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The upcoming week of releases provides a handful of big drops including the annual "Aunt Pearl" release from Kevin Durant's signature line, multiple classic runners from Nike, a retro Jordan inspired by a pair of memorable PEs, and Virgil Abloh's latest Air Jordan I collaboration.
Drops start on Wednesday with two new colorways of the Air Humara, the clean "Triple White" Air Max 98, KD X "Aunt Pearl" honoring Durant's late aunt, and premium Air Jordan XXXII NRG inspired by the Air Jordan II's Italian roots all being released by Nike.
New Balance is dropping four new pairs on Thursday—four New Balance 574s mocked up to resemble four of the brand's most iconic collaborations with the likes of brands like Concepts, Sneaker Freaker, mita sneakers, and more. Adidas will debut the "Traffic Jam" colorway of the Harden Vol. 2 on March 1 as well.
On Friday, the Swoosh continues its week of new pairs with a retro release of the OG women's "Aqua" color scheme of the iconic Air Max 1. The black and white "Graffiti" colorway of the LeBron 15 debuted by King James on the floor earlier this season is also hitting Nike Basketball retailers. Rounding off Friday's drop list is a yellow and blue pair of the Marathon TR from the Adidas archives that's exclusively available at size? stores.
This week will close out with two big retro releases from Jordan Brand. The Air Jordan XIII "Hyper Royal" that resembles a past Quentin Richardson PE is releasing at various retailers, while Virgil Abloh's hyped-up "White" Off-White x Air Jordan I is receiving a European-exclusive release that is sure to hand out a lot of Ls Saturday morning.
For a more detailed look at all of the drops, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Air Humara 'Dark Russet' and 'Concord'
Price: $140
When: Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Since being revived by Supreme last year, the Nike Air Humara has popped up here and there in a handful of other new color schemes. This week, the Air Humara returns in two colorways that look like they are straight out of the '90s. The "Dark Russet" pair is covered in brown leather, blue and black mesh, and red accents. The "Concord" opts for purple and brown leather, cream mesh, and orange detailing. Mutual features between both pairs include 3M on the heel and toe, checkerboadrd midsoles, and trail outsoles.
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Nike Air Max 98 'Triple White'
Price: $160
When: Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike's latest rendition of the Air Max 98 to celebrate its 20th anniversary keeps it simple with a "Triple White" color scheme. White covers the multi-paneled mesh and leather upper with subtle hits of silver acting as minimal contrast.
Nike KD X 'Aunt Pearl'
Price: $150
When: Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: KD's annual "Aunt Pearl" signature model releases this week. A tribute to his late Aunt Pearl, this pair is constructed of a pink Flyknit and pink velvet wraps the heel. Other details include a pearl-colored Swoosh, red ribbon stitched on the inner tongue, and textured leather on the heel to resemble angel wings.
Air Jordan XXXII NRG
Price: $200
When: Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This version of the Air Jordan XXXII is a brand new lifestyle take on the performance model. Inspired by the Air Jordan II, the pair sports a white leather upper with reptile-printed white leather wrapping the heel. As a reference to the Air Jordan II being crafted in Italy, red and green accents also make their way onto this pair. Vachetta tan leather lines the inside of this premium high top. Only 323 individually numbered pairs are being released.
New Balance 'Iconic Collaborations' Pack
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, March 1
Where: Original retail location and region of each colorway
What You Need to Know: New Balance is celebrating four of its best collabs from the past by placing their celebrated color schemes on the 574 model. The four shoes being reinterpreted on the 574 are the SNS x New Balance 577 "Erik" from 2007, Mita Sneakers x Whiz Limited x New Balance 1700 from 2012, Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 998 "Tassie Devil" from 2012, and the Concepts x New Balance 997 "Rosé" that launched in 2014.
Adidas Harden Vol. 2 'Traffic Jam'
Price: $140
When: Thursday, March 1
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This new pair of James Harden's second signature model is inspired by his unrelenting ability to get to the rack through traffic in the paint. The black and white color scheme is highlighted by a palm tree camo on the overlay and its black Boost cushioning in the heel.
WMNS Nike Air Max 1 Anniversary 'Aqua'
Price: $140
When: Friday, March 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is bringing back an OG colorway of the Air Max 1 for the ladies. This women's pair from 1989 sports a white mesh and grey suede upper. Aqua blue suede is present on the mudguard and the Swoosh, while purple accents are used on the tongue and heel branding.
Nike LeBron 15 'Graffiti'
Price: $185
When: Friday, March 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Originally debuted on the hardwood by King James earlier this season, the "Graffiti" LeBron 15 is hitting retailers this week. A white and black Battleknit composes the upper, while red branding hits can also be seen across the pair as well. This colorway's nickname comes come from the black graffiti print on the Air bubble.
Adidas Originals Archive Marathon TR
Price: £85
When: Friday, March 2 at 8 a.m.
Where: size.co.uk and select size? stores
What You Need to Know: European retailer size? is releasing the latest installment to its Adidas Originals Archive series this Friday. The size?-exclusive pair of the Marathon TR sports a yellow suede and mesh upper with royal blue leather accenting the heel and Three Stripes branding. This archival running silo from Adidas also utilizes a black trail outsole that extends past the heel and a Dellinger web midsole.
Air Jordan XIII 'Hyper Royal'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Closely resembling an Air Jordan XIII PE made for Quentin Richardson during his playing days, the "Hyper Royal" colorway hits stores this weekend. White leather takes care of a majority of the upper, while royal blue suede is used on the heel and mid panel. The only thing absent from the retail version is Q Rich's special PE logo on the tongue.
Off-White x Air Jordan I 'White'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, March 3
Where: Select European retailers
What You Need to Know: Virgil Abloh's second Air Jordan I collaboration is receiving a Europe-exclusive release this weekend. This white color scheme is more reminiscent of the original mockup for the collab that Abloh discussed last year during a panel in New York City prior to the release of "The Ten" collection. The deconstructed design combines white leather and mesh across the upper. More unique details come in the form of Off-White's black stamp branding on the medial side, cream suede on the lateral heel, orange and blue accents reconnecting the Swoosh to the upper, and Abloh's signature "AIR" on the midsole. Anyone stateside looking to cop this limited pair, get your Euro connects on the phone ASAP.
