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After a few consecutive weeks packed with a ton of hyped up releases, this week seems to settle down a bit in comparison. Nonetheless, Nike, Jordan Brand, and adidas all have some quality drops happening this weekend.
The Nike Flyknit Trainer makes another return with the debut of the brand new "Cirrus Blue" colorway dropping this Thursday. The Swoosh is also dropping the second shoe from its Latino Heritage Month pack, a Cortez designed by Chilean artist INTI. After releasing exclusively through Undefeated last week, the black colorway of the streetwear brand's Air Max 97 collaboration will be receiving a more widespread drop as well.
Nike Basketball is also back again this week with more new colorways of the classic Air More Uptempo silhouette from the '90s. A "Knicks" colorway will be dropping in men's sizes that takes inspiration from Scottie Pippen's iconic dunk on Patrick Ewing in Game 6 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Women will be receiving their own exclusive "Barely Green" pair that features a barely green upper, and white "AIR" branding.
Adidas' releases this week come in the form of a few Consortium series releases. The first drop brings back some overlooked models from the adidas archive. Dubbed the "Parallel Dimension" pack, this release features the Twinstrike and AdiStsar Comp models. Each shoe maintains its basic original construction, while adding unique new details to bring them into the future.
Adidas is also continuing its Consortium Exchange Program with a collaboration between Slam Jam and United Arrows and Sons. The collab features a Gazelle and Campus outfitted in materials like terry cloth, IKEUCHI ORGANIC toweling, and 100% organic cotton. The final release of the weekend from the Three Stripes will be the global release of the NMD CS1 collaboration from The Good Will Out that features an all-black design, and serrated outsole.
Supreme is also dropping some sneakers this week. The streetwear brand has collaborated with artist Andres Serrano on three classic Vans models. The three models include the Sk8-Hi, Old Skool, and Chukka that feature Serrano's Blood and Semen II artwork.
Jordan Brand also has a strong delivery on the way with two retros releases, and the debut of a new model this weekend. A brand new white and gym red colorway of the Air Jordan XI Low IE is releasing this Saturday along with a GS-exclusive Air Jordan 6 Low dressed in grey and pink. The main offering from JB this weekend is the debut "Rosso Corsa" colorway of the Air Jordan 32. This all-red colorway takes inspiration from the Air Jordan 2, and its Italian-inspired design elements, and fuses them with modern technology to deliver a brand new performance model ready for the court.
For a detailed look at everything dropping, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Flyknit Trainer 'Cirrus Blue'
Price: $150
When: Thursday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Nike Flyknit Trainer returns in a brand new "Cirrus Blue" colorway. It features a cirrus blue Flyknit upper with black accents on the Swoosh, ankle collar, toe box, and midsole.
UNDFTD x Nike Air Max 97
Price: $180
When: Thursday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After dropping exclusively via UNDFTD's Los Angeles storefront and online store last week, the black colorway of the UNDFTD x Nike Air Max 97 collaboration is receiving a wider release. The pair features a black upper that combines materials like mesh and patent leather. The main feature of this pair is the Gucci-esque red and green UNDFTD stripe across the middle of the shoe.
Supreme x Andres Serrano x Vans 'Blood and Semen' Pack
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m.
Where: Supreme stores and supremenewyork.com
What You Need to Know: Controversial artist and photographer Andres Serrano has collaborated with Supreme on a collection of Vans. The collab includes a pair of Sk8-His, Old Skools, and Chukkas that feature Serrano's Blood and Semen II artwork over a black base. The three skate silhouettes will also be releasing alongside a collection of hoodies and sweatpants that bear the same graphic, and T-shirts and hoodies featuring other works from Serrano.
Adidas Consortium 'A//D Parallel Dimension' Pack
Price: $160-$240
When: Thursday, Sept. 21
Where: Select adidas Consortium accounts
What You Need to Know: This pack of sneakers from adidas takes some overlooked models from the brand's archive, and brings them into the future. Both the Twinstrike and AdiStar Comp keep their original base silhouettes, but add on slight cosmetic differences to represent the discovery of an alternate universe in outer space. Both pairs also feature the same cream, blue, grey, and red color scheme, and an array of materials like premium suede, leather, and reflective 3M.
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Nike Cortez x INTI 'LHM Collection'
Price: $100
When: Friday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This Nike Cortez is the second sneaker releasing as a part of the Latino Heritage Month collection. Designed by Chilean artist INTI, the pair features purple and orange patterns inspired by Latin American culture on the upper, a purple leather Swoosh, and black suede on the toe box, eyelets, and heel. INTI's name is embroidered in white on the heel tab as well.
Slam Jam x United Arrows & Sons x adidas Consortium Exchange
Price: $150
When: Friday, Sept. 22
Where: United Arrows & Sons, Slam Jam, store.united-arrows.co.jp, slamjamsocialism.com
What You Need to Know: United Arrows & Sons, Slam Jam, and adidas have linked up to create a two sneaker collaboration constructed of locally sourced materials. The Campus is made of an off white Alcantara material, and also features a ribbed tongue. The Campus uses 100% organic cotton across the all white upper, and resembles towel material. It also features a terry cloth inner lining. Of course, both pairs sport the branding of both shops as well.
Air Jordan XI Low IE
Price: $170
When: Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This week's Air Jordan retro release comes in the form of the Air Jordan XI Low IE. This brand new colorway of the close cousin to the Air Jordan XI features a white leather upper, red elephant print on the mud guard, and a red translucent outsole.
Air Jordan VI Low GS
Price: $120
When: Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is also dropping an exclusive colorway for the kids this weekend. The GS-exclusive Air Jordan 6 Low sports a black upper that utilizes both suede and leather. The pair is finished off with metallic silver detailing throughout, and a pink translucent outsole.
Air Jordan 32 'Rosso Corsa'
Price: $185
When: Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan 32 is making its debut with the all-red "Rosso Corsa" colorway. Modern performance innovations like Flyknit have been combined with design elements inspired by the Air Jordan II to create the latest sneaker in the Air Jordan lineage. It features a red Flyknit upper, red suede on the heel, as well as black accents on the Jumpman logo, Wings logo, and laces. Much like the Air Jordan II, the 32 takes Italian inspiration by utilizing an all-red colorway to mimic Italian sports cars. To further the theme, the insoles also feature a "Launch" button graphic.
Nike Air More Uptempo 'Knicks'
Price: $160
When: Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest pair of Air More Uptempos remembers a classic moment from Scottie Pippen's career in a pretty hilarious way. This "Knicks" colorway looks back at Game 6 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals when Pippen threw down a nasty one-handed dunk on Patrick Ewing. The shoe sports a Knicks-inspired color palette that features white leather on the upper, royal blue "AIR" branding, and orange detailing on the tongue branding and Air bubble. A silhouette of Pippen dunking on Ewing was placed on the insoles to make sure there is no mistake about what this colorway represents.
WMNS Nike Air More Uptempo 'Barely Green'
Price: $160
When: Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Along with the release of the "Knicks" colorway, the ladies are also getting their own colorway of the Air More Uptempo on Saturday. This "Barely Green" colorway uses barely green leather on the majority of the upper. Contrast comes from the white leather used on the model's iconic "AIR" branding.
The Good Will Out x adidas Consortium NMD CS1
Price: $220
When: Saturday, Sept. 23
Where: The Good Will Out, thegoodwillout.com, and select adidas Consortium accounts
What You Need to Know: This collaboration between The Good Will Out and adidas features a triple black colorway that is inspired by ninjas being able to see through darkness. The laceless Primeknit upper features a pull tab on the heel displaying custom branding, and sits atop a black Boost midsole. Another detail unique to this pair of the NMD CS1 is its serrated outsole for added traction.
