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There’s a diverse group of sneakers dropping for anyone who’s looking to cop something this week.
Kicking things off is WNBA superstar Elena Delle Donne’s Nike Air Deldon in the “Be True” colorway, a new Nike Dunk Low that’s inspired by Clark Atlanta University, Undercover’s Nike Air Force 1 Low collection, and Social Status’ Nike Air Penny 2 collab. Other noteworthy pairs include the Billie Eilish x Nike Air Force 1 High “Sequoia,” and the “Canyon Purple” Air Jordan 4.
Grab a closer look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Nike Air Deldon 'Be True'
Price: $120
When: Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: WNBA superstar Elena Delle Donne celebrates the LGBTQIA+ communities with a “Be True” release of her Nike Air Deldon signature shoe. The style utilizes a colorful upper and is paired with rainbow-specked laces, while “Be True” branding appears on the footbed, toe, and medial straps.
Nike Dunk Low 'Clark Atlanta University'
Price: $120
When: Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike’s ongoing effort to highlight HBCUs across the country continues with this new Dunk Low colorway that’s inspired by Clark Atlanta University. The shoe is dressed in the Panther’s team colors, with a two-tone grey and black upper along with red hits throughout. The sneaker also features the school mascot stamped on the translucent outsole.
Undercover x Nike Air Force 1 Low
Price: $165
When: Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Frequent collaborators Undercover and Nike are back with a new collection. This time, the Jun Takahashi-helmed label reimagines the Air Force 1 Low by borrowing design elements from an ACG icon, the Air Revaderchi. The collab features a utilitarian details including a Gore-Tex upper, a neoprene sock liner, and a new heel counter.
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Social Status x Nike Air Penny 2
Price: $200
When: Thursday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. ET
Where: socialstatuspgh.com
What You Need to Know: After delivering the “University Blue” iteration last month, the final colorway of Social Status’ “Playground” Nike Air Penny 2 collab will hit stores this Thursday in a stealthy black-based makeup. The sneaker release was accompanied by the launch of the boutique’s short film, which serves as a reminder to “enjoy your challenges, honor the team cheering you on, and always go for your love interest.”
Billie Eilish x Nike Air Force 1 High 'Sequoia'
Price: $180
When: Friday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. ET
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike and Billie Eilish are back with a new iteration of their Air Force 1 High collab. Much like the inaugural “Mushroom” colorway, this latest “Sequoia” pair is dressed in a tonal color blocking while the look is elevated with four extra straps on the upper.
Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Bronx Origins'
Price: $180
When: Friday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. ET
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike ongoing 40th anniversary celebration of the Air Force 1 continues with the release of this “Bronx Origins” makeup. According to the brand, this colorway commemorates the influence this shoe had on hip-hop, which is highlighted with the accompanying lace dubraes.
Air Jordan 4 Women's 'Canyon Purple'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. ET
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: It’s been months since Jordan Brand previewed the “Canyon Purple” Air Jordan 4 and this week, the women’s exclusive colorway is hitting retail. The shoe features a premium purple suede upper and is offset by green hits on the eyestay along with an orange Jumpman on the tongue.
