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A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases

A full rundown on this weekend's sneaker releases.

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As 2016 slowly comes to an end, brands are offering just a few more releases before the New Year.

This weekend's releases are filled with collaborations. Alife and Reebok teamed up on the Phase 1 Pro to celebrate New York City, UNDFTD joined forces with New Balance for the "Unbalanced" Trailbuster Pack, and Kith's Aspen inspired Adidas are now seeing a wider release.

Jordan Brand uses the Air Jordan VI for its year-end sneaker releases in men's and kid's sizes. The "Black Cat" VI releases in full family sizing, while the "Purple Dynasty" VI is a grade school exclusive. New Balance also closes out the year with the first part of its Made in UK "Yard Pack" releasing.

At the top of the New Year, Adidas is releasing several colorways of the Ultra Boost 3.0 and a single Uncaged Ultra Boost.

If you've got some Christmas cash left to spend, check out the Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases​ and plan your next pick up.

Alife x Reebok Phase 1 Pro "NY, NY"

Price: $99

When: Thursday, December 29

Where: Available exclusively at Alife in-store and online

What You Need to Know: Alife and Reebok teamed up for a tribute to New York City with the Phase 1 Pro "NY, NY." Coming in white, black, and grey, the $99 price tag represents Alife being founded in 1999.

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UNDFTD x New Balance Trailbuster "Unbalanced" Pack

Price: $135

When: Friday, December 30

Where: Available exclusively at UNDFTD in-store and online, with a global release to follow the next day, December 31.

What You Need to Know: The UNDFTD x New Balance Trail Buster "Unbalanced" Pack consists of the original Trail Buster silhouette along with a new no-sew re-engineered version. Coming in black and white colorways, each sneaker had a splatter pattern on the heels and UNDFTD branding on the leather insoles.

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Air Jordan VI GG "Purple Dynasty"

Price: $160

When: Friday, December 30

Where: Available at Nike and other select Air Jordan retailers

What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand has had a year packed with grade school releases and to end the year off, the Air Jordan VI is used. Keeping the design super simple, the Air Jordan VI "Purple Dynasty" is a monochromatic purple. The only contrast comes in by way of the traditional icy bottoms of the VI.

Air Jordan VI "Black Cat"

Price: $190

When: Saturday, December 31

Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: With all of Jordan Brand's major releases for the year completed, the "Black Cat" Air Jordan VI offers fans one last pair before 2017. The sneakers feature perforated black leather on the upper and reflective rope laces. Black translucent outsoles are also used to stick to the blacked-out theme.

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New Balance Made in UK "Yard Pack"

Price: TBA

When: Saturday, December 31

Where: Available at New Balance and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Legend has it that New Balance founder William J. Riley came up with the company name by observing chickens in his yard and often demonstrated the way his arch supports worked with a chicken foot he kept in his desk. He explained that the chicken's three-claw foot made for perfect balance.​ Now, New Balance celebrates its humble beginnings with the MiUK "Yard Pack." Releasing in two parts, the first part consists of the New Balance 991.5, 577, and EpicTR.

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Kith x Adidas Consortium Ultra Boost Mid

Price: $220

When: Saturday, December 31

Where: Available at select Adidas Consortium retailers

What You Need to Know: Originally released on December 23 as part of the Kith Aspen Collection, this Ultra Boost is now seeing a wider release. With a mid-top design and multicolor wool blended Primeknit, the Kith x Adidas Consortium Ultra Boost Mid will keep your feet much warmer than the average Ultra Boost.

Kith x Adidas Consortium Response Trail Boost

Price: $160

When: Saturday, December 31

Where: Available at select Adidas Consortium retailers

What You Need to Know: This Response Trail Boost also released as part of the Kith Aspen Collection. Built for outdoor recreation, the Kith x Adidas Consortium Ultra Boost can handle any trail. The upper is comprised of Nubuck, neoprene, and mesh and the thick Continental outsole is inspired by King Trail bike tires. With a wider release coming, more fans will be able to pick up a pair.

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Adidas Ultra Boost 3.0

Price: $180

When: Sunday, January 1

Where: Available from Adidas and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Adidas is starting the New Year off with more Ultra Boost 3.0s. They will be available in burgundy, light blue, red, and trace cargo.

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Adidas Ultra Boost Uncaged

Price: $180

When: Sunday, January 1

Where: Available from Adidas and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: In addition to the four pairs of Ultra Boost 3.0s releasing, Adidas is also offering up a Uncaged Ultra Boost. The sneakers feature a combination of mystery red, burgundy and blue Primeknit on the upper.

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