A Complete Guide to This Weekend’s Sneaker Releases

From the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Rainier to the 'Dunk on Mars' Women's Air Jordan 5, here is a complete guide to this week's best sneaker releases.

Jan 10, 2023
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Rainier
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Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Rainier
New Balance

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Eager to make your first sneaker purchase of 2023? This week has a handful of pairs to consider.

Aimé Leon Dore’s take on the New Balance Rainier boot is getting a wider release. There is also a bright new pair of 990v2s, earth-toned LeBron XX, an Air Jordan 5 covered in red suede, and Air Jordan 1 inspired by a fan-favorite Air Jordan 3 all hitting stores.

Take a closer look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below. 

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Rainier

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Rainier
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Price: $200

When: Friday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m.

Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The tan and purple colorway of Aimé Leon Dore’s latest New Balance collab, the Rainier hiking boot, is getting a wider release on Friday morning. The outdoor friendly silhouette boasts features like a Gore-Tex upper, suede overlays, and a rugged Vibram sole. 

New Balance Made in USA 990v2

New Balance Made in USA 990v2 Purple
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Price: $194.99

When: Thursday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m.

Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: A new colorway from the second season of Teddy Santis’ New Balance Made in USA line is hitting stores on Thursday morning. This particular pair of 990v2s features a two-toned purple upper constructed of suede and mesh, cream hits on the tongue and midsole, and yellow detailing on the “”N” logo and heel tab. 

Nike LeBron 20 'Olive Green'

Nike LeBron 20 'Olive Suede' DV1193-901 (Lateral)
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Price: $210

When: Friday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: As LeBron James continues to impress on the court this season, Nike keeps delivering solid colorways of the LeBron XX. This latest pair takes a lifestyle-friendly approach with an olive green suede upper, brown nubuck leather on the eyestays and topmost Swoosh, gold dubraes, and a tan midsole. 

Women's Air Jordan 5 'Dunk on Mars'

Air Jordan 5 Retro Women's 'Mars For Her' DD9336 800 Lateral
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Price: $200

When: Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: This new women’s colorway of the Air Jordan 5 takes cues from the fan-favorite “Raging Bull” 5s. The pair is almost identical with a red suede upper to nod to the Red Planet, 3M tongue, and black detailing. The 5’s signature shark teeth on the midsole are given an orange and red gradient paint job. 

Air Jordan 1 'True Blue'

Air Jordan 1 High 'True Blue' DZ5485 410 Lateral
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Price: $180

When: Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: This new colorway of the Air Jordan 1 borrows its color palette from the popular “True Blue” Air Jordan 3. It features a white leather upper, blue accents on areas like the Wings logo and Swoosh, and grey overlays on the collar and heel. The homage is meant to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan 3.

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