A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneakers Releases

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Price: $110

When: Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Nike SB's latest creation is a Dunk Low inspired by Chinese food. The result is a mismatched pair that takes cues from six regional dishes from six cities across China. The array of cuisine is represented using various materials and colors. A copper coin embroidered on each lateral heel acts as a final detail.

Price: $200

When: Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: This women's colorway of the Air Jordan 4 is inspired by spacesuits. It features a black and orange mesh upper, Starfish orange edges, and exposed foam at the top of the tongue that is usually reserved for deconstructed designs. 

Price: $120

When: Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The latest Zoom Freak 2 is a nod to Giannis Antetokounmpo's nickname in China, Letter Bro. The name was bestowed upon him because of his rather long last name. The mostly sail colorway is complimented by a large red Swoosh, yellow heel tab, orange laces, and jumbled letter print on the heel and tongue. 

Price: $150

When: Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Nike is releasing yet another clean colorway of the Air Max 1 this Friday. This "Obsidian" option features OG colorblocking with premium details like a leather upper and mini Swoosh embroidered on the lateral toe.

Price: app. $266

When: Friday, Jan. 22

Where: pattanewbalance991.com

What You Need to Know: New Balance looks to continue its hot streak in 2021. One of its first collaborative projects of the year is a New Balance 991 with Patta. Constructed at New Balance's UK factory in Flimby, this 991 features an olive green mesh and Dusty Pink suede upper with peach detailing. Patta's name stitched on the lateral heel in white sets this pair apart from the usual inline releases. For the time being, this collab will be releasing exclusively at Patta, but expect a wide launch at a limited few retailers later this month. 

Price: $215

When: Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is celebrating Chinese New Year with a brand new Air Jordan 5 Low colorway. Rather simplistic at first glance, the sail upper can be worn away over time to reveal a colorful all-over print. Finishing touches include bright red accents, a milky outsole, and special logo stitched on each heel.

Price: $200-$250

When: Saturday, Jan. 23

Where: Select Foot Locker locations and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Following an initial release on Dec. 29, Filipino retailer Titan's first collaboration with Jordan Brand is finally dropping in North America. Consisting of an Air Jordan 23 and Air Jordan 35, the pack celebrates Titan's 10th anniversary. The 23 is the standout, complete with its signature lightning bolt pattern stitched across its upper, and was chosen due to the massive popularity of the "Titanium" Air Jordan 23 in the Philippines when it released back in 2008.

Price: $240

When: Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m.

Where: Yeezy Supply, adidas.com, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: A brand new colorway of the Yeezy Boost 700 is arriving at select retailers on Saturday morning. The "Sun" colorway is a much brighter cousin of the popular OG "Wave Runner" colorway. It maintains similar detailing, but replaces the grey upper with bright yellow and the white midsole with orange. 

Price: $140

When: Monday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: It appears Nike is sticking with the original "Air Max 3" designation for the Air Max 90 for the time being. The latest colorway scheduled to hit stores is the "Hot Lime" option that features a white upper, teal detailing, and bright lime green branding hits.