A Complete Guide to This Weekend’s Sneaker Releases
From the Jarritos x Nike SB Dunk Low to the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1906R, here is a complete guide to this week's best sneaker releases.
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Whether you are in search of the perfect sneakers to add a pop of color to your next outfit or the ideal pair to add to your everyday rotation, this week has some worthy choices to consider.
Vibrant options include a six-pack of Adidas Sambas from Pharrell’s Humanrace and the first sneaker collab from New York City creative Jae Tips with Saucony. If you are in search of something a bit more subtle, make sure to take a look at the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1906R or “Cement Grey” Air Jordan 2. There are also some new takes on classics like a pre-aged “Red Toe” Reebok Question Mid and “UNLV” Nike Dunk Low with satin uppers.
Take a closer look at this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1906R
Price: $169.99
When: Thursday, May 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and aimeleondore.com
What You Need to Know: Shortly after its recent three-pack of 860v2s, Aimé Leon Dore is already returning with another New Balance collab. This time, the popular New York City label provides its take on the 1906R. The runner sports a cream mesh upper, various shades of green used for the overlays, and subtle hits of gold and silver. ALD branding is kept to a minimum in the form of a small floral logo stamped on each tongue and co-branded insoles.
Reebok Question Mid 'Vintage Red Toe'
Price: $170
When: Friday, May 5
Where: Foot Locker stores and footlocker.com
What You Need to Know: A vintage-inspired take on the OG “Red Toe” Reebok Question Mid is exclusively releasing at Foot Locker on Friday. The pre-aged pair of Allen Iverson’s first signature sneaker features design elements like a chalk white leather upper, faded red suede on the toe and heel, and yellow outsole.
Women's Nike Dunk Low 'Satin UNLV'
Price: $110
When: Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is revisiting one of the OG Dunk Low colorways for its latest women’s release. The grey and red “UNLV” Dunk Low has been given a premium upgrade in the form of satin uppers.
Jarritos x Nike SB Dunk Low
Price: $130
When: Saturday, May 6
Where: Select Nike SB stockists
What You Need to Know: One of the most anticipated Nike SB Dunks of 2023 is hitting stores this weekend. The pair is a collaboration with popular Mexican soda brand Jarritos. It features a white leather upper with tan canvas overlays meant to nod to the bags used to harvest the various fruits that inspire the flavors of Jarritos. The overlays can be torn away to reveal an inner orange layer. Additional details include a Jarritos jug stitched on the lateral heel, co-branded logo hits on the tongue and insole, and Nike written in Jarritos signature font on each heel tab. A wider launch will take place on May 10 via Nike SNKRS.
Jae Tips x Saucony Grid Azura 2000
Price: $160
When: Saturday, May 6 at 12 p.m.
Where: Joy Flower Pot NYC (40 Hester St., New York, NY 10002)
What You Need to Know: Bronx-based creator Jae Tips is releasing his first sneaker collaboration this weekend. Similar to his well-known Hat Club collaborations and apparel from his brand Savior, this Saucony Grid Azura 2000 is covered in a variety of vibrant colors. Elements include a purple suede overlay, blue suede toe, zebra Saucony logo, floral print mudguard, checkerboard heel, green liner with “Made by Jae Tips” stitched in white on the heel area, bubblegum pink midsole, and Savior logo on the tongue tag.
Adidas Humanrace Samba by Pharrell
Price: $200
When: Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following an exclusive launch this past weekend at Something in the Water, Pharrell’s latest Adidas collab gets a wider release on Saturday. The six-pack of Humanrace Sambas are constructed of premium leather and come complete with leather laces. Monochromatic yellow, orange, lilac, pink, red, and green pairs will be available.
Air Jordan 1 'Elephant Print'
Price: $180
When: Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: For its latest Air Jordan 1, Jordan Brand borrowed a signature detail from the Air Jordan 3. This pair’s white leather upper is complimented by elephant print overlays. Black hits on the Swoosh, Wings logo, laces, and collar complete the loud design.
Air Jordan 2 'Cement Grey'
Price: $175
When: Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest Air Jordan 2 to hit shelves is one of the most simplistic to date. It features a white leather upper, minimal grey details, and a cream heel counter. The design is similar to 2010’s “Silver Anniversary” 2s, but has been stripped of the reflective paneling found on that pair. Jordan Brand is also dropping a brand new women’s Air Jordan 2 colorway on Thursday with grey nubuck uppers and ice blue accents.