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Another weekend of highly sought-after sneakers will soon be upon us. Leading the way is the Nike LeBron XI "What the LeBron," which finally releases after being put on hold since May. Reebok is well-represented this weekend with three collaborations from size?, Major, and Mita Sneakers. And for all the G.O.O.D. Music fans, the Three Stripes does it big on Saturday with its third sneaker from rapper and Detroit's own Big Sean.
Have your paper stacked and be sure to check out the rest of the sneakers on A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Air Max Bo Jax “White/Volt”
Price: $160
When: Friday, September 12, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and Eastbay.com and in-store at select Nike Sportswear retailers.
What You Need to Know: Nike continues to push Bo Jackson's all-new trainer. After dropping in a “Raiders” colorway last week, this new iteration features a crisp white upper with striking volt accents.
size? x Reebok Pastels “Seaglass” Pack
Price: $121 each
When: Friday, September 12, at 3 a.m. EST
Where: Online at Size.co.uk and in-store at all size? locations.
What You Need to Know: This is a follow-up pack to the size? x Reebok “Purple Oasis” collection that released last month. Both sneakers will be available through product links shared on the size? Facebook and Twitter.
Nike LeBron XI “What the LeBron”
Price: $250
When: Saturday, September 13, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com, FootLocker.com, FinishLine.com and in-store at select Nike Basketball retailers.
What You Need to Know: The popular “What the” series from Nike continues with the LeBron XI. Expect hypebeasts and sneakerheads to be out in full force, especially since this sneaker was originally supposed to drop back in May.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low “University Red”
Price: $200
When: Saturday, September 13, 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: The past two Kobe 9 Elite Lows (“Hyper Grape” and “Beethoven”) have quickly sold out, so don't expect anything different this time around. Plus, this version is mostly red and has glow-in-the-dark features, so you know the hypebeasts will be thirsty.
Nike Air Flight Huarache “Love/Hate”
Price: $115
When: Saturday, September 13, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and in-store at select Nike Sportswear retailers.
What You Need to Know: The retro hoops shoe returns in a black/red color scheme that's actually decked in a 3M reflective material on its upper.
Nike Air Trainer Huarache “Love/Hate”
Price: $115
When: Saturday, September 13, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and in-store at select Nike Sportswear retailers.
What You Need to Know: The Eric Avar and Tinker Hatfield-designed Huarache Trainer get a modern update with an all-red suede upper. Paired with its signature strap and you have one highly sought-after sneaker.
Nike Dunk Low SB “Beijing”
Price: $110
When: Saturday, September 13, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Online on Nike.com and in-store at select Nike SB retailers like Tactics and Hot Rod LA.
What You Need to Know: The latest Nike SB Dunk Low pays tribute to Beijing. After dropping internationally first, the sneakers make their way to the States this Saturday as a QS (Quickstrike) release.
Big Sean x adidas Originals Metro Attitude Hi
Price: $165
When: Saturday, September 13
Where: Online on adidas.com and FootLocker.com and in-store at select adidas Originals retailers like Kith.
What You Need to Know: This project marks the third collaboration between adidas Originals and the G.O.O.D. Music rapper. If the first two drops serve as an indicator, expect these to sell out fast.
Major x Reebok Pump 25 “The Home of the Brave”
Price: $240
When: Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13
Where: Online on MajorDC.com and Hanon-Shop.com (7 p.m. EST on 9/12) and in-store at Major and through select Reebok stockists.
What You Need to Know: The collaboration commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Reebok Pump. This also marks Major's second collaboration with Reebok this year after designing an Instapump Fury that quickly sold out.
Mita Sneakers x Reebok Pump 25 “Electric City”
Price: $240
When: Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13
Where: Online on Mita-Sneakers.co.jp (Time TBD) and Hanon-Shop.com (7 p.m. EST on 9/12) and in-store at Mita Sneakers in Japan and through select Reebok stockists.
What You Need to Know: Mita Sneakers pays homage to the bright city lights of Tokyo with the eye-catching “Electric City” Pump 25.
Concepts x Brooks Chariot “Merlot”
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, September 13
Where: Online on Cncpts.com (10 a.m. EST) and in-store at Concepts in Cambridge, Mass. at 9 a.m.
What You Need to Know: This is Brooks' first-ever collaboration and it pays homage to its home state of Washington with a Merlot grape/wine-inspired color scheme.
Play Cloths x Saucony Shadow 5000 “Strange Fruit” Pack
Price: $140 each
When: Saturday, September 13
Where: In-store at select Saucony stockists like Concepts in Cambridge, Mass. and New Yak City in Union Gap, Wash.
What You Need to Know: This is the wider release of the pack after already dropping on the Play Cloths website on Wednesday. Only the grey and purple colorways will be available at New Yak City. The in-store drop begins at 10 a.m. and phone orders will be accepted: 509-225-7669.
Offspring x ASICS x Onitsuka Tiger "Desert" Pack
Price: $193 (ASICS Gel Lyte V) and $168 (Onitsuka Tiger Shaw Runner)
When: Saturday, September 13
Where: In-store first at Overkill in Berlin.
What You Need to Know: Overkill has stated via its Facebook that they have a limited stock of both pairs. Local customers get a first crack with a possible online drop to follow.
