This week's lineup of sneaker releases features some of the most coveted drops in recent memory, including the "Shattered Backboard" Air Jordan 1 High and the "Halo" Nike Kobe 3 Protro.
Also launching throughout the week are the Nike Air Max 1000, the Nike SB Air Max 95, and Pharrell's Adidas Virginia Adistar Jellyfish sneaker. Additional drops include the Under Armour Curry Fox 2 and The Whitaker Group's Asics Gel-1130 collab.
Grab a closer look at the best sneaker releases this week and where you can buy a pair.
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Nike Air Max 1000
Price: $180
When: Tuesday, Aug. 19
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike's futuristic Air Max 1000 is finally being released at a wider scale this week in two tonal "Oat" and "Black" colorways. Designed in partnership with Zellerfeld, the Air Max 1000 features a 3D-printed upper and even has a visible Air unit on the midsole's heel.
On Cloudboom Max
Price: $230
When: Thursday, Aug. 21
Where: StockX.com, On.com, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: On is introducing a new silhouette to their lineup of racing sneakers with the Cloudboom Max dropping this weekend. According to the brand, the model is designed for marathon runners who are chasing finishing times of around four hours or more and to support that, the shoe features a breathable mesh upper, paired with a Speedboard plate tucked within the Helion hyper foam midsole.
Under Armour Curry Fox 2
Price: $120
When: Friday, Aug. 22
Where: StockX.com, UA.com and select retailers
What You Need to Know: San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox is releasing his second signature shoe under the Under Armour Curry Brand this Friday with his blue-colored Fox 2. The shoe features a low-cut upper and has a cross strap at the midsole, while Flow cushioning is used for the midsole.
Nike SB Air Max 95 'Cactus Flower'
Price: $185
When: Friday, Aug. 22
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: If you missed out on copping the Nike SB Air Max 95 at skate shops earlier this month, the sneaker is releasing again this Friday on the SNKRS app. This version of the classic Air Max silhouette has various updates that make it better suited for skateboarding, including a lighter construction, flexible materials, and increased traction on outsole.
The Whitaker Group x Asics Gel-1130
Price: $100
When: Friday, Aug. 22
Where: StockX.com, Socialstatuspgh.com and select retailers
What You Need to Know: James Whiter's The Whitaker Group has collaborated with Asics for its latest sneaker project, centered around a simple colorway of the popular Gel-1130 model. The sneaker sports a grey and metallic silver color scheme and paired with red accents throughout.
Pharrell x Adidas Virginia Adistar Jellyfish
Price: $300
When: Saturday, Aug. 23
Where: StockX.com, Adidas.com and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Pharrell's latest Adidas collaboration is the Virginia Adistar Jellyfish sneaker that first debuted at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year. The silhouette is equipped with a mesh-based upper, with bold plastic overlays on the sides, along with Three Stripes branding at the midfoot. Sitting below is a chunky foam midsole.
Nike Kobe 3 Protro 'Halo'
Price: $210
When: Saturday, Aug. 23
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Next up for the Nike Kobe "Halo" series is the debut of the Kobe 3 Protro. The updated version of Kobe Bryant's third signature shoe dons an all-white colorway to celebrate the life of the basketball legend, while the silhouette features plenty of upgrades, including a full-length Zoom Strobel unit in the Cushlon midsole.
Air Jordan 1 High 'Shattered Backboard'
Price: $185
When: Saturday, Aug. 23
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: One of the most popular retro styles of the Air Jordan 1 High is back this weekend with the "Shattered Backboard" colorway dropping on Saturday. The sneaker retains its iconic black, sail, and orange color scheme as well as a graphic of a shattered backboard printed on the insoles.
