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New takes on old classics and an assortment of Adidas ZX collabs highlight this week of sneaker releases.
Things kick off on Tuesday morning with the introduction of the Nike ISPA Drifter Split in two colorways. The next big releases are scheduled for Friday with the debut of the Dunk Low Disrupt, "Black Tie-Dye" Air Force 1, "Bio Hack" Air Jordan I, Irak x Adidas ZX 8000s, and "NCAA" collection of Ultra Boosts all arriving at select retailers. On Saturday, the "Chile Red" Air Jordan VII arrives. Things wrap up on Sunday with the "Boston Marathon" Concepts x Adidas ZX 9000 releasing exclusively through the Cambridge retailer's various channels.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
Nike ISPA Drifter Split
Price: $200
When: Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike ISPA is introducing another design to market this week, the Drifter Split, in two colorways. Details on the polarizing mesh mid-top include a lace fastening system that cinches at the top of the tongue, midsole partially constructed of ZoomX foam, and a Tabi-inspired split toe design that was recently used on the $500 ISPA Road Warrior as well.
Nike Dunk Low Disrupt
Price: $110
When: Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is introducing a new take on the Dunk Low, the Dunk Low Disrupt, to continue the momentum of the model in 2020. The women's model introduces features like a mesh upper, tweaked overlay placement, an exposed foam tongue, and a large leather pull tab at the heel. The most obvious change is the newly-shaped platform outsole.
Nike Air Force 1 'Black Tie-Dye'
Price: $120
When: Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The "Black Tie-Dye" Air Force 1 covers the iconic low-top in a unique look with multicolored tie-dye patterns over the entirety of the leather upper.
Air Jordan I 'Bio Hack'
Price: $170
When: Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest Air Jordan I colorway scheduled to hit retailers is one of the most unconventional we have seen in quite some time. Said to be inspired by the streets of Tokyo, the "Bio Hack" color scheme combines colors like brown, navy blue, teal, orange, and hot pink across its upper. Finishing touches include a metallic silver Swoosh and special tongue tag in place of the usual branding hit. While not officially stated, the design has been likened by some to Undefeated's Dunk High NL collaboration from 2005's "Clerks Pack."
Irak x Adidas ZX 8000
Price: $180
When: Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com, Adidas Confirmed app, and select Adidas Consortium retailers
What You Need to Know: New York City graffiti collective, Irak, is the latest collaborator to add to Adidas' "A-ZX" collection. Two colorways of the ZX 8000 will be available that are directly inspired by Irak's original Adidas collabs from 2007 and 2008. Both feature Gore-Tex uppers and sport special "Irak 2020" branding on the lateral toe.
Adidas Ultra Boost 'NCAA' Collection
Price: $180
When: Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas is releasing a ton of new Ultra Boost colorways dressed in the colors of some of the most notable universities that it outfits. The Miami Hurricanes, Washington Huskies, Texas A&M Aggies, Arizona State Sun Devils, Kansas Jayhawks, Indiana Hoosiers, Nebraska Corn Huskers, and Louisville Cardinals are all represented. Each comes with interchangeable logo patches that allow a bit of personal customization.
Air Jordan VII 'Chile Red'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan VII has been outfitted in a brand new colorway said to pay homage to Michael Jordan's 1992 Olympic gold medal. The pair features an array of Chinese-inspired details including a colorful pattern covering the medial side panels, tonal black dragon graphic on the lateral side, special tongue embroidery, and a different logo stamped on the heel tab. A glow in the dark outsole completes the detailed color scheme.
Concepts x Adidas ZX 9000 'Boston Marathon'
Price: $140
When: Sunday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Concepts stores and cncpts.com
What You Need to Know: One of the latest pairs from Adidas' ongoing "A-ZX" series is the "Boston Marathon" ZX 9000 from Concepts. The pair is dressed in a silver foil upper with red, white, and blue Three Stripes branding accenting each lateral side panel. The metallic look is inspired by recovery blankets worn by runners after they complete the storied Boston Marathon.