Close the summer in style and head back to school in the freshest pair of kicks. This weekend sees the release of the "Sport Blue" Air Jordan 1 AJKO and three Nike LeBron XIs inspired by King James' off court affinity for fashion.
On the lifestyle side, there's the "US Open" Air Tech Challenge II, a special Fragment Design Tennis Classic, and a mid-profile EXT iteration of the Kobe 9.
For the running 'heads, expect two New Balance 580 drops and the return of the super O.G. EQT Guidance '93.
As always, get your paper up and be sure to check out all the kicks dropping on A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
1. Nike Air Tech Challenge II “US Open”
2. Fragment Design x Nike Tennis Classic
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, August 21, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and in-store at NikeLab locations.
What You Need to Know: Hiroshi Fujiwara's Fragment Design and Nike are longtime collaborators. If past projects serve as an indicator, expect these sneakers to be limited and highly sought-after.
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4. Distinct Life x Reebok GL6000 “Black”
5. Converse CONS Auckland Racer “First String”
Price: $120 (Three colorways: “White,” Navy,” and “Red”)
When: Friday, August 22
Where: Available at select Converse retailers like Boston's Bodega.
What You Need to Know: The Engineered Canvas sneakers are part of Converse CONS' “First String” collection, which emphasizes craftsmanship.
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7. Puma “Tree Camo” Collection
Price: TBD
When: Friday, August 22
Where: Available at select Puma retailers like Puma Lab by Foot Locker.
What You Need to Know: The three-sneaker collection features the classic Basket model in Mid and Low variations and a Trinomic Disc runner.
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10. adidas Originals ZX Flux (mi ZX Flux app)
11. Nike Zoom Soldier VIII “Magnet Grey/Volt”
12. Nike Kobe 9 Mid EXT
13. Air Jordan 1 AJKO “Sport Blue”
14. Rukus x Nike SB Dunk Low “Crawfish”
15. Nike LeBron XI “Maison Du LeBron” Collection
Price: $190 (Metallic Zinc/Hyper Punch), $220 (Metallic Luster/Volt), and $295 (Blue Hero)
When: Saturday, August 23, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and at select Nike Basketball retailers.
What You Need to Know: This three-sneaker collection is inspired by LeBron James' affinity for fashion. The title of the lineup, “Maison du LeBron” is french for House of LeBron.
16. Quartersnacks x Nike SB Dunk Low
17. Capsule x New Balance 580 “Canadian Tuxedo”
18. Concepts x Ewing 33 Hi
19. Highs & Lows x Le Coq Sportif R1000 "Swan" Pack
Price: $157 (Two colorways: “Black” and “White”)
When: Saturday, August 23
Where: Available at Highs & Lows and the Le Coq Sportif flagship in Sydney and through select Australian retailers like Laced and Up There Store.
What You Need to Know: This initial drop will be in-store only in Australia. A wider release will follow on September 6.
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21. Kasina x New Balance 580
22. adidas Originals EQT Guidance '93
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, August 23
Where: Online on adidas.com and at select Originals retailers.
What You Need to Know: This is the return of the EQT Guidance '93 in two O.G. colorways: “White/Red” and “Black/Yellow.”
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24. Concepts x ASICS Gel Lyte V
25. Bodega x Saucony “Polka Dot” Pack
Price: $180 (Two styles: Grid 9000 and G9 Shadow 6)
When: Saturday, August 23
Where: Available at select Saucony retailers like End Clothing and Hanon.
What You Need to Know: End Clothing will be launching the sneakers online (launch time TBD) and Hanon will be releasing in-store first followed by an online drop at 7 a.m. EST if there are any unsold pairs remaining.
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