A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases

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Price: $100

When: Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Medicom adds to its collection of Nike SB collabs with the latest "Bearbrick" Dunk Low. Taking a more literal approach to the animal theme, the pair is dressed in a black pony hair upper. Details include Bearbrick logos stamped on the lateral heel and tongue, a cream heel tab, and a special insole. Of course, matching Bearbrick figures will also be available in various sizes.

Price: TBD

When: Thursday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.

Where: undefeated.com

What You Need to Know: Undefeated is releasing a special "What If" pack of redesigned Kobe Vs to celebrate Mamba Week. A white and gold pair with teal accents represents the Charlotte Hornets, the franchise that originally drafted him in 1996 but later traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The second pair is a multi-colored option to represent the 12 teams that passed on picking Bryant during the 1996 NBA Draft. Undefeated has tweaked the original Kobe V design with changes like snakeskin panels, full Swoosh overlays on each side panel, and five strike logos on the tongue and heel.

Price: $200

When: Thursday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan III arrives in a brand new "Denim" colorway this Thursday. The pair appears very similar to an OG colorway, but uses raw denim elephant print panels as a nod to Japan. Other details include a red leather collar and translucent heel tab that displays both Jumpman and Nike Air logos. 

Price: $120

When: Thursday, Aug. 27 

Where: fearofgod.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The latest FOG Essentials x Converse collab replaces the usually muted color palette used on other projects with a colorful all-over print. The multicolored Skidgrip high-top is a nod to a particular pair that Fear of God's Jerry Lorenzo saw in the mall in 1988 that he took a liking to. 

Price: $100-$130

When: Thursday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.

Where: adidas.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Noah is releasing four sneaker in collaboration with Adidas on Thursday morning. The entire quartet is made of PrimeBlue, a material made in part by Parley Ocean Plastic that upcycles materials from beaches and coastal communities. The models featured are the retro SL 72 runner and an updated performance model dubbed the SL20. Each is offered in "Blue/Green/Red" and "Black/White" colorways completed with Noah shell branding on the tongue and gum bottoms.

Price: $140

When: Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m.

Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Jaden Smith's signature model with New Balance, the Vision Racer, is scheduled to hit shelves in its second colorway. The "Wavy White" option sports a white mesh upper with tonal suede overlays, navy blue and yellow detailing, and its signature chunky sole. 

Price: $110

When: Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.

Where: Adidas Confirmed app

What You Need to Know: Round Two co-founder Sean Wotherspoon's latest sneaker collab is his own take on the iconic Adidas Superstar, the Superearth. All materials used to construct the shoe are free from animal products including upcycled cork insoles and polyester. Of course, the standout feature of the pair is the multicolored flowers that have been crudely stitched around the upper. 

Price: $140

When: Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: This new "Evergreen Aura" Air Max 1 mimics the look of the 1987 OG with a white mesh upper and grey suede overlays. Evergreen Aura suede is used on the Swoosh and mudguard to add a pop of color to the retro runner. 

Price: $180

When: Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Nike is going to close out Mamba Week with a "Girls EYBL" colorway of the Kobe V Protro. The pair is said to be inspired by Medusa with a dark green and white upper, scale details, and gold branding hits. Finishing touches include a yellow liner, infrared heel tab, and gold EYBL logo on the left tongue. The pair also represents the love and support that Kobe gave to the next generation of women's basketball. 

Price: TBD

When: Saturday, Aug. 29

Where: civilistberlin.com and other select skate shops

What You Need to Know: Berlin's Civilist skate shop is releasing its latest Nike SB collab on Saturday. The Dunk Low changes from black to a multicolored upper when it is exposed to heat to mimick a Doppler radar weather map.

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Price: $200

When: Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.

Where: Yeezy Supply, adidas.com, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The latest Adidas Yeezy release is a little more colorful than most. The "Arzareth" 700 V3 features a bright blue upper, grey suede toe, black bootie, and white midsole.