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We hope your pockets are ready, because there's a little something for everyone amongst this weekend's sneaker releases.
For starters, Jordan Brand will be releasing its first collaboration with Dover Street Market. After months of anticipation, the Air Jordan 1 collab will finally arrive at NikeLab and DSM locations today. Jordan Brand also has a 'Charlotte Hornets' flavored Air Jordan XIII Low coming later this weekend.
Elsewhere, Nike Basketball gears up for the postseason with its annual Elite Series Collection. The first installment features signature silhouettes from LeBron, Kobe, and KD.
On the collab front, CLOT is linking up with Nike Sportswear for a bejeweled Lunar Force 1 release. You'll also have another chance at the Undefeated x Bape x adidas Originals Superstar 80s, along with releases from Sneakersnstuff x Le Coq Sportif and Hanon x Reebok Ventilator.
Check out the full lineup with A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Dover Street Market x Air Jordan 1
Price: $185
When: Thursday, April 16
Where: Available online at Dover Street Market
What You Need to Know: Dover Street Market's Nike collaborations are few and far between, but this Jordan project is actually the first of its kind. Built around a patent leather obsidian base, these have the potential to be the next fragment design x Jordan 1s in terms of hype and resell value.
Nike LeBron 12 Elite “Ignite”
Price: $175
When: Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footlocker, Finishline
What You Need to Know: The NBA Playoffs are just days away, which means Nike Basketball's Elite collection is coming back in full force. Up first are these red 'Brons that are sure to satisfy the crimson crowd.
Nike KD 7 Elite “Ignite”
Price: $200
When: Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footlocker, Finishline
What You Need to Know: Kevin Durant won't be seeing any play time this postseason, but Nike's still got a rugged Elite Series KD7 ready just in case. The first drop is this silver based colorway with neon accents.
Nike Kobe X Elite “Ignite”
Price: $225
When: Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footlocker, Finishline
What You Need to Know: Rounding out the first installment of Nike Basketball Elite Series Collection drops is this purple Kobe. They probably won't create quite the buzz that the HTM Lows have, but pretty much anything Flyknit is guaranteed to move quickly these days.
CLOT x Nike Lunar Force 1 Fuse SP
Price: $150
When: Friday, April 17 TBA
Where: Available at NikeLab, Sneakernstuff
What You Need to Know: The last time CLOT hooked up with Nike was 2013's Air Max 1, and 'heads have been eagerly waiting for the next drop ever since. They'll get their wish this Friday with these jeweled Lunar Forces.
ASICS Gel Lyte III “Laser Cut Pack”
Price: $170
When: Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available in-store and online at Size?
What You Need to Know: As part of the ASICS Gel Lyte III's 25th anniversary, the brand will be releasing this revamped take on the iconic silhouette. The laser cut pack includes tan, black, and burgundy colorways.
adidas Originals Samoa O.G. “Island Series”
Price: $110
When: Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available in-store and online at Size?, END, Sneakernstuff
What You Need to Know: One of the Three Stripes' most iconic models will be returning in O.G. form, with the Hawaii O.G. and Tahiti O.G. silhouettes coming in the following weeks.
Undefeated x Bape x adidas Originals Superstar 80s
Price: $130
When: Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available at Hanon, Sneakernstuff
What You Need to Know: If you missed out on the stateside drop, you'll have one more chance this weekend at what is sure to go down as one of 2015's best adidas Superstar releases.
Sneakernstuff x Le Coq Sportif 'Dunderklumpen'
Price: $109
When: Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available at Hanon,
What You Need to Know: Easter has come and gone, but these pastel runners from Sneakersnstuff and Le Coq Sportif will look good all summer long.
Air Jordan XIII Low “Hornets”
Price: $170
When: Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available at Sneakerpolitics
What You Need to Know: For the first time since MJ took over the Charlotte franchise, Jordan Brand will be releasing a “Hornets” themed colorway. Ahead of May's Air Jordan V Retro, these XIII Lows will hit this Saturday. This is the kind of release that might linger on shelves in certain areas, but don't sleep for too long.
Concepts x New Balance 574 “Boston”
Price: $170
When: Saturday, April 18, TBA
Where: Available initially in-store at Cambridge location followed by and online release.
What You Need to Know: Once again, Concepts are linking with Boston brethren New Balance for a special Boston Marathon themed release. According to Deon Point of Concepts, these are extremely limited, so act fast if you're looking to cop.
Hanon x Reebok Ventilator “Robert and the Spider”
Price: $160
When: Saturday, April 18, TBA
Where: Avaiable initially in-store and online a Hanon
What You Need to Know: Inspired by ancient folklore, this Hanon x Reebok collab is one of the dopest 25th anniversary Ventilators we've seen yet.