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With Thanksgiving this Thursday, that means that the Holiday shopping season has finally arrived. It also means there's a ton of new sneakers releases to look forward to.
The busy week kicks off early with the Just Don x Converse ERX collection dropping on Monday. Don C's project is followed up by Odell Beckham Jr.'s latest Nike collab and the "I Promise" LeBron 16 releasing on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the brand new Nike React LW WE ISPA, Victor Cruz x Nike Air Force 1 Mids, Nike SB "Rivals" pack, Kith x New Balance 2018 collection, "Onyx" Adidas Consortium Futurecraft 4D, and retro of the "Chalk" Ultra Boost 1.0 all hit select retailers.
A handful of brands also have drops slated for Black Friday as well. The Adidas Ultra Boost "Medals" pack, Transformers x Puma collection, "Sesame" Yeezy Boost 350 V2, "Black Magic" Kyrie 5, and "Olive Lux" Air Jordan XI are all hitting shelves on the hectic shopping day.
Drops wrap up on Saturday with the "Gym Red" Air Jordan XII, Magic Stick x Nike Air Force 1 High, "Velvet Rose" Air Force 1, three shoes from the popular Dragon Ball Z x Adidas pack, and the Hender Scheme x Adidas ZX 500 collection.
For a full breakdown of all of this week's pairs, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Just Don x Converse ERX
Price: $150
When: Monday, Nov. 19 (JustDon.com) and Tuesday, Nov. 20 (select retailers)
Where: JustDon.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Don C's latest sneaker collaboration is a new interpretation of the Converse ERX. The '80s basketball model is re-imagined with a white pony hair upper, leopard print and snakeskin panels, and a gold jewel Chevron logo on the side panel. A multicolored "Cons" logo graces the tongue, while a flip on the retro branding to read "Dons" is stitched on the lateral ankle area. The shoes are accompanied by a set of matching apparel.
Odell Beckham Jr. x Nike Air Force 1 Utility
Price: $145
When: Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: New York Giants superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has put his own spin on the Nike Air Force 1 Utility. The pair features a silver snakeskin upper, glow-in-the-dark sole, large pull tab on the heel, and sturdy black straps in place of a traditional lacing system. Special "Nike OBJ" logos don the tongue and strap. Quotes from Beckham Jr. can be found on each insole.
Nike LeBron 16 'I Promise'
Price: $185
When: Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest LeBron 16 is inspired by LeBron James' I Promise School that was opened up in his hometown of Akron, Ohio earlier this year. A black Battleknit 2.0 upper is accented by a metallic Swoosh, multicolored outsole, tonal "We Are Family" script and LeBron James Family Foundation logos on each heel, and special graphics on each insole to represent the LeBron James Family Foundation. Select pairs of the shoe are also being raffled off with proceeds going to the I Promise School. Winners will receive a pair of the shoes and a handpainted surfboard signed by King James to commemorate his first year as a Los Angeles Laker.
Nike React LW WR ISPA
Price: $180
When: Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is adding another sneaker to its React lineup—the LW WR Mid ISPA (Improvise/Scavenge/Protect/Adapt). The experimental mid-cut design aims to blend the design DNA of lifestyle and performance footwear. White, navy blue, and black-based colorways are accented with hits of red, double Swoosh branding on the lateral side, straps that extend up the lateral and medial ankle to act as top eyelets, and a pull tab on the heel. The uppers are water resistant and sit atop the same midsole as the popular React Element 87.
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Image via Nike
Victor Cruz x Nike Air Force 1 Mid
Price: $175
When: Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After popping up at select retailers over the past few weeks, Victor Cruz's Air Force 1 Mid collaboration is getting an official release on Nike SNKRS. White leather and tan suede colorways are accented by metallic gold hardware, and three hanging straps that each feature specific logos to represent the former New York Giants wide receiver.
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Nike SB 'Rivals' Pack
Price: $100-$110
When: Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike SB is releasing a pack inspired by one of the NBA's best rivalries in the '90s—Michael Jordan vs. Penny Hardaway. A Dunk High is modeled to resemble MJ's "Bred" Air Jordan XI, while an Air Force 2 represents Penny's "Royal" Nike Air Foamposite One signature sneaker.
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Kith x New Balance 2018 Collection
Price: TBD
When: Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m.
Where: Kith stores and kith.com
What You Need to Know: Ronnie Fieg was inspired by two of his favorite New Balance collaborations—United Arrows' 997.5 from 2009 and Nonnative's "Dune" 997.5 from 2011—to create his latest six-shoe pack with the brand. Both colorways are represented with three pairs each that re-imagine the coveted color schemes on premium executions of the 997 OG, 997S, and 997S Fusion. All of the pairs sport a triple-stacked "N" logo on the side panel to represent the three partners (Kith, United Arrows, and Nonnative) involved in the project.
Adidas Consortium Futurecraft 4D 'Onyx'
Price: $450
When: Wednesday, Nov. 21
Where: Select Adidas Consortium retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas is releasing another Futurecraft runner as a part of its Consortium series. This pair sports a grey Primeknit upper, and Aero green hits on the Three Stripes and 4D-printed midsole that have become a signature detail of the futuristic runners thus far.
Adidas Ultra Boost 1.0 'Chalk'
Price: $200
When: Wednesday, Nov. 21
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas is bringing back the "Chalk" Ultra Boost 1.0 this weekend. Arguably one of the most popular Ultra Boost drops since the model debuted in 2015, the cream-colored pair should be a welcomed return for many despite the overall dip in popularity the model has experienced over the course of the past year—especially for anyone who doesn't feel like spending $300+ for the original release on the resell market.
Adidas Ultra Boost 'Medals' Pack
Price: $200
When: Friday, Nov. 23
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas continues to reintroduce some of the most popular colorways of the Ultra Boost 1.0 with the release of the "Medals" pack on Black Friday. All three pairs have a black Primeknit upper, leather detailing on the tongue and Three Stripes cage, and a metallic heel cup. Gold, silver, and bronze options represent each of the three Olympic medals.
Transformers x Puma Collection
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, Nov. 22
Where: Foot Lockers stores, footlocker.com, and puma.com
What You Need to Know: To celebrate the upcoming release of the film Bumblebee, Puma has created two pairs of the RS-X in collaboration with iconic '80s phenomenon-turned-blockbuster movie franchise Transformers. Pairs dressed in the recognizable colors of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are each accented by a metallic silver Autobots logo on the heel.
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Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Sesame'
Price: $220
When: Friday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com, yeezysupply.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Kanye West might not be releasing his upcoming album Yandhi on Black Friday anymore, but he is still dropping a new pair of Yeezys. The "Sesame" Yeezy Boost 350 V2 sports a tan upper, tonal "SPLY-350" stripe, and a gum bottom.
Nike Kyrie 5 'Black Magic'
Price: $130
When: Friday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is debuting the Kyrie 5 this week with the release of the "Black Magic" colorway. The simplistic color scheme uses a black mesh upper, white branding, and multicolored sections on the outsole to symbolize Kyrie Irving's Hamsa Hand tattoo. Despite being fairly similar to the overall design of the Kyrie 4, Uncle Drew's new signature introduces some notable features like the Air Zoom Turbo cushioning system to aid the point guard's stop-and-go style of play, and a shroud-like piece placed over the laces inspired by a Venus Flytrap for additional lockdown.
WMNS Air Jordan XI 'Olive Lux'
Price: $220
When: Friday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The ladies are being treated to a premium Air Jordan XI on Black Friday. The exclusive "Olive Lux" colorway swaps out the model's usual materials for an olive green suede upper, gold dusted leather overlay, metallic gold detailing, and gum bottoms.
Air Jordan XII 'Gym Red'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is dropping a brand new colorway of the Air Jordan XII. The all-red pair symbolizes Michael Jordan's legendary NBA career as a member of the Chicago Bulls. Subtle hits of black appear on the tongue and heel branding.
Magic Stick x Nike Air Force 1 High 'VIP'
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Nov. 24
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers (Japan exclusive)
What You Need to Know: Tokyo-based clothing brand Magic Stick has linked up with Nike for another take on the Air Force 1 High inspired by nightlife. This pair features a black velour upper to resemble the couches seen in VIP sections, reflective hits on the Swoosh and heel, and volt hits on the tongue and strap. The ankle strap represents the wristband required to entry at many nightclubs.
Nike Air Force 1 'Velvet'
Price: $130
When: Saturday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest iteration of the Air Force 1 Low is given a luxurious makeover. A black velvet upper is accented by gold dubraes that read "2018" and a rose embroidered on the lateral heel. The pair takes inspiration from 2002's "Rose Garden" Air Force 1 High that paid homage to Rasheed Wallace's time as a Portland Trail Blazer.
Dragon Ball Z x Adidas Pack
Price: $100-$160
When: Saturday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas is releasing three more pairs from its popular crossover collaboration with the classic anime series Dragon Ball Z. An Adidas Ultra Tech representing Vegeta, Kamanda representing Majin Buu, and Deerupt inspired by Son Gohan are all up for grabs. Each is finished off with a special insole and packaging incorporating official artwork from the television show.
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Image via Adidas
Hender Scheme x Adidas ZX 500 Collection
Price: $220-$300
When: Saturday, Nov. 24
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Hender Scheme is back with another official Adidas collaboration. The Japanese brand has crafted three versions of the ZX 500. One features a full vegetable-tanned leather upper and perforated Trefoil logo on the heel. The other two options are given a sportier vibe with the premium leather being paired with white or black mesh, and a toggle lacing system. Each option from the trio sits atop a Boost midsole and is constructed of genuine leathers that will naturally patina over time with wear.
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Image via Adidas