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Following last weekend's packed release schedule, this week's offerings may look rather scant in comparison, but that's just because there's little to no filler. Nearly every single drop this weekend is a certified banger.
First up is the Air Jordan XI Retro Low "True Red," better known as the "Bred" colorway. This particular low top has been rumored since 2011, so it goes without saying that plenty of 'heads will be ready and waiting for this release. Besides these, things will be relatively quiet for Jordan Brand this weekend.
Nike's got a handful of releases up its sleeve, including two Kobe X drops and the first stateside appearance of the "White Hot" Sportswear pack featuring the Blazer, Dunk High, and Lunar Force 1 Low. On the SB tip, the buzzed-about "Mag" release will hit skates hops, although word has it that a miscommunication over the sample version has resulted in limited stock at many locations, so plan accordingly.
Elsewhere, Sneakersnstuff brews up a metallic Stan Smith, Atlanta's Epitome gets busy on a Saucony classic, and two of last weekend's runner collabs will see wider releases. Find out all the details with A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Kobe X “Fundamentals”
Price: $180
When: Thursday, May 21 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike.com, select Nike Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: These black and white Kobe Xs are probably as close as we're going to get to a “Beethoven” version, and that's fine with us because these are arguably just as dope as last year's Flyknit version. It's hard to top a crisp white upper and an icy sole.
Nike Kobe X Mid EXT “White/Gum”
Price: $225
When: Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike.com, select Nike Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: For those of you who prefer the more lifestyle-oriented Kobe offerings, these “White/Gum” EXTs should be on your radar. This will mark the first Kobe X EXT release, and we're excited to see where they take it next.
Nike Sportswear “White Hot” Pack
Price: $110 (Blazer Lux), $120 (Lunar Force 1 Low), $120 (Dunk High CMFT)
When: Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike.com, select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: After an overseas-exclusive drop last month, this premium pack of classic Swoosh silhouettes will finally hit the States. Soft white leather, faux ostrich details, and gum soles make this one of the cleanest collections of the summer.
Nike SB Dunk Low “Mag”
Price: $100
When: Friday, May 22, time varies
Where: Available from select Nike SB retailers
What You Need to Know: The highly anticipated 2015 release of the Nike Mag is still in the works, but in the meantime the Swoosh has prepared this SB Dunk Low to hold you over.
Air Jordan XI Low “Black/Red”
Price: $170
When: Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike.com, select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: It's been rumored for a few years now, and this Saturday the Air Jordan XI “Bred” will finally hit shelves in low-top form. Many are calling this the hottest release of the summer, so hopefully you've already got your pair locked in.
Sneakersnstuff x adidas Stan Smith “Copper Kettle”
Price: $89
When: Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. EST
Where: Available exclusively from Sneakersnstuff
What You Need to Know: Fresh off its instant sell out of the EQT Running Guidance 93 “Malt,” Sneakersnstuff is back with the nest installment of its Brewery Pack with adidas. This copper take on the Stan Smith is one of the boldest colorways we've seen yet on the usually minimalist silo.
Invincible x New Balance 996 “Kentucky Derby”
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, May 23 at TBA
Where: Available from select retailers
What You Need to Know: This Saturday, you'll have another chance at this brogue-inspired take on the New Balance 996 from Taiwan's Invincible.
Eptiome x Saucony Shadow 5000 “Righteous One”
Price: $169
When: Saturday, May 23 at TBA
Where: Available exclusively from Epitome
What You Need to Know: Atlanta's Epitome have come seemingly out of nowhere with one of the year's dopest Saucony collaborations thus far. Dipped in an always-popular mint green, you can expect these to be one of the weekend's biggest collabs.
HAL x ASICS Gel Lyte V “Medic”
Price: $175
When: Saturday, May 23 at TBA
Where: Available from select retailers
What You Need to Know: Taking inspiration from military medics, Australia's Highs and Lows is back with its first ASICS collaboration since 2013. This collab got a HAL-exclusive release last week and returns this Saturday for a wider launch.
Footpatrol x Reebok Ventilator “Hotstepper”
Price: $170
When: Saturday, May 23 at 3 a.m. EST
Where: Available exclusively from Footpatrol
What You Need to Know: Footpatrol is taking it back to the early '90s with these fitness video inspired Reebok Ventilators. The inspiration is unusual, but that makes these all the more unique.
