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Shipping delays and release date changes have been a big issue since the start of the pandemic back in 2020. This week is very indicative of just how much these delays can impact releases as Nike is set to finally drop a handful of Halloween-themed pairs in late March.
The spooky pairs include a Dunk Low, “Purple Skeleton” Air Force 1, and “Siempre Familia” Air Max 90. There is also a winterized ISPA sneaker and a replenishment of the popular “Flax” Air Force 1. There are some seasonally-appropriate drops though too. End Clothing is releasing two colorways of the Diadora V7000 perfect for summertime, the “Georgetown” Air Jordan 1 nods to March Madness, and a clean New Balance 550 is also hitting select retailers.
Check out more release details for all of this week’s biggest sneakers below.
Nike ISPA Flow 2020 SE 'Dutch Green'
Price: $200
When: Tuesday, March 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike’s latest ISPA design set to hit retailers is the Flow 2020 SE. The upper is designed for maximum warmth in harsh temperatures and features designated areas that target the most common cold spots on the foot for increased insulation. The high-top, sock-like upper features a toggle lacing system and sits atop a mint green sole.
Sacai x Nike Blazer Low 'Patent Leather'
Price: $120
When: Thursday, March 31 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Two new colorways of the Sacai x Nike Blazer Low are releasing later this week. This time around, the layered design is presented in black and white-based makeups that each feature shiny patent leather uppers. The usual co-branding on the tongues and insoles marks the collab to complete each colorway.
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New Balance 550
Price: $125
When: Thursday, March 31
Where: End. Launches and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A new colorway of the popular New Balance 550 is arriving at select retailers on Thursday morning. Thee pair features a white leather upper with burgundy accents. Subtle aqua details can also be seen on the tongue tag, outlining the “N” logos, and on the “550” logo hit that add an extra pop of color.
End x Diadora V7000
Price: $209
When: Friday, April 1
Where: End. Launches and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: End Clothing’s latest collaboration is two colorways of the Diadora V7000 inspired by Italian liquors. The “Grappa” pair features a tan and green upper meant to nod to the color of grapes used to make the liquor, while the “Limoncello” version opts for a bright yellow design. Each is handmade in Italy with premium leather and suede. Special insoles and embroidery on each heel complete each pair’s theme.
Nike Air Force 1 'Flax'
Price: $130
When: Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike’s annual release of its “Flax” Air Force 1 arrives on Nike SNKRS this week. The work boot-inspired look features a flax nubuck upper, hiker laces, and a matching gum sole.
Nike Air Force 1 'Purple Skeleton'
Price: $130
When: Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike continues its skeleton-themed series of Air Force 1s with a purple colorway set to launch on Friday morning. Like previous pairs, this sneaker features an x-ray image of a human foot covering each side panel and a glow-in-the-dark outsole to make it a bit more festive.
Women's Nike Air Max 90 'Siempre Familia'
Price: $130
When: Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest women’s colorway of the Air Max 90 is titled “Siempre Familia.” Inspired by the Mexican holiday, Día de Muertos, its black upper features various skeletal embroidery on areas like the toe box and heel. The hairy panels are a nod to the Mexican dog breed, the Xoloescuincle. A textured green Swoosh, velvet liner, maroon details, and special insoles complete the design.
Nike Dunk Low 'Halloween'
Price: $110
When: Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A Halloween-inspired Dunk Low is releasing on Friday. A white leather upper features black leather overlays covered in glow-in-the-dark illustrations of spooky sets of eyes. The outsole also glows in the dark. An orange tongue, liner, and Swoosh complete the holiday theme.
Air Jordan 1 High '85 'Georgetown'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan 1 releasing this weekend nods to Michael Jordan’s opponent in the 1982 NCAA National Championship, the Georgetown Hoyas. This particular pair is given the ‘85 designation, which means its shape is truer to that of the originals that were sold in the ’80s when the Air Jordan 1 first debuted. The Hoyas are represented by a faint grey upper and navy blue overlays. Exposed foam on the tongue adds to the OG appearance.
Blondey McCoy x Adidas Gazelle Indoor
Price: $90
When: Saturday, April 2 at 9 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Blondey McCoy’s newest project with Adidas is take on the Gazelle Indoor. The pair features an all-black upper composed of heavy gauge ripstop nylon with patent leather overlays. The upper sits atop a brown sole. “Blondey” is written in white on each lateral side panel, replacing the usual “Gazelle” branding.