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It appears to be an especially good week for collabs with work from A Ma Maniére, Sacai, SNS, and Skepta all dropping.
Things kick off early with the “Free.99” Dunk low and “Best 1-9” LeBron 18 both releasing on Tuesday morning. Thursday marks the highly-anticipated wide release of the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3. The “Sunset Pulse” Dunk Low, two colorways of the Sacai x Nike Blazer Low, and the “Grey Toe” Reebok Question Low are also scheduled to hit select stockists. Those will be followed up on Friday morning by the Adidas Forum Mid and “Blue Racer” SNS x New Balance 237. The sneaker drops conclude for the week when the “Light Fusion Red” Air Jordan 1 and “Bloody Chrome” Skepta x Nike Air Max Tailwind 5 both go up for grabs this Saturday.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Nike Dunk Low 'Free.99'
Price: $110
When: Tuesday, June 8 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The newest Dunk Low colorway is inspired by bodegas and the assorted sugary treats they provide to customers. The result is a black leather upper accented by overlays of pastel shades like blue, green, yellow, and pink. An orange midsole and special “Free.99” price sticker graphic covering each insole completes the colorful design.
Nike LeBron 18 'Best 1-9'
Price: $200
When: Tuesday, June 8 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: LeBron James may have unfortunately seen an early exit from the NBA Playoffs this season, but Nike still has some solid pairs of the LeBron 18 to release this summer. The latest example is the “Best 1-9” that fuses elements from some of the most popular colorways from across LeBron’s first 9 signature models. The most obvious examples are an upper and lace color nodding to the “South Beach” LeBron 8 and outsole to match the unreleased “Fruity Pebbles” LeBron 4.
A Ma Maniére x Women's Air Jordan 3
Price: $200
When: Thursday, June 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After a handful of release delays and an exclusive launch via A Ma Maniére last month, the boutique’s Air Jordan 3 collab is finally getting its wide release on Thursday morning. The women’s colorway is meant to be an homage to all of the important women that play a role in raising us early on in our lives. Premium details include suede overlays replacing the usual elephant print, an AMM logo embroidered on the left tongue, and quilted satin liners.
Women's Nike Dunk Low 'Sunset Pulse'
Price: $100
When: Thursday, June 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Dunk Low is also debuting in a brand new women’s colorway later this week as well. The mismatched “Sunset Pulse” color scheme is covered in various shades of shiny patent leather and suede with gold and silver branding hits.
Sacai x Nike Blazer Low
Price: $120
When: Thursday, June 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Sacai’s latest Nike collab is a unique take on the Blazer Low that will be available in “Magma Orange” and “Classic Green” colorways. Each is a chopped-down version of the designer’s original Blazer collab that maintains its signature layered look with overlapping tongues, Swooshes, midsoles, and even come two sets of laces. The “Magma Orange” pair features a white leather base, while the “Classic Green” variety opts for a grey base.
Reebok Question Low 'Grey Toe'
Price: $120
When: Thursday, June 10
Where: reebok.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After an exclusive drop with Packer complete with special packaging from New York streetwear band Full Court Press a few weeks ago, the “Grey Toe” Question Low is getting a wider launch sans the collaborative packaging. The simplistic colorway features a white leather upper, grey patent leather toe cap, matching grey branding hits, and Allen Iverson’s number “3” embroidered on each heel.
SNS x New Balance 237 'Blue Racer'
Price: $145
When: Friday, June 11
Where: SNS app
What You Need to Know: SNS’s latest sneaker collab is a New Balance 237 inspired by the Blue Racer Snake. The retro-inspired design features a grey mesh and suede upper, cream nylon tongue, and white laces. What makes the collab stand out is its use of blue snakeskin on the large “N” logo and heel tab. Each area is also accented with hot pink piping and branding to give the shoe an extra bit of pop. The shoes will launch alongside a matching capsule of apparel feautring items like blue snakeskin tracksuits, hoodies, and T-shirts.
Adidas Forum Mid
Price: $100
When: Friday, June 11
Where: Foot Locker, Champs Sports, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas’ 1984 basketball model, the Forum Mid, is making its way to Foot Locker and Champs on Friday. The 2021 edition of the retro hoops shoe is crafted using recycled materials, but maintains signature touches like its adjustable ankle strap. White leather options will be available with blue, black, or white detailing.
Image via Foot Locker
Image via Foot Locker
Skepta x Nike Air Max Tailwind 5 'Bloody Chrome'
Price: $180
When: Saturday, June 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Skepta’s Air Max Tailwind 5 collab arrives in a brand new “Bloody Chrome” colorway this weekend. Inspired by metamorphosis, its bright red upper is covered in a sublimated image of a butterflies wings. Other details include a black cage-like overlay, chrome accents, and iridescent heel panel, and “Sk Air” branding on each tongue and insole.
Air Jordan 1 'Light Fusion Red'
Price: $170
When: Saturday, June 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Another Air Jordan 1 hits shelves this week. This time, it is going to be the never-before-released “Light Fusion Red” colorway. The pair sports a white leather upper, red overlays, and bright yellow hits on the Swoosh and ankle collar. The vibrant color scheme makes this one an ideal candidate to add to the summer sneaker rotation.
