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This week of releases is headlined by the return of the fan-favorite "Bred" Air Jordan IV complete with OG "Nike Air" branding. Other highlights include the first retail release of a particular LeBron III colorway, the latest from Pharrell and Adidas, and more.
Drops start early this week with the "Remix" LeBron 16 hitting select retailers on Tuesday morning. They continue with the "Houston All-Star" LeBron III hitting shelves on Wednesday and two new pairs of the React Element 87 arriving on Thursday. Friday marks the release of two retro-inspired pairs of the NikeCourt Court Lite 2, Nike's "City Pride" pack themed after the throwback uniforms of three particular MLB franchises, the eye-catching "90s Kid" KD 12, and Billionaire Boys Club x Adidas NMD Hu "Digijack" pack.
Releases conclude on Saturday with the latest collection of designs from Alexander Wang for Adidas and the highly-anticpated launch of the "Bred" Air Jordan IV in true OG form.
For a more detailed look at all of this week's most important drops, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike LeBron 16 'Remix'
Price: $200
When: Tuesday, April 30 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: LeBron James might be sitting at home during the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2005, but that does not mean that Nike is done dropping colorways of the LeBron 16. The latest "Remix" colorway fuses LeBron's most recent signature model with elements from the Zoom LeBron III. This pair features a white Battleknit 2.0 upper, black patent leather overlays, and red and gold detailing. Signature hits from the LeBron III like a lion's head on the tongue, throwback LJ23 logo on the medial side panel, and Bron's initials of "LRJ" stitched on the medial toe area complete the design.
Nike Zoom LeBron III 'Houston All-Star'
Price: $175
When: Wednesday, May 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: SNS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Back in 2006, Nike created a friends and family colorway of the Zoom LeBron III to celebrate the NBA All-Star Game taking place in Houston. The colorway was inspired by the team colors of the Houston Oilers, the NFL franchise who played in the city from 1960 to 1996 before moving to Tennessee and becoming the Titans. After years of being a highly-coveted pair for LeBron collectors, the "Houston All-Star" LeBron III is finally getting a retail release. The pair features a baby blue nubuck upper, white patent leather overlays, and red detailing.
Nike React Element 87
Price: $160
When: Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is dropping off two new colorways of the React Element 87 this week. The first dons an earth-toned translucent upper with blue and purple detailing giving the pair a pop of color. The second option opts for a translucent upper, moss green panel wrapping the heel, brown accents, and blue laces. Each is completed with colored sections on the the toe and heel portion of the outsole and cork insoles for a subtle premium touch.
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NikeCourt Court Lite 2
Price: $75
When: Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike has tweaked its afforable tennis silhouette, the Court Lite 2, for two new colorways dropping this Friday. The first is the vibrant "Pink Foam" option inspired by the tennis grounds in Paris. A white leather upper is accented by a red liner and laces, pink midsole, and pastel-colored outsole. A retro Nike logo appears stitched on each side panel, while a matching NikeCourt logo is stamped on each heel. The second option is much more lowkey with a white upper, orange accenting the side panel branding and outsole, and a NikeCourt logo embroidered on each heel in its traditional color scheme.
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Nike 'City Pride' Pack
Price: $110-$130
When: Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is celebrating the return of Major League Baseball with the three sneaker "City Pride" pack. Classic silhouettes like the Air Trainer Huarache, Blazer Mid '77, and Air Force 1 Low have been outfitted in special colorways to represent the throwback uniforms of the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, and Toronto Blue Jays, respectively. Subtle details like red baseball stitching on each tongue and green insoles to symbolize the under brim of baseball caps complete each design.
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Nike KD 12 '90s Kid'
Price: $150
When: Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of the Nike KD 12 is inspired by the '90s. More specifically, the color palette acts as a nod to the Nike Air Command Force famously worn by Billy Hoyle in the film White Men Can't Jump. A tan mesh upper is accented by volt and infrared detailing throughout. A colorful pattern indicative of the era wraps the heel as well. A speckled midsole and translucent outsole complete this retro-inspired design of Kevin Durant's most recent signature.
Billionaire Boys Club x Adidas NMD Hu 'Digijack' Pack
Price: $250
When: Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m.
Where: Billionaire Boys Club flagships, adidas.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas has collaborated with Billionaire Boys Club once again on two more pairs of Pharrell's NMD Hu. Each features an upper covered in BBC's Digijack pattern and brand logos on each heel tab. "HEART" and "MIND" are stitched on each foot in large white lettering as a nod to BBC's motto, "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not the pocket." The green colorway will be exclusive to BBC stores, while the blue iteration will receive a wider launch.
Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2019 Collection
Price: $220-$250
When: Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Alexander Wang continues his ongoing partnership with Adidas by releasing four new footwear options this weekend. The AW Bball and AW Bball Soccer return in pink and white colorways, respectively. Wang will debut the brand new Wangbody Run in two colorways as well. The runner-inspired low-top sports a mesh upper with leather and suede overlays, large branding running down each tongue, a Boost midsole, and retro-inspired outsole tread.
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Air Jordan IV 'Bred'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: One of the most iconic Air Jordans of all time returns in OG form this weekend. While the "Bred" Air Jodan IV has seen a handful of retro releases over the years, most recently in 2012, it has not been retroed with the coveted "Nike Air" branding since 1999. The clean black nubuck upper is accented by grey and red hits throughout. It will come complete with an OG orange plastic hang tag and packaging as well.
