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This upcoming week of releases is filled with tons of highly-anticipated collaborations and exclusives.
The drops start on Wednesday when Jordan Brand releases its hyped-up Air Jordan IV collab with Levi's that will be accompanied by a matching trucker jacket.
On Thursday, Nike is dropping a rarely seen SB Dunk Mid to honor the former Australian team rider Lewis Marnell who passed away in 2013, an insanely loud hyper punch and pink women's colorway of the VaporMax runner, the first retro of the OG Air Max 98 "Gundam," a Kyrie 4 complete with floral embroidery to celebrate Chinese New Year, and a Euro-exclusive drop of the "Gold" Air Max 97 with special Italian flag-inspired pull tabs. Also releasing Thursday is the continuation of Tyler, the Creator's successful Golf Le Fleur line with Converse One Star in three brand new pastel colorways.
Friday will see the arrival of another new pair of Nike's popular Zoom Fly SP runner in a "Sepia Stone" color scheme and a brand new Made in the U.K. collaboration between frequent partners, New Balance and Concepts, on the 991.5 model.
Adidas will deliver its own collab on Saturday when it releases its new project with United Arrows & Sons, which includes the NMD_R2 and NMD_CS2. Two more collabs will also release on Saturday. Dover Street Market is dropping three tonal pairs of the Nike Air Max 1 and Ronnie Fieg's latest three-boot project with Timberland is hitting Kith stores as well. Rounding out the weekend's drops are the iridescent "Abalone" Air Foamposite One and "Olive" Air Jordan XIII inspired by the popular Air Jordan IX colorway.
An early drop next week, MJ's Wizards-era Air Jordan XVIII will be getting its first retro treatment in the OG "Sport Royal" colorway.
For a detailed look at everything dropping, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Levi's x Air Jordan IV
Price: $225
When: Wednesday, Jan. 17
Where: Select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Originally previewed by Travis Scott back in December 2017, the highly-anticipated collaboration between Levi's and Jordan Brand is finally releasing. Along with a pair of Air Jordan IVs made of classic Levi's denim, the collab will also include a reversible trucker jacket that features panels using Jordan's Flight Suit material. Both items will be available in limited quantities at select boutiques worldwide. Other details on the pair include tan leather patches, a gum bottom, and the signature red Levi's branding tag.
Nike SB Dunk Mid 'Lewis Marnell'
Price: $100
When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: One of Nike SB's first Australian team riders, Lewis Marnell, who tragically passed away in 2013 due to complications with diabetes, is being honored with his own colorway of the rarely seen SB Dunk Mid this week. The upper is made up of wheat nubuck, brown suede, and brown ostrich leather panels. Other details include a "Lewis Forever" on the inner tongue, special insoles, and Marnell's lion graphic on the lateral heel.
WMNS Nike VaporMax 'Hyper Punch'
Price: $190
When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This insanely loud colorway of the Nike VaporMax is dropping exclusively in women's sizing. It sports a hyper punch Flyknit upper and pink accents on the Swoosh, ankle collar, and air bubble.
Nike Air Max 98 'Gundam'
Price: $160
When: Thursday, Jan. 18
Where: Select Nike retailers
What You Need to Know: To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Air Max 98, Nike is bringing back one of its most desired OG colorways ever. The red, white, and blue "Gundam" 98, named after its resemblance to the main character from the popular anime series, is dropping in limited quantities and sure to sell out quickly.
Nike Kyrie 4 'CNY'
Price: $120
When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Nike Kyrie 4 is quickly adding to its repertoire of colorways week by week. The latest is a Chinese New Year color scheme to celebrate the Year of the Dog. It combines red suede and mesh on the upper, black Swoosh branding, and a cream outsole. The standout detail of this pair is the floral embroidery seen on the lateral side and tongue.
Nike Air Max 97 'Italy'
Price: $160
When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers (European release)
What You Need to Know: Nike has decided to give its classic "Gold" Air Max 97 a special detail for a European exclusive release. The pair is largely the same as the original, but the tongue and heel tabs have been switched up to resemble the Italian flag. The subtle detail has been added to tribute the country that helped make the silhouette so iconic.
Golf Le Fleur x Converse One Star 'Pastel Pack'
Price: $100
When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: converse.com, golfwang.com, and other select Converse retailers
What You Need to Know: Tyler, the Creator continues his successful Golf Le Fleur line with Converse One Star with three new pastel colorways dropping this week. Green, pink, and blue suede uppers don each pair, respectively, while Tyler's special floral branding takes the place of the traditional One Star logo on the side panels.
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Nike Zoom Fly SP 'Sepia Stone'
Price: $150
When: Friday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of the Nike's popular Zoom Fly SP sports its usual translucent upper in a sepia stone colorway. A yellow stripe is also present on the midsole for a slight pop of color.
CNCPTS x New Balance 991.5 'Lake Havasu'
Price: $250
When: Friday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m.
Where: cncpts.com
What You Need to Know: Long-time collaborative partners New Balance and Boston's Concepts boutique have linked up once again for a unique take on the New Balance 991.5. Dubbed the "Lake Havasu," this pair is inspired by a story of an American businessman relocating the London Bridge to Lake Havasu, Arizona as a tourist attraction. Made in New Balance's Flimby Factory in the U.K., this pair sports a premium, teal suede and nubuck upper, 3M branding hits, yellow hits on the midsole, and a gum outsole.
United Arrows and Sons x Adidas NMD Pack
Price: $220
When: Saturday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas and United Arrows & Sons have joined forces for a two-shoe collab featuring the NMD_R2 and NMD_CS2. The R2 uses a light grey marled fabric upper and contrasting hits of navy blue on the heel and tongue. The CS2 features a black and grey Primeknit upper. Both pairs sit atop their usual Boost midsoles and have concealed Three Stripes branding that can only be seen under a flash. A matching capsule of apparel will also be releasing alongside the footwear.
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Dover Street Market x Nike Air Max 1 'Ventile' Pack
Price: $150
When: Thursday, Jan. 18
Where: Dover Street Market stores and shop.doverstreetmarket.com
What You Need to Know: Dover Street Market is dropping a collaboration out of nowhere this Thursday. The popular retailer has joined with Nike to create three tonal pairs of the Air Max 1. Black, white, and navy blue pairs with Ventile uppers all have white laces, a white tongue tag, and sit on white midsoles. An added bonus is the inclusion of mini-Swoosh branding on the lateral toe that resembles some of the classic Air Max 1s from the early 2000s. The heels and insoles of each pair also sport mismatched branding. One shoe will display the classic Nike Air logo, while the other shows DSM's logo.
Nike Air Foamposite One 'Abalone'
Price: $250
When: Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This latest Foamposite colorway is named after a sea snail known for its colorful shell. The "Abalone" Air Foamposite One sports an iridescent upper that combines blue and green tones in a unique pattern. The pair is finished off with black accents and a black outsole.
Air Jordan XIII 'Olive'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This brand new Air Jordan XIII colorway takes inspiration from the popular Air Jordan IX "Olive." Black suede replaces the silhouette's usual 3M mesh and leather paneling on the upper. Olive green accents are seen on the midsole and heel and red hits are used for the various Jordan branding. As always, the XIII's signature hologram bubble is still present on the heel.
Ronnie Fieg x Timberland Chapter 3 Collection
Price: $250-$300
When: Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m.
Where: Kith stores and kith.com
What You Need to Know: Ronnie Fieg's latest collaboration with Timberland is his third project with the brand since launching Kith back in 2011. The release consists of three pairs of boots: two pairs of the 40 Below Super Boot and one pair of the classic 6" Boot. Both of the 10" 40 Below Super Boots are a nod to classic color schemes of the 6" Boot. One is an all-black nubuck pair and the other utilizes a distressed rust leather. For the third pair, Fieg reinterprets Timberland's winter staple with a premium navy blue nubuck and cream leather ankle collar. All three pairs have an ankle to toe shearling inner lining to guarantee maximum warmth during the harsh winter temperatures.
Air Jordan XVIII 'Sport Royal'
Price: $225
When: Monday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The final signature worn by MJ during the infamous Wizards-era of his career, the Air Jordan XVIII is returning in its OG "Sport Royal" colorway. Although not the most beloved retro from Jordan's line, the XVIII still holds a special place as the shoe worn by him in his final career game. This pair stays true to the original release from the early 2000s with a white leather upper, blue accents, metallic silver branding, and the shoe's signature hidden lacing system.
Adidas Futurecraft 4D
Price: $300
When: Thursday, Jan. 18
Where: Kith, Sneakersnstuff, and Packer Shoes
What You Need to Know: After being held up due to legal issues, the 4D sneaker from Adidas is finally hitting the market. The sneakers released in a limited quantity last year, but were only gifted to friends and family. The shoes will still be extremely limited this go-round. But you'll have a chance to get them, too, if you're in New York City or have the right plug.
