A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneakers Releases
From the Sacai x Nike LDWaffle to 'Knicks' Air Jordan 3, here is a detailed look at the best sneaker releases of the week.
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A handful of solid collaborations with popular names like Sacai, Undefeated, John Elliott, and Pharrell highlight this week of sneaker drops.
The releases start on Thursday with the latest trio of Sacai x Nike LDWaffles and the "Black Mamba" Undefeated x Nike Kobe IV Protro. Nike debuts its new auto-lacing silhouette, the Adapt Huarache, and also drops off three new colorways of John Elliott's LeBron Icon the following day. Pharrell's massive "Now Is Her Time" collection with Adidas arrives on the same day. Releases conclude this Saturday with the "Knicks" Air Jordan III inspired by one of Michael Jordan's most stored rivals.
For a more detailed look at all of these pairs, check out our Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases below.
Sacai x Nike LDWaffle
Price: $160
When: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Sacai's follow-up to its wildly popular Nike LDWaffle collaboration from earlier this year is hitting stores later this week. The multi-layered take on the '70s running silhouette is offered in an array of new color schemes. Black and white-based versions offer much more subdued takes, but the standout is the green option with pink overlays, and an orange and yellow double Swoosh on each side panel.
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Undefeated x Nike Kobe IV Protro 'Black Mamba'
Price: $180
When: Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following up the initial four-shoe collection that released for Kobe Bryant Day in late August, Undefeated returns with another colorway of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro. This "Black Mamba" option celebrates Bryant's nickname with a black upper, iridescent paneling to represent snake scales, and white detailing. The Los Angeles-based streetwear brand provides its own signature touches in the form of white five-strike logos stamped on the left tongue, tonal script logos on the heel panel, and Bryant's "8" and "24" on each respective heel.
Nike Adapt Huarache
Price: $350
When: Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike's latest auto-lacing silhouette, the Adapt Huarache, debuts this Friday in white and yellow colorways. While the pair doesn't actually resemble the OG Huarache too much, it does utilize a sock-like upper similar to the one that the 1991 silhouette is known for. The main feature is the power lacing system to can be adjusted to fits for various activities via a dedicated app similar to the Adapt BB. Other details include mini Swooshes on each lateral toe area, and plastic overlays on the toe, side panel, and wrapping the heel for a bit more structure.
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John Elliott x Nike LeBron Icon Collection
Price: $250
When: Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Three more colorways of John Elliott's original Nike LeBron Icon release on Friday. The cleanest of the three is the all-white "Summit White" version. A "Parachute Beige" colorway is also in the mix, but the highlight of the bunch has to be the bright "Tulip Pink" option. Each features details like a semi-translucent upper, leather ankle collar, heel pull tab, and LeBron 8 midsole.
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Pharrell x Adidas 'Now Is Her Time' Collection
Price: $90-$220
When: Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Pharrell's latest collection with Adidas aims to promote female empowerment. The "Now Is Her Time" collection consists of various monochromatic colorways of Skateboard P's Adidas Hu models like the NMD, Solar, Crazy BYW, and brand new Adilette silhouette with multiple straps. Matching apparel will also be dropping for anybody trying to coordinate the entire fit from top to bottom.
Air Jordan III 'Knicks'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is releasing a brand new Air Jordan III inspired by one of Michael Jordan's many Eastern Conference rivals throughout his playing career, the New York Knicks. The colorway takes a simple approach with a white tumbled leather upper, signature grey elephant print paneling, orange detailing on the tongue and midsole, and a blue liner to represent the Big Apple-based NBA franchise. The date "04.08.88" can be see on the inner tongue of each shoe, a nod to the date MJ dropped 40 points on the Knicks in a 131-122 victory.
Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low
Price: $110
When: Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: One week after launching exclusively at Supreme, the streetwear brand's latest Nike SB Dunk Low collaboration is getting a wider launch via Nike SNKRS. All three two-toned pairs will be available. Metallic toe boxes, jewel Swooshes, and star logos stitched on the lateral heel provide the collab with a unique look.