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A new Supreme x Nike collab, Jordan Brand bringing back colorways from the 2000s, and a fungi-inspired SB Dunk highlight this week’s sneaker launch calendar.
Things kicks off on Thursday morning with the arrival of the Supreme x Nike Air Max 96, “Khaki” Nike Overbreak, and return of the “Citrus” Air Jordan 11 Low. On Friday, the “Legend Blue” Air Jordan 11 Low, Concepts x Nike Kyrie 7, three colorways of the New Balance 550, and six LEGO x Adidas ZX 8000s all make their way to select retailers. Things wrap up on Saturday with the “Enflame” Yeezy 500 and “Flint” Air Jordan 7. Stingwater’s SB Dunk Low collab gets a SNKRS release early next week too for anyone trying to cop some new shoes to kick the week off.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week’s best drops below.
Supreme x Nike Air Max 96
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, May 6 at 11 a.m.
Where: Supreme stores and supremenewyork.com
What You Need to Know: Supreme is dropping its latest Nike collab this Thursday. This time, the brand put its spin on the Air Max 96. Three colorways will be available: black, white, and camouflage. Each features red detailing including Supreme box logos on the footbed and tongue. The most notable feature though is each pair’s translucent panels. To make use of the polarizing design element, Supreme will also be releasing two pairs of branded socks that will be able to peek through the windows on each shoe.
Nike Overbreak 'Khaki'
Price: $140
When: Thursday, May 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is dropping another Mars Yard-esque colorway of its Overbreak shoe. This particular version features a tan nylon and suede upper, smoky rubber toe cap, and bright teal Swoosh. The Daybreak-inspired upper sits atop a chunky OverReact midsole.
Women's Air Jordan 11 Low 'Bright Citrus'
Price: $185
When: Thursday, May 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is bringing back a colorway of the Air Jordan 11 Low that first debuted back in 2001. The simplistic colorway outfits the low-top in a white-on-white upper composed of mesh along with the 11’s signature patent leather overlay. Bright orange hits on the tongue tag and outsole provide a summer pop of color. This color scheme last hit shelves back in 2015.
Air Jordan 11 Low 'Legend Blue'
Price: $185
When: Friday, May 7 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Two colorways of the Air Jordan 11 Low are hitting stores this week. Jordan Brand will also be dropping the “Legend Blue” color scheme on Friday morning. The look is inspired by the “Columbia” 11 famously worn by Michael Jordan during the 1996 NBA All-Star Game. It features a mostly white upper with a black liner and subtle Legend Blue accents.
Concepts x Nike Kyrie 7
Price: $150
When: Friday, May 7 at 11 a.m.
Where: Concepts stores and cncpts.com
What You Need to Know: Concepts continues its longstanding partnership with Kyrie Irving with the “Horus” Kyrie 7 set to debut this Friday exclusively at the boutique. Like past projects, this one also leans heavily on the theme of ancient Egypt. More specifically, this bright blue, orange, and gold colorway is inspired by glazed ceramics. Ancient Egyptian symbols can also be seen on various spots across the shoe. The sneaker will releases alongside matching apparel and a series of ceramics hand-sculpted by New York-based Demetria Chappo.
New Balance 550
Price: $120
When: Friday, May 7
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Brought back into the spotlight with the help of an Aimé Leon Dore collab last year, New Balance is continung its in-line releases of the 550 in 2021. This time, the ‘80s basketball sneaker will be offered in three new colorways. Each features a white leather upper with grey suede toe overlays. Yellow, burgundy, or black-detailed options are all up for grabs.
Lego x Adidas ZX 8000
Price: $140
When: Friday, May 7 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas continues its nostalgic partnership with LEGO by releasing six new colorways of the ZX 8000 on Friday. Each is dressed in a tonal colorway to represent the various colored LEGO blocks. Shared details include official LEGO logos on each tongue tag, white and yellow Three Stripes banding, and heel counters made to look like LEGO pieces. Black, red, yellow, blue, green, and grey options are all available.
Adidas Yeezy 500 'Enflame'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, May 8 at 10 a.m.
Where: Yeezy Supply, adidas.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Yeezy continues its recent string of blue and orange colorways with the “Enflame” 500. An earth-toned brown and tan upper is accented by navy blue suede overlays and sits atop a bright orange sole.
Air Jordan 7 'Flint'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, May 8 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The “Flint” Air Jordan 7 is getting the retro treatment for the first time since it originally debuted back in 2006. This pair stays true to the OG with a grey nubuck upper, white leather overlays, subtle hits of Court Purple, and the 7’s signature multicolored pattern displayed on the tongue.
Stingwater x Nike SB Dunk Low 'Magic Mushroom'
Price: $125
When: Monday, May 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest collaborator to put its spin on the SB Dunk Low is the skate brand Stingwater. Inspired by magic mushrooms and their “mythical” properties, this pair is outfitted in red leather with white safari print overlays made to mimick the mushroom’s spotted tops. The white corduroy liner is another nod to the appearance of mushrooms that is made to look likes its gills. Additional details executed by Stingwater include a mini jewel Swoosh accompanied by the shop’s branding on the side panel, icy bottom, retro tongue tag nodding to the orginal Nike logo sketched by Carolyn Davidson, and a hidden stash pocket.
