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With only a few days left until Nike's Air Max Day 2018 celebration, the Swoosh is delivering quite a bit of new Air Maxes this weekend to keep people excited. Along with Nike's efforts are new and old school models from Adidas, three new Air Jordans, and even a Puma collaboration with Big Sean.
Nike's massive week kicks off on Thursday with "Dusty Cactus" and "Ultramarine" takes on the Air Max 270 and Air VaporMax 2 for men and women, the debut of the brand new Air Max 270 Flyknit, and a three pack of Nike Basketball models celebrating March Madness. Also dropping on Thursday is Adidas brand new Originals silhouette, the Deerupt, as well as the second Adidas Spezial drop of Spring/Summer 2018. Rounding out the day is Big Sean's Puma collaboration that reinterprets the classic Puma Suede.
On Saturday, Jordan Brand will be delivering three new retro models. For the ladies, JB is dropping a premium "Vachetta" colorway of the Air Jordan XII constructed of vachetta tan suede and leather with gold detailing. The "Game Royal" Air Jordan I and "Tinker" Air Jordan III inspired by Tinker Hatfield's original sketch will also be making their way to select retailers.
Nike's main offering arrives next Monday on Air Max Day 2018, Sean Wotherspoon's Air Max 1/97 hybrid model inspired vintage Nike hats.
For a more detailed look at all of the drops, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Air Max 270 'Dusty Cactus' and 'Ultramarine'
Price: $150
When: Thursday, March 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Leading up to Air Max Day 2018, Nike is introducing two new colorways of its latest lifestyle model, the Air Max 270. Men and women will each get their own release. The men's pair utilizes the "Dusty Cactus" color scheme synonymous with the Air Max 93, while the women's pairs takes on the "Ultramarine" colorway made popular by the Air Max 180.
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Nike Air VaporMax 2 'Dusty Cactus' and 'Ultramarine'
Price: $190
When: Thursday, March 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Just like the Air Max 270, the Air VaporMax 2 is also getting its own men's and women's colorways leading up to Air Max Day 2018. In the same vein, men will be given a "Dusy Cactus" colorway that mixes grey, teal, and black. The women's "Ultramarine" pair sports a grey upper with hits of hot punch, ultramarine, and black.
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Nike Air Max 270 Flyknit
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, March 22
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Along with two pairs of the original Air Max 270, Nike will also be introducing a Flyknit version of its lifestyle model equipped with a chunky Air Bag in the heel. This version of the 270 wraps the silhouette in a Flyknit upper with big Swoosh branding on the lateral toe, "270" branding on the medial side, and leather hits on the tongue and heel. Men and women will each receive their own black and white options along with more colorful pairs as well.
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Nike Basketball 'March Madness' Pack
Price: $110-$150
When: Thursday, March 22
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: To celebrate March Madness, Nike Basketball is releasing a three-sneaker pack that includes the Kyrie 4, Kobe A.D. Mid, and PG 2. Both the Kyrie and PG 2 feature white-based color schemes with snakeskin leather detailing on the heel, while the Kobe A.D. Mid opts for a black upper. Common features include meallic Swoosh branding, 3M stripes down each tongue, and a marbled black, blue, purple, red, and yellow outsole.
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Adidas Deerupt
Price: $100
When: Thursday, March 22
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas is introducing its latest model this week, the Deerupt. This simple silhouette is being debuted in four colorways. A mesh upper is covered with a a layer of grid webbing. The same webbing also covers the EVA midsole. Minimal branding comes in the form of Trefoil logos on the tongue and heel. Unlike most Adidas models, this new lightweight silhouette noticeably lacks Three Stripes branding on the side panels.
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Adidas Spezial Spring/Summer 2018 Second Drop
Price: $110-$130
When: Friday, March 23
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The second delivery of the Spring/Summer 2018 Adidas Spezial collection releases this week. Four more pairs will be dropping in colors ranging from brown to royal blue and constructed of premium materials like pigskin suede and leather. Models included in this roundup are the Handball Kreft, ZX 280, Lacombe, and Padiham.
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Big Sean x Puma Mid Classic Suede
Price: $110
When: Thursday, March 22
Where: puma.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Puma brand ambassador Big Sean's take on the classic Puma Suede is hitting shelves this week. His rendition of the classic low top adds a neoprene bootie to heighten the overall look and slightly retools the lacing system as well. The entire pair is covered in a tan suede and sits atop a white midsole. Additional details on this collaborative release include Big Sean's signature debossed on the lateral heel, a blue, green, and white-striped heel tab, and a special logo on the tongue.
WMNS Air Jordan XII 'Vachetta'
Price: $190
When: Friday, March 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: One of Jordan Brand's three retro releases this weekend is a premium rendition of the Air Jordan XII made especially for the ladies. This "Vachetta Tan" colorway covers the upper in a vachetta tan suede . Gold branding accents can be seen across the upper as well. As an added premium touch, vachetta tan leather is also used on the heel tab and quilted inner lining.
Air Jordan I 'Game Royal'
Price: $160
When: Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest pair of the classic Air Jordan I hitting retailers is the never-before-seen "Game Royal" colorway. This pair of the original Air Jordan takes the recognizable color blocking of the "Chicago" Air Jordan I and swaps out the red leather panels for royal blue to create a brand new look, while staying true to the OG DNA.
Air Jordan III 'Tinker'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Tinker Hatfield's original sketch of the Air Jordan III is coming to life this Saturday. This non-customary take on one of MJ's most popular signature models adds a black leather Swoosh on the side panel to give the model an entirely different side view. Other details on this pair include a red heel tab complete with OG "Nike Air" branding, black elephant print on the heel and toe, and "Nike" stitched on the medial side panel in grey.
Nike Air Max 1/97 SW
Price: $160
When: Monday, March 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Voted as the winning design of Nike's Vote Forward contest held for Air Max Day 2017, Sean Wotherspoon's Air Max 1/97 is finally releasing. This pair fuses two of Wotherspoon's favorite sneakers: the upper of the Air Max 97 with the midsole of the Air Max 1. The multi-colored corduroy upper is inspired by his love for vintage apparel, specifically corduroy Nike caps from the '80s.
