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On paper, it may seem like this weekend is light on major releases, but dig a little further and you'll find some gems tucked amongst the drops.
First up is the return of the "Cobalt" Air Jordan XI Low IE. These last dropped in 2003, so don't be surprised if you see a few O.G. heads pop up to snag a pair. Like all of Jordan Brand's output in recent weeks, these will not see a Nikestore online release, but they'll be at all the other usual spots.
adidas has a limited Consortium drop lined up in the form of a Primeknit Superstar 80s pack. It's composed of two monotone colorways of the sneakers made famous by Run-DMC, but this time around they're constructed from Primeknit instead of leather.
Rounding out the weekend are new collabs from size x New Balance and The Hundreds x Reebok. Scroll down for everything you need to know in A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike LeBron 12 Low "Bright Citrus"
Price: $175
When: Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available at the Nikestore online and Foot Locker
What You Need to Know: Although these aren't officially a "Hardwood Classic" colorway, this blue-and-orange scheme has old school Cavs vibes and arrives in a perfect shade for the tail end of summer.
size? x New Balance 1500 Deconstructed
Price: $155 each
When: Thursday, July 30 at 3 a.m. EST (8 a.m. BST)
Where: Available exclusively from size?
What You Need to Know: UK retailer size? strips the New Balance 1500 down to its essence with this monochrome deconstructed pack. Available in both black and white colorways, each sneaker features perforated leather toeboxes. You'll only find these at size?, so don't expect a second chance if you sleep.
Air Jordan XI Low IE “Cobalt”
Price: $170
When: Saturday, August 1, time varies
Where: Available from select Jordan Brand retailers, no Nikestore online release
What You Need to Know: For the first time since its 2003 retro, the “Cobalt” Air Jordan XI Low IE returns this weekend in O.G. form. These usually draw mixed reactions, but they may move quicker than expected since it's a relatively quiet weekend for releases.
adidas Consortium Superstar 80s Primeknit
Price: $140 each
When: Saturday, August 1, time varies
Where: Available from adidas Consortium retailers like Hanon in Navy and White
What You Need to Know: adidas continues to give the Superstar a proper comeback with this latest update featuring a breathable Primeknit upper. These are a Consortium release, which means you'll have to do your homework to find out which of your local retailers will be carrying them.
Ubiq x Brooks Fusion “Reserve”
Price: $130
When: Saturday, August 1, time varies
Where: Available from select retailers including Hanon and Wellgosh
What You Need to Know: After a Ubiq-exclusive drop last month, the Brooks Fusion “Reserve” will make a brief overseas appearance at select retailers.
The Hundreds x Reebok Ventilator “Zodiac Pack”
Price: $120 each
When: Saturday, August 1, TBA
Where: Available from Reebok.com
What You Need to Know: Streetwear O.G. The Hundreds will drop its very own Reebok Ventilator pack inspired by the Aries and Taurus signs.
