A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneakers Releases

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Price: $130

When: Tuesday, June 12 at 10 a.m.

Where: puma.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Puma's latest collaboration celebrates Sega's classic video game franchise Sonic the Hedgehog. Two pairs of the RS-0 make up the collab. Each represents the protagonist and antagonist from the series—Sonic and Dr. Eggman. The speedy hedgehog is represented by a blue hairy suede upper, details reminiscent of the Green Hill Zone level from the 2D platformer, and red accents as a callback to his sneakers. Dr. Eggman's pair is dressed in a red patent leather upper, silver and black accents, and caution-striped panels inspired by his Eggmobile. Shared detailed include dual branding on the tongue, special insoles, the game's title written on the outsole in black, and special packaging covered in pixelated graphics from the original game. 

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Price: $160

When: Thursday, June 14 at 11 a.m.

Where: Supreme stores and supremenewyork.com

What You Need to Know: Supreme's latest Nike collaboration brings back an obscure runner from the brand's archive—2003's Zoom Streak Spectrum Plus. The mesh and leather sneaker is best known for the flame pattern used on the toe box. Two colorways will be releasing on Thursday morning. One resembles the OG color scheme with a white upper and red accents. The other dons a black upper with green and blue flames. Supreme adds its own personal touch to the collab in the form of Supreme branding on the tongue, special insoles, and a "World Famous" globe logo placed on the heel.

Price: $200

When: Thursday, June 14 at 10 a.m.

Where: nike.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The latest pair of Kobe Bryant's newest post-retirement signature model, the Kobe A.D. NXT 360, to hit shelves is this brightly-colored "Infrared" colorway. A white Flyknit upper is accented by a metallic silver Swoosh, red Kobe logo on the heel, and sits atop an infrared sole that utilizes Nike's React cushioning system. 

Price: $190

When: Thursday, June 14 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: One of the final pairs releasing as a part of Nike's "Art of a Champion" collection is the "Last Shot" Air Jordan XIV. The pair is making a return to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This colorway of the Ferrari-inspired signature model is given its nickname because it was on the feet of MJ when he hit a buzzer-beater over Bryon Russell of the Utah Jazz in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals to secure his sixth championship. 

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Price: $180

When: Friday, June 15 

Where: reebok.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: New York designer Pyer Moss is dropping another colorway of its DMX Fusion Experiment model. A sequel to the white version that released earlier this year, this time the model receives an all-black treatment. A black knit upper sits atop a DMX midsole borrowed from the DMX Run 10 model from the late '90s. Pyer Moss' added touch is the multiple sets of laces adorning the upper that allow a customizable experience for the wearer. Slight hits of color come from the white dual branding on the tongue, and mismatched red and yellow insoles. 

Price: $190

When: Friday, June 15 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Continuing its celebration and support of the LGBTQ community, Nike is releasing the next pair from its 2018 "Be True" lineup. This Air VaporMax Plus is covered in a pink and purple gradient upper, features Pride branding on the tongue and heel tab, and sits atop a rainbow midsole and outsole. 

Price: $170

When: Friday, June 15 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Adding to the formidable list of Air Max 98s that have released in 2018 to celebrate the model's 20th anniversary, Nike is dropping a rather simple "Black/Anthracite" take on the retro runner this week. Black and grey panels make up the upper that alternates between suede, leather, and mesh. As a premium touch, snakeskin is used on the top eyelet and mudguard. 

Price: £120 (app. $161)

When: Friday, June 15 

Where: size? Previews app and size? stores

What You Need to Know: Following up its "Safari" Air Max 95 from last week, European retailer size? is dropping its counterpart this week. The "Safari" Air Max 1 also takes inspiration from the OG colorways of 1987's Air Safari with its grey and black Safari print panels and burnt orange mesh detailing. Like the first pair, this Air Max 1 will also be exclusively sold at size? stores only.

Price: $120

When: Friday, June 15 at 10 a.m.

Where: nike.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Originally debuted by Jayson Tatum during Game 7 of this year's Eastern Conference Finals, the "Power Is Female" Kyrie 4 releases this week. The light blue upper is accented by a darker shade of blue used for the branding, a speckled midsole, and orange hits on the outsole. The most significant accents include "Power Is Female" and "We Are a New Generation" phrasing repeated on the side panels, and female logos fused with a basketball stitched on the heel. 

Price: $170

When: Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Acting as one of the final pairs of Nike's "Art of a Champion" pack, the "Gold Standard" Air Force 270 is inspired by the Larry O'Brien trophy rewarded to the NBA Champions each year. A black upper is accented by liquid gold detailing on the toe box, mid panel, heel, and branding. 

Price: $175

When: Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Originally launched in 2008, Nike is bringing back this "Silver Shark" colorway of the Air Max 97 Plus. A white mesh Air Max Plus upper with navy blue and silver overlays is placed on top of the Air Max 97's midsole. Navy blue patent leather hits on the tongue, mud guard, and heel act as finishing touches that create a colorway of this hybrid perfect for any New York Yankees fan.