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If you're looking to splurge on yourself or need to buy a gift for that thirsty sneakerhead in your life, we got you covered.
NikeLab will be releasing another fragment design collaboration with the Sock Dart runner and the first-ever ACG Flyknit. Streetwear giant UNDFTD drops its highly-anticipated ASICS Gel Lyte V "False Flag," while the latest Kobe 9 gets a bit of a familiar upgrade. Perhaps the biggest drop of the weekend comes by way of the "Legend Blue" XI, which we're already expecting to be a hectic release.
Make sure your money is straight and peep the rest of the kicks on A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
fragment design x Nike Sock Dart
Price: $130
When: Friday, December 19.
Where: Available on Nike.com and in-store at NikeLab locations.
What You Need to Know: Hiroshi Fujiwara's fragment design and Nike collaborate once again on an oft-forgotten runner from 2004, the laceless Sock Dart.
Nike ACG Flyknit Trainer Chukka SFB
Price: $220
When: Thursday, December 18, at 1 p.m. EST.
Where: Available on Nike.com and select NikeLab locations.
What You Need to Know: Nike rebrands its ACG category as NikeLab ACG and is set to release the first Flyknit ACG under the line's new direction.
Publish Brand x Vans Breton Boot SE
Price: $160
When: Thursday, December 18, at 1 p.m. EST
Where: Available on PublishBrand.com
What You Need to Know: The first-ever collaboration between Publish Brand and Vans will be available through Publish's online store. Additional Vans stockists will receive the sneakers later this month.
UNDFTD x ASICS Gel Lyte V “False Flag”
Price: TBA
When: Friday, December 19
Where: In-store at all Undefeated stores and online at Undefeated.com.
What You Need to Know: The "False Flag" Gel Lyte V is UNDFTD's first-ever collaboration with ASICS and the theme comes from an actual phrase to describe a covert military tactic.
Nike Air Huarache Flight Premium "Trash Talking"
Price: $120
When: Thursday, December 18, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footaction.com, and select Nike Sportswear retail locations.
What You Need to Know: The hoops-centric version of the Nike Air Huarache comes in an all-new black/gold colorway that embodies the competitive spirit of basketball and serves as a nod to the University of Michigan's Fab 5 squad.
Lockwood x Nike SB Zoom Janoski
Price: $100
When: Thursday, December 18 at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com and select Nike SB retailers.
What You Need to Know: Belgian skate shop Lockwood collaborates with Nike SB on a shiny patent leather edition of the Janoski.
Feature x Saucony G9 Shadow 6 “High Roller”
Price: $140
When: Saturday, December 20
Where: Available in-store at Feature at 5 p.m. and online at midnight EST.
What You Need to Know: Feature's Saucony collaboration is inspired by its home in the Sin City as the design is inspired by a $100 casino chip.
Puma "Marble" Pack
Price: $154 (Blaze of Glory) and $133 (XT-2)
When: Thursday, December 18, at 7 p.m. EST.
Where: Available in-store and online at Hanon.
What You Need to Know: The "Marble" pack features murdered-out and coke white versions of the Blaze of Glory and XT-2 Puma runners.
LimitEDitions x Puma CREAM Blaze of Glory
Price: $185 each
When: Saturday, December 20
Where: Available through End Clothing (TBA) and Footpatrol (3 a.m. EST).
What You Need to Know: Barcelona's LimitEDitions continues to have an awesome 10th anniversary and connects with Puma for a two-sneaker collection using the Blaze of Glory silhouette.
Nike Zoom LeBron 12 “Data”
Price: $200
When: Friday, December 19, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Finishline.com, and select Nike Basketball retail locations.
What You Need to Know: The "Data" colorway of the LeBron 12 represents King James' title as the most dominant player in the league, which is a fact driven by statistics.
Nike KD 7 “Wild West”
Price: $150
When: Friday, December 19, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com and select Nike Basketball retail locations.
What You Need to Know: The newest colorway of the Nike KD 7 takes direct inspiration from Kevin Durant's days as a rising superstar for the Texas Longhorns.
Air Jordan 4Lab1
Price: $185
When: Saturday, December 19, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footaction.com, and select Jordan Brand retailers.
What You Need to Know: The latest edition of the brand new 4Lab1 mashup sees a white base covered in a contrasting black netting.
Nike Zoom Kobe 9 KRM EXT “Challenge Red”
Price: $275
When: Saturday, December 19, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footaction.com, select Nike Sportswear retailers.
What You Need to Know: The EXT version of the Nike Kobe 9 goes for a combination upper that reminds me of signature elements from the Air Yeezy II, like the raised geometric pattern and the snakeskin panels.
Nike Air Command Force “Spurs”
Price: $200
When: Saturday, December 19, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footaction, and select Nike Sportswear retailers.
What You Need to Know: David Robinson's infamous sneakers return in a black-based colorway with vibrant teal and pink accents that serve as a nod to The Admiral's career with the Spurs.
Nike LeBron 12 NSW “Denim”
Price: $130
When: Saturday, December 19, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footaction.com, and select Nike Sportswear retailers.
What You Need to Know: The lifestyle version of the Nike LeBron 12 takes on a familiar "Denim" theme that you can always count on to be highly sought-after.
Ronnie Fieg x PONY M-110
Price: $220
When: Saturday, December 20, at 11 a.m. EST
Where: Available in-store at all Kith locations and online at KithNYC.com.
What You Need to Know: Ronnie Fieg connects with PONY for a super limited collaboration of only 500 pairs.
Air Jordan XI "Legend Blue"
Price: $200
When: Saturday, December 20, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Finishline.com, Footaction.com, and select Jordan Brand retail locations.
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand's annual tradition, at least for the past six years, continues this weekend with the "Legend Blue" XI, which is essentially a retro of the "Columbia" XI. Expect EVERYONE to go after a pair.
