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Get your wallets ready now—this weekend's got a ton of sneaker releases worthy of dropping your hard-earned cash on.
For starters, adidas will give the NMD franchise its biggest push yet with a number of NMD Runner, Primeknit, and Chukka releases. If you haven't been able to lock down a pair, now's your chance, so scroll down for all the details you need to know heading into the launch. Elsewhere, adidas has two of the best Tubular Doom colorways yet dropping.
Jordan Brand's got a "Dunk From Above" Air Jordan IV (pictured above) on tap, along with a low top execution of the "Metallic Navy" Jordan 1. On the Nike side, there's new colorways of the Kobe 11 and Kyrie 2, along with Air Force 1 and Air Penny retros.
Catch the details on these, plus Reebok collaborations from Major and Extra Butter, down below.
This is A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
adidas NMD Collection
Price: $120-$170
When: Thursday, March 17, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: It's unofficially adidas NMD Day, as the Three Stripes is rolling out over a dozen different variations of the Boost-powered sneaker. Highlights include the “Monochrome” Primeknit pack, two suede women's colorways, a Chukka silhouette, and more. We've included a few of our favorites below, but it should be noted that the availability varies for each style, so be sure to check with your local spot to make sure they have them on hand.
adidas Tubular Doom “Triple Black”
Price: $165
When: Thursday, March 17, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: adidas' sock-equipped Tubular Doom adopts a murdered out all-black look that gives them even more of a Y-3-inspired edge than before.
Nike Air Force 1 High “St. Patty’s Day”
Price: $120
When: Thursday, March 17 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style with these O.G-inspired white and green Air Force 1 Highs. There's nothing flashy here, just classic color blocking and high quality materials.
Nike Air Penny 2 “Miami”
Price: $160
When: Friday, March 18 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Penny 2 takes its talents to South Beach this weekend with the return of 2009's “Miami Heat” colorway.
Air Jordan IV “Dunk From Above”
Price: $190
When: Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan IV gets a gum sole for the first time ever with this weekend's “Dunk From Above” remastered retro. These are inspired by Michael Jordan's ability to dunk and make for one of the cleanest colorways of the season.
Air Jordan 1 Low “Metallic Navy”
Price: $130
When: Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Ahead of its O.G. High release, the “Metallic Navy” Jordan 1 drops in low top form this weekend for the first time since its 1985 debut.
Nike Kyrie 2 “Duke”
Price: $120
When: Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: Kyrie Irving's second signature sneaker goes full-on March Madness with this colorway that pays homage to his alma mater.
Nike Kobe 11 “Warrior Spirit” aka “Bruce Lee”
Price: $200
When: Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: It doesn't matter what you call them—these Kobe 11s are unquestionably one of the best colorways the sneaker has seen yet. Celebrate the Mamba's farewell season with one of his most memorable sneaker themes.
adidas Tubular Doom Primeknit “Special Forces”
Price: $165
When: Saturday, March 19, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: Along with the all-black execution, the adidas Tubular Doom will be dropping in this clean “Special Forces” Primeknit colorway. These are set to launch at select adidas Originals locations this weekend.
Extra Butter x NY Islanders x Reebok Ventilator Supreme “Dynasty”
Price: $135
When: Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. EST (in store) and 12 p.m. EST (online)
Where: Available exclusively from Extra Butter in store and online
What You Need to Know: Extra Butter takes to the ice for one of the year's most unexpected sneaker collaborations. Here, the New York-based sneaker store has linked with the New York Islanders and Reebok for a tri-branded Ventilator Supreme project.
Major x Reebok Question “Georgetown”
Price: $180
When: Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. EST (in store) and random time (online)
Where: Available exclusively from Major in store and online
What You Need to Know: Rounding out the weekend's releases is Major's take on the Reebok Question Mid. Unsurprisingly, the DC-based store chose Allen Iverson's alma mater of Georgetown as the inspiration for this project.
