A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneakers Releases

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Price: $225

When: Wednesday, Jan. 17

Where: Select Jordan Brand retailers

What You Need to Know: Originally previewed by Travis Scott back in December 2017, the highly-anticipated collaboration between Levi's and Jordan Brand is finally releasing. Along with a pair of Air Jordan IVs made of classic Levi's denim, the collab will also include a reversible trucker jacket that features panels using Jordan's Flight Suit material. Both items will be available in limited quantities at select boutiques worldwide. Other details on the pair include tan leather patches, a gum bottom, and the signature red Levi's branding tag. 

Price: $100

When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: One of Nike SB's first Australian team riders, Lewis Marnell, who tragically passed away in 2013 due to complications with diabetes, is being honored with his own colorway of the rarely seen SB Dunk Mid this week. The upper is made up of wheat nubuck, brown suede, and brown ostrich leather panels. Other details include a "Lewis Forever" on the inner tongue, special insoles, and Marnell's lion graphic on the lateral heel. 

Price: $190

When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: This insanely loud colorway of the Nike VaporMax is dropping exclusively in women's sizing. It sports a hyper punch Flyknit upper and pink accents on the Swoosh, ankle collar, and air bubble. 

Price: $160

When: Thursday, Jan. 18 

Where: Select Nike retailers

What You Need to Know: To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Air Max 98, Nike is bringing back one of its most desired OG colorways ever. The red, white, and blue "Gundam" 98, named after its resemblance to the main character from the popular anime series, is dropping in limited quantities and sure to sell out quickly. 

Price: $120

When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The Nike Kyrie 4 is quickly adding to its repertoire of colorways week by week. The latest is a Chinese New Year color scheme to celebrate the Year of the Dog. It combines red suede and mesh on the upper, black Swoosh branding, and a cream outsole. The standout detail of this pair is the floral embroidery seen on the lateral side and tongue. 

Price: $160

When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers (European release)

What You Need to Know: Nike has decided to give its classic "Gold" Air Max 97 a special detail for a European exclusive release. The pair is largely the same as the original, but the tongue and heel tabs have been switched up to resemble the Italian flag. The subtle detail has been added to tribute the country that helped make the silhouette so iconic. 

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Image via Converse

Price: $150

When: Friday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of the Nike's popular Zoom Fly SP sports its usual translucent upper in a sepia stone colorway. A yellow stripe is also present on the midsole for a slight pop of color. 

Price: $250

When: Friday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m.

Where: cncpts.com

What You Need to Know: Long-time collaborative partners New Balance and Boston's Concepts boutique have linked up once again for a unique take on the New Balance 991.5. Dubbed the "Lake Havasu," this pair is inspired by a story of an American businessman relocating the London Bridge to Lake Havasu, Arizona as a tourist attraction. Made in New Balance's Flimby Factory in the U.K., this pair sports a premium, teal suede and nubuck upper, 3M branding hits, yellow hits on the midsole, and a gum outsole.  

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Price: $150

When: Thursday, Jan. 18 

Where: Dover Street Market stores and shop.doverstreetmarket.com

What You Need to Know: Dover Street Market is dropping a collaboration out of nowhere this Thursday. The popular retailer has joined with Nike to create three tonal pairs of the Air Max 1. Black, white, and navy blue pairs with Ventile uppers all have white laces, a white tongue tag, and sit on white midsoles. An added bonus is the inclusion of mini-Swoosh branding on the lateral toe that resembles some of the classic Air Max 1s from the early 2000s. The heels and insoles of each pair also sport mismatched branding. One shoe will display the classic Nike Air logo, while the other shows DSM's logo.

Price: $250

When: Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: This latest Foamposite colorway is named after a sea snail known for its colorful shell. The "Abalone" Air Foamposite One sports an iridescent upper that combines blue and green tones in a unique pattern. The pair is finished off with black accents and a black outsole. 

Price: $190

When: Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: This brand new Air Jordan XIII colorway takes inspiration from the popular Air Jordan IX "Olive." Black suede replaces the silhouette's usual 3M mesh and leather paneling on the upper. Olive green accents are seen on the midsole and heel and red hits are used for the various Jordan branding. As always, the XIII's signature hologram bubble is still present on the heel.

Price: $250-$300

When: Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m.

Where: Kith stores and kith.com

What You Need to Know: Ronnie Fieg's latest collaboration with Timberland is his third project with the brand since launching Kith back in 2011. The release consists of three pairs of boots: two pairs of the 40 Below Super Boot and one pair of the classic 6" Boot. Both of the 10" 40 Below Super Boots are a nod to classic color schemes of the 6" Boot. One is an all-black nubuck pair and the other utilizes a distressed rust leather. For the third pair, Fieg reinterprets Timberland's winter staple with a premium navy blue nubuck and cream leather ankle collar. All three pairs have an ankle to toe shearling inner lining to guarantee maximum warmth during the harsh winter temperatures.

Price: $225

When: Monday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The final signature worn by MJ during the infamous Wizards-era of his career, the Air Jordan XVIII is returning in its OG "Sport Royal" colorway. Although not the most beloved retro from Jordan's line, the XVIII still holds a special place as the shoe worn by him in his final career game. This pair stays true to the original release from the early 2000s with a white leather upper, blue accents, metallic silver branding, and the shoe's signature hidden lacing system.

Price: $300

When: Thursday, Jan. 18

Where: Kith, Sneakersnstuff, and Packer Shoes

What You Need to Know: After being held up due to legal issues, the 4D sneaker from Adidas is finally hitting the market. The sneakers released in a limited quantity last year, but were only gifted to friends and family. The shoes will still be extremely limited this go-round. But you'll have a chance to get them, too, if you're in New York City or have the right plug.