A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneakers Releases

From the 'Viotech' Nike Air Max 90 to 'Obsidian' Air Jordan I, here is a complete guide to this week's more important sneaker releases.

Aug 27, 2019
Nike Air Max 90 'Viotech' CD0917 600 (Pair)
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Nike Air Max 90 'Viotech' CD0917 600 (Pair)
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This week of releases is highlighted by some solid options including a new spin on a popular Nike Dunk Low colorway from the early 2000s, the latest collaboration from Cactus Plant Flea Market, a new Air Jordan I inspired by MJ's college years, and more. 

The releases kick off this Tuesday when CPFM's Blazer Mid hits the Nike By You platform with a plethora of customization options at the customer's disposal. Things pick back up on Thursday when Nike releases a trio of new Daybreak colorways. On Friday, the "Viotech" Nike Air Max 90 inspired by the cult classic Dunk Low hits store shelves. 

Releases wrap up on Saturday when the "Agimat" Titan x Nike LeBron 16 Low, "Woodland Camo" Air Jordan X, "Obsidian" Air Jordan I, and Adidas ZX 9000 all arrive.

For a more in-depth look at all of this week's best pairs, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.

Nike Blazer CPFM Sponge By You

CPFM x Nike Blazer Mid By You 'Sponge' (Pair 2)
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Price: TBD

When: Tuesday, Aug. 27

Where: Nike By You

What You Need to Know: Cactus Plant Flea Market is dropping its second official Nike collab this week. A follow-up to the massively popular VaporMax 2019 from earlier this year, CPFM's latest project utilizes the Nike By You customization platform. The Nike Blazer CPFM Sponge By You will be available for customers to tweak to their liking with options including a wide array of  materials and colors for the upper, Swoosh, eyestay, and laces. 

Nike Daybreak Collection

Nike Daybreak 'Metallic Silver'
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Price: $100

When: Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Capitalizing on this summer's '70s runner trend before the season winds to a close, Nike is dropping off another trio of Daybreaks. Each pair sports a mesh upper with suede overlays. Two pairs feature metallic gold and silver Swooshes, while the third offers a pastel-shaded lavender look with black branding. All three sit atop a traditional black waffle outsole. 

Nike Daybreak 'Lavender Mist'

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Nike Daybreak 'Metallic Gold'

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Nike Air Max 90 'Viotech'

Nike Air Max 90 'Viotech' CD0917 600 (Lateral)
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Price: $140

When: Thursday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: One month after the "Viotech 2.0" Air Max 90 hit retailers, Nike is releasing another multi-colored version of the retro runner that mimics the original "Viotech" Dunk Low. The vibrant colorway sports mismatched suede and mesh panels. A black leather tongue tab completes the otherwise colorful design. 

Titan x Nike LeBron 16 Low 'Agimat'

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Price: TBD

When: Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m.

Where: Titan stores, the Titan app, titan22.com, and nike.com

What You Need to Know: Filipino retailer Titan Sports has collaborated with Nike to release the "Agimat" LeBron 16 Low. While the special Phillippines-themed colorway has become an annual fixture in the LeBron signature line in recent years, this marks the first official collab with Titan. The pair is dressed in navy blue nubuck with teal contrast stitching and graphics on the heel tab. Additional details include a shiny gold Swoosh, zipper running up the tongue, and Titan Sports logo stitched on each heel in gold. 

Air Jordan X 'Woodland Camo'

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Price: $190

When: Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand has remixed the Air Jordan X by covering its upper in woodland camouflage nylon. Black leather accents, a black Jumpman stitched on each heel, and olive outsole sections highlighting Michael Jordan's various career achievements complete the military-inspired design. 

Air Jordan I 'Obsidian'

Air Jordan 1 'Sail/Obsidian University Blue' 555088 140 (Lateral)
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Price: $160

When: Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The latest Air Jordan I hitting store shelves is inspired by Michael Jordan's college years as a member of the UNC Tar Heels. The "Obsidian" colorway features a white leather upper, Obsidian Blue overlays, and Carolina Blue panels wrapping the heel. This release is almost identical to the patent leather offering that released during 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend, which also paid homage to the legend's time on Chapel Hill.

Adidas ZX 9000

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Price: TBD

When: Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m.

Where: select Adidas Consortium retailers

What You Need to Know: Adidas wraps up its month of "30 Years of Torsion" releases with the ZX 9000. Like the past three drops celebrating the Torsion system, this retro release stays true to the original with identical colors and materials. New details include special graphics on each insole, and jewel lace locks. 

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