One of the most polarizing collabs of the year, Union and Bephies Beauty Supply's woven Air Jordan 1s, releases on Saturday.
If the "Summer '96" Air Jordan 1s aren't for you, there's plenty of other great drops this week including the "Halo" Kobe 8 Protro, "Mooz" Aminé x New Balance 610, Air Max 2 CB 94, and more.
Take a closer look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Halo'
Price: $180
When: Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest retro Kobe to get the Protro treatment is the Kobe 8. The first 8 Protro is dressed in a triple white "Halo" colorway. The low top has also been improved with a React midsole.
AJKO 1 Low 'Bred'
Price: $120
When: Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The AJKO 1 Low is releasing in another colorway. This time, the canvas design channels the OG "Bred" look. You can't go wrong with a black and red Air Jordan.
Nike Air Max 1 'Bronze'
Price: $150
When: Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A clean, new colorway of the Air Max 1 hits stores on Wednesday. The pair features OG colorblocking with a white mesh upper, light orewood brown suede paneling, and bronze leather on the mudguard and Swoosh. Perfect for the fall.
Thisisneverthat x New Balance 550
Price: TBD
When: Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 9 p.m.
Where: thisisneverthat.com
What You Need to Know: First debuted during Paris Fashion Week back in June, Thisisneverthat is dropping off its latest New Balance collab later this week. The South Korean brand's takes on the 550 each feature canvas uppers and black detailing. Brown, green, and lavender pairs will all be up for grabs.
Nike Dunk Low 'Midnight Navy'
Price: $120
When: Thursday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike gives the vintage treatment to another Dunk Low this week. This time, the pair features glossy midnight navy overlays and a white leather upper. A cream midsole and laces give the pair a perfectly pre-aged look.
JJJJound x Reebok Club C
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, Aug. 24 at 12 p.m.
Where: jjjound.com
What You Need to Know: JJJJound's latest Reebok collab sees it dress the Club C in a tonal black colorway. A nubuck upper and leather liner give this pair a more premium feel.
Aminé x New Balance 610
Price: $160
When: Friday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following an exclusive launch earlier in the week, Aminé's New Balance 610 will be getting a wider release on Friday. The rapper's take on the trail runner takes inspiration from the colors of bananas with a yellow mesh upper and brown patent leather overlays. Other unique elements include iridescent panels, a snow globe bubble on the lateral heel filled with floating bananas, co-branded rubber tongue tags, and packaging that is meant to resemble a fruit crate. Check out our recent conversation with Aminé here.
Nike SB Dunk Low 'Orange/Emerald Rise'
Price: $110
When: Friday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This Nike SB Dunk Low is covered in hairy suede. An Emerald Rise upper constrasts with orange overlays. A lemony yellow sole completes the unconventional color combinaton.
Nike Air Max2 CB 94
Price: $170
When: Friday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A classic '90s basketball sneaker returns this Friday. Charles Barkley's Air Max2 CB 94 will be up for grabs in its Phoenix Suns-inspired black, white, and purple colorway.
Nike Air Force 1 'West Indies'
Price: $140
When: Friday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The yellow colorway of the "West Indies" Air Force 1 is making a return for the first time since 2002. Special "West Indies" logos appear on the lateral heels, tongue tags, insoles, and dubraes. The pair was originally created to celebrate New York City's West Indian Day Parade Carnival.
Women's Air Jordan 4 'Frozen Moments'
Price: $210
When: Saturday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A new women's colorway of the Air Jordan 4 will hit shelves this weekend. The "Frozen Moments" color scheme incorporates various shades of grey across its suede and leather upper. Metallic silver straps complete the design.
Union x Bephies Beauty Supply x Air Jordan 1
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Union's latest sneaker collab is a dual effort with Bephies Beauty Supply on an Air Jordan 1 and Women's Air Jordan 1 Elevate High. Each pair sports a white and grey upper with aged accents and woven details. Dubbed the "Summer '96" pack, the sneakers commemorate the summer that founders Chris Gibbs and Beth Birkett Gibbs first met.