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Following a hefty amount of releases for NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago just two weeks ago, things have settled down in the sneaker space once again for the time being. There is still plenty of things to look forward to though including the debut of a new Yeezy model, the latest Nike project from Travis Scott, and more.
Things kick off on Wednesday with the launch of the NikeCourt Air Tech Challenge 20, an obvious homage to the "Hot Lava" Air Tech Challenge II. A majority of this week's drops take place on Friday with the "Tune Squad" LeBron 17 Low, "Bethel" Reebok Answer V, and Yeezy Boost 700 MNVN all arriving that day. Releases conclude on Saturday with the Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunk Low and "Pine Green" Air Jordan I with the latter likely providing less headaches for would-be customers trying to cop them.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
NikeCourt Tech Challenge 20
Price: TBD
When: Friday, Feb. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: NikeCourt's latest performance model pays homage to the "Hot Lava" Air Tech Challenge II. The Tech Challenge 20 is dressed in the familiar color scheme. Features include an aysmmetrical ankle collar, reflective Swooshes on each medial side panel, and an Air Max unit in the heel.
Nike LeBron 17 Low 'Tune Squad'
Price: $170
When: Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After two Monstars-inspired releases, Nike is introducing its first Tune Squad pair of LeBrons in anticipaton of Space Jam 2. The inaugural colorway of the LeBron 17 Low is dressed in the red, white, and blue color palette of the Looney Tunes team. Special details include furry Swooshes to mimic Bugs and Lola Bunny, as well as official Tune Squad logos on the insoles.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 MNVN
Price: $220
When: Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Select Adidas retailers in Los Angeles and Paris
What You Need to Know: The latest version of the Yeezy Boost 700 is getting a regional release this Friday. The orange MNVN will only be available at select retailers in Los Angeles and Paris before making its way to Shanghai next month. The pair sports a fluorescent orange polyester upper, no-tie bungee lacing, large reflective "700" branding stamped on each side panel, and Boost cushioning encased in a black midsole.
Reebok Answer V 'Bethel'
Price: $140
When: Friday, Feb. 28
Where: reebok.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Reebok continues its run of Answer V retros with a pair inspired by Allen Iverson's high school. The "Bethel" colorway is dressed in black suede with green and yellow accents acting as a nod to the team colors of the Bruins.
Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunk Low
Price: $150
When: Saturday, Feb. 29
Where: Select Nike SB stockists
What You Need to Know: Following an exlcusive launch on Travis Scott's web shop this past Saturday, the rapper's Nike SB Dunk Low collaboration will be getting a wider launch this weekend. Mismatched Swooshes, a plaid quarter panel, tearaway paisley sections, and thick rope laces highlight the design. Staying authentic to Nike SB drops of the past, the collab will only be available through select skateshops, not Nike SNKRS.
Air Jordan I 'Pine Green'
Price: $160
When: Saturday, Feb. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest Air Jordan I is dubbed the "Pine Green." This pair features a tumbled leather back and green upper with OG color blocking, leather tongue tag bearing a red "Nike Air" logo, and metal Wings logo on each collar.