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Two of the most anticipated sneaker releases of 2022 will be up for grabs this week.
The drops kick off with the first-ever retail launch of the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 by Virgil Abloh, a collab that has already been named the best year of the year (so far). Another sneaker that could be joining that list by year’s end is Travis Scott’s “Reverse Mocha” Air Jordan 1 Low, which drops this Thursday.
Other highlights for this week include the “Jackie Robinson” Nike Dunk Low, the JJJJound x Reebok NPC II, and two new Union x Nike Cortez colorways.
Read on for a closer look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1
Price: $2,750 – $3,450
When: Tuesday, July 19 at 12 p.m.
Where: Louisvuitton.com
What You Need to Know: The first release of the much anticipated Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 by Virgil Abloh collection arrives on Tuesday, which includes seven iterations of the Air Force 1 Low and two colorways of the Air Force 1 Mid.
Nike Dunk Low 'Jackie Robinson'
Price: $130
When: Tuesday, July 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Coinciding with the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, Nike is honoring the 75th anniversary of baseball legend Jackie Robinson for breaking the league’s color barrier. The shoe dons a blue-based color scheme inspired by the Brooklyn Dodgers uniforms and the shoe is covered with Robinson’s iconic quote “I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me… All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.”
Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low 'Reverse Mocha'
Price: $150
When: Thursday, July 21
Where: Nike SNKRS and Select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Travis Scott and Jordan Brand are back with a new Air Jordan collab. Dubbed “Reverse Mocha,” this latest pair features a brown nubuck upper and offset by white leather overlays along with a sail reverse Swoosh on the lateral side. “Cactus Jack” branding appears on the tongue tag and the heel tab.
JJJJound x Reebok NPC II
Price: $165
When: Thursday, July 21 at 12 p.m.
Where: JJJJound.com
What You Need to Know: For their fourth collab together, JJJJound is putting its spin on Reebok’s classic NPC II sneaker. There are three versions of the JJJJound x Reebok NPC II styles available, with each pair distinguishable through the different outsole patterns.
Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Color of the Month'
Price: $150
When: Thursday, July 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike continues to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Air Force 1 by updating one of its most iconic colorways ever with this white-on-white “Color of the Month” makeup. This pair specifically features a special “Anniversary Edition” tongue tag and comes with a toothbrush to keep your sneakers clean.
Union x Nike Cortez
Price: $130
When: Thursday, July 21
Where: Union LA
What You Need to Know: The second drop of the Union x Nike Cortez collab will arrive on Thursday and the latest drop will include the “Smoke Grey” and “Lemon Frost” iterations of the shoe. Union’s version of the iconic Cortez model features a mesh and suede upper along with an eco-friendly Nike Crater midsole underneath.
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Air Jordan 1 High Women's 'Varsity Red'
Price: $170
When: Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A new women’s exclusive colorway of the popular Air Jordan 1 High is dropping this Saturday. This “Varsity Red” pair shown here features a distinct chenille Swoosh branding on the sides to elevate the simple white and red color scheme. In addition, the shoe also features a grey tongue and ankle collar.
