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A rainbow-colored Air Jordan collab, retro Dunk High from the '80s, and the annual Air Jordan XI Holiday season release highlight this week of sneaker releases.
Things kick off on Tuesday morning with the launch of the J Balvin x Air Jordan 1. On Wednesday, the "Iowa" Dunk High returns. Thursday morning will see the release of the "Archtype" Air Max 3 and "Urban Jungle Gym" Air Raid. On Friday, the Ambush x Nike Dunk High, Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1, and "Wolf Grey" Air Max 1 all make their way to select retailers. Releases wrap up on Saturday with the arrival of the "Jubille" Air Jordan XI, New Balance 327 "Primary" pack, and extensive "Triple Black" Pharrell x Adidas collection.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker release below.
J Balvin x Air Jordan I
Price: $190
When: Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: First debuted by the man himself on the stage of the Super Bowl halftime show this past February, J Balvin's colorful Air Jordan I collab is finally relasing. The pair is dressed in a ranbow tie-dyed canvas upper that matches the Colombian superstar's signature aesthetic. Other special details include unconventional jagged paneling, a Velcro lateral heel logo, exposed foam on the tongue, and pink midsole. Balvin's smiley face logo can also be seen donning the left tongue and each insole.
Nike Dunk High 'Iowa'
Price: $120
When: Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest Dunk High to return to retailers will be the "Iowa" colorway from 1985's original "Be True to Your School" pack. The pair is dressed in a black and yellow leather upper to match the uniforms of the Hawkeyes.
Nike Air Max 3 'Archetype'
Price: $160
When: Thursday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike continues its celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 90, which now even goes by its original moniker, "Air Max 3," with a colrway inspired by one of the retro runner's original sketches. The "Archetype" color scheme maintains a mostly white mesh and suede upper with a nylon black heel panel, translucent overlays, an exposed foam collar, and partially infrared accents as a nod to the 90's iconic OG colorway.
Nike Air Raid 'Urban Jungle Gym'
Price: $140
When: Thursday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The fan-favorite "Urban Jungle Gym" Air Raid makes its return this Thursday. The outdoor basketball sneaker is dressed in a black and grey upper with its signature multicolored print covering he midsole, yellow stitching and peace sign on its cross straps, a special "Nike Air" logo on each tongue tag, and a green liner. Dubbed the "Live Together, Play Together" pack, the pair will release alongside similar colorways of the Air Max 1, Air Force 1, and VaporMax Plus.
Ambush x Nike Dunk High
Price: $180
When: Friday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Ambush's Yoon Ahn is releasing her latest Nike project, a reimagined version of the Dunk High, this Friday. The black and white colorway will dropping alongside matching Brooklyn Nets apparel. It stands out for its extended rubber Swooshes that are made to resemble exhaust pipes as a nod to Japanese car culture, and tweaked heel paneling that includes a plastic overlay bearing the Ambush logo. The same branding also appears on the tongues and insoles. The project marks the first time a female designer has partnered with the NBA and Nike.
Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1
Price: TBD
When: Friday, Dec. 11
Where: stussy.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Stüssy adds to its collection of Nike collabs with two colorways of the Air Force 1. Each sports a hemp upper, stitched Swooshes, co-branded Stüssy World Tour tongue tags, a faux fur heel panel with SS logo hardware, and leather liners. Tonal "Fossil Stone" and "Black" options be up for grabs alongside a collection of matching apparel.
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Nike Air Max 1 'Wolf Grey'
Price: $150
When: Friday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is dropping off another leather Air Max 1 with OG colorblocking. This pair accents the usual white and grey upper with hits of deep burgundy with a white mini Swoosh stitched on the lateral toe area.
Air Jordan XI 'Jubilee'
Price: $220
When: Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After a limited early release via Nike SNKRS last month, the "Jubilee" Air Jordan XI is finally receiving its wider launch. The pair is largely similar to its OG counterparts with features like a black ballistic mesh upper and patent leather mudguard. Differences include silver Jumpman logo hardware on each lateral heel, a milky sole, and "Jordan" spelled out on the eyelets in the XI's signature font usually relegated to the tongue.
New Balance 327 'Primary' Pack
Price: $120
When: Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: New Balance is dropping off a trio of new 327 colorways. Dubbed the "Primary" pack, each sports a white perforated leather upper, grey suede eyelets, and white leather "N" logos on each lateral side panel. Each is completed with red, yellow, or red suede hits covering the toe and heel. The premium look is almost identical to Casablanca's popular collabs that have released in 2020.
Pharrell x Adidas 'Triple Black' Collection
Price: $100-$180
When: Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Pharrell is releasing a 14-shoe "Triple Black" pack with Adidas. The stealthy collection features popular silhouettes like the Stan Smith, Superstar, Ultra Boost, NMD, Continental 80, and Samba.