A Complete Guide to This Weekend’s Sneakers Releases

From the 'Flash Orange' Adidas Yeezy QNTM to 'What the P-Rod' Nike SB Dunk Low, here is a complete guide to this week's best sneaker releases.

May 18, 2021
Nike SB Dunk Low 'What The Paul' CZ2239-600 Pair
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Nike SB Dunk Low 'What The Paul' CZ2239-600 Pair
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In search of some new pairs to add to your summer sneaker rotation? This week is full of solid options worth considering.

Things kicks off on Wednesday with a wider launch of the “Horus” Concepts x Nike Kyrie 7 and the “Photon Dust” Dunk Low. On Thursday, Luka Doncic’s “Cosmic Deception” Air Jordan 35 Low hits select stores. That will be followed up by the “Barely Green" Dunk Low and “Red Monogram” pack from Casablanca and New Balance on Friday. This weekend’s big drops are the “PSG” Air Jordan 7 and “Flash Orange” Adidas Yeezy QNTM. The notable sneaker releases also start early next week with the “Coconut Milk” Women’s Air Jordan OG and “What the P-Rod” SB Dunk Low, both arriving on Monday morning.

Check out a detailed guide to all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.

Concepts x Nike Kyrie 7 'Horus'

Concepts x Nike Kyrie 7 CT1137 900 Lateral
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Price: $130

When: Wednesday, May 19 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Following an exclusive release at Concepts last week, the boutique’s “Horus” Kyrie 7 is getting a wider launch. The blue and orange color scheme is inspired by ancient Egyptian artifacts. Playing off of the theme, there are also Egyptian symbols on the forefoot bands and a gold Eye of Horus on the medial side panel. Concepts logos can be seen on the right tongue and each heel tab.

Nike Dunk Low

Nike Dunk Low Women's 'Photon Dust' DD1503-103 Lateral
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Price: $100

When: Wednesday, May 19 and Friday, May 21 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Two new colorways of the Nike Dunk Low release this week. The “Photon Dust” pair arrives on Wednesday morning and features a simplistic grey and white leather upper. There will also be a “Barely Green” option that sees the popular low-top covered in a pastel shade of green with a pastel orange Swoosh.

Nike Dunk Low Women's 'Barely Green' DD1503-104 Lateral

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Air Jordan 35 Low 'Cosmic Deception'

Air Jordan 35 XXXV Luke Doncic PE Release Date DJ9805-190 Profile
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Price: $175

When: Thursday, May 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: A Luka Doncic PE of the Air Jordan 35 Low is releasing just in time for the start of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Dubbed the “Cosmic Deception” colorway, the pair sports a white upper with neon hits of green, pink, and purple. Patent leather panels covered in galaxy print are found on the tongue, heel, and medial eyestay.

Casablanca x New Balance 'Red Monogram'

Casablanca x New Balance 327 'Red Monogram'
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Price: $170-$195

When: Friday, May 21

Where: casablancaparis.com

What You Need to Know: Casablanca continues its ongoing collaborations with New Balance this Friday. The latest installment is pairs of the 327 and 237 that are highlighted by red Casablanca monogram print overlays. Each style also sports white perforated leather uppers, large red “N” branding, tan suede eyestays, gold aglets, and green soles. Both pairs will also be getting a wider launch on May 28.

Air Jordan 7 'Paris Saint-Germain'

PSG x Air Jordan 7 Retro CZ0789 105 Lateral
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Price: $215

When: Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The latest sneaker to come from the ongoing partnership between Jordan Brand and the Paris Saint-Germain soccer club is this new twist on the Air Jordan 7. A white leather upper is accented by subtle navy blue and red accents as a nod to the team’s home kits. Additional nods to PSG come in the form of the club’s logo on each heel, “Paname” tags on each lateral side panel, and “Ici C’est Paris” written on each insole. The most unique feature of this pair of 7’s is the use of semi-translucent mesh paneling across the upper. Make sure you are wearing some nice socks when you lace these up.

Adidas Yeezy QNTM 'Flash Orange'

Adidas Yeezy QNTM 'Flash Orange' GW5314 Lateral
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Price: $250

When: Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m.

Where: Yeezy Supply, adidas.com, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: One of the brightest colorways of the Yeezy QNTM to date is hitting retailers this weekend. The “Flash Orange” color scheme features bright pops of orange streaking across the upper of Kanye West’s basketball sneaker. The rest of the design stays consistent with previous models and includes a black heel and tongue, cream suede toe, and milky sole. 

Women's Air Jordan OG 'Coconut Milk'

Women's Air Jordan OG 'Coconut Milk'
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Price: $140

When: Monday, May 24 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The Women’s Air Jordan OG is returning in another brand new colorway that has been nicknamed, “Coconut Milk.” The pair features a tan suede upper with orange basketball leather overlays. Black Jumpman logos can be seen stamped on each tongue, heel, and lateral midsole.

Nike SB Dunk Low 'What the P-Rod'

Nike SB Dunk Low 'What The Paul' CZ2239-600 Lateral
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Price: $150

When: Monday, May 24 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Nike SB is revisiting the “What The” concept to honor the career of Paul Rodriguez. This special colorway of the SB Dunk Low sports mismatched uppers that nod to elements from various shoes that have been released during P-Rod’s tenure as a Nike SB signature athlete.

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