A couple of classic Air Jordan colorways reimagined on new silhouettes highlight this week's launch calendar.
If the "Toro Bravo" 6s or "Laney" 14s aren't for you, there are still other great releases worth checking out. Jae Tips' first sneaker collab with Saucony is getting a wider launch after multiple smaller drops, two new Air Max 1s are hitting stores covered in corduroy and nodding to vintage Nike ads, and a summery take on the AJKO 1 is also making its debut.
Take a close look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
A couple of classic Air Jordan colorways reimagined on new silhouettes highlight this week's launch calendar.
If the "Toro Bravo" 6s or "Laney" 14s aren't for you, there are still other great releases worth checking out. Jae Tips' first sneaker collab with Saucony is getting a wider launch after multiple smaller drops, two new Air Max 1s are hitting stores covered in corduroy and nodding to vintage Nike ads, and a summery take on the AJKO 1 is also making its debut.
Take a close look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
Air Jordan 6 'Toro Bravo'
Price: $200
When: Wednesday, May 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is giving the "Toro Bravo" treatment to the Air Jordan 6. This new colorway sees Michael Jordan's first championship sneaker dressed in red suede with black accents to resemble the fan-favorite Air Jordan 5 from 2006.
Air Jordan AJKO 1 'Bleached Aqua'
Price: $140
When: Thursday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The AJKO 1 arrives in a summery "Bleached Aqua" colorway on Thursday morning. The model differs from OG Air Jordan 1s for its use of canvas as opposed to leather or suede across the upper. This particular color scheme features a white upper and aqua blue overlays.
Nike Air Max 1 'Escape'
Price: $160
When: Thursday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of the Air Max 1 is dubbed "Escape," a nod to a trail runner of the same name that the brand released in 1984. The detail that sets this pair apart from other Air Max 1s is the addition of trees embroidered across the heel. Other details include a white mesh upper, grey and blue nubuck overlays, red logo hits, and rough black suede on the mudguard.
Jae Tips x Saucony Grid Azura 2000
Price: $160
When: Friday, May 26
Where: saucony.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following a string of regional releases at pop-ups in New York City, Louisville, and Chicago, Jae Tips' first sneaker collaboration is finally getting a wider release. The Bronx creative has put his spin on the Grid Azura 2000. The multicolored design features details like zebra stripes on the Saucony logo, a floral pattern on the mudguard, checkerboard heel, "Remember Who Fronted" written on the medial heel portion of the midsole, the logo for his brand Savior Worldwide on the tongue tag, and more.
Nike Air Max 1 'Coral Stardust Corduroy'
Price: $160
When: Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is releasing another pair of Air Max 1s covered in corduroy on Friday morning. This time, the retro runner sports a pink corduroy upper and bright coral Swoosh.
Air Jordan 14 'Laney'
Price: $210
When: Saturday, May 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is transferring the "Laney" colorway introduced on the Air Jordan 14 Low in 1999 to its OG counterpart. Like the 14 Low before it, this pair features a royal blue nubuck upper, black toe, and minimal yellow details to nod to the colors worn by Michael Jordan's high school team.
