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Adidas dominates this week of releases with multiple collaborative projects set to drop with brands from around the world.
Major drops start on Thursday with the release of Nike's black and volt "Night Ops" Air Max 180 and Air Max 90. Thursday also sees the return of the "Multicolor" Ultra Boost 2.0 from Adidas.
Friday brings forth an official collection between Italy's C.P. Company and Adidas, the debut of the latest Kobe A.D. to celebrate Mamba Day, and two pairs of Adidas exclusive to size? stores inspired by Acid House culture.
Things wrap up this Saturday with two more Adidas collaborations with Bodega and United Arrows and Sons, the "Summit White" Nike ACG Dog Mountain, three Kyrie 4s making up the "Decades" pack, a collab from Miami's SoleFly on the Jordan Racer 88 inspired by its friends and family Air Jordan III from 2014, and the "International Flight" Air Jordan V remembering MJ's trip to Barcelona in 1990.
For an in-depth look at all of this week's drops, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Air Max 'Night Ops' Pack
Price: $130-$150
When: Thursday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A new pack of Air Maxes arrives this week that slightly resembles KAWS' highly-coveted Air Max 90 collab from the past. An Air Max 180 and Air Max 90 are outfitted with all-black color schemes and subtle hits of volt on the branding and Air bags to resemble the flashing of a cat's eyes in the dark. Other notable details include stringray leather Swooshes and translucent outsoles.
Adidas Ultra Boost 2.0 'Multicolor'
Price: $180
When: Thursday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After news surfaced that Adidas would be bringing back some of the most popular colorways of the Ultra Boost 1.0 before year's end, it was announced that the "Multicolor" Ultra Boost 2.0 would be returning even sooner. This pair features a white Primeknit upper, multicolored panels, and a red heel counter.
C.P. Company x Adidas
Price: TBD
When: Friday, Aug. 24
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A pairing that has been customary for many European soccer fans for years, Adidas has linked with Italy's C.P. Company for their first official collab. Along with a selection of apparel that includes a rework of C.P. Company's popular Goggle jacket, the capsule will include three pairs of the classic Samba, two Kamandas in earthy tones, and a black and blue Marathon all featuring dual branding on the tongue
Nike Kobe A.D. 'Sail'
Price: $140
When: Friday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Initially debuted by DeMar DeRozan at the Drew League this summer, the latest Kobe A.D. is scheduled to release in a "Sail" colorway to celebrate Mamba Day. The mostly grey upper features navy blue, volt, and infrared detailing. Additional hits on the ACG-esque low-top include Kobe's logo on the heel, as well as his jersey numbers and birthday stamped on the lace loops in white.
size? x Adidas 'Acid House' Pack
Price: £85-£100 (app. $108-$128)
When: Friday, Aug. 24
Where: size? stores and size? Previews app
What You Need to Know: European retailer size? is back this week with another exclusive release. This time, it is two pairs of chunky Adidas that make up the "Acid House" pack. A Yung-1 and women's Falcon are outfitted in yellow and grey colorways designed to resemble the yellow smiley face that represented the dance subculture in the '80s. Trimmy, a character used by the German Sports Confederation for a fitness initiative throughout the 1970s, can be seen on each insole.
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Bodega x Adidas
Price: $150-$170
When: Saturday, Aug. 25
Where: Bodega stores and shop.bdgastore.com
What You Need to Know: This year, Adidas debuted debuted two soccer-inspired silhouettes—the Kamanda and Sobakov. For its latest collaboration, Boston-based boutique Bodega covers both of the new pairs in military-esque color schemes. The Sobakov features a tan suede upper, silver Three Stripes, an olive hit on the heel, orange details, and a gum bottom. The Kamanda sports a black knit upper, olive and orange hits, and a smoky midsole. Orange Bodega branding shows through each translucent outsole to complete the Consortium offering.
United Arrows and Sons x Adidas
Price: $180
When: Saturday, Aug. 25
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: United Arrows and Sons and Adidas continue their collaborative relationship with a brand new collection dropping this weekend. Footwear options will include a Rivalry Lo dressed in black leather with black-and-white snakeskin detailing and a modernized version of the timeless Superstar called the Ultra Star. The updated pair adds a sock-like ankle collar, Primeknit upper, and Boost cushioning. Special trefoil logos inspired by '80-s hip-hop culture can be found on each pair designed by Japanese graffiti artist WANTO.
Nike ACG Dog Mountain 'Summit White'
Price: $110
When: Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike adds to its ACG line with a vibrant, new colorway of the Dog Mountain. The low-top trail sneakers sports a tan mesh and suede upper, yellow liner, purple inner tongue, orange heel tab, blue branding, and classic ACG logos. Completing the outdoor model is a rugged, black outsole ready to use on all terrains. As an added bonus, an extra set of more colorful laces is included that turns the pair into a more eye-catching option that looks like it is straight out of the '90s.
Nike Kyrie 4 'Decades' Pack
Price: $120
When: Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This three-pack of Nike Kyrie 4s spans across three decades. The '70s, '80s, and '90s are represented by their own eye-catching colorways that take inspiration from Irving's on-court skill, superstar skill level, and love for Saturday morning cartoons during his childhood, respectively.
SoleFly x Jordan Racer 88 'Lotto'
Price: $150
When: Saturday, Aug. 25
Where: SoleFly Cutler Bay
What You Need to Know: Inspired by the Miami shop's friends and family Air Jordan III collab from 2014, SoleFly has put its spin on the Jordan Racer 88—a running model from Jordan Brand made to resemble MJ's inonic third signature model. Like the boutique's original collab, a white upper is accented with infrared, green, and yellow hits borrowed from the Sunshine State's official lottery tickets. A pink flamingo is also emblazoned on the tongue to represent SoleFly's Florida roots. Furthering the lottery theme, the collab comes packaged with scrath-offs that allow customers to win additional prizes. Only 223 pairs will be available.
Air Jordan V 'International Flight'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest Air Jordan V takes inspiration from street art in Barcelona. More specifically, the cream, orange, and blue color scheme acts a tribute to MJ's 37-point performance in a Spanish league game in 1990 rocking a pair "Fire Red" Vs. The colors are pulled from the jerseys he wore, while a mosaic pattern is used on the liner and under the mesh netting on the side panel to tie back to the artwork seen throughout the Spanish city.
