A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneakers Releases

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Price: $220

When: Thursday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Nike ISPA's latest release is two colorways of the Drifter Gator. Its key feature is a zipper pouch wrapping the heel that is filled with a water resistant mesh net that can be extended up to the knee for maximum protection from the elements if you value practicality over style. 

Price: $140

When: Thursday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The cult classic Air Raid is getting the retro treatment this week. The 1992 street ball sneaker returns in its OG black and grey colorway complete with its signature criss-crossing mesh straps. 

Price: $130

When: Friday, Oct. 9 at 11 a.m.

Where: aimeleondore.com

What You Need to Know: Aimé Leon Dore's latest collab with New Balance is four colorways of the P550 Basketball Oxfords. Each features a white leather upper with red, green, navy blue, or grey detailing, respectively. Pairs are completed with a co-branded tongue tag bearing ALD's basketball apple logo. This project marks the first time that the silhouette has been available since its original retail debut back in 1989.

Price: $130

When: Friday, Oct. 9

Where: Greenhouse App

What You Need to Know: Alife will be releasing a special collaboration with Reebok exclusively on the Greenhouse app this Friday. The New York streetwear brand's take on the Zig Kinetica sports a white mesh upper, yellow and red heel panel, multicolored laces, and a large black Alife logo stamped on the lateral side panel. 

Price: $140

When: Friday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: This Air Jordan V colorway is exclusive to the little ones. The "Pink Foam" pair sports a Valentine's Day-esque color scheme with its white leather upper, red detailing, and pastel pink netting on each side panel. 

Price: $200

When: Friday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.

Where: nike.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Potentially releasing on the same day that LeBron James will capture his fourth NBA title, the "James Gang" LeBron 18 is the latest colorway scheduled to hit retailers. The pair is meant to honor his wife and three kids. It features a black upper with multicolored hits on the tongue, heel, and rubber outsole. 

Price: $190

When: Saturday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand continues its relationship with Paris Saint-Germain with the "PSG" Air Jordan IV. The Parisian soccer club is represented by a white leather upper, grey nubuck wrapping the toe, and bordeaux accents. Special PSG x Jordan co-branding can be seen stamped on each heel tab. 

Price: $190

When: Saturday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan III debuts in a brand new "Blue Cement" colorway on Saturday. The pair features a royal blue leather upper with signature elephant print overlays on the toe and heel. The look is almost identical to DJ Khaled's much more limited "Another One" IIIs from 2018. 

Price: $250

When: Saturday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.

Where: adidas.com, Yeezy Supply, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The "Ophani" Yeezy Qntm is the latest offering from Kanye West's extensive footwear line with Adidas. This colorway of the basketball model appears almost identical to the OG that debuted back in February with the exception of teal blue stripes streaking down each side panel.