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This weekend, Nike will carry on a decade-old tradition that dates back as far as 2005's Air Force 1 Low "Easter Egg" with its latest basketball line-up. Signature sneakers from the likes of LeBron, KD, Kobe, and Kyrie will all be receiving unique Easter inspired updates.
Meanwhile, Jordan Brand is unearthing a colorway that was last seen 15 years ago with the return of the Air Jordan V "White/Metallic Silver." And that's not all, because they're also sneaking in an Easter-appropriate return of 2009's "Hare" Air Jordan 1 Mid.
To check out everything that's dropping this weekend, here's A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike LeBron 12 “Easter”
Price: $200
When: Thursday, April 2, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, END, Footlocker, Hanon, Sneakernstuff
What You Need to Know: King James' latest signature shoe gets the Easter treatment and the result is surprisingly practical. Compared to some of the other Nike LeBron 12 colorways, these will be a lot easier to wear casually thanks to their black and denim blue hues.
Nike Kobe X “Easter”
Price: $180
When: Thursday, April 2, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, END, Footlocker, Hanon
What You Need to Know: If you didn't already know, pastel tones are set to have a huge 2015, and these Kobe Xs are right on the mark. Inspired by a robin's egg, these have just the right amount of pop without being too flashy.
Nike KD 7 “Easter”
Price: $150
When: Thursday, April 2, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, END, Footlocker, Hanon, Sneakernstuff
What You Need to Know: Nike Basketball's “Easter Pack” continues with the camo-drenched KD 7s. These are sure to be a hit with the teenage crowd, so be prepared to fight off some adolescent hypebeasts if you're gunning for these.
Nike Kyrie 1 “Easter”
Price: $110
When: Thursday, April 2, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footlocker, Hanon, Sneakernstuff
What You Need to Know: Rounding out the Nike Basketball “Easter Pack” is what is by far the most colorful option of the bunch. Kyrie's first sig shoe is dipped in bright purple and features a pretty sick contrast on the outsole's rubber teeth.
Nike Metcon 1
Price: $130
When: Friday, April 3, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com
What You Need to Know: To CrossFit heads, the Nike MetCon 1 has become something of a grail. It returns this weekend in two rugged colorways that won't get you clowned if you wear them outside of the gym.
Nike Air Python Premium
Price: $150
When: Friday, April 3, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com
What You Need to Know: The Nike Air Python's return came as somewhat of a surprise, but it's been met with enthusiasm amongst sneakerheads and this “Albino” white colorway should be enough keep the hype going.
size? x adidas Originals Select Collection
Price: $149 for the Tubulars and $115 for the EQT Racer
When: Friday, April 3, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available in-store and online at size?
What You Need to Know: size? continues their run as one of the busiest boutiques in the world with this 4 sneaker pack, featuring black and grey colorways of the Tubular Runner and EQT Racer.
Air Jordan V “Metallic Silver”
Price: $190
When: Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footlocker, END, Hanon, Sneakernstuff
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan V will get its first “Remastered” release this weekend and it comes in “White/Metallic Silver” form, a colorway that has been tucked away in Jordan Brand's archives since 2000.
Nike LeBron 12 “Wheat”
Price: $250
When: Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footlocker, Hanon, Sneakernstuff
What You Need to Know: While King James fans eagerly anticipated a retro of 2003's Nike Air Zoom Generation, one of its iconic colorways is making its return this weekend. The boot-like “Wheat” colorway will grace this lifestyle release of the LeBron 12 in a premium nubuck construction.
Air Jordan 1 Mid “Hare”
Price: $125
When: Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Nike.com, Footlocker
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan 1 “Hare” is back on shelves this weekend for the first time since 2010. This will precede the release of the Air Jordan VII “Hare” set for later this year.
Puma Blaze of Glory "Primary Pack"
Price: $140
When: Saturday, April 4, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available at size?, Footpatrol, and Hanon
What You Need to Know: One of Puma's most popular running silhouettes returns in two vintage inspired colorways, both opting for simple white/red and white/blue blocking.
Highs and Lows x Reebok Classic Leather “Autumn Leaves”
Price: $116
When: Saturday, April 4, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Hanon
What You Need to Know: After a brutal winter in the U.S., fall seems like a distant memory, but Autumn is just now hitting Australia. Highs and Lows follow accordingly with this earthy Reebok collab.
adidas Originals Settend SPZL
Price: $116
When: Saturday, April 4, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Hanon
What You Need to Know: The 2015 adidas Originals SPZL collection wraps up with this vintage silhouette.
24 Kilates x Reebok Ventilator CNT
Price: $140
When: Saturday, April 4, at 8 a.m. EST
Where: Available on Hanon, Sneakernstuff
What You Need to Know: The Reebok Ventilator's 25th anniversary continues with this 24 Kilates collab, which also commemorates the Barcelona shop's tenth year in business.