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
Odell Beckham Jr. x Nike Air Force 1 Utility
Nike LeBron 16 'I Promise'
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.
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.
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.
Kith x New Balance 2018 Collection
Adidas Consortium Futurecraft 4D 'Onyx'
Adidas Ultra Boost 1.0 'Chalk'
Adidas Ultra Boost 'Medals' Pack
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.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Sesame'
Nike Kyrie 5 'Black Magic'
WMNS Air Jordan XI 'Olive Lux'
Air Jordan XII 'Gym Red'
Magic Stick x Nike Air Force 1 High 'VIP'
Nike Air Force 1 'Velvet'
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.
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.
