This weekend is packed full of brand new releases. Nike is set to deliver a wide array of sneakers in the running and basketball space, while adidas is set to drop its own set of classic silhouettes and new collaborations that should not go unnoticed. New offerings can be expected from Jordan Brand, Converse, and Vans as well.
The drops start this Wednesday. Converse has linked up with Engineered Garments for a four shoe collaboration redesigning the classic Converse One Star, and adidas is debuting the latest Damian Lillard signature model, the Dame 4.
Thursday brings two new casual runners from Nike. A bright new "Citron" colorway of the Flyknit Trainer is releasing alongside a special colorway of the Zoom Fly SP commemorating the 2017 Chicago Marathon.
Vans is releasing a follow-up to its collaborative collection with the classic Peanuts comic strip and cartoon by dropping pairs that feature the artwork of Peanuts' illustrator Charles M. Schulz. Also dropping on Friday are a new navy blue leather colorway of the Nike SF AF-1 featuring a gum outsole, and the third shoe from Nike's "LHM" collection, an Air Force 1 with jaguar print detailing designed by Latin street artist Saner.
One of the biggest releases of the week is the second half of the Kith x Nike "Take Flight" Collection. It includes two pairs of Scottie Pippen's first official signature model, the Air Pippen 1, covered in a premium pony hair. One pair utilizes various animal prints, while the other uses a more toned down all black approach.
Most of the drops this weekend will take place this Saturday. Adidas is continuing its partnership with Reigning Champ with a new collab on the Pure Boost, releasing four new pairs of sneakers designed by Alexander Wang, and also dropping the "Crafted Energy" pack that gives premium uppers to classic models like the Gazelle, Campus, and Forum Hi.
Nike is releasing a Nike Vandal identical the OG pair from the '80s, and John Elliot is giving everyone another chance to get their hands on a pair of his Vandal collab that originally released earlier this year. The Swoosh will also be releasing a purple and white Lakers-esque colorway of the Kobe A.D. Mid, and a set of shoes for the ladies, the WMNS Air Force 1 Upstep "Floral Sequin" pack that uses denim uppers and red sequin floral patches across the uppers.
Jordan Brand's offering this Saturday is one of the best of the week. JB is dropping the second rendition of the Air Jordan 1 Flyknit, this time in the classic "Royal" colorway, as well as a girl's exclusive pair of Air Jordan 3s.
For a detailed look at everything dropping, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Engineered Garments x Converse One Star
Adidas Dame 4
Price: $115
When: Wednesday, Oct. 4
Where: adidas.com and other select Adidas retailers
What You Need to Know: The Dame 4 is the fourth signature model of Portland Trail Blazers' point guard Damian Lillard. It features a ventilated mesh upper, Bounce cushioning, and updated traction pattern on the outsole. Various details that point back to Lillard are also found throughout the model, such as important stats from his career and text on the inner lining. The Dame 4 debuts in a white/black/red Blazers colorway, as well as an all-white iteration with a gum outsole.
Nike Flyknit Trainer ‘Citron’
Nike Zoom Fly SP ‘Chicago’
Vans x Peanuts Collection
Price: TBD
When: Friday, Oct. 6
Where: Vans retailers and vans.com
What You Need to Know: After releasing an extensive collection over the summer, Vans is dropping more product inspired by the classic Peanuts comic strip and cartoon. Pairs like the Old Skool, Half Cab, Authentic, Slip-On, and Sk8-Hi will be available for the whole family featuring original illustrations from the comic's illustrator Charles M. Schulz.
Nike Air Force 1 Low x Saner 'LHM’
Kith x Nike Air Pippen 1
Nike SF AF-1 'Navy'
Nike Vandal High 'OG'
Adidas 'Crafted Energy' Pack
Reigning Champ x Adidas Pure Boost
WMNS Nike Air Force 1 Upstep ‘Floral Sequin Pack’
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This two pack of Air Force 1 Lows is a women's exclusive. It features both light and dark denim options, but the main detail is the red sequin flowers embroidered across the upper.
Kobe A.D. Mid ‘Baseline'
John Elliott x Nike Vandal Raffle
Price: $150
When: Thursday, Oct. 5
Where: nikevandal.johnelliott.co
What You Need to Know: John Elliott's Nike Vandal collaboration is re-releasing in limited quantities via an online raffle. Both the sail and anthracite pairs will be available to purchase. The raffle will be open via the link above until Thursday, Oct. 5 at 9 p.m. EST. John Elliott updated the classic Vandal silhouette with premium nubuck uppers, and a leather inner lining.
Air Jordan III GG 'Anthracite'
adidas Originals by Alexander Wang
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Oct. 7
Where: Alexander Wang stores, select Adidas retailers, adidas.com, alexanderwang.com
What You Need to Know: As a part of his latest collection for adidas Originals, Alexander Wang is releasing two colorways each of updates on models from the first season. The first pair is the AW Skate Mid, which is similar to the low top AW Skate that previously released, in both black and green suede colorways. The second pair from Wang is the AW Run Mid, which features a sock-like upper, and will be releasing in a tan colorway with orange and green accents, as well as a black colorway with blue and volt accents. This pair also eliminates the Boost cushioning the original AW Run had in the midsole, and features a more classic lacing system.