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All-Star Weekend is here again, and with it comes a ton of sneaker releases that should be on your radar. Start taking notes now, we've got a lot to cover.
The "Black" OVO x Air Jordan Xs will drop at select spots, along with the milestone Air Jordan XXX and two Air Jordan 1 releases. There's Nike Basketball's annual collection for All-Star ballers like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, and Paul George. Meanwhile, Riccardo Tisci drops his second Nike sneaker collab, plus "Northern Lights" Air Force 1 and Air Foamposite releases.
adidas has a lot of heat on deck, too, with a handful of "Aurora Borealis" inspired releases including XENO ZX Flux, T-Macs, and the Crazylight Boosts that James Harden will wear during the All-Star Game. There's also glow in the dark Primeknit versions of the Superstar and Tubular X lined up.
Other major releases include the All-Star treatment for Steph Curry's latest Under Armour sneaker, the return of an Allen Iverson classic, and more.
This is just a sample — scroll down to find out just how much heat is on deck in A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Basketball “Sport Royalty” All-Star Pack
Price: $220 (LeBron 13), $220 (Kobe 11), $200 (KD 8), $110 (Air Audacity), $110 (HyperLive)
When: Thursday, February 11 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike Basketball's annual All-Star collection takes on a “Sport Royalty” theme as a homage to Toronto's sporting history. Each sneaker features decorative badges and metal detailing.
Riccardo Tisci x NikeLab Dunk Lux High
Price: $300
When: Thursday, February 11 at 1 p.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select NikeLab locations
What You Need to Know: Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci's second Nike collaboration is dropping today in the form of these premium Dunk Highs with exaggerated details.
Nike Air Force 1 Low “Northern Lights”
Price: $120
When: Thursday, February 11 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear locations
What You Need to Know: AF1 heads will be treated to these dope “Northern Lights” Lows in celebration of All-Star Weekend.
Nike SB Dunk Low QS “Ishod Wair”
Price: $95
When: Thursday, February 11 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike SB retailers
What You Need to Know: Pro skater Ishod Wair gets a brand new Dunk Low colorway inspired by upholstery and automobiles.
adidas Basketball “Triple White” All-Star Pack
Price: $150 each
When: Thursday, February 11, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Originals locations
What You Need to Know: One of the most interesting packs of All-Star Weekend is adidas Basketball's “Triple White” collection featuring the D Lillard 2 and T-Mac 3. Each sneaker appears all-white in natural lighting before exploding with color in the dark.
Air Jordan XXX
Price: $200
When: Friday, February 12 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online via raffle and select Jordan Brand locations including 306 Yonge Toronto
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand celebrates a milestone this Friday with the launch of the Air Jordan XXX. With an emphasis on function over fashion, these are history in the making, so don't get caught snoozing.
Nike Air Foamposite One PRM “Northern Lights”
Price: $250
When: Friday, February 12 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike's “Northern Lights” themed releases continue with these eye-catching Foamposites. They're reminiscent of 2012's coveted “Galaxy” release and feature dope color-shifting details.
Nike Flyknit Racer “Blue Cactus”
Price: $150
When: Friday, February 12 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: This new Flyknit Racer colorway is a great alternative to the super-rare “USA” NRG release that dropped during the Flyknit's debut in 2012.
adidas Crazylight Boost 2.5 “All-Star”
Price: $125
When: Friday, February 12, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: James Harden will rock these XENO-equipped Crazylight Boost 2.5s Sunday night in the All-Star Game, but you'll have a chance to cop them early on Friday.
Reebok Question Mid “OG”
Price: $140
When: Friday, February 12, times vary
Where: Available from Reebok.com and select Reebok Classics retailers
What You Need to Know: The Allen Iverson sneaker that started at all returns this weekend at select retailers.
Capsule x Reebok Question “Wind Chill”
Price: $180
When: Friday, February 12 at TBD
Where: Available exclusively from Capsule in store
What You Need to Know: Not only are the “O.G.” Questions dropping, but Toronto's Capsule has a cold collab on deck. These are set for an in store release and any remaining pairs will be released online at a to-be-announced time.
Li-Ning Way of Wade 4 “All-Star”
Price: $250
When: Friday, February 12, times vary
Where: Available exclusively from Ugly Dukling Toronto and Edition Boutique Miami
What You Need to Know: Dwyane Wade's All-Star sneakers are limited to just 100 pairs and feature an iridescent platinum colorway.
Air Jordan IV “White/Cement”
Price: $220
When: Saturday, February 13 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online via raffle and select Jordan Brand locations including 306 Yonge Toronto
What You Need to Know: The O.G.-style “White/Cement” Air Jordan IVs return with “Nike Air” branding for the first time since 1999. Whatever you do, don't sleep on these.
OVO x Air Jordan X “Black”
Price: $225
When: Saturday, February 13 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online via raffle and select Jordan Brand locations including 306 Yonge Toronto
What You Need to Know: Drake goes back to back with his second OVO x Air Jordan release in the form of these all-black Xs. This may be the single most hyped release of the whole weekend, so be sure to your homework if you're hoping to cop a pair.
Nike LeBron 13 “LuxBron”
Price: $220
When: Saturday, February 13 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: These “LuxBron” LeBron 13s are so dope that even Kanye had to comment on them. They feature premium materials like denim, leather, and fleece.
Skate Park of Tampa x Nike SB Dunk High “Gasparilla”
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, February 13 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike SB retailers
What You Need to Know: One of the best skate shops gets a new Nike SB collab as Skate Park of Tampa serves up these Dunk Highs inspired by an old pirate's tale.
adidas Primeknit Glow in the Dark Pack
Price: $180 (Tubular X), $130 (Superstar)
When: Saturday, February 13, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: adidas' huge weekend of releases includes this “Primeknit Glow in the Dark” pack composed of the Tubular X and Superstar silhouettes.
adidas ZX Flux “Xeno Borealis” Pack
Price: $130
When: Saturday, February 13, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: After introducing its light-responsive XENO tech during All-Star Weekend 2015, adidas presents the next evolution for 2016's event.
Under Armour Curry 2 “All-Star”
Price: 130
When: Saturday, February 13, times vary
Where: Available from underarmour.com and select Under Armour retailers
What You Need to Know: Steph Curry's All-Star kicks drop this Saturday in a super clean white and gold colorway.
Air Jordan 1 Low “Chicago”
Price: $130
When: Sunday, February 14 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online via raffle and select Jordan Brand locations including 306 Yonge Toronto
What You Need to Know: If you missed out on the “Chicago” Jordan 1s last year, these Lows should get the job done for now. Who knows, maybe you'll get lucky and bae will surprise you with a pair for Valentine's Day.
Air Jordan 1 High “All-Star”
Price: $140
When: Sunday, February 14 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online via raffle and select Jordan Brand locations including 306 Yonge Toronto
What You Need to Know: The final release of the weekend is these passport-inspired “All-Star” Jordan 1 Highs.