A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases

A guide to the sneakers releasing this weekend like the "Sport Blue" Air Jordan VI and Nike SB Dunk High "Cali."

Aug 28, 2014
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End the month of August on a strong note and pick yourself up some kicks during the long weekend ahead.

Sneakerheads will see the return of two sneakers for the first time ever with the "Sport Blue" VIs and a high-top version of the coveted "Cali" SB Dunks. For fans of runners, Ronnie Fieg is back with two new ASICS Gel Lyte Vs, and Packer Shoes will release an exclusive adidas EQT.

Get your paper up as you approach the Labor Day weekend and plan wisely. Take a look at all the sneaker drops by checking out A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.

Nike Kobe 9 EM “Bright Mango”

via Nike

Price: $160

When: Thursday, August 28, at 8 a.m. EST

Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and in-store at select Nike Basketball retailers.

What You Need to Know: These low-profile Kobe 9s are equipped with peach cream Engineered Mesh and will be available first-come, first-served at select Foot Locker stores.




Nike Air Diamond Turf II “FSU”

via Nike

Price: $130

When: Thursday, August 28, at 8 a.m. EST

Where: Online on Nike.com and in-store at select Nike Sportswear retailers.

What You Need to Know: Deion Sanders' signature sneaker returns and pays homage to his college days as a Florida State Seminole.



adidas Crazy Light Boost

via Foot Locker

Price: $140

When: Thursday, August 28

Where: Online on adidas.com and FootLocker.com and in-store at select adidas retailers.

What You Need to Know: adidas combines its Crazy Light technology with Boost foam cushioning for an ultra lightweight hoops shoe. Look for Portland Trail Blazers' star Damian Lillard to rock this model in the upcoming season.


Nike Air Foamposite One “Triple Black”

via Nike

Price: $250

When: Friday, August 29, at 8 a.m. EST

Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and in-store at select Nike Sportswear retailers.

What You Need to Know: This murdered-out Foam features three shades of black and even has a nubuck finish on its upper instead of the usual Posite material.




Nike Flyknit Roshe Run

via Nike

Price: $125

When: Friday, August 29

Where: Online on Nike.com and FinishLine.com.

What You Need to Know: The Flyknit Roshe Run first dropped internationally, but is slowly starting to make its way to U.S. retailers. Drops have been sporadic depending on retailer, but Nike Store Finish Line will in fact be releasing two colorways (“Turquoise” and “Sequoia”) come Friday.


Packer Shoes x adidas Originals EQT Running Support '93 “Micropacer”

via Packer Shoes

Price: $140

When: Friday, August 29, at 12 p.m. noon EST

Where: Online on PackerShoes.com and in-store at Packer Shoes in New Jersey.

What You Need to Know: The adidas “Micropacer” returned earlier this month for its 30th anniversary. The familiar colorway is used as the inspiration for Packer Shoes' EQT collaboration. Available exclusively at Packer.

Air Jordan VI “Sport Blue”

via Nike

Price: $170

When: Saturday, August 30, at 8 a.m. EST

Where: Online on Nike.com, FootLocker.com, and FinishLine.com and in-store at select Jordan Brand retailers.

What You Need to Know: The “Sport Blue” VI made its debut in 1991 and gets a retro release for the first time this weekend.




Nike Kobe 9 EM “China”

via Nike

Price: $180

When: Saturday, August 30, at 8 a.m. EST

Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and in-store at select Nike Basketball retailers.

What You Need to Know: This China-themed Kobe 9 commemorates Kobe Bryant's status as a global icon and basketball ambassador.




Nike Dunk SB Dunk High “Cali”

via Nike

Price: $120

When: Saturday, August 30, at 8 a.m. EST

Where: Online on Nike.com and in-store at select Nike SB retailers.

What You Need to Know: The “Cali” theme on an SB Dunk debuted on a Low in 2004 and returns a decade later in high-top form.



adidas Originals ZX Flux “OG Aqua”

via Packer Shoes

Price: $120

When: Saturday, August 30, at 8 a.m. EST

Where: Online on PackerShoes.com and in-store at Packer Shoes in New Jersey.

What You Need to Know: The “OG Aqua” colorway takes inspiration from the ZX 8000 “Aqua,” which is the sneaker that directly influenced the ZX Flux model.

Ronnie Fieg x ASICS Gel Lyte V “Rose Gold”

via Ronnie Fieg

Price: $170

When: Saturday, August 30, at 11 a.m. EST

Where: Online on KithNYC.com and in-store at the Kith pop-up shop and Kith Brooklyn.

What You Need to Know: Ronnie Fieg's infamous “Rose Gold” colorway returns, but this time on a Gel Lyte V.

Ronnie Fieg x ASICS Gel Lyte V “Sage”

via Ronnie Fieg

Price: $170

When: Saturday, August 30, at 11 a.m. EST

Where: Online on KithNYC.com and in-store at the Kith pop-up shop and Kith Brooklyn.

What You Need to Know: Ronnie Fieg introduces a new colorway to his catalog and even uses 10 different materials between the “Sage” and “Rose Gold” ASICS runners.

Offspring x ASICS x Onitsuka “Desert” Pack

via Offspring

Price: $172 (Gel Lyte V) and $199 (Shaw Runner)

When: Saturday, August 30

Where: Online on Offspring.co.uk and in-store at Offspring locations in the U.K.

What You Need to Know: The “Desert” pack features the ASICS Gel Lyte V and Onitsuka Tiger Shaw Runner and represents the appearance of dawn and dusk in a desert.

atmos x Nike Air Max 90 “Bleached Denim”

via atmos

Price: $124

When: Sunday, August 31

Where: In-store at the atmos Sports Lab store in Japan.

What You Need to Know: atmos and Nike come together once again for a Nike Air Max 90 that's decked in bleach denim detailing. A U.S. release has not yet been established, but the sneakers will be available first at atmos in Japan.

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