This week of drops brings forth some fresh new pairs from the usual suspects like Nike, Jordan Brand, and Adidas.
Nike kicks off the release week with Foot Locker-exclusive colorways of the Air Max Plus inspired by sharks dubbed the "Before the Bite" and "After the Bite." Nike's offerings continue on Thursday with a summer-ready white Flyknit Trainer complete with a gum outsole, camouflage colorway of the LeBron Soldier 12, and the "The Scoop" Converse Pro Leather inspired by Dr.J's famous play in the 1980 NBA Finals. It will be the second pair to release from Nike's "Art of a Champion" pack.
On Friday, Nike SB's annual 4/20 release hits shelves in the form of the Todd Bratrud-designed "White Widow" Dunk Mid along with a "Rust Pink" pair of the classic Air Foamposite One, "Snakeskin" Air Max 98 reminiscent of Supreme's 2016 collaboration, and the first retro of the "Shadow" Air Jordan X since its 1994 debut.
Releases conclude on Saturday with a new "White/Deep Royal" pair of the Nike Kyrie 4, a limited drop of the half-and-half "Homage to Home" Air Jordan I exclusively in Chicago, two new pairs of soccer-inspired Adidas designed by Alexander Wang, and five new pairs of eco-friendly runners from Parley and Adidas.
For a more in-depth look at all of the pairs, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Air Max Plus 'Before the Bite'/'After the Bite'
Price: $170
When: Wednesday, April 18
Where: footlocker.com and select Foot Locker locations
What You Need to Know: These two pairs of the Air Max Plus are inspired by sharks and will be releasing exclusively at Foot Locker. The "Before the Bite" features a grey mesh upper with white teeth and a red outsole to symbolize blood. The "After the Bite" pair uses a two-toned red mesh and white teeth to represent the aftermath of a shark's vicious bite. Both pairs feature a slightly different upper pattern and materials than what is traditionally seen on this '90s runner.
Nike Flyknit Trainer 'White/Gum'
Nike LeBron Soldier 12 SFG 'Camo'
Converse Pro Leather 'The Scoop'
Todd Bratrud x Nike SB Dunk Mid 'White Widow'
Nike Air Foamposite One 'Rust Pink'
Air Jordan X 'Shadow'
Nike Air Max 98 'Snakeskin'
Nike Kyrie 4 'White/Deep Royal'
Air Jordan I 'Homage to Home'
Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang Bball Soccer
Price: $250
When: Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Alexander Wang continues his partnership with Adidas Originals this week by delivering more new apparel and footwear. The latest footwear being introduced by the high end designer is a soccer-inspired model dubbed the Bball Soccer. Despite the slightly confusing name, this shoe very clearly takes inspiration from some of Adidas' retro soccer footwear and meshes it with the midsole previously used on Wang's past Bball models. Orange and black suede iterations with white leather hits will both be available. Each features the upside down Adidas branding that has become a staple of Wang's offering thus far, as well as Boost cushioning in the heel portion of the midsole.
Parley x Adidas Collection
Price: $110-$200
When: Sunday, April 22
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas' latest project with Parley will deliver new pairs of the Ultra Boost, adiZero Prime Boost, Ultra Boost X, and AlphaBounce in the typical black, blue, and white color scheme used for the partnership. The major selling point of any Parley x Adidas product is its environmentally-conscience mission. Each pair is built with yarn uppers that contain 85% recycled ocean plastics.
