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This week of releases might not be very vast in size, but it still features a good amount of high-profile pairs from the likes of Nike, Adidas, and Jordan Brand worth opening your wallet for.
On Thursday, Supreme delivers the first big release of the week with its collaboration with the NBA and Nike that covers black and white Nike Air Force 1 Mids with NBA team logos. Jordan Brand is also dropping its own black and white pairs on Thursday—two pairs of the Air Jordan I High Zip for the ladies. Meanwhile, End. Clothing will be dropping its "Wasabi" Asics Gel-Lyte III collaboration inspired by the popular sushi condiment.
Friday brings the first drop from the Adidas Spezial Spring/Summer 2018 collection, a "Hot Punch" colorway of the Nike Air VaporMax 2.0, a special pair that fuses the NikeCourt Vapor RF midsole with the classic "Neon" Air Max 95 upper, the "Japan" VaporMax 97, and the eye-catching "Vibrant Air" Air Max 98.
This week of releases finishes off on Saturday with the arrival of the "March Madness" pack of Jordan Why Not Zer0.1s, "Bred" Air Jordan IX, South Korea-exclusive Air Jordan III "Seoul," and a re-release of the popular "Wave Runner" Adidas Yeezy Boost 700.
For a more detailed look at all of the drops, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Supreme x Nike x NBA Air Force 1 Mid
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, March 8 at 11 a.m.
Where: supremenewyork.com
What You Need to Know: For its latest collaboration, Supreme linked up with Nike and the NBA to create a collection of sneakers and apparel inspired by the infamous all-over logo print leather jackets and denim from the early 2000s. Black and white versions of the Air Force 1 Mid will be available that are each covered in the logos of NBA teams, as well as the streetwear brand's signature red box logo. Other details include a dual-branded tongue, insoles, and Supreme stitched in a font mimicking the one previously seen on the "NYC" Air Force 1s.
WMNS Air Jordan I High Zip
Price: $150
When: Thursday, March 8 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This women's model is a brand new interpretation of the classic Air Jordan I. This version adds a gold zipper down the center of the tongue in place of a traditional lacing system, a pull tab on the heel, and strips the Swoosh branding from the upper to create a one-of-a-kind take on the iconic silhouette.
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END. x Asics Gel-Lyte III 'Wasabi'
Price: $149
When: Thursday, March 8
Where: endclothing.com
What You Need to Know: Taking inspiration from the popular green sushi condiment, END. Clothing has created an Asics Gel-Lyte III dubbed the "Wasabi." It sports a wasabi green pig skin nubuck across the upper, grey Asics branding to represent the mountainous area in Japan where the herb originates, and pink accents to depict the sushi and pickled ginger typically served alongside the green paste. Adding to the overall theme, the pair will come packaged in a bento box with custom-branded chopsticks and a wasabi bowl.
Adidas Spezial Spring/Summer 2018 First Drop
Price: $100-$130
When: Friday, March 9
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The first drop of the Spring/Summer 2018 Spezial collection releases this week to kick off the collection's fourth year. Five pairs will be available in various pastel color options that all take inspiration from electronic music and the UK rave scene. Silhouettes include the Glenbuck, Padiham, Hulton, and Indoor Kreft.
Nike Air VaporMax 2.0 'Hot Punch'
Price: $190
When: Friday, March 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike will introduce the Air VaporMax 2.0 this week in a "Hot Punch" colorway. The update to the original VaporMax that debuted last year features an updated Flyknit pattern across the upper, smaller Swoosh branding on the lateral side panels, and different overlay placement to change the overall look of the model. This particular colorway sports a black upper, blue overlays, hot punch branding, and a purple VaporMax outsole.
NikeCourt Vapor RF x Air Max 95 'Neon'
Price: $180
When: Friday, March 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Roger Federer is being given another new Nike hybrid model based on one of his favorite sneakers. This time around, the NikeCourt Vapor X midsole tooling is combined with the upper of the classic "Neon" Air Max 95. As an added touch, Federer's "RF" logo is used on the tongue in place of the usual tongue branding on the Air Max 95. Similar hybrid silhouettes have been created for Federer in the past that involved the Air Jordan III's upper.
Nike Air VaporMax 97 'Japan'
Price: $190
When: Friday, March 9 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 releasing its fair share of new models. One of the brand new models being released by the Swoosh is the VaporMax 97 that combines the upper of the Air Max 97 with a VaporMax midsole. The first colorway releasing of the VaporMax 97 is based on the "Japan" Air Max 97, and sits atop a full-length neon green air bubble.
Nike Air Max 98 'Vibrant Air'
Price: $180
When: Saturday, March 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest pair to release as a part of Nike's celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Air Max 98 steps away from the OG colorways to deliver a loud new take on the model. This "Vibrant Air" color scheme combines orange, purple, and turquoise with gold branding hits across the upper of this popular '90s running silhouette. While not necessarily the easiest pair to fit into your rotation, a 1995 or 1996 NBA All-Star jersey could be a perfect way to complete a fit with this crazy colorway.
Jordan Why Not Zer0.1 'March Madness' Pack
Price: $125
When: Saturday, March 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Just in time for March Madness, Jordan Brand is delivering three new colorways of Russell Westbrook's Why Not Zer0.1 signature model for some of its schools. UNC, Michigan, and Gerogetown are all represented with pairs of the model that coincide with their team colors, display the team's logo on the right shroud, and feature special graphics on the insoles. Common elements throughout the pack include a Jumpman logo on the left shoe and marble grey heel piece. Expect all three teams to be lacing up their respective pairs when the tournament kicks off at the end of the month.
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Image via Nike
Air Jordan IX 'Bred'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, March 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Inspired by a previously unreleased PE from 2002, the Air Jordan IX will be dropping in a brand new "Bred" colorway this weekend. This pair's black leather upper is accented by black patent leather and red branding on the tongue, midsole, heel, and outsole.
Air Jordan III 'Seoul'
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, March 10
Where: nike.com.kr and Jordan Hongdae store (South Korea exclusive)
What You Need to Know: South Korea is getting an exclusive Air Jordan III release this weekend. This very limited "Seoul" colorway outfits the III in the colors of the Korean flag. It sports a white tumbled leather upper, elephant panels on the toe and heel, royal blue leather on the heel, a red inner lining, and the always appreciated OG "Nike Air" branding on the back heel. Special features include a Taegukgi flag embroidered on the right tongue, "Seoul" written in Korean on the back of the left tongue, and "Harmony and Progress" written in Korean on the back right tongue.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 'Wave Runner'
Price: $300
When: Saturday, March 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and yeezysupply.com
What You Need to Know: Following its initial surprise drop this past summer, the "Wave Runner" Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 will be re-releasing online this Saturday. The popular colorway of Kanye's "dad shoe" accents a simple grey, white, and black sneaker with pops of color that include orange on the heel, blue on the tongue, and yellow on the laces.