The Best Sneaker Drops from JD Sports July 2026

The real dog days of summer are here, and maybe it's the footwear industry that’s contributing to the massive heatwaves hitting all parts of the globe. That’s an exaggeration, of course, but we’re seeing more and more high-heat items land across various sneaker brands.

One of the best spots to cop all of the upcoming sneaker releases in July 2026 will be JD Sports. The retailer is offering up some of the latest in Jordan retro releases, new performance basketball models and colorways, restocks of the Nike Mind, and even a chance to secure the Souvenir Vans Old Skool 36.

Below, we’ve rounded up all of the best sneaker drops from JD Sports for this month. While you wait for each of these drops, shop the latest releases from JD Sports here.

Nike A’Two Pinkies Up - 07/08

A’ja Wilson’s second signature sneaker appears in a new pink and green colorway clearly inspired by the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Hall of Fame - 07/10

The MLB All-Star break is here, and what better way to celebrate than to remember one of the greats, Ken Griffey Jr.? His signature Air Griffey Max 1 undergoes a new makeover that mimics the outfit he wore when inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Nike Air Force 1 Low Philadelphia - 07/11

Another MLB All-Star-inspired sneaker, the AF1 Philadelphia is a tie-in with the city hosting this year’s festivities for Major League Baseball.

adidas AE 2 Tie-Dye - 07/11

Anthony Edwards’ signature sneaker is going back to the tie-dye theme with the AE 2. The color scheme first appeared as a PE colorway of the AE 1, and then as an AE 1 Low for the public.

Nike KD 19 Candy Apple - 07/15

The candy man is in town, eh? The Drake co-signed Nike KD 19 continues to roll out in candy-color monochromes, with the latest in candy apple red.

Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Reverse Solar Red - 07/17

Nike celebrated the Air Max 95's 30th birthday with a Reverse Neon colorway, but that was ultra-limited and nearly impossible to get. In the model’s 31st year on the market, we’re getting another OG colorway with the color palette flipped, thanks to the Reverse Solar Red AM 95.

Air Jordan 3 Retro True Blue - 07/18

OG Air Jordan colorways will always hit. The latest original Air Jordan to hit shelves is the Air Jordan 3 Retro True Blue, the only AJ 3 that Mike himself did not wear on the court for an official game during the model's original run in the late ‘80s.

Nike Mind 001 Pink Smoke - 07/23

The Nike Mind 001 has been one of the hardest silhouettes to cop in 2026, but thankfully, restocks are consistent. The next restock will feature a re-release of the Pink Smoke Mind 001.

Air Jordan 4 Retro Birds of Paradise - 07/23

For WNBA All-Star, Jordan Brand is dropping two different sneakers inspired by birds of paradise flowers. The lifestyle side features this Air Jordan 4 Retro, which mimics the oranges and greens of the flower to a T.

Vans Old Skool 36 LX Souvenir Pack - 07/23

If you haven’t hopped on the Vans trend just yet, now is the time. The Old Skool 36 LX Souvenir Pack takes inspiration from the Chanel On The Pavement Messenger Bag, and after being extremely hard to come by, Vans is unloading the clip. Two new colorways of the Chanel-inspired sneaker will be available at JD Sports: Oatmeal and Black.

Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 Sue Bird PE - 07/24

Sue Bird paved the way for the success the WNBA sees today, so it’s only right that she gets her flowers. Coinciding with WNBA All-Star, Bird’s Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 PE from her days on the Seattle Storm will finally get a retail drop.

Air Jordan 4 Retro Comic - 07/25

The vintage comic book market is a great parallel for the sneaker aftermarket, with rare and exclusive editions fetching top dollar. Inspired by retro comics and an original Air Jordan T-shirt from the ‘80s, the Air Jordan 4 Comic applies a barrage of colors to the silhouette.

Nike KD 19 Blueberry Blast - 07/29

Nike is adding another monochrome colorway to Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 19 Candy collection with the Blueberry Blast. This pair opts for a shiny light blue hue across the entire silhouette.

Nike Air Zoom Flight ‘98 The Glove - 07/31

Rounding out the month of July is a retro we've all been waiting for: the Air Zoom Flight ‘98 The Glove. Worn by Gary Payton in the late ‘90s, The Glove was last seen on shelves in 2013, so a return after 13 years is getting everyone excited.

Nicholas Vlahos

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