Release Roundup: Sneakers You Need to Check Out This Weekend

From the 'Lunar New Year' Air Jordan 6 Low to JJJJound x Bape Bapesta collaboration, here is a complete guide to this week's best sneaker releases.

Feb 01, 2022
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Looking to add to your 2022 sneaker rotation? Brands across the globe are dropping off some great collaborations this week.

Size created three Pumas inspired by one of the greatest films of all time, The Godfather, Notre drew inspiration from the local cafe for its new Vans project, End looks to the desert to design its Salmon collab, and JJJJound brings its minimalist aesthetic to the iconic Bapesta. Elsewhere, there is a new MB.01 perfect for any Hornets fans, Air Jordan 6 Low celebrating the Lunar New Year, and a the latest “Flax” Air Force 1 from Nike. 

Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.

Puma MB.01 'Buzz City'

Puma MB.01 'Buzz City' 376443 13 Lateral
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Price: $125

When: Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m.

Where: puma.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of LaMelo Ball’s signature shoe is directly inspired by his team, the Charlotte Hornets. The “Buzz City” pair features a black knit upper with teal detailing. Nitro Foam cushioning completes the performance model.

Size x Puma Palermo 'Godfather' Pack

size? x Puma Palermo 'Godfather'
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Price: TBD

When: Thursday, Feb. 3

Where: size? Launches app

What You Need to Know: Size has collaborated with Puma to create three colorways of the Palermo inspired by The Godfather. Each is meant to nod to specific scenes in the film: the wedding, bar, and restaurant. The color palettes are meant to correspond to each setting. Under each Palermo tab on the side panels are hidden quotes from the film as well. Only 500 pairs of each colorway have been produced. 

Notre x Vans Vault OG Style 36 LX 'Best Served Together'

Notre x Vans Old Skool 'Espresso'
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Price: TBD

When: Thursday, Feb. 3 

Where: Notre and notre-shop.com

What You Need to Know: Notre rekindles its partnership with Vans for three cafe-inspired colorways of the OG Style 36 LX. Brown, green, and blue-based pairs are meant to represent espresso, matcha, and tea, respectively. Each pair is completed with Notre’s signature handshake motif replacing the traditional jazz stripe on the lateral side panel.

Air Jordan 6 Low 'Lunar New Year'

Air Jordan 6 Low 'Chinese New Year' Lateral
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Price: $200

When: Friday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is celebrating the Year of the Tiger with a new colorway of the Air Jordan 6 Low. The simplistic pair sports a white cracked leather upper inspired by porcelain vases. Gold detailing can be seen on the midsole, heel tab, and Jumpman branding. 

Nike Air Force 1 Mid 'Flax'

Nike Air Force 1 Mid 'Flax'
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Price: $140

When: Friday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Nike revisits the popular “Flax” colorway to outfit this upcoming Air Force 1 Mid just. The construction boot-esque look features a wheat nubuck upper, gum sole, hiker laces, and metal detailing. 

End x Salamon XT-Wings 2 'Sirocco'

End x Salmon XT Wings 2 'Sirocco'
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Price: $159

When: Friday, Feb. 4

Where: End. Launches

What You Need to Know: The latest collab from End Clothing is its first with Salmon, a new colorway of the XT-Wings 2. The European retailer has crafted the “Sirocco” colorway, which is inspired by the Sahara desert. The runner is covered in various earth tones meant to mimic sand dunes. 

JJJJound x Bape Bapesta

JJJJound x Bape Bapesta
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Price: TBD

When: Saturday, Feb. 5 at 12 p.m.

Where: Bape stores, bape.com, and jjjjound.com

What You Need to Know: JJJJound’s latest collaboration is with Bape. Along with T-shirt and hoodies, the capsule features a clean colorway of the Bapesta. A white leather upper is accented by grey detailing on the star logo, heel tab, and midsole. Round laces and metal topmost eyelets complete the minimal design.

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