A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneakers Releases

A complete guide to this week's best sneaker releases featuring the Union x Air Jordan I collaboration, Nike Kyrie 5 'Taco PE,' Reebok Iverson Legacy, and more.

Union x Air Jordan 1 Comparison (Group)
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Union x Air Jordan 1 Comparison (Group)

This week of sneaker releases is highlighted by a vintage-inspired Air Jordan I collaboration from Union Los Angeles, a wild take on the brand new Nike Kyrie 5, and yet another Yeezy restock.

Releases kick off early this week with the latest Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang and 2018 Nike N7 collections both hitting stores on Wednesday. That's followed up with the first wave of the A-Cold-Wall* x Nike collaboration, Tyler, the Creator's latest collection with Converse, and an SNS-exclusive Adidas ZX 500 RM all dropping on Thursday morning. 

On Friday, the latest "Zebra" Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 restock hits the states, the Nike Kyrie 5 "Taco PE" arrives, a loud colorway of the Air Jordan XXXIII is dropping, and the Holiday 2018 collection from Nike ACG is also up for grabs. 

Saturday is packed with a majority of this week's biggest drops. The "Black/Metallic Gold" Air Foamposite Pro, "De Lo Mio" Air Force 1 Low, "Rookie of the Year" Air Jordan I, Union x Air Jordan I collection, Slam Jam x Adidas collab, Bristol Studio x Adidas project, and Reebok Iverson Legacy will all be hitting select retailers.

For a complete breakdown of all of this week's most notable product, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.

Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang Fall/Winter 2018 Collection

Alexander Wang x Adidas AW Turnout Bball 'White' (Lateral)

Price: $200-$250

When: Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.

Where: Alexander Wang stores, Adidas stores, adidas.com, alexanderwang.com, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Alexander Wang's fourth collection with Adidas Originals features five footwear styles—the AW Turnout Trainer, AW Puff Trainer, AW Futureshell, AW Bball, and AW Skate Super. Each style pulls its own inspiration from the Adidas archive and sports Wang's signature touches like the upside-down Trefoil logo that has become commonplace on the designer's projects with the brand. The highlight of the pack is the new AW Futureshell that places an upper inspired by 1997's EQT Elevation atop a trainer-inspired midsole. 

Alexander Wang x Adidas AW Futureshell 'Black' (Lateral)
Alexander Wang x Adidas AW Puff Trainer (Lateral)
Alexander Wang x Adidas AW Turnout Trainer (Lateral)
Alexander Wang x Adidas AW Bball (Lateral)
Alexander Wang x Adidas AW Skate Super 'White' (Lateral)
Alexander Wang x Adidas AW Skate Super 'Black' (Lateral)

Nike N7 2018 Collection

Air Jordan 1 High Strap 'N7'

Price: $115-$160

When: Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Two notable pairs from Nike's latest N7 collection are the Air Jordan I Strap and Air Force 1 Mid. Each features a tan upper and is accented by colorful branding, gum bottoms, and prints inspired by Native American culture. Nike's N7 Fund, which has been around since 2009, aims to provide sport and physical activity programming for kids in Native American and Aboriginal communities. The 2018 lineup also includes the Jordan Why Not Zer0.1 Low, Air Huarache City, and Air Presto Fly.

Nike Air Force 1 Mid N7

A-Cold-Wall* x Nike Zoom Vomero 5

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Price: $200

When: Thursday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: A-Cold-Wall* designer Samuel Ross is bringing back a lesser-discussed running silhouette for the first wave of his Nike collaboration. Black and white colorways of 2010's Zoom Vomero 5 are designed to discolor quickly and show signs of wear at a more rapid pace. Special hits include the A-Cold-Wall* logo on the lateral toe and a rectangular piece attached to the heel.

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Tyler, the Creator x Converse Golf Le Fleur 'Burlap' Pack

Converse x Tyler, the Creator Golf le Fleur 'Burlap' Chuck 70

Price: TBD

When: Thursday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m.

Where: converse.com, golfwang.com, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Tyler, the Creator returns with a new offering from his popular Golf Le Fleur line with Converse. Usually sticking to the Converse One Star, this time around the rapper has created his own version of the Chuck 70 as well. Both silhouettes are constructed with a brown burlap material and feature the usual floral branding hits throughout. Along with the burlap pairs, another Chuck 70 will be available in a more traditional look with a cream canvas upper and baby blue piping.

Converse x Tyler, the Creator Golf le Fleur 'Burlap'
Converse x Tyler, the Creator Golf le Fleur Chuck 70 'Parchment'

Sneakersnstuff x Adidas ZX 500 RM

SNS x Adidas ZX 500 RM

Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Zebra'

Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Zebra'

Nike Kyrie 5 'Taco PE'

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Air Jordan XXXII 'Visible Utility'

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Nike ACG Holiday 2018 Collection

Nike ACG Holiday 2018 (Group)

Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Black/Metallic Gold'

Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Black/Metallic Gold'

Nike Air Force 1 Low 'De Lo Mio'

Nike Air Force 1 Low De Lo Mio Release Date BQ8448 100 Profile

Air Jordan I 'Rookie of the Year'

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Union x Air Jordan I

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Price: $190

When: Saturday, Nov. 17

Where: Union Los Angeles, unionjordan.com, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: For its upcoming collaboration, Union Los Angeles was inspired by vintage Air Jordan apparel and sneakers. Two pairs will be up for grabs that fuse popular OG colorways of the Air Jordan I with exposed stitching at the heel. A "Black Toe" upper is combined with the ankle collar of the "Natural Grey" using blue stitching. The pair releasing exclusively at Union will fuse a "Storm Blue" upper with the ankle of the "Bred" Air Jordan 1 using yellow stitching. Other details include exposed foam padding on the tongue, yellowed midsoles, distressed leather on the ankle collar, and a Union branding tag on the lateral heel. 

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Slam Jam x Adidas Collection

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Price: $150-$180

When: Saturday, Nov. 17

Where: slamjamsocialism.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Italian boutique Slam Jam has collaborated with Adidas on two silhouettes—the Superstar and P.O.D. System. Each is given a white upper, cream accents, and additional black hits for further contrast.

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Bristol Studio x Adidas Collection

Bristol Studio x Adidas Crazy BYW

Price: $180-$200

When: Saturday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m.

Where: adidas.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Adidas and Los Angeles-based clothing brand Bristol Studio are linking up for a second collaboration on the Crazy BYW. A Crazy BYW and Crazy BYW LVL 2 are given a premium upgrade with cream and navy blue uppers that combine materials like suede, canvas, and denim. Each sits atop a Boost midsole, gum outsole, and sports minimal branding hits on the side panels. 

Bristol Studio x Adidas Crazy BYW LVL 2

Reebok Iverson Legacy

Allen Iverson Reebok 1