Release Roundup: Sneakers You Need to Check Out This Weekend

Price: $225

When: Tuesday, March 21 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS, StockX, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: One of the most anticipated sneakers of 2023, so far, is finally releasing this week. The classic Air Jordan 4 has been modified with more skate-friendly design elements like a rubber heel tab, suede wrapping the toe box, and gum rubber zones on the outsole in areas where a skater may need more traction. While it is not an original colorway, the colorblocking of this white and pine green 4 gives it an OG feel. The Nike SB logo on each heel tab in place of the usual Jumpman or Nike Air branding completes the collab. 

Price: $180

When: Tuesday, March 21 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS, StockX, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The pair of sneakers worn LeBron James in his first NBA home game is getting the retro treatment this week. This colorway of the Hummer-inspired Air Zoom Generation features a white leather upper with varsity crimson mesh accents, and memorable details like shiny plastic on wrapping the heel, and LeBron’s OG LJ23 logo stitched on each tongue. Finally, the date of LeBron’s first game in Cleveland, “11-5-2003,” is stitched on the inner lining in gold. 

Price: $130

When: Thursday, March 23 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS, StockX, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: A new colorway of Billie Eilish’s Air Force 1 collab is set to hit store later this week. The pair provides an upgrade to the all-white Air Force 1 Low by giving it a patchwork upper constructed of canvas and leather. Details include dubraes bearing Eilish’s logo and cork insoles that also feature the singer’s name printed in white lettering.

Price: $219.99

When: Friday, March 24 at 10 a.m.

Where: newbalance.com, StockX, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Following a more limited drop last week, Action Bronson’s colorful New Balance 990v6 collab is getting a wider release on Friday morning. The Queens rapper says that the vibrant color palette is meant to nod from everything to water and copper to delicious baklava. It is meant to provide the best of both worlds. In an official press release Action Bronson wrote, “We have all that synergy on a foot. It’s our vehicle. Some vehicles are sporty, but don’t have the comfort. Some have the comfort, but they look like a grandfather or grandmother car. This shoe combines the best of both worlds with sportiness and comfort in a midsize sedan.”

Price: $220

When: Friday, March 24 at 11 a.m.

Where: Kith stores, kith.com, and StockX

What You Need to Know: Ronnie Fieg’s latest sneaker collaboration for Kith is a three-way partnership that merges elements of Adidas and Clarks. The upper of the Samba has been placed atop the Wallabee’s signature crepe sole. Three colorways will be released. Each upper is constructed of English Steads suede with leather detailing. 

Price: $230-$250

When: Friday, March 24 at 12 p.m.

Where: Bodega stores, bdgastore.com, and StockX

What You Need to Know: Bodega’s latest collab with Hoka features the low and high versions of the Tor Ultra. Both pairs are ready for the outdoors with elements like Vibram Megagrip outsoles, Gore-Tex liners, and cord lacing. The low sports a more traditional color scheme with a tan upper, black sole, and subtle hits of purple and green. The high is a bit more unconventional with its tonal eggplant color scheme.

Price: $120-$160

When: Saturday, March 25

Where: reebok.com, StockX, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Reebok is celebrating March Madness with a three-pack of retro basketball sneakers donning collegiate colorways. And Answer 1 and Pump Omni Zone II are both up for grabs. But the highlight for many will be the green and white Question Mid famously worn by Michigan State guard Mateen Cleaves on his way to helping the Spartans capture the 2000 national championship.

Price: $120

When: Saturday, March 25 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS, StockX, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: China’s Fly Streetwear is the latest collaborator to receive its own Nike SB Dunk Low collab. Founder Jeff Han took inspiration from his earliest memories of skating through Shanghai and the white jade orchid flowers that he would see being sold on the streets. Many people would purchase them and use small hooks to tack them onto their clothing. The blue detailing across the upper referenes the cloth that lined the baskets which housed these jade orchids. The green on the heel represents the flowers stalks. The Swoosh and heel embroidery are the most literal nods to the flowers.

Price: $150

When: Sunday, March 26 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS, StockX, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: To celebrate Air Max Day this year, Nike is taking it back to the pair that started it all. The OG white, grey, and red colorway of the Air Max 1 is making a return. The major difference that sets this retro release apart from others in past years is the return of the giant Air bubble that was present on original pairs from 1987.