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Need to do any last minute holiday shopping for the sneakerhead in your life? This week is packed with some valid options that they would be more than happy to unwrap.
The drops kick off on Tuesday morning with the wider launch of the black Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1, brown Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu, and limited launch of the "Lakers" LeBron 8. A bulk of this week's arrives on Thursday with the "Cosmic Clay" Air Force 1/1, "Neon" Air Max 95, Sacai x Nike VaporWaffle, "Origins" Air Presto, Joe Freshgoods x Converse collection, and Kid Cudi x Adidas Vadawam 326 all hitting select retailers. On Friday, End launches its "Rainbow Eucalyptus" New Balance 1500. Things wrap up on Saturday morning with the "Holiday Special" Sean Cliver x Nike SB Dunk Low, and "Black Royal" Air Jordan 13.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu 'Brown'
Price: $220
When: Tuesday, Dec. 15
Where: Adidas Confirmed and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Pharrell's NMD Hu is dropping in yet another new colorway. This time, the silhouette is covered in brown down to the Boost midsole. Tan accents the cage, laces, and midsole pods. The NMD Hu's signature embroidery is also tan this time around to contrast against the brown Primeknit upper and reads "Human Race" in Korean.
Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1 'Black'
Price: $130
When: Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Followng a Stüssy-exclusive release last Friday, the black colorway of the Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1 is getting a wider launch. The tonal design sports a hemp upper, stitched Swooshes, faux fur heel panel, leather liner, the streetwear OG's "SS" logo hardware on the heel, and the same logo stitched into each toe box.
Nike LeBron 8 'Lakers'
Price: $200
When: Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Select Foot Locker locations
What You Need to Know: According to Foot Locker's release calendar, the first LeBron 8 retro will be available at select stores on Tuesday. The purple and gold "Lakers" colorway was recently worn by LeBron James for the 2020-2021 Media Day photoshoot. A purple suede upper is accents by a bright yellow Swoosh, leather eyestay, and liner.
Nike Air Force 1/1 'Cosmic Clay'
Price: $140
When: Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike has put a new twist on the iconic Air Force 1 to allow for total customization. The entire upper has been segmented into removable white leather panels that allow for unique colorblocking combinations. The bottom layer showcases black Velcro panels. The white panels can also be swapped out for Cosmic Clay paneling like heel panels, Swooshes, and tongue tags that comes included in the box with each pair.
Nike Air Max 95 'Neon'
Price: $170
When: Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: One of the most beloved Air Maxes of all time is making its return on Thursday morning. This retro edition of the "Neon" Air Max 95 stays true to the OG with a multi-toned suede upper, white mesh tongue, 3M heel panel, and black midsole. Bright neon green hits highlight the mini Swoosh stitched on each lateral heel, nylon lace loops, insole, and Air bubble.
Sacai x Nike VaporWaffle
Price: $180
When: Thursday, Dec. 17 and Monday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Two more colorways of the Sacai x Nike VaporWaffle are slated to hit select retailers in the next few days. The yellow and green color scheme arrives on Thursday morning, while the "Villain Red" option will come a few days later on Monday. Sacai's double-layered design fuses new and old by combining elements of the VaporFly and 1893's Pegasus.
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Nike Air Presto 'Origins'
Price: $130
When: Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of the Air Preso celebrates its 20th anniversary by covering it in a multicolored checkerboard graphic inspired by the nicknames for the OG run of Prestos that were available back in 2000. Illustrations for the "Brutal Honey," "Trouble at Home," and "Shady Milkman" characters can all be seen.
Joe Freshgoods x Converse
Price: $110-$120
When: Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: footlocker.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After a Chicago-exclusive relase over the weekend, Joe Freshgoods' Converse collab will get its wider launch on Thursday. Along with matching apparel like track pants and tie-dye T-shirts, the capsule includes a Chuck 70 and Pro Leather. The Chuck 70 features a patchwork upper nodding to some of Freshgoods' past projects throughout his career. The Pro Leather is a much tamer look with a black suede nubuck upper covered in tonal floral stitchng, "JFG" lettering embroidered around the heel, and a gold-flaked purple sole.
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Kid Cudi x Adidas Vadawam 326
Price: $180
When: Thursday, Dec. 17
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Almost a week after the release of his latest album Man on the Moon III: The Chosen, Kid Cudi is debuting his first original sneaker silhouette with Adidas. The Vadawam 326 is named after his daughter, Vada. Her birthday is stitched on the ankle collar as well. The high top appears similar to the Adidas Artillery Hi, a shoe from the Three Stripes archive that Cudi has recently collaborated on. It's tweaked with unique paneling and crossing Velcro straps in place of laces. The Vadawam 326 will be available in black and white colorways.
End Clothing x New Balance 1500 'Rainbow Eucalyptus'
Price: $179
When: Friday, Dec. 18
Where: End. Launches
What You Need to Know: End Clothing's latest New Balance collab is the "Rainbow Eucalyptus" 1500. The Made in England design is inspired by a plant found in rainforests in Southeast Asia, more spcifcally the Philippines and Indonesia. A grey mesh and pig skin suede upper is accented by an olive green suede panel wrapping the toe, and red detailing on areas like the tongue, "N" logo, heel, and outsole.
Sean Cliver x Nike SB Dunk Low 'Holiday Special'
Price: $110
When: Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Artist Sean Cliver's latest project with Nike SB is the "Holiday Special" Dunk Low. The Christmas theme features a white leather upper, ice blue suede overlays, a grey suede heel panel, and a gold patent leather Swoosh inspired by tinsel. Special details include snowflake-shaped perforations on each toe box, a white velour liner, gold-flaked blue outsole, and special elf artwork by Cliver printed on the left insole.
Air Jordan 13 'Black Royal'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is dropping off a new coloway of the Air Jordan 13 with OG colorblocking. The "Black Royal" color scheme resembles the "Bred" 13 with a black mesh and leather uppper, but the red suede has been replaced with a bright blue. Signature details like reflective mesh and a holographic heel bubble complete the retro design.