This week of drops features new pairs from Nike celebrating the NBA Playoffs, new models from Adidas and Puma, a ton of exclusives from Jordan Brand, and more.
The round of releases starts on Wednesday with the "Dark 23" Nike LeBron Solider 12 inspired by LeBron's annual social media blackout during the NBA Playoffs. Nike's offerings continue on Thursday with the "Rude Awakening" Air Force 1 High inspired by Rasheed Wallace, the latest pair from the brand's "Art of a Champion" pack, as well as the second colorway of the Acronym x Nike Air VaporMax Moc 2. Also releasing Thursday is five monochromatic pairs of Tyler, the Creator's Golf le Fleur sneaker with Converse One Star that make up the "Mono" pack.
Friday's drops consist of an Air Jordan IX inspired by Carmelo Anthony's 2003 NCAA National Championship with Syracuse and a womens-exclusive Air Foamposite One in a premium "Particle Beige" color scheme.
On Saturday, Adidas and Puma debut new silhouettes, the Kamanda and Thunder Spectra, respectively, New Orleans-based boutique Sneaker Politics drops a special pre-release of the "Katrina" Air Jordan III, Atmos' "Jade" Air Max 95 from its "We Love Nike" pack releases exclusively in Tokyo, and the "Cool Grey" Air Jordan XI Low is also hitting shelves. Finishing off the weekend is another pair from Nike's "Art of a Champion" pack, the "Pass the Torch" Air Jordan I paying homage to Kawhi Leonard's performance in the 2014 NBA Finals.
Two more deliveries from Jordan Brand are also scheduled for early next week. The Air Jordan I Flyknit is releasing in a "Clay Green" color scheme likely inspired by JB's "Best Hand in the Game" pack that consists of four Air Jordan Is and commemorates MJ's career milestones. Two pairs are North American exclusives, while the remaining two will be exclusive to other specific regions around the world.
For a full breakdown of all of the pairs, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike LeBron Soldier 12 'Dark 23'
Nike Air Force 1 High 'Rude Awakening'
Acronym x Nike Air VaporMax Moc 2
Tyler, the Creator Golf le Fleur 'Mono' Pack
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, April 26
Where: converse.com, golfwang.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Departing from the usually colorful iterations that have become common on Tyler, the Creator's Golf le Fleur sneakers, the latest offering delivers five toned-down, monochromatic options of the reinterpreted Converse One Star. Golf Wang fans will be able to choose between Black, White, Greener Pastures, Limoges, and Rhubarb suede uppers with white contrast stitching. As always, Tyler's special flower branding can be seen on the side panel and tongue.
Air Jordan IX 'Melo'
WMNS Nike Air Foamposite One 'Particle Beige'
Adidas Kamanda
Price: $150
When: Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas will debut its new soccer-inspired silhouette, the Adidas Kamanda, this weekend. Suede uppers with white leather heel tabs and traditional gold side branding are placed on uniquely-sculpted gum midsoles. Black and burgundy colorways will be the first two pairs available for purchase.