Salehe Bembury’s New Balance 530 ‘Prosperity Be The Prize’ Drops Amid Jordan 9 ‘Olive’ Hype

Renowned designer Salehe Bembury’s latest New Balance 530 “Prosperity Be The Prize” launches on October 29, sporting a bold, high-contrast colorway. Meanwhile, sneaker enthusiasts eagerly await the Air Jordan 9 “Olive” release on November 9, with promises of enhanced quality and accurate materials.

Salehe Bembury Unveils Bold New Balance 530 ‘Prosperity Be The Prize’ with Signature Details

In a recent report by Sneaker News, Salehe Bembury remains one of the most active and influential designers in the sneaker industry. Alongside his transformative work with Crocs and recent appointment as creative director for PUMA Basketball, the New York-based designer is pushing forward with his partnership with New Balance. Initially teased in June and soft-launched with an exclusive release in Copenhagen, the Salehe Bembury New Balance 530 “Prosperity Be The Prize” is now set for a full release starting October 29.

True to Bembury’s vibrant aesthetic, this New Balance 530 iteration features a bold, high-contrast palette. Dominated by hi-vis neon green, the shoe also incorporates a peach midsole, royal purple outsole, and a fuchsia ABZORB pod, delivering an eye-catching design. For the first time in his New Balance collaborations, Bembury’s signature fingerprint motif is subtly integrated into the “N” logo, a nod to his influential role in sneaker culture and his design legacy across multiple brands.

Demand for the New Balance 530 “Prosperity Be The Prize” is expected to be high, given the success of Bembury's previous collaborations like the New Balance 1906R and 2002R, which command premium prices on the resale market. The shoe is now available on Salehe Bembury’s website, beaspunge.com, for a retail price of $130.

Air Jordan 9 ‘Olive’ Returns This November, Promising a Quality Revival for Sneaker Fans

In other sneaker news, the highly anticipated Air Jordan 9 “Olive” retro has been confirmed for release on November 9, 2024. Initially launched in 1993, the Air Jordan 9 marked a unique period in Michael Jordan’s career, as he temporarily retired from basketball to pursue a stint in baseball. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the Jordan 9 aimed to capture MJ’s global appeal, with an earth emblem featured on the heel.

The “Olive” colorway has seen several retros, though many fell short of the original quality. Fans were left disappointed by the 2012 retro due to quality issues, while later iterations, like the 2017 “Winterized” version and the 2023 Aqua-accented colorway, received mixed reactions. This latest release, however, promises a return to form with its accurate shape and materials, showcasing a familiar combination of black leather, nubuck, and red branding accents.

The Air Jordan 9 “Olive” will be released in men’s ($210), grade school ($160), little kids ($100), and infant ($85) sizes. Stay tuned to the Jordan Release Dates page for more information on this drop and other upcoming holiday releases from Jordan Brand.