Nike and Jordan Brand dominate this week of sneaker releases with retro basketball drops, new signature sneakers, and a handful of high profile collabs.
The drops kick off on Wednesday this week with the arrival of the “HWC” LeBron 8 and “University Blue” Air Jordan 4. On Thursday, the “Smoke Grey” Air Jordan 35, two pairs of the Sacai x Nike VaporWaffle, and “Gen Zion” Jordan Zion 1 all make their way to select retailers. Friday features the “LeBronald Palmer” LeBron 18 Low, “Barely Green” Air Foamposite One, and is highlighted by the “British Khaki” Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6. Things wrap up on Saturday with the release of the “Red Flint” Air Jordan 13.
Check out a complete guide to all of this week’s best sneaker release below.
Nike LeBron 8 'HWC'
Air Jordan 4 'University Blue'
Air Jordan 35 'Smoke Grey'
Sacai x Nike VaporWaffle
Price: $180
When: Thursday, April 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Sacai continues its ongoing work with Nike with two new colorways of the VaporWaffle in “Sesame/Blue Void” and “Dark Iris.” These pairs differ from the first fw VaporWaffles by replacing the mesh upper with nylon. Each pair also features suede overlays, a leather heel panel, and the signature double-layered look that has become a constant across all Sacai x Nike releases.
Jordan Zion 1 'Gen Zion'
Price: $120
When: Thursday, April 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Zion Williamson’s first signature sneaker, the Zion 1, is dropping in a “Gen Zion” colorway this week. The pair features a simplistic black and white upper with “Zion” printed across the lining. Subtle gold details can also be seen stamped on the toe and heel of each shoe.
Nike LeBron 18 Low 'LeBronald Palmer'
Nike Air Foamposite One 'Barely Green'
Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 'British Khaki'
Price: $250
When: Friday, April 30 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Travis Scott’s second Air Jordan 6 collab is set to release this Friday, the same day that the rapper will be celebrating his 29th birthday. The “British Khaki” version covers the pair in khaki suede. The cargo pockets, crimson red detailing, and Cactus Jack logos make their way over from the first pair to complete the design.