A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases
From the 'University Red' Nike Dunk Low to Pharrell x Adidas Superstars, here is a complete guide to this week's best sneaker releases.
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While release dates still need to be taken with a grain of salt at the moment, it appears that there is a solid assortment of pairs dropping this week—for the time being at least.
Things kicks off early when the "White Tiger" Air Force 1 releases on Tuesday morning. The "University Red" Dunk Low arrives the following morning along with the "Glow" LeBron 17 Low. On Thursday, the Nike Zoom Double Stacked, "Gym Red" Air Jordan XIV, and Craig Green x Adidas collection all hit select retailers. Friday morning will give sneakerheads plenty to choose between with the Pharrell x Adidas Superstar, Pyer Moss x Reebok Experiment 4, "Bubba Chuck" Nice Kicks x Reebok Question Mid, and Nike's multi-shoe "Space Hippie" collection all available. Things wrap up on this holiday weekend when the "Triple Black" Fear of God 1 gets a limited restock at select Foot Lockers.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
Nike Air Force 1 'White Tiger'
Price: $130
When: Tuesday, June 30 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After being delayed one week, the "White Tiger" Air Force 1 is set to drop on Tuesday morning. Similar to the Air Presto that released a few weeks ago, this Air Force 1 is also inspired by the South Korea international soccer team's kits. A white leather upper has been accented by a white tiger print Swoosh, tiger face on the tongue, and a logo inspired by the South Korean flag on the heel.
Nike Dunk Low 'University Red'
Price: $100
When: Wednesday, July 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After an initial delay, Nike is continuing its string of Dunk Low releases in 2020 with the "University Red" colorway dropping this Wednesday. This simplistic look sees a mix of red and white leather across the upper.
Nike LeBron 17 Low 'Glow'
Price: $160
When: Wednesday, July 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: footlocker.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest LeBron 17 Low making its way to retailers glows in the dark. The cream-colored upper mixes perforated leather and knit panels, while a gradient midsole adds a pop of color. Black branding hits, a reflective strip running down the tongue, and a glowing sole complete the design.
Nike Zoom Double Stacked
Price: $230
When: Thursday, July 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is debuting the Zoom Double Stacked this Thursday. As the name suggests, this new runner is cushioned with a stacked Zoom Air unit under the heel. The upper is constructed of mesh with a leather heel panel. Two colorways will be up for grabs—black with volt details and an icy sole, as well as an all volt option.
Air Jordan XIV 'Gym Red'
Price: $190
When: Thursday, July 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan XIV is dropping in a brand new colorway. The Bulls-inspired look sports a red nubuck upper, black toe and heel panel, and white midsole.
Craig Green x Adidas Collection
Price: $250-$300
When: Thursday, July 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Craig Green's latest collaboration with Adidas is releasing on Thursday. The lineup features three of the London-based designers variations to the Kamanda: the Graddfa AKH, Polta AKH I, and Kontour I. Each features a different assortment of materials across its upper and sits atop the Kamanda's unique, curvy sole. For insance, the Graddfa AKH places the sole pattern across the entire upper, while the Pola AKH I mashes together the retro Samba and Boston Super. The fourth design is titled the Kontour II and sits a sculpted suede upper atop an Ozweego sole for a more traditional look. All four pairs will be available in various colorways.
Pharrell x Adidas Superstar
Price: $140
When: Friday, July 3 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Pharrell's latest work from his ongoing partnership with Adidas is his take on the iconic Superstar. The recognizable silhouette has been re-imagined with a full knit upper, including even the signature shell toe. "Human Race" is written across the heel. A white-based option has is accented by yellow, teal, and lime green overlays. The black colorway opts for burgundy, purple, and aqua blue panels.
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Nice Kicks x Reebok Question Mid 'Bubba Chuck'
Price: $160
When: Friday, July 3
Where: shopnicekicks.com
What You Need to Know: Nice Kicks has taken inspiration from Allen Iverson's love for fishing for its "Bubba Chuck" Question Mid. The outdoorsy design sports a black mesh and sand-colored suede upper. Vibrant hits of teal, red, yellow, and purple give the shoe a '90s feel. Glow-in-the-dark tongue branding, midsole speckling, Hexalite pods, and outsole complete the premium collab. Matching apparel like a bucket hat covered in fishing lures and Nice Kicks-exclusive packaging made to resemble a tackle box round out the storytelling.
Pyer Moss x Reebok Experiment 4 'Innocence Project'
Price: $250
When: Friday, July 3 at 12 p.m.
Where: pyermoss.com
What You Need to Know: Pyer Moss continues its ongoing collaborative partnership with Reebok with a brand new colorway of the Instapump Fury-inspired Experiment 4. The design remixes the classic '90s runner with tweaked paneling, a leather shroud, toggle lacing, and a velour liner. This particular colorway sports a black upper, white shroud, and pink lining. Partial proceeds are being donated to the Innocence Project, a nonprofit dedicated to freeing wrongfully convicted people from prison.
Nike 'Space Hippie' Collection
Price: $130-$180
When: Friday, July 3 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike's sustainable "Space Hippie" collection finally hits select retailers this Friday following a series of pushbacks. The selling point of the pack is that all of these sneakers are literally made with trash—each contains up to 50 percent recycled materials by weight. Each sports a grey upper, speckled midsole, and bright orange detailing.
Nike Air Fear of God 1 'Triple Black'
Price: $350
When: Saturday, July 4
Where: Select Foot Locker stores
What You Need to Know: For anyone who missed out on the initial "Triple Black" Air Fear of God 1 launch and wants to try and score a pair for retail, select Foot Locker locations will be restocking Jerry Lorenzo's original design on the Fourth of July. The simplistic colorway sees the mesh upper, TPU cage, lacing, and midsole all blacked out.