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This upcoming week of releases features new drops from Nike, Jordan Brand, Adidas, and Vans. Collaborations with Virgil Abloh, size?, German boutique A Kind of Guise, WTAPS, and Shoe Palace are all on the way.
Drops kick off on Thursday with the stateside return of the long-awaited Air Max Deluxe. Nike follows up on Friday with the "Triple Black" Kyrie 4 and black "Polar Opposites" Off-White x Nike Air Presto—the latest creation to come from Virgil Abloh's Nike partnership. Also arriving Friday is a multicolored "Patchwork" Vans Style 36 exclusive to size? stores in Europe and the clean "Moon Particle" Air Jordan XIII with croc skin detailing dropping for the ladies.
Most of this week's drops will take place on Saturday including the "Cement" Air Jordan X, "Dark Neon Royal" Air Flightposite, "Floral Camo" pack of Air Maxes from Nike, "Camo" Air Max 95, Shoe Palace x Nike Air Huarache to celebrate the retailer's 25th anniversary, and Ultra Boost Collective collaboration with A Kind of Guise.
A collection of Vans is also slated to drop at Vans Vault accounts this week designed with Japanese label WTAPS.
For a complete breakdown of all of this week's major releases, here is a Complete Guide to This Week's Sneaker Releases.
WMNS Nike Air Max Deluxe
Price: $180
When: Thursday, July 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: While pairs have already dropped overseas in recent weeks, the long awaited return of 1999's Nike Air Max Deluxe is finally hitting U.S. retailers this week. The first colorway to mark the return of the '90s favorite will be a women's exclusive. Blue, yellow, navy blue, and purple hits accent the rave-inspired pattern across the silhouette's neoprene upper. A molded Foamposite heel and midsole unit borrowed from the Air Max 97 act as final details on the busy design.
Nike Kyrie 4 'Triple Black'
Price: $120
When: Friday, July 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: nikestore.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: As the NBA offseason chugs along, Nike continues to drop new pairs of its signature athlete's current on-court footwear. This week, the Kyrie 4 arrives in a simple "Triple Black" colorway that covers every aspect of the mid-top in the dark shade. Subtle contrast comes from grey marbling on the outsole and a grey Kyrie logo on the tongue.
Off-White x Nike Air Presto 'Polar Opposites/Black'
Price: $160
When: Friday, July 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: One of the most popular pairs from Virgil Abloh's original "The Ten" collection with Nike was the designer's take on the Air Presto. After months of teasers, the second installment of Abloh's deconstructed version is finally arriving at retailers. The first half of the "Polar Opposites" pack, this release covers the model in an all-black upper with signature details like a sewed-on white Swoosh, "AIR" written on the heel, orange tabs, and a red zip tie all making an appearance. As is the case for all of Abloh's previous work with Nike, expect these to be nearly impossible to acquire on Friday morning. Have fun trying to avoid that dreaded L though.
size? x Vans Style 36 'Patchwork'
Price: £70 (app. $92)
When: Friday, July 27
Where: size? stores and size? Previews app
What You Need to Know: For its latest exclusive release, European retailer size? is taking inspiration from the early days of Vans. This multicolored Style 36 is inspired by an original promo sample created by Vans during its infancy to showcase the various color options available for customers to customize their pairs with. Red, pink, purple, navy blue, yellow, and green suede panels give this pair a "What The" vibe. Red and blue Vans branding is repeated across the midsole as well that further adds to the retro feel of this release.
WMNS Air Jordan XIII 'Moon Particle'
Price: $190
When: Friday, July 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is giving the ladies an exclusive colorway of MJ's 13th signature this weekend. This Air Jordan XIII keeps it simple with a white leather upper and grey accents. What sets it apart is the crocodile skin detailing used on the side panel and heel that give this pair a premium touch.
Air Jordan X 'Cement'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Taking cues from one of the most popular Air Jordans of all time, Jordan Brand is dropping the "Cement" Air Jordan X this Saturday. The pair covers the upper in the cement print pattern commonly linked to the "White Cement" Air Jordan IV. The pair originally debuted as an exclusive at the 2018 Jordan Brand Classic this past April.
Nike Air Flightposite 'Dark Neon Royal'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Taking some inspiration from the OG Air Foamposite One, Nike has given the Air Flightposite the "Royal" treatment. A royal blue Foamposite upper and black neoprene shroud enclose the model's inner bootie. A zipper on the outer shroud can cover or expose the lacing system of this early 2000s performance model that would pair perfectly with a throwback Kevin Garnett T'Wolves jersey.
WMNS Nike Air Max 'Floral Camo' Pack
Price: $130-$180
When: Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is dropping a trio of women's exclusive Air Maxes that take inspiration from the military. An Air Max 1, Air Max 95, and Air Max 98 are covered in tan and olive green uppers with varying degrees of floral camouflage placed across each. Shared details across all three pairs include floral camo insoles, pink Air units, and gum bottoms.
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Nike Air Max 95 'Camo'
Price: $180
When: Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Acting as a close cousin to the women's "Floral Camo" pack dropping on the same day, men are getting their own camo-covered Air Max as well. This Air Max 95 covers the wavy leather upper in desert camouflage and accents the design with bright orange hits on the lace loops, branding, and Air unit. Like the military-inspired pairs releasing for women, this one also sits atop a gum outsole.
Shoe Palace x Nike Air Huarache
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, July 28
Where: Shoe Palace stores and shoepalace.com
What You Need to Know: Continuing its 25th anniversary celebration, Shoe Palace is releasing another special edition collaboration on the Air Huarache. The follow-up to the metallic silver Air Huarache Zip is a traditional styling of the 1992 runner with a white mesh and leather upper, metallic red hits on the tongue branding, outer cage, and heel strap, and black-and-white artwork from Bay Area artist Joonbug on the neoprene bootie.
A Kind of Guise x Adidas Ultra Boost
Price: €220 (app. $258)
When: Saturday, July 28
Where: A Kind of Guise and akindofguise.com
What You Need to Know: Earlier this month, news broke that Adidas would be bringing back its Ultra Boost Collective collaborations in 2018. The first pair dropping from the new lineup will be designed by German boutique A Kind of Guise. This uncaged version of the popular runner instead features a lacing system that extends down to the midsole. Another notable difference is the striped pattern across the entirety of the tan knit upper. Other details on this pair inspired by the Mediterranean coastline are AKOG branding stamped on the lateral heel, suede hits on the tongue and heel, leather detailing, and a marbled yellow, white, and orange outsole.
WTAPS x Vans Vault
Price: $58-$178
When: Saturday, July 28
Where: Select Vans Vault accounts
What You Need to Know: Japanese menswear label WTAPS has linked up once again for a new collection of footwear and matching apparel. The 13-piece offering includes 7 footwear styles—a Half Cab and two pairs each of Sk8-His, Eras, and Old Skools. The premium takes on the four classic skate silhouettes range from digi camo panels on the Half Cab to crocodile skin detailing on each colorway of Eras. The standout design of the bunch has to be the Sk8-Hi—a black upper is accented by embroidered flames on the side panels in orange or blue.
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