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This upcoming weekend sees the release of several highly-anticipated drops.
From the Jumpman, there's the always popular Air Jordan III in an all-new "Sport Blue" colorway and the Illinois-only (for now) release of the luxe "Ferrari" XIVs. On the Nike Basketball front, 'heads can expect a new colorway of the KD 7 and even the LeBron XI Low. For all the Flyknit fanatics and coke boyz, the "Beethoven" Kobe 9 Elite Low and all its knitted goodness finally releases.
To see the entire list of kicks, check out A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Lunar Force 1 “World Basketball Festival”
Price: $125
When: Thursday, August 14, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and at select Nike Sportswear retailers.
What You Need to Know: The kicks feature a textured orange leather upper, resembling a basketball to honor the World Basketball Festival taking place in Chicago.
Nike Air Huarache "Space Blue"
Price: $133
When: Thursday, August 14
Where: Online on Size.co.uk (3 a.m. EST) and in-store at all size? locations.
What You Need to Know: This is an all-new colorway of the popular runner, which is being released internationlly first.
Converse CONS Auckland Racer "First String"
Price: $120 each
When: Friday, August 15
Where: Select Converse retailers like Bodega in Boston and Patta in Amsterdam.
What You Need to Know: These two runners ("Fiery Coral" and "Mint Leaf") are part of the Converse "First String" series, which emphasizes quality craftsmanship and limited edition. Three additional Auckland Racers will be released on August 22.
Ewing 33 Hi "Ethereal blue"
Price: $110
When: Friday, August 15
Where: In-store and online at select Ewing Athletics retailers like Sneaker Politics.
What You Need to Know: An O.G. colorway that first saw a release in 1990.
Ewing Center "Georgetown"
Price: $110
When: Friday, August 15
Where: In-store and online at select Ewing Athletics retailers like Sneaker Politics.
What You Need to Know: The Georgetown colorway is an obvious nod to Patrick Ewing's days as a Hoya.
Ewing Wrap "Hornets"
Price: $100
When: Friday, August 15
Where: In-store and online at select Ewing Athletics retailers like Sneaker Politics.
What You Need to Know: This is the O.G. "Hornets" colorway that dropped in 1994. It's now fitting considering Patrick Ewing's current role as associate head coach for the Charlotte Hornets.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low “Beethoven”
Price: $200
When: Saturday, August 16, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and at select Nike Basketball retailers.
What You Need to Know: The Kobe 9 Elite Low features the latest in Swoosh technology like Flyknit, Flywire, and Lunarlon. Expect this neutral colorway to sell out fast considering the rise in popularity of Flyknit.
Nike KD 7 "Calm Before the Storm"
Price: $150
When: Saturday, August 16, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and at select Nike Basketball retailers.
What You Need to Know: Kevin Durant's signature weather theme continues on the latest iteration of his seventh sneaker. The deep gray color represents the seemingly calm sky before a big storm hits.
Air Jordan III Retro "Sport Blue"
Price: $170
When: Saturday, August 16, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and at select Jordan Brand retailers.
What You Need to Know: Another Jordan gets the "Sport Blue" treatment, following in the footsteps of the XIV from earlier this month. Considering the similarity with the O.G. "Black/Cement" colorway (minus the blue, obviously), expect this to be highly sought-after.
Nike LeBron XI Low "Magnet Grey"
Price: $170
When: Saturday, August 16, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and at select Nike Basketball retailers.
What You Need to Know: This is decked in a colorway that is meant to resemble a summer sunset— appropriate for the current season, which makes it a must-have for sneakerheads.
Rukus x Nike SB Dunk Low "Crawfish"
Price: $105
When: Saturday, August 16
Where: In-store at Rukus in Louisiana.
What You Need to Know: At this time, the sneakers will only be available in-store at Rukus located in Louisiana. No official word yet on a wider release.
Titolo x Reebok Instapump Fury "Alpha"
Price: $196
When: Saturday, August 16
Where: Online on Titolo.ch and in-store at Titolo in Switzerland and select Reebok retailers.
What You Need to Know: This project marks Titolo's first-ever collaboration. The launch will be in-store first followed by an online drop. No official time yet for the online release.
Air Jordan XIV "Ferrari"
Price: $200
When: Saturday, August 16
Where: In-store (Illinois-only) release at select Jordan Brand retailers like Foot Locker and Villa.
What You Need to Know: For now, this is an exclusive for Illinois retailers to celebrate the start of the World Basketball Festival. A wider release will follow on September 6.
adidas Originals "Archipelago" Pack
Price: $109 each
When: Saturday, August 16
Where: Online at Sneakersnstuff.com (7 a.m. EST) and in-store at all Sneakersnstuff locations.
What You Need to Know: This is an exclusive pack for Sweden's Sneakersnstuff that features the O.G. Tech Super and ZX Flux.
Packer Shoes x Just Blaze x Saucony Grid 9000
Price: $181
When: Saturday, August 16
Where: Select international Saucony retailers like the UK's End Clothing and Footpatrol.
What You Need to Know: This is the international drop of the "Snow Beach" runners. An official release time has not yet been provided, but End Clothing and Footpatrol will in fact release the sneakers.
Steven Alan x Reebok Instapump Fury
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, August 16
Where: Select Reebok retailers
What You Need to Know: According to High Snobiety, the sneakers are set to drop on August 16, but no Reebok retailers have actually announced official release details yet. Steven Alan has not yet made an announcement either.
New Balance P740 "LA" (James Worthy PE)
Price: $120
When: Saturday, August 16
Where: Online at PackerShoes.com (12 p.m. noon EST) and in-store at Packer in New Jersey.
What You Need to Know: The "LA" colorway is considered a PE since James Worthy rocked the sneakers on court during his heyday, but were never actually released to the public, until now.
adidas Originals ZX Flux "London"
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, August 16
Where: In-store at the new adidas Originals space in London.
What You Need to Know: This is a limited-edition colorway to celebrate the grand opening of the Originals store in London.
Kasina x Reebok Instapump Fury
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, August 16
Where: Select Reebok retailers, including Kasina in South Korea.
What You Need to Know: This Instapump Fury was inspired by Kasina's last collab with Reebok when the two teamed up on a leather and tweed Workout Low.