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24 years.
That's how long it's been since the last time the "Maroon" Air Jordan VI was on shelves, and this weekend it finally returns in all its O.G. glory. All the details are covered here — just the right color tones, premium leather, and of course, "Nike Air" branding on the heel, insole, and lacelocks. From the looks of things, these are more than worth the wait.
On the Nike side of thing, its Sportswear division will drop off a Miami exclusive Air Force 1 Low for Art Basel, while Toronto gets its very own "The 6" Air Max 1. NikeLab has a no-nonsense Flyknit-based ACG boot in the works, and there's also a stellar collab from Nike SB, Unheardof, and Anonymous inspired by the 1990 World Series.
Elsewhere, ASAP Ferg will link up with adidas Skate for a "Traplord" collaboration that pays tribute to the late A$AP Yams, END serves up its second Saucony in as many months, and Concepts livens up Art Basel with a drug-fueled ASICS collab.
Scroll down for everything you need to know in A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
NikeLab ACG Flyknit Lupinek
Price: $300 each
When: Thursday, December 3 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select NikeLab locations
What You Need to Know: Nike's ACG line has seen its share of rugged boots, but this latest offering may be the toughest yet — AND it's made of Flyknit. Thanks to a water-repellent treatment and Vac-Tech overlays, these are ready for whatever comes their way this winter.
Nike Air Force 1 Low “Miami”
Price: $100
When: Thursday, December 3 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear retailers in Miami
What You Need to Know: With Art Basel in town, Nike Sportswear celebrates with a Miami-exclusive colorway of the Air Force 1 Low. You'll be able to find these at spots like Solefly.
Air Jordan XX9 Low “Black/Infrared”
Price: $185
When: Friday, December 4 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: After seeing Michael Jordan rock them all summer long, the public will finally get a crack at the Air Jordan XX9 Low this weekend. This head-turning colorway features premium details like leather “23” embossing at the heels.
Anonymous x Unheardof x Nike SB Dunk Pack
Price: $125 each
When: Friday, December 4 at 10 a.m. EST (online) and 8 p.m. EST (in store)
Where: Available exclusively from Unheardof in store and Nikestore online
What You Need to Know: Two Cincinnati staples will come together this weekend as skate brand Anonymous and sneaker store Unheardof remember the 1990 MLB World Series with a two-sneaker Nike SB collab. Comprised of both a Dunk Low and Dunk High, each sneaker represents the Cincinnati Reds and Oakland A's, respectively.
Air Jordan VI “Maroon”
Price: 220
When: Saturday, December 5, times vary at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: As the first official release from Jordan Brand's “evolved” Retro Remaster series, the “Maroon” Jordan VI will release for the very first time since the original 1991. It's outfitted with “Nike Air” branding on the heel, insole, and lacelocks, making these one of the most accurate Retros since the “88” IIIs in 2013.
Nike Air Force 1 High “University Blue”
Price: $140
When: Saturday, December 5, times vary at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Force 1's outstanding O.G. retro campaign continues with this UNC-esque colorway. This is the sort of pair that will be perfect to pull out next summer, so don't end up sleeping now and regretting it later.
ASAP Ferg x adidas adi-Ease Pack
Price: $70 each
When: Saturday, December 5, times vary
Where: Available from adidas online and select adidas Skate retailers
What You Need to Know: Rocky got his own Jeremy Scott x adidas collab, and now A$AP Ferg will link up with adidas Skate for this adi-Ease “Traplord” collab in remembrance of the late A$AP Yams. These are available in black and white colorways and will drop alongside a collection of apparel.
Concepts x ASICS Gel Respector “Coca”
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, December 5, time TBA
Where: Available exclusively from Concepts in store (Art Basel Miami Beach pop-up shop, Cambridge, and NYC) and online
What You Need to Know: Concepts is in love with the coco, and it's letting everyone know by dropping its second coke-themed ASICS collab of the year. Turning to the Gel Respector silhouette, this green suede-based sneaker is inspired by the plant used to make the drug and will be distributed via secret locations in Miami Beach.
END x Saucony Grid 9000 “Red Noise”
Price: $150
When: Friday, December 4, at 7:01 p.m. EST (online)
Where: Available exclusively from END in store and online
What You Need to Know: END follows up its “White Noise” Saucony collab with a “Red Noise” version of the Grid 9000. These are outfitted with multiple tones of red and materials to signify Robert Brown's theory of red noise.
Nike Air Max 1 “The 6”
Price: TBA
When: Sunday, December 6, times vary
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear retailers in Toronto
What You Need to Know: Toronto gets its very own Air Max 1 with an exclusive release on — when else? — December 6. These will also drop online and will eventually hit U.S. retailers, so you'll have a few chances to cop.
