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This week of sneaker releases is highlighted by the return of the "Candy Cane" Air Jordan XIV. Some noteworthy collaborations are also hitting the shelves this week from Boston's Bodega, Berlin's Overkill, and Tokyo's Atmos.
The drops start on Thursday with the debut of the Air Jordan XXXIII SE and an exclusive launch of the "No Days Off" Bodega x New Balance 997S via the NTWKR app. On Friday, the "Purple Berry" Nike Air Max2 Light releases alongside a colorful collab on the same model with Atmos.
Releases conclude on Saturday with the "Candy Cane" Air Jordan XIV, "Hyper Crimson" Nike Air Foamposite Pro, "Game Overkill" Overkill x Adidas ZX 10000C, and in-store release of Bodega's aformentioned project all making ther way to select retailers.
For a detailed look at all of these pairs, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Bodega x New Balance 997S 'No Days Off'
Price: $160
When: Thursday, April 4 (NTWRK app) and Saturday, April 6 (Bodega stores and bdgastore.com)
Where: NTWRK app (April 4), Bodega stores, and bdgastore.com (April 6)
What You Need to Know: Bodega's latest collaboration is the "No Days Off" New Balance 997S. For this pair, the Boston-based boutique covered the modernized lifestlye silhouette in premium materials. A grey mesh upper is accented by a high-cut suede overlay on each side panel and finer suede wrapping the toe. A black neoprene bootie sports various textures, while a purple heel panel adds some color to the base. Additional hits of purple, teal, red, blue, green, and yellow branding complete the design. Mismatched "N" logos donning each side panel and three customizable lacing options add even more character to Bodega's upcoming project.
Air Jordan XXXIII Low SE
Price: $160
When: Thursday, April 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan XXXIII is being introduced in low-top form this week. The Air Jordan XXXIII Low SE maintains the overall look of its high-top predecessor. New details include an elastic band extending across the midfoot for lockdown and a pull tab on the heel complete with "Nike Air" branding. The FastFit lacing setup remains intact on the tongue. The XXXIII Low's debut colorway features a white mesh upper, sail suede overlay on the heel, and red detailing.
Nike Air Max2 Light 'Purple Berry'
Price: $140
When: Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is introducing yet another colorway of 1994's Air Max2 Light. The "Purple Berry" colorway features a purple mesh upper with jagged white leather overlays. A black Swoosh dons each side panel. Bright pink hits on the rubber tongue logo, insole, and Air bubble at the heel provide an additional pop of color.
Atmos x Nike Air Max2 Light
Price: $160
When: Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Storied Japanese boutique and frequent Nike collaborator Atmos is releasing its Air Max2 Light collaboration stateside this Friday. The multi-colored pair is covered in a collage of Nike logos with translucent overlays. A red Swoosh, matching laces, and multi-colored outsole complete the vintage-inspired design.
Air Jordan XIV 'Candy Cane'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is bringing back the "Candy Cane" Air Jordan XIV for the first time since 2012. The most recent retro of the Chicago Bulls colorway sports a white tumbled leather upper, red accents, and a vast number of Ferrari-inspired Jumpman hits throughout. Coincidentally, this colorway has some notable ties to March Madness. Rip Hamilton notably laced up the pair when he helped the Uconn Huskies capture the 1999 NCAA Championship.
Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Hyper Crimson'
Price: $230
When: Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Nike Foamposite Pro arrives in a brand new "Hyper Crimson" colorway this week. A red-tinted Foamposite upper shifts colors in certain lighting. The color is also used on the pull tabs on the heel and tongue, as well as the Swooshes on the lateral toe and heel. The rest of this pair's details remain traditional to the usual Foamposite Pro formula like a glossy black Swoosh, black nubuck eyelets, a mesh inner bootie, and smoky translucent outsole.
Overkill x Adidas ZX 10000C 'Game Overkill'
Price: €160 (app. $180)
When: Saturday, April 6
Where: Overkill and overkillshop.com
What You Need to Know: Coming off of its "I Can If I Want" Adidas ZX 10000C collaboration, Berlin's Overkill is delivering a nostalgic take on the retro-inspired runner. The "Game Overkill" colorway is inspired by the original Nintendo Gameboy handheld system that made its retail debut in 1989. A grey mesh and suede upper is supposed to resemble the system. Purple Three Stripes represent the buttons, royal blue overlays on the side panel and heel mimic the script branding on the front, and a green liner is supposed to resemble the screen of the classic gaming device.
