This week of sneaker drops is highlighted by a solid lineup of throwback Nike sneakers making a return, as well as a few notable collaborations as well.
Releases kick off on Wednesday with the return of the "Ivory Snake" Air Force 1 for the first time since 1996. That is followed up by a Zoom LeBron III hitting shelves on Thursday paying homage to LeBron James' alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. The "Habanero Red" Air Max2 Light also makes a return the same day.
On Friday, the 3x1 x Nike Air Force 1 collection, "Del Sol" Kobe IV Protro, "Hot Lava" LeBron 16 pack, and "Hot Lava" Air Tech Challenge II all arrive at retailers. This week wraps up with an all-black John Elliot x Nike LeBron Icon, the Nike SB x Air Jordan I "Defiant Is" pack, and Spring/Summer 2019 Puma x Diamond Supply Co. collab all releasing.
For a detailed look at all of the pairs mentioned above, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Air Force 1 'Ivory Snake'
Nike Zoom LeBron III 'SVSM'
Nike Air Max2 Light 'Habanero Red'
3x1 x Nike Air Force 1 Collection
Price: $130
When: Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike has decided to collaborate with bespoke denim retailer and neighbor of its popular 21 Mercer St. location in New York City, 3x1, on a trio of Air Force 1 Lows. Each is dressed in one of three of 3x1's raw selvedge denim washes developed in Los Angeles: black, stonewash blue, or raw indigo. Contrasting washes are used on the eyestay, Swooshes, tongue, and heel tab. A Bowerman orange selvedge ID is a nod to the Nike co-founder. Co-branding on the insoles completes each premium design.
Nike Kobe IV Protro 'Del Sol'
Nike LeBron 16 'Hot Lava' Pack
Nike Air Tech Challenge II 'Hot Lava'
John Elliott x Nike LeBron Icon
Nike SB x Air Jordan I 'Defiant Is' Collection
Price: $175
When: Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike SB has collaborated on two new colorways of the Air Jordan I. Both the "LA to Chicago" and "New York Paris" pairs feature rubaway paint jobs that reveal a second colorway underneath. The treatment is the same one used on the massively popular Lance Mountain Air Jordan I collabs from 2014. The "LA to Chicago" pair starts off outfitted in Lakers colors and can be transformed to resemble the OG "Chicago" Air Jordan I. The "New York to Paris" option features grey panels that reveal bright pink and crimson areas when worn down. It will also be the more widely available of the two colorways. Each of the four cities was chosen for its impact on modern day skate culture.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Glow'
Puma x Diamond Supply Co. Collection
Price: $40-$130
When: Saturday, May 25
Where: Puma stores, puma.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Diamond Supply Co. has once again linked up with Puma for a brand new collection of footwear inspired by summertime in Los Angeles. The lineup includes some of the brands most notable models like the Suede, Clyde, and Cali-0. A pair of slides is also included. The Suede and sandal are covered in Diamond Supply's signature blue color scheme. A tie-dye treatment has also been applied to resemble pool water. The Clyde is constructed of black canvas with a white rubber toe cap, yellow tongue branding, and mismatched formstrips. The Cali-0 opts for a simplistic white leather upper with Diamond blue details. Each pair features Diamond logos on the tongue and heel tabs shaped like the valuable crystal as well.
