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Now that fall has officially begun, sneaker releases are only getting crazier for the fourth quarter. Don't believe us? Just wait until you peep this weekend's absolutely stacked lineup.
First up, Jordan Brand serves up its own rendition of the Hender Scheme vegetable tanned leather style with a new Pinnacle Jordan 1. It's also releasing the "Referee" version of the XI Low IE to the public for the very first time.
Nike has a busy weekend line up, too, with major drops from both the Basketball and Sportswear divisions including "What the" LeBron 12s, "Olive" Foamposites, and the return of another O.G. Air Presto colorway.
Finally, we'll see Ronnie Fieg's latest work with Puma in celebration of Highsnobiety's tenth anniversary plus collabs from the likes of Rihanna x Puma, Sneaker Politics x New Balance, Kolor x adidas, and much more.
Scroll down for the complete rundown in A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Air Foamposite One PRM “Olive”
Price: $250
When: Friday, September 25 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: The most fall-ready Foamposite of the year arrives this weekend, donning an earthy olive green upper with a gum sole and boot style laces. If you were feeling 2014's “Wheat” Foams, these should be right up your alley.
Ronnie Fieg x Highsnobiety x Puma “A Tale of Two Cities”
Price: $160 each
When: Friday, September 25 at 11 a.m. EST
Where: Available exclusively from Kith NYC online and in store
What You Need to Know: After weeks of teaser's, the two-sneaker collaboration between Ronnie Fieg, Highsnobiety, and Puma finally releases this Friday. This collection celebrates Highsnobiety's tenth anniversary and includes versions of the R698 (above) and Blaze of Glory that have been revamped by Ronnie Fieg himself. For more information on this project, click here.
Nike Air Presto “Island Blue”
Price: $120
When: Friday, September 25 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: Another O.G. Air Presto returns this weekend after getting pushed back earlier this month. With the NIKEiD launch coming soon, these might actually make it through the weekend as 'heads start saving their cash for customs.
Rihanna x Puma Suede Creeper
Price: $120 each
When: Friday, September 25, time varies
Where: Available from Puma online and select Puma retailers
What You Need to Know: Following an online drop, Rihanna's Puma Suede Creepers will see a release at select retailers. The hype is very real on these, so don't get caught snoozing.
Kolor x adidas Ultra Boost Collective
Price: $220 each
When: Friday, September 25, times vary
Where: Available from select adidas Consortium retailers
What You Need to Know: The year's best running sneaker gets another Collective collaboration, and this time it's from Junichi Abe of fashion label Kolor. They're easily the most unique Ultra Boosts we've seen yet, and that alone could make for a quick sellout.
Air Jordan XI Low IE “Referee”
Price: $170
When: Saturday, September 26 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: A highly anticipated Jordan XI Low IE will see its first public release this weekend. 'Heads have been asking for these ever since they were distributed to NBA referees in the mid '90s.
Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle “Vachetta Tan”
Price: $400
When: Saturday, September 26 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Meanwhile, Jordan Brand has a Hender Scheme-esque Pinnacle 1 up its sleeve. Officially known as "Vachetta Tan," the $400 price is actually small potatoes compared to the Hender Scheme tag.
Nike LeBron 12 “What the”
Price: $250
When: Saturday, September 26 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: Love 'em or hate 'em, the Nike “What the” releases keep coming. These LeBrons were derailed from their original drop date, but now they're officially set to drop on Saturday. They're perfect for sneakerheads who can never decide which colorway they want to rock.
Aape by A Bathing Ape x Reebok Pump Omni Lite
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, September 26, times vary
Where: Available from select retailers including Sneakersnstuff
What You Need to Know: If you missed out on the Bape Insta Pump Furys last year, these aren't a bad consolation prize. These Pump Omni Lites are technically from the offshoot Aape brand, but both sneakerheads and streetwear nerds will be going apesh*t for these regardless.
BAIT x ASICS Gel-Lyte III “Nightmare”
Price: $200
When: Saturday, September 26 at 2 p.m. EST (11 a.m. PST)
Where: Available exclusively from Bait in store and via online raffle
What You Need to Know: BAIT gets its chance at a 25th anniversary ASICS Gel-Lyte III collaboration and doesn't disappoint. These “Nightmare” Gel-Lyte IIIs will be dropping exclusively through an online raffle and in store live raffle, so you'll need some luck if you're hoping to lock these down.
West NYC x Saucony Shadow 90 “Saltwater”
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, September 26, time TBA
Where: Available exclusively from West NYC in store and online
What You Need to Know: Fishing-inspired sneaker collaborations aren't completely uncharted territory, but we've never seen one executed with this level of detail. West NYC really put its foot in these "Saltwater" Saucony Shadow 90s, which will drop exclusively at the retailer on Saturday.
Sneaker Politics x New Balance 999 “Detective’s Curse”
Price: $165
When: Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. EST
Where: Available exclusively from Sneaker Politics in store and online
What You Need to Know: Sneaker Politics brings back the New Balance 999 for its first collaboration in years. This "Detective's Curse" special make up is perfect for True Detective and New Balance fans alike. As an added bonus, the first 50 in store and online customers will receive all of the goodies pictured above.
LimitEDitions x Diadora N.9000 “Castellars”
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, September 26, time TBA
Where: Available exclusively from LimitEDitions
What You Need to Know: Although details surrounding the release are scarce, LimitEDitions' Diadora N.9000 collab is without a doubt one of the most unique we've seen all year. It's inspired by the Spanish tradition of human towers and features colors worn by the participants.
Sneakersnstuff x Puma Adventurer Pack
Price: $149 each
When: Saturday, September 26 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available exclusively from Sneakersnstuff
What You Need to Know: Inspired by the travels of Sneakersnstuff founders in the late '90s, the colors in this two-sneaker pack are pulled from Swedish passports and duffel bags.
