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Virgil Abloh's latest Nike collab, a special pack celebrating Russell Westbrook's style, and a playful collection from Reebok highlight this week of sneaker releases.
Things kick off on Thursday with the Off-White x Nike Rubber Dunk and Reebok x Minions collection both debuting at select retailers. On Friday, the Air Max 90 arrives in OG "Laser Blue" and "Eggplant" colorways alongside the "Why Not?" Jordan x Converse pack, and "Carbon" Yeezy Boost 250 V2. Things wrap up on Saturday with the "Ridgerock" Air Force 1 and "Light Grey" Slam Jam x Nike Dunk High.
Check out a detailed looked at all of this week's best releases below.
Reebok x Minions Collection
Price: $70-$200
When: Thursday, Oct. 1
Where: reebok.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Reebok has collaborated with Illumination to help promote 2021's Minions: The Rise of Gru. The collection includes a Question Mid, Instapump Furys, and Club Cs pulling inspiration from the lovable yellow Minions and various super villains from the animated film franchise.
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Off-White x Nike Rubber Dunk 'Green Strike'
Price: $190
When: Thursday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After a bit of a hiatus, Virgil Abloh is returning with his latest Nike collab, the Rubber Dunk. The new take on the Dunk Low drastically changes the upper with plenty of rubber overlays that liken it more to a 2000s runner than the classic '80s low top. The model debuts in the "Green Strike" colorway that sports a black upper, green detailing, and an orange zip tie.
Nike Air Max 90 'Laser Blue' & 'Eggplant'
Price: $140
When: Friday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Max 90 returns in OG "Laser Blue" and "Eggplant" color schemes this Friday. To further celebrate the silhouette's 30th anniversary, Nike is even officially referring to both pairs as the Air Max III to nod to their original name in 1990.
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Jordan x Converse 'Why Not?' Pack
Price: $425
When: Friday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Russell Westbrook's latest release with Jordan Brand is the "Why Not?" pack featuring a black Air Jordan XVI and a white Converse Chuck 70. Each shares details like silver "RW" logo hardware, milky soles, and chain link embroidery. Each design is meant to nod to his rockstar style off the court.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Carbon'
Price: $220
When: Friday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com, Yeezy Supply, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Kanye West may have threatened to start wearing Air Jordans, but that doesn't mean the Adidas Yeezy releases are slowing down. The Yeezy Boost 350 V2 arrives in the new "Carbon" colorway this Friday with a multi-toned black and grey Primeknit upper, black stripe across the lateral side panel, and milky midsole.
Nike Air Force 1 Craft 'Ridgerock'
Price: $120
When: Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Force 1 arrives in a perfect fall colorway this weekend. The "Ridgerock" color scheme is dressed in an earthy leather upper with black hits on the Swoosh, heel tab, and tongue tag.
Slam Jam x Nike Dunk High
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Oct. 3
Where: Slam Jam stores and slamjam.com
What You Need to Know: The first colorway from Slam Jam's Nike Dunk High project is hitting the Italian boutique's channels this weekend. The "Light Grey" pair is dessed in an all-grey upper with notable details including perforated side panels, plastic Swooshes, and upside-down Nike logos stitched on each tongue.