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Looking for a new pair to add to your summer rotation? There are plenty of solid options arriving to stores this week from big collaborators like Undefeated, the ever-popular Adidas Yeezy line, and more.
The drops kick off on Tuesday morning with the latest colorway of the Ambush x Nike Dunk High. On Wednesday, Bodega releases its New Balance 990v3 collab in celebration of its 15th anniversary. This limited collab will be followed up on Thursday by the “Dusty Olive” Dunk Low, “Playstation 5” PG 5, and New Balance 990v1. Undefeated’s latest project, the “Dunk vs. AF1” pack debuts this Friday alongside the “Mono” collection of regionally-exclusive Yeezy Boost 350 V2s. Things wrap up on Sunday with the arrival of Union’s newest Air Jordan 4 collabs that take inspiration from the great outdoors. The releases start early next week too with the Ishod Wair x Magnus Walker x Nike SB Dunk High and “Miami Nights” LeBron 8 V/2 Low retro both coming to select retailers on Monday morning.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best releases below.
Ambush x Nike Dunk High 'Deep Royal'
Price: $180
When: Tuesday, June 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Ambush is dropping the third colorway of its remixed Dunk High design with Nike this Tuesday. The “Deep Royal” color scheme features OG Dunk colorblocking with a white leather upper, royal blue overlays, and black accents. The most notable additions to Ambush’s Dunk design include elongated Swooshes that extend beyond the heel and the addition of a plastic panel wrapping the heel displaying an embossed Ambush logo.
Bodega x New Balance 990v3
Price: TBD
When: Wednesday, June 16 at 12 p.m.
Where: Bodega stores and bdgastore.com
What You Need to Know: Boston’s Bodega is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an earth-toned New Balance 990v3. The collab marks the return of the 990v3 to the marketplace. Its colorway includes a mix of olive green mesh and suede, a perforated medial side panel, grey N logo as a nod to New Balance’s signature shade, subtle teal and orange detailing for a subtle pop of color, and 2006 and 2021 stitched on the left and right heel, respectively, to nod to Bodega’s years of operation.
Nike Dunk Low 'Dusty Olive'
Price: $110
When: Thursday, June 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is bringing back another Dunk Low from the past. This time it is the formerly Japan-exclusive “Dusty Olive” colorway from 2001. The all-suede pair features a brown upper, mossy green overlays, and yellow detailing.
Nike PG 5 'Playstation 5'
Price: $120
When: Thursday, June 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike continues its ongoing series of “PlayStation” sneakers with Paul George this Thursday. The latest installment is a PG 5 inspired by the PlayStation 5 console. George’s latest signature model is dressed in a similar white upper with black and royal blue accents. PG’s logo is stamped on the left tongue and insole, while the PlayStation logo can be seen on the right foot. The final easter egg is a special “PG5” logo hit that can be found on each heel tab.
New Balance 990v1
Price: $175
When: Thursday, June 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Leading up to the sixth installment and 40th anniversary of its 990 series, New Balance is deciding to celebrate the origins of the popular line. Later this week, the 990v1, which initially debuted in 1982, will be making a return to the marketplace in its signature all-grey color scheme. It will be completed with minimal red accents in the form of a small “Version 1” tab on the lateral side panel, NB logo on the tongue tag, and additional branding written on the reflective heel tab.
Undefeated x Nike 'Dunk vs. AF1'
Price: TBD
When: Friday, June 18
Where: Undefeated stores and undefeated.com
What You Need to Know: Undefeated’s latest Nike project sees the boutique nod to its extensive collaborative history for the “Dunk vs. AF1” pack. An Air Force 1 features an olive green and black colorway inspired by the “Ballistic” Dunk High from 2003, while a Dunk Low has been dressed in a look borrowed from 2006’s “Canteen” Air Force 1 from the “Inside Out” pack. Undefeated five-strike logos on the tongue tags and lateral heel complete each pair.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Mono Ice'
Price: $220
When: Friday, June 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com, Yeezy Supply, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is debuting with a new look this Friday. The “Mono Ice” 350 V2 features a tweaked upper with various cut-outs covering each side panel. The entire upper is covered with an ice blue mesh overlay instead of its usual Primeknit construction. White laces and a milky sole complete the design. It will launch alongside the “Mono Clay” makeup, which will be exclusive to Asia Pacific and China, and the “Mono Mist” iteration that drops in Europe, Africa, India, the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, and China.
Union Los Angeles x Air Jordan 4 'Tent and Trail'
Price: $225
When: Sunday, June 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Union Los Angeles continues its 30th anniversary celebration with a follow-up to its popular Air Jordan 4 collab from 2020. Dubbed the “Tent and Trail” collection, these two colorways of Union’s Air Jordan 4 opt for color palettes inspired by the great outdoors. The “Desert Moss” pair features a tan suede upper with bright hits of purple and teal inspired by outdoors gear from the ‘80s and ‘90s. The “Taupe Haze” iteration will be exclusively dropped through Union’s retail channels and opts for a grey upper with pastel blue and green detailing.
Ishod Wair x Magnus Walker x Nike SB Dunk High Pro
Price: $120
When: Monday, June 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: More automotive-inspired Nike SBs are on the way. The latest style is a collaboration between SB team rider Ishod Wair and fashion designer/car collector Magnus Walker. This particular SB Dunk High takes direct inspiration from a German sports car that appeared in Walker’s film Urban Outlaw. A cracked white leather upper is designed to wear away over time to reveal an under layer of gold. Additional details include Union Jack flags embroidered on each heel, tartan plaid liners, and racing-inspired red numbering stamped on each lateral heel.
Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low 'Miami Nights'
Price: $180
When: Monday, June 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following a slight delay, the “Miami Nights” LeBron 8 V/2 Low is getting the retro treatment this week. The loud design was a nod to Miami’s eccentric nightlife scene. It is believed that the pair was initially intended to celebrate LeBron’s first championship parade in Miami, but that achievement would have to wait until the following season. Nevertheless, the pair would go on to release in limited quantities in 2011 and is still one of the most memorable LeBrons of all time.
