With Summer 2019 officially underway, there are a handful of pairs dropping this week that are certainly worthy of adding to your warm weather footwear rotation.
This week's releases start early with the global launch of the Matthew M. Williams x Nike Free TR Flyknit 3 pack. Another big release follows with the first half of the Stranger Things x Nike collab arriving on Thursday. On Friday, look forward to the "Pride" Golf Le Fleur from Converse and Tyler, the Creator, as well as a Size-exclusive colorway of the New Balance 990v5.
Saturday will showcase the Babe Ruth-inspired "ESRUC" Concepts x New Balance 997S Fusion, "Utility Black" Adidas Yeezy Boost 700, "Olympic" Nike Shox BB4, and "Gym Red" Air Jordan I. Early releases next week include the Jordan Trunner NXT HTM and second half of Nike's collaboration with the popular Netflix sci-fi series, Stranger Things, ahead of its season 3 premier.
For a more in-depth look at all of this week's releases, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Matthew M. Williams x Nike Free TR Flyknit 3
Price: $325
When: Wednesday, June 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After a limited drop at Nike's Re-Creation Center in Chicago earlier this month, Matthew M. Williams' Nike Free TR Flyknit 3s are finally receiving a wider release. Each pair features a sock-like upper with details like elastic ankle collars, a speed lacing system, large Swoosh branding, and medial side zippers. The main component of the design is the removable Vibram outsole harnessed to the upper with a series of straps. Williams' collab will release in "Black/Red" and "Ivory" options.
'Stranger Things' x Nike Collection
Price: $120
When: Thursday, June 27 (Hawkins High) and Monday, July 1 (OG) at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Ahead of the highly-anticipated premier of Stranger Things season 3 on Netflix on July 4, Nike will be releasing two collections inspired by the hit sci-fi series. Each will feature three retro models: the Cortez, Air Tailwind '79, and Blazer Mid. The first trio is designed to represent Hawkins High School and features a white, green, and orange color palette. Hawkins High logos complete each pair. The second pack, dubbed the "OG" collection, features red, white, and blue color schemes. Each pair will come complete with co-branded tongue tags and insoles, special packaging, and a commemorative pin set.
Converse Golf Le Fleur 'Pride'
Size x New Balance 990v5
Concepts x New Balance 997S Fusion 'ESRUC'
Pleasures x Reebok Classic Collection
Price: $100-120
When: Friday, June 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: reebok.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: California-based streetwear brand Pleasures has teamed up with Reebok Classics for its take on two different models from the Reebok archive, along with matching apparel. The Aztrek features an all-black upper with leather overlays and chrome detailing on the eyelets and heel. The accompanying Club C utilizes a blue suede upper with a green tongue and eyestay.