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Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become two of the biggest days of the year when it comes to exclusive sneaker releases, and this year proves to be no different with brands like Nike, Adidas, Jordan, and more all delivering some great product for the unofficial start of the Holiday season.
Before Black Friday even starts, Jordan Brand will be dropping a Russell Westbrook PE colorway of the Air Jordan XXXII, and Nike is releasing a new iridescent "Legion Green" color scheme of the Air Foamposite One this Wednesday.
Black Friday is stuffed (no pun intended) with releases this year. Kith is dropping an Ultra Boost Mid ATR covered in black and grey patchwork with Japan's nonnative, Jordan Brand is adding to its "Heiress" collection for the ladies with a black and gold take on the Air Jordan XI complete with material upgrades, and Nike SB is revisiting its collaboration with Medicom in 2005 for an updated take on the classic release. That's not all. Nike is also dropping black and gold pairs of the Air Max 95 and 97, a clean black pair of LeBron 15s with a gum bottom, and Odell Beckham Jr.'s own Nike SF AF-1 Mid inspired by New York City cabs.
The loaded release weekend continues on Saturday with the release of the Air Jordan 1 in the winter-ready "Wheat" colorway, a three-pack of no-sew Air Maxes with oversized branding, another restock of the classic "Silver Bullet" Air Max 97, a brand new Adidas Consortium collaboration from Neighborhood and Invincible on the NMD_R1, and the second Yeezy colorway in two weeks, the "Beluga 2.0" Yeezy Boost 350 V2.
Finishing out the weekend will be three Cyber Monday releases. Reebok will be dropping its third collaboration with Cam'ron on the DMX Run 10. Jordan Brand has two releases planned that were previously speculated to not even hit retail. JB is expected to release the black and gold Air Jordan 1 "Top 3" that originally debuted at ComplexCon, as well as the black version of the Kaws x Air Jordan IV that was believed to be a friends and family pair.
For a detailed look at everything dropping, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Air Jordan XXXII 'Russell Westbrook' PE
Price: $185
When: Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is releasing a PE version of the Air Jordan XXXII for the reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook. The pair sports a Thunder-inspired colorway with its royal blue Flyknit upper and orange accents. Westbrook's signature phrase "Why Not?" can be seen on the back of each tongue, insoles, and through the translucent outsoles.
Nike Air Foamposite One 'Legion Green'
Price: $230
When: Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This latest colorway of Penny Hardaway's classic signature from the '90s is given an otherworldly color scheme featuring an iridescent green along the Foamposite upper, black accents, and a black translucent outsole.
Kith x nonnative x Adidas Ultra Boost Mid
Price: $240
When: Friday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m.
Where: Kith stores and kith.com
What You Need to Know: Kith is releasing a special Black Friday collaboration with Japan's nonnative on the Adidas Ultra Boost Mid. Kith's second Ultra Boost Mid will sport a black and grey patchwork design across its wool-blend Primeknit upper. Reflective detailing can be seen throughout the upper, as well as on the laces and heel tabs. This pair also features a black Boost midsole, ATR Continental outsole, matte black accents, special co-branded tongue tags, and silver lace tips.
Air Jordan XI 'Heiress'
Price: $220
When: Friday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest women's Air Jordan colorway being added to the "Heiress" collection is a black and gold take on the Air Jordan XI. Black suede replaces this model's usual mesh upper, and the signature patent leather has been swapped out for a black stingray leather. Other premium details on this pair include gold accents on the lace locks, Jumpman logo, and branding.
Nike SB Dunk Low Elite x Medicom 'Be@rbrick'
Price: $115
When: Friday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike SB and Medicom are celebrating their 15-year partnership by paying homage to one of their most popular collaborations. This new SB Dunk Low Elite sports the same grey and black denim colorway as the "Medicom 2" that released back in 2005. Differences between this pair and the original include a thinner tongue, more flexible outsole, and lightweight build. Details on this pair include a Be@rbrick logo on the tongue tag, and special insoles.
Nike Air Max 'Black Friday' Pack
Price: $160-$180
When: Friday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is releasing special pairs of the Air Max 95 and Air Max 97 on Black Friday. Each iconic silhouette utilizes black uppers constructed of leather, nubuck, and mesh. The pairs also have gold branding hits, and gold reflective accents.
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Nike LeBron 15 'Black/Gum'
Price: $185
When: Friday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This Black Friday release of the LeBron 15 keeps it simple with a black Battleknit upper, black accents, and a gum outsole.
Nike SF AF-1 Mid 'OBJ'
Price: $160
When: Friday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Odell Beckham Jr.'s Nike collaboration will be releasing on Black Friday. This Nike SF AF-1 Mid is inspired by New York City cabs. It features a yellow upper that mixes mesh and leather, as well as special "OBJ" branding on the tongue tag, and a gum outsole. Other specific details allude to the coordinates of Beckham Jr.'s home city of Baton Rogue and of MetLife Stadium on the straps, his jersey number, social media channels, and position.
Air Jordan 1 'Wheat'
Price: $160
When: Saturday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand has taken MJ's classic first signature model, and given it the winter friendly "Wheat" colorway. It sports a wheat suede across the upper, and a gum midsole and outsole.
Nike Air Max 'Big Logo' Pack
Price: $150-$180
When: Saturday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike has created a three-pack featuring some of its iconic Air Max runners: the Air Max 90, Air Max 95, and Air Max Plus. The unique details on these pairs are their no-sew uppers and oversized logos on the lateral side.
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Nike Air Max 97 'Silver Bullet' Restock
Price: $160
When: Saturday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This classic OG colorway of the Air Max 97 is making a return for Black Friday weekend. Anyone who still has not been able to grab a pair of one of the best releases this year, here is yet another chance.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Beluga 2.0'
Price: $220
When: Saturday, Nov. 25
Where: Adidas stores, adidas.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The second Yeezy to drop in two weeks is the sequel to the original "Beluga" colorway of the 350 V2. It sports a two-toned Primeknit upper, and bright orange "SPLY-350" branding on the lateral side instead of the orange stripe on the original version. This colorway will also be more widely available than last weekend's "Semi Frozen Yellow" pair.
Invincible x Neighborhood x Adidas NMD_R1
Price: $199
When: Friday, Nov. 24
Where: Invincible store and invincible.com.tw
What You Need to Know: This Consortium collaboration on the popular NMD_R1 model opts for a very simple color scheme. Black mesh and synthetic overlays take care of the majority of the upper, while the heel is done in a black suede. Details that make this pair more than just another black and white NMD include co-branded tongue tabs, branded midsole blocks, special insoles, and an embroidered tiger head on the heel.
Cam'ron x Reebok DMX Run 10 'Harlem Nights'
Price: $200
When: Monday, Nov. 27
Where: reebok.com and select Reebok retailers
What You Need to Know: On Cyber Monday, Reebok will be releasing its third collaboration with Cam'ron. This time, the canvas is the DMX Run 10. The blacked out upper features nubuck, fish scale, and pony hair paneling. It also sports a metal badge on the tongue that reads "Killa," special insoles, a reflective strip up the tongue, and an icy outsole.
Kaws x Air Jordan IV 'Black'
Price: TBD
When: Monday, Nov. 27
Where: TBD
What You Need to Know: The black version of Kaws' collab on the Air Jordan IV was originally thought to be a friends and family colorway with the grey version acting as the official retail release. A few months later, it looks like the black rendition of the hyped-up model will be releasing as well on Cyber Monday. Release details are scarce at the moment, but this pair will certainly not be an easy one to acquire.
Air Jordan 1 Top 3 'Black/Gold'
Price: $185
When: Monday, Nov. 27
Where: Select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: A pair that was originally believed to be exclusive to ComplexCon, it looks like the black and gold Air Jordan 1 "Top 3" will be getting a wider release after all. The pair uses the "Top 3" color blocking seen in the past. The right and left shoe each sport different color blocking across the upper in black, gold, and white patent leather.