A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneakers Releases

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Price: $130

When: Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The fourth installment of Russell Westbrook's Why Not Zer0 signature line is debuting this week. The Jordan Why Not Zer0.4 is arriving in a multi-colored "Upbringing" colorway composed of various patterned textiles that allude to elements of his upbringing in Los Angeles like his little league football team, high school, and college colors. 

Price: $200

When: Thursday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m.

Where: nike.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: French soccer star Kylian Mbappe has his own colorway of the LeBron 18 releasing this Thursday. The GS-sized offering is dressed in a black Knitposite 2.0 upper with red and blue detailing nodding to the French flag. Mbappe's personal logo stamped on the tongue, two mini Swooshes stitched on the lateral toe, and an icy outsole complete the special color scheme. 

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Price: $140

When: Friday, Jan. 8

Where: Adidas Confirmed and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Adidas appears to be continuing the A-ZX program in 2021. The latest design is the "Vieux Lyon" ZX 8000. The grey and purple upper is constructed of jacquard fabric, a nod to the French city of Vieux Lyon where the weaving technique was invented. Final touches include neon pink Three Stripes and the a French flag peaking through the heel portion of the outsole. 

Price: $180

When: Friday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Undefeated is dropping off yet another colorway of its Air Max 97. This most recent pair opts for a white mesh and leather upper wrapped with a blue and yellow branding stripe. It sits atop a gum outsole. 

Price: $200

When: Friday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: A few weeks after the well-received return of the OG "Neon" Air Max 95, Nike is dropping a new take on the iconic colorway dubbed the Air Max 95 NDSTRKT. The new design nods to its predecessor with a similar overall shape and details like a mini Swoosh placed on the lateral heel, white tongue, and visible Air units peaking through the midsole. Updates include 3M lace loops and a more durable TPU cage wrapping the upper. 

Price: $100-$200

When: Friday, Jan. 8 

Where: reebok.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Reebok's latest collection of footwear is inspired by Dreamworks' animated franchise, Kung Fu Panda. The lineup includes an Instapump Fury, two pairs of the Club C, and a Zig Kinetica that each nod to the series with official logos, drawings depicting main characters, and color schemes reminiscent of the films. 

Price: $120

When: Saturday, Jan. 9

Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Following the success of the 327 throughout 2020, New Balance is introducing a similar silhouette to kick off 2021. The 57/40 is based on the 574 with updates like a stacked midsole and enlarged "N" logo on each side panel. It will debut in white leather and black suede colorways. Each is accented by colorful overlays and a rainbow "NB" logo on each tongue tag that, while not confirmed by the brand, seem like a nod to vintage Apple logos of the '80s and '90s. 

Price: $170

When: Saturday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand will continue to deliver plenty of Air Jordan 1s in the new year. The first offering of 2021 will be the "Volt Gold" colorway. The pair sports colorblocking similar to the OG "Black Toe" color scheme. Signature details include a reverse tongue tag, volt ankle straps, and a bright yellow heel panel.