A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneakers Releases

This week of drops brings forth some fresh new pairs from the usual suspects like Nike, Jordan Brand, and Adidas.

Nike kicks off the release week with Foot Locker-exclusive colorways of the Air Max Plus inspired by sharks dubbed the "Before the Bite" and "After the Bite." Nike's offerings continue on Thursday with a summer-ready white Flyknit Trainer complete with a gum outsole, camouflage colorway of the LeBron Soldier 12, and the "The Scoop" Converse Pro Leather inspired by Dr.J's famous play in the 1980 NBA Finals. It will be the second pair to release from Nike's "Art of a Champion" pack.

On Friday, Nike SB's annual 4/20 release hits shelves in the form of the Todd Bratrud-designed "White Widow" Dunk Mid along with a "Rust Pink" pair of the classic Air Foamposite One, "Snakeskin" Air Max 98 reminiscent of Supreme's 2016 collaboration, and the first retro of the "Shadow" Air Jordan X since its 1994 debut.

Releases conclude on Saturday with a new "White/Deep Royal" pair of the Nike Kyrie 4, a limited drop of the half-and-half "Homage to Home" Air Jordan I exclusively in Chicago, two new pairs of soccer-inspired Adidas designed by Alexander Wang, and five new pairs of eco-friendly runners from Parley and Adidas.

For a more in-depth look at all of the pairs, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.

Price: $170

When: Wednesday, April 18

Where: footlocker.com and select Foot Locker locations

What You Need to Know: These two pairs of the Air Max Plus are inspired by sharks and will be releasing exclusively at Foot Locker. The "Before the Bite" features a grey mesh upper with white teeth and a red outsole to symbolize blood. The "After the Bite" pair uses a two-toned red mesh and white teeth to represent the aftermath of a shark's vicious bite. Both pairs feature a slightly different upper pattern and materials than what is traditionally seen on this '90s runner.

Price: $150

When: Thursday, April 19 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Continuing its string of retro releases for 2012's Flyknit Trainer, Nike is delivering a clean pair this week perfect for the upcoming warmer weather. The monochromatic upper is constructed of a white Flyknit with subtle white branding hits. This pair's standout is its gum bottom.

Price: $130

When: Thursday, April 19

Where: nike.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Now that the 2018 NBA Playoffs are underway, that means pairs of LeBron's latest Soldier model, the Soldier 12, can be expected to start hitting retailers. This week, Nike is dropping a "Camo" color scheme that sports a predominantly black upper with camo hits on the toe and heel area. The Soldier 12 uses a laceless setup that first debuted in the line with the Soldier 10 silhouette, but this time opts to use a single strap that weaves its way across the upper for lockdown and support on the court. While not exactly like the Battleknit material used on the upper of the Nike LeBron XV, a similar material is used for the upper of this more affordable option in the LeBron line.

Price: $100

When: Thursday, April 19 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: A part of Nike's "Art of a Champion" pack to celebrate this year's NBA Playoffs, this week the "The Scoop" Converse Pro Leather is releasing. The retro basketball model is simple enough with a white leather upper and red leather accents. Gold detailing is also used on the side panel, heel, and insole. It's inspired by Julis "Dr. J" Erving's famous gravity-defying scoop layup in Game 4 of the 1980 NBA Finals when his Philadelphia 76ers took on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Price: $100

When: Friday, April 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Todd Bratrud's latest creation with Nike SB acts as the skate brand's annual 4/20 release for 2018. Dubbed the "White Widow," this SB Dunk Mid is inspired by a particular strain of a certain smokable herb. The upper is covered in mint green and cream-colored hairy suede with red branding hits. Special Bratrud illustrations depicting a low-eyed black widow spider in the same color palette can be seen on each insole. A red hit can also be seen on the outsole to mimic the red spot on the back of the poisonous black widow. Of course, a stash pocket for your goodies is located on the inside of the tongue. This 4/20 release will drop with matching apparel as well.

Price: $230

When: Friday, April 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Nike's latest take on the Air Foamposite One covers the iconic Penny Hardaway model in a "Rust Pink" colorway. The pink hue is used on the Foamposite shell, branding hits on the toe and heel, pull tabs, and tongue. In traditional fashion, black accents the rest of the upper and the pair sits atop an icy outsole.

Price: $190

When: Friday, April 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is bringing back the popular "Shadow" Air Jordan X colorway this weekend for the first time in over two decades. Dropping a day earlier than the customary Saturday Air Jordan retro releases, this pair covered in smoke grey nubuck and black tumbled leather will be an auto-cop for any Jordan fan this Friday. This retro of MJ's tenth signature sports all of the usual details including its red branding hits, career accolades listed on the outsole, and checkerboard lining.

Price: $170

When: Friday, April 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The 20th anniversary of the Nike Air Max 98 has already introduced a fair amount of both OG and new colorways to please fans of the '90s runner. This week, Nike is delivering a more toned down pair in a cream white upper wither sepia brown suede paneling. Snakeskin hits can be seen on the eyelets and mudguard that may evoke comparisons to Supreme's 2016 collaboration that utilized similar exotic materials.

Price: $120

When: Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m.

Where: nike.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Kyrie Irving might be sidelined due to injury for the entirety of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, but that doesn't mean that Nike is done dropping new colorways of the Kyrie 4. This latest colorway features a white upper, blue and green branding hits, and a blue and green-striped heel area that give this pair throwback vibes to the jerseys worn by Kevin Garnett during his rookie season with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Price: $160

When: Saturday, April 21

Where: select Jordan Brand retailers in Chicago

What You Need to Know: The "Homage to Home" Air Jordan I is receiving a very limited drop this weekend in Chicago. The half-and-half silhouette that pays homage to both the "Bred" and "Chicago" Air Jordan Is will be individually numbered and limited to only 2,300 total pairs. A wider release is also scheduled for May with non-numbered pairs of the Scarface-styled iteration of MJ's OG signature.

Price: $250

When: Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m.

Where: adidas.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Alexander Wang continues his partnership with Adidas Originals this week by delivering more new apparel and footwear. The latest footwear being introduced by the high end designer is a soccer-inspired model dubbed the Bball Soccer. Despite the slightly confusing name, this shoe very clearly takes inspiration from some of Adidas' retro soccer footwear and meshes it with the midsole previously used on Wang's past Bball models. Orange and black suede iterations with white leather hits will both be available. Each features the upside down Adidas branding that has become a staple of Wang's offering thus far, as well as Boost cushioning in the heel portion of the midsole.

Price: $110-$200

When: Sunday, April 22

Where: adidas.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Adidas' latest project with Parley will deliver new pairs of the Ultra Boost, adiZero Prime Boost, Ultra Boost X, and AlphaBounce in the typical black, blue, and white color scheme used for the partnership. The major selling point of any Parley x Adidas product is its environmentally-conscience mission. Each pair is built with yarn uppers that contain 85% recycled ocean plastics.