Release Roundup: Sneakers You Need to Check Out This Weekend

Price: $190

When: Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: For its latest Nike collab, Cactus Plant Flea Market debuted its Flea 1. The pair arrives in the box looking just like Grinch’s foot, but the long green fur covering the upper is meant to be trimmed down before wear—think of it as grass that needs to be cut. Trimming the exterior reveals branding like a peace sign, mossy laces, unique tongue branding, and a brown midsole that looks like it has been caked with mud. 

Price: $220

When: Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Where: adidas.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Designer Philip Leyesa, more commonly known as Philllllthy, has become known for his DIY creations and aged custom sneakers. But this week, he is delivering something new, a collaboration with Adidas on the NMD_S1. The pair sports a blue and cream knit upper, blue Three Stripes, co-branding stamped on each midsole, and a gum bottom. 

Price: $160

When: Thursday, Dec. 1

Where: reebok.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Brain Dead’s latest work with Reebok has resulted in a special colorway of the Reebok Shaqnosis. The pair sports a tan suede upper, forest green hairy suede overlays, black furry laces, and glow in the dark logos throughout including Brain Dead’s special take on the Shaq logo.

Price: $150

When: Thursday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Nike’s latest “Color of the Month” Air Force 1 features a white leather upper, metallic silver Swoosh, and grey detailing. The ongoing series is a nod to a series of custom colorways that were ordered by Baltimore shop owners back in the ’80s. The program helped the Air Force 1 maintain its cultural relevancy and grow into the icon we know it as today.

Price: $120

When: Thursday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m.

Where: adidas.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Just in time for the holiday season, Adidas is dropping off a new Forum Low inspired by one of the most iconic Christmas stories, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. The pair is dressed in various shades of green suede to resemble the Grinch. Official illustrations from the book are featured on the lace jewels, tongue tags, and insoles. 

Price: $120

When: Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m.

Where: adidas.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Pharrell’s latest sneaker project with Adidas is two pairs of the Humanrace Samba. White and black-based options are both available complete with grey suede wrapping the toe, “Humanrace” branding on each lateral side panel, gum bottoms, and the Samba’s signature elongated tongue. 

Price: $120

When: Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: A Dunk High with OG colorblocking returns after almost two years later this week. The pair features a white leather upper with purple overlays, perfect for any fans of the TCU Horned Frogs or Washington Huskies. 

Price: $180

When: Friday, Dec. 2

Where: reebok.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: ASAP Nast adds to his catalog of Reebok collaborations with the brand new Zig Kinetica 2.5. The outdoorsy design sports a brown and black upper, rugged outsole, and removable shroud designed to help protect your feet from the elements. 

Price: TBD

When: Friday, Dec. 2 at 11 a.m.

Where: Concepts stores and cncpts.com

What You Need to Know: Concepts adds to its iconic series of lobster-inspired Nike SB Dunk Lows with the “Orange Lobster” colorway arriving on Friday morning. The pair features all of the signature elements of past drops like a checkerboard liner, textured leather made to resemble a lobster’s exterior shell, and rubber bands around the toe. 

Price: $125

When: Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: After returning in the OG “Georgetown” colorway last week, the Terminator High is back this week with a more lux styling. The pair features a white leather upper accented by faux python skin paneling wrapping the toe, covering the eyestay, and on the heel tab. 

Price: $210

When: Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailer

What You Need to Know: The LeBron 20 arrives in a brand new colorway this weekend dubbed the “South Beast.” The pair sports a pink tumbled leather upper, milky midsole, and stacked Swooshes. The topmost Swoosh is covered in faux animal fur, a nod to the “Beast” LeBron 2.

Price: $200

When: Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is dropping off a new take on the OG “Taxi” colorway of the Air Jordan 12 on Saturday morning. The “Black Taxi” replaces the white leather upper of the original with black for a tonal look accented by subtle pops of gold.