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Close the summer in style and head back to school in the freshest pair of kicks. This weekend sees the release of the "Sport Blue" Air Jordan 1 AJKO and three Nike LeBron XIs inspired by King James' off court affinity for fashion.
On the lifestyle side, there's the "US Open" Air Tech Challenge II, a special Fragment Design Tennis Classic, and a mid-profile EXT iteration of the Kobe 9.
For the running 'heads, expect two New Balance 580 drops and the return of the super O.G. EQT Guidance '93.
As always, get your paper up and be sure to check out all the kicks dropping on A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Air Tech Challenge II “US Open”
Price: $140
When: Thursday, August 21, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and in-store at NikeLab locations.
What You Need to Know: The classic Andre Agassi tennis sneaker gets a patent leather update that will only be available through NikeLab.
Fragment Design x Nike Tennis Classic
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, August 21, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and in-store at NikeLab locations.
What You Need to Know: Hiroshi Fujiwara's Fragment Design and Nike are longtime collaborators. If past projects serve as an indicator, expect these sneakers to be limited and highly sought-after.
Distinct Life x Reebok GL6000 “Black”
Price: $130
When: Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23
Where: In-store at Burn Rubber (Aug. 22) and online at Shop.BurnRubberDetroit.com (Aug. 23 at 12 a.m midnight EST).
What You Need to Know: This is the third GL6000 collaboration from Distinct Life and Reebok this year. The fourth and final colorway will be released in the near future.
Converse CONS Auckland Racer “First String”
Price: $120 (Three colorways: “White,” Navy,” and “Red”)
When: Friday, August 22
Where: Available at select Converse retailers like Boston's Bodega.
What You Need to Know: The Engineered Canvas sneakers are part of Converse CONS' “First String” collection, which emphasizes craftsmanship.
Puma “Tree Camo” Collection
Price: TBD
When: Friday, August 22
Where: Available at select Puma retailers like Puma Lab by Foot Locker.
What You Need to Know: The three-sneaker collection features the classic Basket model in Mid and Low variations and a Trinomic Disc runner.
adidas Originals ZX Flux (mi ZX Flux app)
Price: TBD
When: Friday, August 22
Where: The miZXFlux app will be available for download for iPhone and Android devices.
What You Need to Know: This game-changing photo app takes sneaker customization to another level. Customers can take a photo from their mobile device and apply it as a digital print design on a pair of ZX Flux sneakers.
Nike Zoom Soldier VIII “Magnet Grey/Volt”
Price: $130
When: Saturday, August 23, 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 the latest general release colorway from LeBron's popular secondary line.
Nike Kobe 9 Mid EXT
Price: $225
When: Saturday, August 23, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and at select Nike Sportswear retailers.
What You Need to Know: This is the first Mid iteration from Kobe's ninth signature sneaker, which has already seen a High and two different variations on the Low.
Air Jordan 1 AJKO “Sport Blue”
Price: $140
When: Saturday, August 23, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and at select Jordan Brand retailers.
What You Need to Know: The canvas-equipped AJKO gets the “Sport Blue” treatment and is sure to remind 'heads of the coveted “Royal” 1s. Expect this one to be at the top of everyone's list this weekend.
Nike LeBron XI “Maison Du LeBron” Collection
Price: $190 (Metallic Zinc/Hyper Punch), $220 (Metallic Luster/Volt), and $295 (Blue Hero)
When: Saturday, August 23, 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 three-sneaker collection is inspired by LeBron James' affinity for fashion. The title of the lineup, “Maison du LeBron” is french for House of LeBron.
Quartersnacks x Nike SB Dunk Low
Price: $98
When: Saturday, August 23, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com.
What You Need to Know: A collaboration between Nike and NYC-based skateboarding website Quartersnacks. At this time, only Nike has announced release details, so it's unclear if additional SB retailers will be dropping this weekend.
Capsule x New Balance 580 “Canadian Tuxedo”
Price: $160
When: Saturday, August 23
Where: Online on UbiqLife.com and in-store at Ubiq Walnut in Philadelphia.
What You Need to Know: This all-denim collab launches in-store first at Ubiq (10 a.m.) followed by an online drop (11 a.m. EST) if there are any remaining pairs available.
Concepts x Ewing 33 Hi
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, August 23, at 12 p.m. noon EST
Where: Online at Cncpts.com and in-store at Concepts.
What You Need to Know: Patrick Ewing himself will be at Concepts in Cambridge, Mass. for a meet and greet with customers.
Highs & Lows x Le Coq Sportif R1000 "Swan" Pack
Price: $157 (Two colorways: “Black” and “White”)
When: Saturday, August 23
Where: Available at Highs & Lows and the Le Coq Sportif flagship in Sydney and through select Australian retailers like Laced and Up There Store.
What You Need to Know: This initial drop will be in-store only in Australia. A wider release will follow on September 6.
Kasina x New Balance 580
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, August 23
Where: Online on Kasina.co.kr and in-store at Kasina in South Korea.
What You Need to Know: An exact online launch time for the “Moth” 580s has yet to be announced. Additionally, it's not known if there will be a wider release, so this weekend might be your only shot at these limited runners.
adidas Originals EQT Guidance '93
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, August 23
Where: Online on adidas.com and at select Originals retailers.
What You Need to Know: This is the return of the EQT Guidance '93 in two O.G. colorways: “White/Red” and “Black/Yellow.”
Concepts x ASICS Gel Lyte V
Price: $207
When: Saturday, August 23
Where: Available at select ASICS retailers like End Clothing, Hanon, and Overkill.
What You Need to Know: This is the wider release of the Concepts x ASICS Gel Lyte V, which quickly sold out in the U.S. The UK's End Clothing announced that it will be in-store only, while Scotland's Hanon and Berlin's Solebox will only put the sneakers online if there are any unsold pairs after the in-store drop.
Bodega x Saucony “Polka Dot” Pack
Price: $180 (Two styles: Grid 9000 and G9 Shadow 6)
When: Saturday, August 23
Where: Available at select Saucony retailers like End Clothing and Hanon.
What You Need to Know: End Clothing will be launching the sneakers online (launch time TBD) and Hanon will be releasing in-store first followed by an online drop at 7 a.m. EST if there are any unsold pairs remaining.
