in 2025, just in time for All-Star Weekend. Featuring its signature cosmic print, glow-in-the-dark sole, and the revered ‘Remove Before Flight’ it’s a nostalgic launch that sneaker purists won’t want to miss.
Crep Recommends: "For the smallest of dirt and touch-ups, you can keep your Foamposites intact with the Crep Protect Wipes. Our dual-sided wipes lock in our premium cleaning solution which ensures an effective on-the-go clean for your uppers and midsoles.”
Air Jordan 5 OG ‘Grape’
Release Date: April 2025
Where to buy: Nike
As seen on your TV screens; now in your rotations
Another Air Jordan 5 OG that is brewing in the pipeline is the Air Jordan 5 OG ‘Grape’. This one not only showed on-court gravitas but hit the mainstream when it featured on the feet of Will Smith during his ‘90s sitcom series ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’.
Crep Recommends: “Give your Grapes the best start in life with our travel-friendly Starter Pack. Our 50ml foam-based cleaner, 50ml spray and our dual-sided wipes make taking these gems on a vacation a breeze.”
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Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 OG ‘Brick by Brick’
Release Date: March 2025
Where to buy: Nike
Nigel Sylvester is building out his legacy ‘Brick by Brick’
Nigel Sylvester’s 'Brick by Brick' Air Jordan 4s are a love letter to NYC, with red suede, ‘Bike Air’ branding, and 3M accents—perfectly capturing the grit and creativity of his BMX journey.
Crep Recommends: “Made for ollies on our skateparks and walking on the city tarmacs, these Air Jordan 4s are prone to getting scuffs on the midsoles and this is where Crep Protects comes in. Restore and customise these midsoles with our Crep Protect Mark On Pen, it’s easy to use, comes with a 5mm pinpoint precision, plus it only needs two coats to complete the final look.”
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