A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases

From Air Jordan 34 PEs to J. Cole's Puma RS-Dreamer, here is a detailed guide to this week's best sneaker releases.

Jul 28, 2020
Air Jordan 34 PE Jayson Tatum 'Welcome to the Zoo' Pair
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Air Jordan 34 PE Jayson Tatum 'Welcome to the Zoo' Pair
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Image via US_11/Nike

With the NBA regular season finally making its long-awaited return this Thursday, it is only right that this week's release calendar is filled with basketball sneakers.

Releases kick off on Tuesday with the "Topaz" Nike Daybreak and two "Graffiti" Nike LeBron 17s. The "EYBL" KD 13, "Berry Lime" New Balance pack featuring the debut of the OMN1S Low, and Zion Williamson's "Noah" Air Jordan 34 PE all hit shelves on Thursday to mark the return of the NBA. Jayson Tatum's "Zoo" Air Jordan 34 PE arrives the following day alongside the "White GX" Gatorade x Nike PG4, Nike ISPA Overreact Sandal, J. Cole x Puma RS-Dreamer, and JJJJound x New Balance 992. 

Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below. 

Nike Daybreak 'Topaz'

Nike Daybreak 'Topaz'
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Price: $110

When: Tuesday, July 28 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Originally brought back into the limelight with the help of Sacai in 2019, albeit with a new look, the Nike Daybreak is hitting shelves in yet another new way this week. The "Topaz" colorway features a yellowed semi-translucent mesh upper with tonal suede overlays. Burgundy hits on the Swoosh and heel tab provide a bit of contrast to the retro runner. 

Nike LeBron 17 'Graffiti' Pack

Nike LeBron 17 'All Star Graffiti' CT6047 400 Lateral
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Price: $225

When: Tuesday, July 28 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Nike is following up the release of the "Graffiti" LeBron 4-inspired LeBron 17 with two more colorways that implement the "Graffiti" theme. The first is a navy option matching the LeBron 4 PE worn by LeBron James in the 2007 NBA All-Star Game. The second choice opts for a brand new "Fire Red" look.

Nike LeBron 17 'Graffiti Fire Red' CT6047-600 Release Date

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Nike KD 13 'EYBL'

Nike KD 13 'EYBL' DA0895 102 Lateral
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Price: $150

When: Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m.

Where: nike.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: While the annual EYBL tournament has been canceled, Nike is still releasing this special KD 13 colorway this Thursday. The pair sports a white upper covered in a gold grid pattern with additional gold hits on the Swoosh, heel, and laces. Baby blue hits appear on the liner, medial Swoosh, and heel branding. An EYBL logo is stamped on the left heel. 

New Balance 'Berry Lime' Pack

New Balance Berry Lime Pack
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Price: TBD

When: Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m.

Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: New Balance is debuting the OMN1S Low with this eye-catching "Berry Lime" colorway on the day the NBA season is set to officially return. As has become the norm, the pair will release alongside other matching pairs of the 850 and 997S. The bright options are a nod to Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley's personal style. 

Air Jordan XXXIV 'Noah'

Air Jordan 34 PE 'Noah' CT6047 600 Release Date
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Price: $195

When: Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Along with the "Zoo" Jayson Tatum PE, Jordan Brand is also releasing a Zion Williamson PE of the Air Jordan XXXIV as well. The look is inspired by his little brother Noah and features multi-colored scribbles across the upper that reference a sketch drawn by Noah during a meeting with JB's footwear design team. The theme is extended to the insoles that read "To Zion" and "Love Noah." Each pair will also come packaged with a special edition coloring book. 

Air Jordan XXXIV 'Zoo'

Air Jordan 34 PE Jayson Tatum 'Welcome to the Zoo' Lateral
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Price: $195

When: Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: This PE colorway of the Air Jordan XXXIV is for Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. The pair is inspired by his trips to the zoo with his son Deuce. The theme is represented by covering the upper in various animal prints including zebra, giraffe, cheetah, and tiger. Additional details include Tatum's personal logo on the left tongue, "Welcome to the Zoo" written on each heel, and a nod to Tatum's hometown of St. Louis on each insole. 

Gatorade x Nike PG4 'White GX'

Gatorade x Nike PG 4 CD5086 100 Lateral
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Price: $120

When: Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The latest installation of the PG4's ongoing Gatorade collection hits retailers this Friday. This pair accents a white upper with bright hits of green and orange, Gatorade's signature color palette. 

Nike ISPA Overreact Sandal 'Thunder Grey'

Nike ISPA Overreact Sandal 'Thunder Grey'
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Price: $160

When: Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The Summer 2020 Nike ISPA continues to arrive in waves. This week, the Overreact Sandal is making its debut in the tonal "Thunder Grey" colorway. The sneaker/sandal hybrid style features a multi-layered upper, pull cord lacing system that can be adjusted at the heel, and sits atop a chunky React midsole with rugged tread ideal for outdoor use. 

J. Cole x Puma RS-Dreamer

J. Cole x Puma RS Dreamer 193990 03 Release Date
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Price: $125

When: Friday, July 31 

Where: puma.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: After rocking the brand's latest releases for the past few months, J. Cole's signature sneaker with Puma, the RS-Dreamer, is finally releasing later this week. The basketball model features a black mesh upper with a multi-colored midsole. Cole's Dreamer logo can be seen stitched on each heel.

JJJJound x New Balance 992 'Green'

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Price: $260

When: Friday, July 31

Where: jjjjound.com

What You Need to Know: After the grey colorway sold out in what felt like seconds last Friday, the green JJJJound x New Balance 992 is exclusively launching on the brand's web store this Friday. The pair is dressed in a tonal mesh and suede upper with contrasting "N" branding. JJJJound's logo is printed across each heel. 

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