A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneakers Releases

A complete guide to this weekend's best sneaker releases.

Sean Wotherspoon x Nike Air Max 1/97 AJ4219 200 (Pair)
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Sean Wotherspoon x Nike Air Max 1/97 AJ4219 200 (Pair)

With only a few days left until Nike's Air Max Day 2018 celebration, the Swoosh is delivering quite a bit of new Air Maxes this weekend to keep people excited. Along with Nike's efforts are new and old school models from Adidas, three new Air Jordans, and even a Puma collaboration with Big Sean.

Nike's massive week kicks off on Thursday with "Dusty Cactus" and "Ultramarine" takes on the Air Max 270 and Air VaporMax 2 for men and women, the debut of the brand new Air Max 270 Flyknit, and a three pack of Nike Basketball models celebrating March Madness. Also dropping on Thursday is Adidas brand new Originals silhouette, the Deerupt, as well as the second Adidas Spezial drop of Spring/Summer 2018. Rounding out the day is Big Sean's Puma collaboration that reinterprets the classic Puma Suede.

On Saturday, Jordan Brand will be delivering three new retro models. For the ladies, JB is dropping a premium "Vachetta" colorway of the Air Jordan XII constructed of vachetta tan suede and leather with gold detailing. The "Game Royal" Air Jordan I and "Tinker" Air Jordan III inspired by Tinker Hatfield's original sketch will also be making their way to select retailers.

Nike's main offering arrives next Monday on Air Max Day 2018, Sean Wotherspoon's Air Max 1/97 hybrid model inspired vintage Nike hats. 

For a more detailed look at all of the drops, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.

Nike Air Max 270 'Dusty Cactus' and 'Ultramarine'

Nike Air Max 270 'Dusty Cactus'

Price: $150

When: Thursday, March 22 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Leading up to Air Max Day 2018, Nike is introducing two new colorways of its latest lifestyle model, the Air Max 270. Men and women will each get their own release. The men's pair utilizes the "Dusty Cactus" color scheme synonymous with the Air Max 93, while the women's pairs takes on the "Ultramarine" colorway made popular by the Air Max 180. 

WMNS Nike Air Max 270 'Ultramarine' AH6789-101

 

Nike Air VaporMax 2 'Dusty Cactus' and 'Ultramarine'

Nike Air VaporMax 2 'Dusty Cactus'

Price: $190

When: Thursday, March 22 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Just like the Air Max 270, the Air VaporMax 2 is also getting its own men's and women's colorways leading up to Air Max Day 2018. In the same vein, men will be given a "Dusy Cactus" colorway that mixes grey, teal, and black. The women's "Ultramarine" pair sports a grey upper with hits of hot punch, ultramarine, and black.

WMNS Nike Air VaporMax 2 'Ultramarine' 942843-104

 

Nike Air Max 270 Flyknit

Nike Air Max 270 Flyknit AO1023 101

Price: TBD

When: Thursday, March 22 

Where: nike.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Along with two pairs of the original Air Max 270, Nike will also be introducing a Flyknit version of its lifestyle model equipped with a chunky Air Bag in the heel. This version of the 270 wraps the silhouette in a Flyknit upper with big Swoosh branding on the lateral toe, "270" branding on the medial side, and leather hits on the tongue and heel. Men and women will each receive their own black and white options along with more colorful pairs as well.

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Nike Air Max 270 Flyknit AH6803-300
Nike Air Max 270 Flyknit AH6803-001

 

Nike Basketball 'March Madness' Pack

Nike Kyrie 4 'March Madness' 943804 104 (Lateral)

Price: $110-$150

When: Thursday, March 22

Where: nike.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: To celebrate March Madness, Nike Basketball is releasing a three-sneaker pack that includes the Kyrie 4, Kobe A.D. Mid, and PG 2. Both the Kyrie and PG 2 feature white-based color schemes with snakeskin leather detailing on the heel, while the Kobe A.D. Mid opts for a black upper. Common features include meallic Swoosh branding, 3M stripes down each tongue, and a marbled black, blue, purple, red, and yellow outsole.

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Nike PG 2 'March Madness' AJ5164-100

 

Adidas Deerupt

Adidas Deerupt CQ2624

Price: $100

When: Thursday, March 22 

Where: adidas.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Adidas is introducing its latest model this week, the Deerupt. This simple silhouette is being debuted in four colorways. A mesh upper is covered with a a layer of grid webbing. The same webbing also covers the EVA midsole. Minimal branding comes in the form of Trefoil logos on the tongue and heel. Unlike most Adidas models, this new lightweight silhouette noticeably lacks Three Stripes branding on the side panels. 

Adidas Deerupt B28076
Adidas Deerupt CQ2626
Adidas Deerupt CQ2625

 

Adidas Spezial Spring/Summer 2018 Second Drop

Adidas Spezial Handball Kreft DA8748

Price: $110-$130

When: Friday, March 23

Where: adidas.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The second delivery of the Spring/Summer 2018 Adidas Spezial collection releases this week. Four more pairs will be dropping in colors ranging from brown to royal blue and constructed of premium materials like pigskin suede and leather. Models included in this roundup are the Handball Kreft, ZX 280, Lacombe, and Padiham.

Adidas Spezial ZX 280 DA8750
Adidas Spezial Lacombe DA8786
Adidas Spezial Padiham AC7746

 

Big Sean x Puma Mid Classic Suede

Big Sean x Puma Mid Classic Suede

WMNS Air Jordan XII 'Vachetta'

Air Jordan 12 XII Women's Vachetta Tan Release Date AO6068 203 Profile

Air Jordan I 'Game Royal'

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Air Jordan III 'Tinker'

Air Jordan 3 III Tinker Release Date AQ3835 160 Profile

Nike Air Max 1/97 SW

Sean Wotherspoon x Nike Air Max 1/97 AJ4219 200 (Lateral)