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Soccer's the big theme in sneakers this weekend, with a number of releases inspired by the game that most of the world knows as football.
For starters, after much anticipation Neymar gets his own Air Jordan V colorway (pictured above). On top of that, Ronaldo has his own Nike Air Force 1 lined up, and there's also a collaboration between NikeLab and Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing that includes a handful of soccer-inspired sneakers.
Meanwhile, Jordan Brand's got O.G. Air Jordan 1s on deck along with two colorways of the Jordan XI Low just in time for summer.
Quickstrike's Russ Bengston and DJ Clark Kent celebrate their return with an adidas Originals collaboration that keeps it all the way O.G., and there's also a collab from Nintendo x Vans, plus Nike's latest "Be True" pack and more.
Olivier Rousteing x NikeLab Pack
Price: $150-$220
When: Thursday, June 2 at 1 p.m. EST
Where: Available from nike.com and select NikeLab retailers
What You Need to Know: Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing puts his unique touch on four Nike silhouettes including the Footscape Magista, Free Mercurial Flyknit, Free Hypervenom 2, and Roshe Tiempo VI. The black-and-gold collection features premium leathers and updates like zipper closures.
Nike Air Force 1 Ultra FC “Ronaldo”
Price: TBA
When: Thursday, June 2 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from nike.com and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: Cristiano Ronaldo gets his own Air Force 1 with this bright blue Vac-Tech colorway as part of Nike's “Palais of Speed” collection.
Nike “Be True” Pack
Price: $150 (Air Max Zero), $140 (Zoom HyprerRev 2016), $110 (LunerTempo 2)
When: Thursday, June 2 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike's annual “Be True” collection celebrates the LGBTQ community with special colorways of the Air Max Zero, Zoom HyperRev 2016, and LunarTempo 2.
Air Jordan V Low “Neymar”
Price: $200
When: Friday, June 3 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: The soccer theme continues as the pitch meets the hardwood with Neymar's Air Jordan V. The significance of this collaboration is enough to make this one of the year's biggest releases when it's all said and done.
Nintendo x Vans Collection
Price: Prices vary
When: Friday, June 3, times vary
Where: Available from vans.com and select Vans retailers
What You Need to Know: It doesn't get much more nostalgic than sneakers and video games. The two worlds come together seamlessly this weekend with this collection from Nintendo and Vans featuring a ton of sneakers including the Authentic, Old Skool, Sk8-Hi, and Sk8-Hi Slim.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Metallic Navy”
Price: $160
When: Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: There have been a few Air Jordan 1 High OG releases this year, but this is the first one that is actually an original colorway. One could make an argument that it's also the best Jordan 1 so far this year, so don't sleep on these or you'll be chasing them down from resellers.
Air Jordan XI Low “Cherry” and “Navy/Gum”
Price: $170 each
When: Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: The “Cherry” Jordan XI Low returns this weekend alongside a new “Navy/Gum” colorway. Interestingly enough, no official Nike imagery have surfaced for these pairs, but it looks like the release is still a go for Saturday.
Quickstrike x adidas Pro Model and Superstar
Price: $150 each
When: Saturday, June 4, times vary
Where: Available from select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: Quickstrike's Russ Bengston and DJ Clark Kent get their own adidas collaboration this weekend with the release of a pack including a camo-clad Pro Model and Superstar.
Under Armour Curry 2 “Gold Rings”
Price: $130
When: Saturday, June 4, times vary
Where: Available from underarmour.com and select Under Armour Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: Call it a premature celebration if you will, but Under Armour's gearing up for the gold with the release of this “Gold Rings” Curry 2 colorway this weekend.
