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A remixed Stüssy x Nike collab, J. Cole's new Puma sneaker, and the latest work from Concepts highlight this week's slate of sneaker releases.
The drops kick off today with the Salehe Bembury x Anta SB-02. On Wednesday, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Crater debuts in three colorways alongside the Facetasm x Jordan Why Not Zer0.4. Thursday morning will mark the release of the J. Cole x Puma Dreamer 2 and "Southern Flame" Concepts x Converse pack. On Friday, the "Frozen Lemonade" Adidas ZX 8000, "Dyed" Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1s, "Dunkman" LeBron 18, and "Rayguns" Kyrie 7 all make their way to select retailers. The week concludes with the "University Gold" Air Jordan 9 on Saturday morning.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
Salehe Bembury x Anta SB-02
Price: $90-$120
When: Tuesday, Jan. 26
Where: beaspunge.com
What You Need to Know: High and low versions of designer Salehe Bembury's Anta SB-02 will be releasing on Tuesday morning. The colorway sports a two-toned blue upper, burgundy lace loops, and sits atop a thick gum sole.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Crater
Price: $95
When: Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Converse is releasing three colorways of its sustainable All Star Crater. Borrowing ideals from Nike's Space Hippie series, each pair is constructed of at least 40 percent recycled materials by weight including a speckled sole composed of re-purposed rubber scraps. Charcoal grey, black, and white color schemes will all be available.
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Facetasm x Jordan Why Not Zer0.4
Price: $150
When: Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Facetasm's latest Jordan Brand collab is a pair of Russell Westbrook's Why Not Zer0.4. The pair is outfitted in a blue, red, black, and white colorway similar to founder Hiromichi Ochiai's Air Jordan 1 Mid collab from 2019. The upper features an assortment of materials including black shearling that covers the tongue. Vibrant orange tabs with appropriate co-branding marking the project accent the toe and heel.
J. Cole x Puma Dreamer 2
Price: $135
When: Thursday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: puma.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: J. Cole is releasing his second signature sneaker with Puma on Thursday, the Dreamer 2. Dubbed the "January 28" colorway as a nod to Cole's birthday, this pair of the lifestyle basketball sneaker is dressed in a yellow upper and sits atop a black midsole. The rapper's Dreamer logo appears on each heel in white.
Concepts x Converse 'Southern Flame' Collection
Price: $120-$140
When: Thursday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Concepts stores, cncpts.com, converse.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Concepts' latest collab is inspired by the origins of basketball. The boutique's "Southern Flame" pack with Converse consists of a Chuck 70 and All Star BB Evo. Each alludes to the peach baskets used by Dr. James Naismith as the first-ever basketball hoops 130 years ago. The Chuck 70 resembles a ripe orange and red peach, while the All Star BB Evo is reminiscent of the unripened fruit with its green upper. Fuzzy green laces complete each pair, a playful nod to the fuzzy exterior of peaches.
Adidas ZX 8000 'Frozen Lemonade'
Price: $120
When: Friday, Jan. 29
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest installment in Adidas' "A-ZX" series is the "Frozen Lemonade" ZX 8000. The pair is dressed in a citrus-inspired mix of yellow and green. Finishing touches to the retro runner include ice cubes and a lemonade recipe printed on the insoles.
Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1 'Dyed'
Price: TBD
When: Friday, Jan. 29 at 1 p.m.
Where: stussy.com
What You Need to Know: Stüssy has teamed up with Los Angeles' Lookout & Wonderland for a series of hand-dyed versions of its recently-released Air Force 1 collab. Five colorways will be available in limited quantities. Five different plant dye treatments have been applied to represent each of the world tour cities: New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, London, and Paris.
Nike LeBron 18 'Dunkman'
Price: $200
When: Friday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is resurrecting the "Dunkman" theme for this upcoming colorway of the LeBron 18. LeBron James' 18th signature model has been covered in the recognizable black and volt green color scheme used to outfit the "Dunkman" LeBron 7. The Dunkman logo appears on the outsole.
Nike Kyrie 7 'Rayguns'
Price: $130
When: Friday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Arriving a bit after the rest of its matching counterparts, the "Rayguns" Kyrie 7 is finally dropping on Friday morning. The pair is dressed in the recognizable black, orange, and yellow color scheme of the fictional Roswell Rayguns basketball team created by Nike for an ad campaign back in 2002. The Rayguns logo also comes stitched on the heel tab.
Air Jordan 9 'University Gold'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is releasing a brand new colorway of the Air Jordan 9 this weekend. The "University Gold" pair is dressed in black and grey with yellow detailing throughout. Aside from the black replacing white on the midsole, this upcoming release is nearly identical to 2010's "Citrus" colorway.