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A handful of cult-favorite retro runners from Nike, Air Jordans, and New Balances make up this week’s sneaker release calendar.
Drops kicks off on Tuesday morning with the return of the Nike Air Structure Triax 91. On Wednesday, the “Change the World” Air Jordan 9 makes is debut. Friday is home to the release of the Nice Kicks x Amoeba Music x New Balance 992s and Skepta x Nike Air Max Tailwind 5. Things wrap up on Saturday with the Nike Air Tuned Max and “Lagoon Pulse” Air Jordan 12 Low both hitting select retailers.
Check out a complete guide to this weekend’s best sneaker releases below.
Nike Air Structure Triax 91
Price: $120
When: Tuesday, March 30 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Structure Triax 91 returns for the first time since 2008 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. This colorway of the early ‘90s runner is noted for its mismatched lateral and medial accents. Teal detailing dons the lateral portion, while infrared hits highlight the medial panels.
Air Jordan 9 'Change the World'
Price: $190
When: Wednesday, March 31 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan 9 arrives in a brand new colorway his Wednesday. Dubbed the “Change the World” colorway, this mismatched pair features a white leather upper with black detailing. Pastel hits of purple, yellow, and blue detail the left foot, while the right opts for shades of red and orange.
Nice Kicks x Amoeba Music x New Balance 992
Price: $240
When: Friday, April 2
Where: shopnicekicks.com
What You Need to Know: Nice Kicks is the latest collaborator to put its spin on the New Balance 992. The Austin-based retailer is releasing two colorways of the popular model inspired by the logos of LA’s iconic record shop, Amoeba Music. The duo will be accompanied by a selection of apparel donning official Amoeba branding.
Skepta x Nike Air Max Tailwind 5
Price: $180
When: Friday, April 2
Where: Select Nike retailers in Asia Pacific, Europe, and Greater China
What You Need to Know: Skepta’s latest Nike collab is dropping overseas this Friday. The blue colorway of the Air Max Tailwind 5 is accented by a black cage, chrome branding, and iridescent heel panel. Skepta’s signature “Sk” branding hit appears on the tongue and insole. This runner orginally debuted in 2000, the same year that Skepta’s career began to take off.
Nike Air Tuned Max
Price: $170
When: Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After initially debuting overseas, the Air Tuned Max is making its retro debut stateside this weekend. This pair stays true to the OG with a black mesh upper, iridescent overlays, and full-length Tuned Air cushioning. While this exact pair hasn’t been sold by Nike since 1999, a Skepta x Nike Air Max 97 Ultra inspired by this colorway was released back in 2017.
Air Jordan 12 Low 'Lagoon Pulse'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan 12 Low is arriving in an Easter-appropriate “Lagoon Pulse” colorway this Saturday. The simplistic color scheme sports a white leather upper, tonal mudguard, subtle iridescent branding hits, a pastel blue sole, and a purple gradient insole.
