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End the month of August on a strong note and pick yourself up some kicks during the long weekend ahead.
Sneakerheads will see the return of two sneakers for the first time ever with the "Sport Blue" VIs and a high-top version of the coveted "Cali" SB Dunks. For fans of runners, Ronnie Fieg is back with two new ASICS Gel Lyte Vs, and Packer Shoes will release an exclusive adidas EQT.
Get your paper up as you approach the Labor Day weekend and plan wisely. Take a look at all the sneaker drops by checking out A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Kobe 9 EM “Bright Mango”
Price: $160
When: Thursday, August 28, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and in-store at select Nike Basketball retailers.
What You Need to Know: These low-profile Kobe 9s are equipped with peach cream Engineered Mesh and will be available first-come, first-served at select Foot Locker stores.
Nike Air Diamond Turf II “FSU”
Price: $130
When: Thursday, August 28, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and in-store at select Nike Sportswear retailers.
What You Need to Know: Deion Sanders' signature sneaker returns and pays homage to his college days as a Florida State Seminole.
adidas Crazy Light Boost
Price: $140
When: Thursday, August 28
Where: Online on adidas.com and FootLocker.com and in-store at select adidas retailers.
What You Need to Know: adidas combines its Crazy Light technology with Boost foam cushioning for an ultra lightweight hoops shoe. Look for Portland Trail Blazers' star Damian Lillard to rock this model in the upcoming season.
Nike Air Foamposite One “Triple Black”
Price: $250
When: Friday, August 29, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and in-store at select Nike Sportswear retailers.
What You Need to Know: This murdered-out Foam features three shades of black and even has a nubuck finish on its upper instead of the usual Posite material.
Nike Flyknit Roshe Run
Price: $125
When: Friday, August 29
Where: Online on Nike.com and FinishLine.com.
What You Need to Know: The Flyknit Roshe Run first dropped internationally, but is slowly starting to make its way to U.S. retailers. Drops have been sporadic depending on retailer, but Nike Store Finish Line will in fact be releasing two colorways (“Turquoise” and “Sequoia”) come Friday.
Packer Shoes x adidas Originals EQT Running Support '93 “Micropacer”
Price: $140
When: Friday, August 29, at 12 p.m. noon EST
Where: Online on PackerShoes.com and in-store at Packer Shoes in New Jersey.
What You Need to Know: The adidas “Micropacer” returned earlier this month for its 30th anniversary. The familiar colorway is used as the inspiration for Packer Shoes' EQT collaboration. Available exclusively at Packer.
Air Jordan VI “Sport Blue”
Price: $170
When: Saturday, August 30, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com, FootLocker.com, and FinishLine.com and in-store at select Jordan Brand retailers.
What You Need to Know: The “Sport Blue” VI made its debut in 1991 and gets a retro release for the first time this weekend.
Nike Kobe 9 EM “China”
Price: $180
When: Saturday, August 30, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and FootLocker.com and in-store at select Nike Basketball retailers.
What You Need to Know: This China-themed Kobe 9 commemorates Kobe Bryant's status as a global icon and basketball ambassador.
Nike Dunk SB Dunk High “Cali”
Price: $120
When: Saturday, August 30, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and in-store at select Nike SB retailers.
What You Need to Know: The “Cali” theme on an SB Dunk debuted on a Low in 2004 and returns a decade later in high-top form.
adidas Originals ZX Flux “OG Aqua”
Price: $120
When: Saturday, August 30, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on PackerShoes.com and in-store at Packer Shoes in New Jersey.
What You Need to Know: The “OG Aqua” colorway takes inspiration from the ZX 8000 “Aqua,” which is the sneaker that directly influenced the ZX Flux model.
Ronnie Fieg x ASICS Gel Lyte V “Rose Gold”
Price: $170
When: Saturday, August 30, at 11 a.m. EST
Where: Online on KithNYC.com and in-store at the Kith pop-up shop and Kith Brooklyn.
What You Need to Know: Ronnie Fieg's infamous “Rose Gold” colorway returns, but this time on a Gel Lyte V.
Ronnie Fieg x ASICS Gel Lyte V “Sage”
Price: $170
When: Saturday, August 30, at 11 a.m. EST
Where: Online on KithNYC.com and in-store at the Kith pop-up shop and Kith Brooklyn.
What You Need to Know: Ronnie Fieg introduces a new colorway to his catalog and even uses 10 different materials between the “Sage” and “Rose Gold” ASICS runners.
Offspring x ASICS x Onitsuka “Desert” Pack
Price: $172 (Gel Lyte V) and $199 (Shaw Runner)
When: Saturday, August 30
Where: Online on Offspring.co.uk and in-store at Offspring locations in the U.K.
What You Need to Know: The “Desert” pack features the ASICS Gel Lyte V and Onitsuka Tiger Shaw Runner and represents the appearance of dawn and dusk in a desert.
atmos x Nike Air Max 90 “Bleached Denim”
Price: $124
When: Sunday, August 31
Where: In-store at the atmos Sports Lab store in Japan.
What You Need to Know: atmos and Nike come together once again for a Nike Air Max 90 that's decked in bleach denim detailing. A U.S. release has not yet been established, but the sneakers will be available first at atmos in Japan.
