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A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases

The "Metallic Gold" Air Max Collection, Adidas NMDs and several collaborations are releasing.

Nike Air Max 97 "Metallic Gold"
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Coming off of a strong list of sneakers last weekend, this weekend is offering some solid releases, too. Nike continues to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Air Max 97 with the launch of the "Metallic Gold" colorway. The OG colorway is joined by the Air Max 95, Air Max Zero, Air Max Plus and Air Max Jewell in matching form.

The Swoosh is also dropping the Nike SB Dunk Low Elite "Oski," "Metallic Red" Foamposite One and Flyknit Racer "Macaron" Pack. Jordan Brand is releasing the Air Jordan XIII Low "Pure Platinum" and Air Jordan GS "Heiress" Pack, which consists of XI Lows and 1s.

Adidas makes the list with several NMDs— the NMD_R1 Primeknit is coming in "Running White" and "Linen" colorways, while the NMD_CS2 gets two "Shock Pink" colorways.

This weekend's collaborations come by way of the Fragment Design x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star SE, Supreme x Comme des Garçons​ x Nike Air Force 1, and the re-release of the Coogi x Puma Clyde.

To get a full rundown on everything dropping, here's A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.

Coming off of a strong list of sneakers last weekend, this weekend is offering some solid releases, too. Nike continues to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Air Max 97 with the launch of the "Metallic Gold" colorway. The OG colorway is joined by the Air Max 95, Air Max Zero, Air Max Plus and Air Max Jewell in matching form.

The Swoosh is also dropping the Nike SB Dunk Low Elite "Oski," "Metallic Red" Foamposite One and Flyknit Racer "Macaron" Pack. Jordan Brand is releasing the Air Jordan XIII Low "Pure Platinum" and Air Jordan GS "Heiress" Pack, which consists of XI Lows and 1s.

Adidas makes the list with several NMDs— the NMD_R1 Primeknit is coming in "Running White" and "Linen" colorways, while the NMD_CS2 gets two "Shock Pink" colorways.

This weekend's collaborations come by way of the Fragment Design x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star SE, Supreme x Comme des Garçons​ x Nike Air Force 1, and the re-release of the Coogi x Puma Clyde.

To get a full rundown on everything dropping, here's A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.

Nike Air Max "Metallic Gold" Collection

Price: $110-$160

When: Thursday, May 18 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available on Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: As Nike continues to celebrate the Air Max 97's twentieth anniversary, the original "Metallic Gold" colorway is making a return alongside a collection of matching Air Maxes. The collection also includes the Air Max 95, Air Max Zero, Air Max Plus and Air Max Jewell—all of which feature a metallic gold, black, red and white colorway.

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Nike SB Dunk Low Elite "Oski"

Price: $115

When: Thursday, May 18 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available on Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Designed by Swedish pro skater Oskar Rozenberg, the Nike SB Dunk Low Elite "Oski" uses a simple black and white colorway, while the insoles feature a self portrait and a skate park. As Nike SB's latest performance Dunk, a larger Zoom Air unit and the slimmed down silhouette provide comfort and much needed board feel.

Fragment Design x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star SE

Price: $110-$120

When: Thursday, May 18 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available on Converse and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Designed by long-time Nike collaborator Hiroshi Fujiwara, the two-sneaker collection fuses streetwear style with the versatility needed for everyday wear. The sneakers feature black fleece uppers for a increased protection and comfort over extended periods of wear, while subtle Fragment branding is incorporated into the heel and midsole.

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Supreme x Comme des Garçons x Nike Air Force 1

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Nike Air Foamposite One "Metallic Red"

Price: $220

When: Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available on Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Originally released in 2012, the "Metallic Red" Nike Air Foamposite One is set to make a return to retailers. With virtually no changes from the original, the sneakers feature a varsity red Foamposite shell, black Nubuck trim on the eyelets and icy translucent outsoles.

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Nike Flyknit Racer "Macaron" Pack

Price: $150

When: Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available on Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Inspired by French Macarons, the four-sneaker collection includes colorways inspired by lavender, strawberry, pistachio and blueberry flavors. Each shoe features a blend similar colors on its Flyknit upper. The "Lavender" and "Blueberry" Flyknit Racers use darker shades of purple and blue on the Swooshes, while the "Pistaschio" and Strawberry" colorways use grey accents on the Swooshes and midsoles.

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Air Jordan XIII Low "Pure Platinum"

Price: $175

When: Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available on Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Following the recent release of the "Pure Money" IVs, Jordan Brand is offering up another silhouette in the colorway. While the other sneakers incorporated small accents Pure Platinum and Metallic Silver accents, the XIII Low has a more predominant use of the colors. The sock linker and the suede panels on the midsole and upper use Pure Platinum, while Jumpman branding is a Metallic Silver.​

Air Jordan GS "Heiress" Pack

Price: $140-$175

When: Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available on Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Similar to last year's red velvet "Heiress" collection, Jordan Brand is releasing another pack of Air Jordan XIs and 1s. This time, the Air Jordan XI Low is used. Both sneakers use a combination of white and Pure Platinum, while incorporating a unique mudcrack pattern.

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Adidas NMD_R1 Primeknit

Price: $170

When: Saturday, May 20

Where: Available on Adidas and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Despite having several newer versions of the NMD, Adidas is still going strong with the R1 Primeknit. For its latest release the Three Stripes is releasing "Running White" and "Linen" colorways.

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Adidas NMD_CS2 "Shock Pink" Pack

Price: $180

When: Saturday, May 20

Where: Available on Adidas and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Coming in two seemingly neutral colorways—Solid Grey and Black—the Adidas NMD_CS2 "Shock Pink" bold hits of pink on the medial sides of the sneakers. Full-length Boost midsoles and black outsoles complete each sneaker.

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Coogi x Puma Clyde "Sweater"

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