A Complete Guide to This Weekend’s Sneaker Releases
From the Off-White x Nike Terra Forma to the 'Gorge Green' Air Jordan 1, here is a detailed guide to all of this week's best sneaker releases.
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Miss out on a collab the past few weeks? Don’t pay resell prices just yet. You may be in luck. Plenty of them are restocking this week.
Wider releases of the Stüssy x Nike Air Penny 2, Concepts x Nike SB Dunk Low “Orange Lobster, and Salehe Bembury x New Balance 990v2 “Sand Be the Time” are all taking place before Christmas. Other big drops this week include the debut of the Off-White x Nike Terra Forma, LeBron 20 “Stocking Stuffer,” and Air Jordan 7 “Quai 54.”
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Air Jordan 1 'Gorge Green'
Price: $180
When: Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan 1 is being introduced in another new colorway on Tuesday morning. The “Gorge Green” variation features a white tumbled leather upper with green overlays. A metallic silver Swoosh and Wings logo complete the simplistic approach.
Stüssy x Nike Air Penny 2
Price: $200
When: Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following an exclusive release via Stüssy last week, the streetwear brand’s Air Penny 2 collab is getting a wider launch. The black and Vivid Green options will both be available. Branding is kept to a minimum with Stüssy logos appearing on the lateral portion of each shoe and the outsole fused with Penny logo to read “Stu-C.”
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Nike Air Max 1 'Ugly Duckling'
Price: $160
When: Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: These two Air Max 1s nod to the “Ceramic” and “Pecan” colorways from the “Ugly Duckling” pack of Dunk Lows originally released in 2001. Both suede variations of the Air Max 1 feature color schemes nearly identical to the aforementioned Dunk Lows. A Duck silhouette stitched on each heel completes the homage.
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Air Jordan 7 'Quai 54'
Price: $225
When: Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest installment of Jordan Brand’s Quai 54 series is a new take on the Air Jordan 7. The pair features a navy blue suede upper with vibrant red detailing. Quai 54 logos appear on the heel pull tabs and insoles. Quai 54 is an annual streetball tournament hosted in Paris by Jordan Brand.
Off-White x Nike Terra Forma
Price: $210
When: Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Virgil Abloh’s first original silhouette with Nike debuts on Wednesday in two colorways. The Terra Forma is the late designer’s futuristic take on a hiking boot. It features a woodgrain mesh upper, suede overlays, oversized tongue with cut-outs inspired by the Air Jordan 6, and a stacked sole complete with rugged rubber trail grips. The visible Air unit at the heel is surrounded by a mix of colorful paneling. Other signature Off-White details include an orange tab connected to the Swoosh, baby blue zip tie, and co-branded stamp on the medial side of each shoe.
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Concepts x Nike SB Dunk Low 'Orange Lobster'
Price: $120
When: Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Concepts latest installment of its signature “Lobster” series of SB Dunk Lows is getting a wider release later this week. The “Orange Lobster” maintains details present across the series like a checkerboard liner, speckled overlays to resemble the crustacean’s shell, and rubber bands wrapped around the toe out of the box.
Women's Air Jordan 1 'Medium Grey'
Price: $180
When: Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A new women’s colorway of the Air Jordan 1 is also dropping this week. This pair sports a grey leather upper with black pony hair overlays adding a premium twist to the classic silhouette. A silver metal wings logo completes the design.
Salehe Bembury x New Balance 990v2 'Sand Be the Time'
Price: $199.99
When: Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Salehe Bembury’s latest New Balance collab is getting a wider release on Thursday morning. The “Sand Be the Time” 990v2 features a mix of faint orange suede and mesh across its upper with a contrasting purple chenille “N” logo on each side panel. Based on the official campaign, the color palette seems to be a nod to a sunset over desert sand.
Air Jordan 13 'University Blue'
Price: $200
When: Friday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan 13 is the latest Air Jordan to get the University Blue treatment. This color scheme features a black upper with University Blue suede hits on the heel and midsole nodding to Michael Jordan’s alma mater.
Nike LeBron 20 'Stocking Stuffer'
Price: $210
When: Sunday, Dec. 25
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike Basketball is bringing back Christmas colorways with the LeBron 20. The pair will likely be laced up by LeBron James during the Lakers Christmas day matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. The festive design features a green upper with woven red accents. Red also colors the eyestay and topmost Swoosh. Other unique details include a snowflake-esque lace lock, laser print of holly on the Swoosh, matching print covering the sole, and icy bottoms.