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There are several pairs worth paying attention during the final week of 2018.
On Wednesday, Nike will drop the "Gold Swarovski" Air Max 97 for the ladies. The Kith x Adidas Terrex collection also releases on the same morning. The brand new Nike Air Max Dia, Fear of God x Nike Air Skylon II collection, and blue colorway of the Playstation x Nike PG 2.5 will hits retailers the following day. Also releasing on Thursday are the "A Star Is Born" Air Jordan I, and "Static" Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2. Concepts' "Ikhet" Kyrie 5 collaboration will be getting a wider launch this coming Friday.
Releases wrap up on Saturday with the debut of the Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 V2 in the "Static" colorway, as well as the stateside arrival of the "Tattoo" Air Jordan IV.
For a detailed look at the ten pairs mentioned above, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Kith x Adidas Terrex Collection
Price: $190-$250
When: Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 11 a.m.
Where: Kith stores and kith.com
What You Need to Know: Kith is releasing four Adidas Terrex sneakers as a part of its upcoming Aspen 2018 collection. Two colorways each of the Free Hiker and Skychaser will be available. The Free Hiker is a mid-top design with a Primeknit upper, welded seams, Boost midsole, and lug-tread outsole. Multi-colored Kith branding is emblazoned across the side panel of each pair. The Skychaser is a low-top option with similar design elements to navigate even the harshest winter terrains. Colorful Three Stripes and tonal Kith logos appear on the side panel of each.
WMNS Nike Air Max 97 'Gold Swarovski Crystal'
Price: $400
When: Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is dropping a luxurious Air Max 97 for the ladies covered in Swarovski crystals. This release is a play on the OG "Metallic Gold" colorway of the 1997 runner, but replaces the usual materials with Swarovski Crystal Fabric for an updated take on the classic silhouette.
WMNS Nike Air Max Dia
Price: $120
When: Thursday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is debuting a brand new women's silhouette before 2018 comes to an end, the Air Max Dia. The runner-inspired lifestyle sneaker dons a translucent upper that has become common on many of Nike's recent releases. Suede and synthetic overlays complete the sleek upper design. The standout detail on the Air Max Dia is its giant Air bag in the heel of the stacked midsole, the biggest Air bag ever used on a women's Air Max.
Fear of God x Nike Air Skylon II
Price: $150
When: Thursday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Fear of God designer Jerry Lorenzo is following up his Air Fear of God collection with two premium colorways of the Air Skylon II. Lorenzo has updated the retro runner with mesh uppers, suede overlays, perforated leather tongues, and a toggle lacing system. Patent leather Swooshes and "Fear of God" branding on the lateral heel complete the design. The Fear of God x Nike Air Skylon II will be offered in black and white-based color schemes.
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Playstation x Nike PG 2.5 'Blue'
Price: $110
When: Thursday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Paul George's love for video games has inspired yet another PG 2.5. Nike is revisiting the Playstation theme one more time, but this time around opts for a blue upper with multi-colored detailing. Standout features include an all-over print of the Playstation controller's four-button layout on the strap and heel, a speckled midsole, and light-up logos on each tongue.
Air Jordan I 'A Star Is Born'
Price: $160
When: Thursday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: For the latest colorway of the Air Jordan I, Jordan Brand has pulled inspiration from a 1984 Sports Illustrated cover graced by MJ during his rookie season. A simple black and white leather upper is accented by red branding hits on the tongue and ankle collar. The standout detail is the striped green Swoosh outlined in red to represent the Milwaukee Bucks uniforms seen on the cover. "A Star Is Born" is written on the inside of the collar flaps.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Static'
Price: $220
When: Thursday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com, yeezysupply.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is getting a makeover for the upcoming "Static" release. A re-designed upper pattern is highlighted by a translucent horizontal stripe cutting through the center. Along with the regular white and grey version, a much more limited pair will be releasing a day earlier exclusively on Yeezy Supply one day earlier with all-over 3M detailing. It will be limited to 5,000 total pairs.
Concepts x Nike Kyrie 5 'Ikhet'
Price: $140
When: Friday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Concepts has crafted its own version of the Nike Kyrie 5. The Boston-based boutique dressed the signature model of its home city's point guard in a colorway inspired by Kyrie Irving's Hamsa hand tattoo. The result is a pair to represent Ancient Egypt and the pyramids with a tan upper, gold accents, and diamond-like branding. Main details include golden Egyptian hieroglyphs on each heel, a red tongue to represent the nose of the Sphinx before it decayed, and a purple midsole to symbolize the color of the sunset against the pyramids.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 V2 'Static'
Price: $300
When: Saturday, Dec. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com, yeezysupply.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas will be releasing two Yeezy models this week. On Saturday, the brand debuts Kanye West's Yeezy Boost 700 V2 design in the "Static" colorway. This pair retains the same overall shape of the original 700, but adds swooping Three Stripes branding to each side panel. It sports a grey mesh upper with cream and white accents.
Air Jordan IV 'Tattoo'
Price: $225
When: Saturday, Dec. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After launching in Greater China this past November, the "Tattoo" Air Jordan IV is finally receiving a stateside release. The eye-catching pair is covered in a black-and-white all-over basketball print. Red detailing gives the pair a pop of color. Graffitti-esque branding stitched on the inner tongue completes the special design.