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Whether you are someone who prefers a new take on a nostalgic basketball sneakers from the ‘90s or an under-the-radar New Balance collaboration from a shop overseas, there are some great pairs on this week’s release calendar.
Highlights this week include Social Status’ takes on the Air Penny 1, some Nike SB Dunks inspired by the Phillies and Mets, the latest from Teddy Santis’ tenure at New Balance, a new collab from Bodega, and more. Take a closer look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Nike Air Bo Turf
Price: $140
When: Wednesday, July 13 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following a slight delay, Nike is bringing back the Air Bo Turf on Wednesday, the sneaker worn on-field by multi-sport legend Bo Jackson during his most successful season with the Raiders. The black, white, and red design of the 1992 turf shoe features details like Jackson’s jersey number “34” on the right heel and the iconic “Bo Knows” branding on each insole.
Nike SB Dunk 'Baseball' Pack
Price: $115-$125
When: Thursday, July 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The first series of MLB-inspired SB Dunks are hitting Nike SNKRS later this week. An SB Dunk Low takes cues from the popular throwback uniforms of the Philadelphia Phillies with a powder blue upper and burgundy Swoosh, while the SB Dunk High is covered in the teams colors of the Phils’ NL East rival, the New York Mets. Nods to each city appear on the inner tongue like a cheesesteak on the Phillies pair and apple on the Mets version.
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Maison Château Rouge x Air Jordan 2
Price: $225
When: Thursday, July 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Maison Château Rouge’s Air Jordan 2 is getting another release. Inspired by Parisian youth culture and the African diaspora, the pair features unique elements like a deconstructed tongue, orange stitching on the lateral heel area, jagged overlays on the eyelets and heel tab, and a brown patterned liner. Illustrations of Michael Jordan by Michael Jordan x United Youth International on each insole and special packaging complete the collaborative release. Its counterpart, a Jordan Series Mid designed by the Parisian brand, will also be up for grabs.
Nike Air Force 1 'Fresh'
Price: $140
When: Friday, July 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is dropping off a premium take on the classic all-white Air Force 1 on Friday. The pair features updates like debossed branding on the tongue and heel, and textured leather uppers meant to conceal creases and ease the cleaning process.
Social Status x Nike Air Penny 1
Price: TBD
When: Friday, July 15
Where: Social Status and socialstatuspgh.com
What You Need to Know: Social Status is finally releasing its Air Penny 1 collaboration. The first colorway is nearly identical to the Orlando Magic-inspired OG with a black, white, and royal blue upper. The second pair opts for a tan upper with white and black details. Social Status adds its own unique touches to the ‘90s basketball classic in the form of special heel branding and interchangeable velcro Swooshes to represent various sports.
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New Balance Made in USA 990v3 'Raw Amethyst'
Price: $200
When: Friday, July 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The most colorful pair to date from Teddy Santis’ tenure with New Balance Made in USA is releasing later this week. This 990v3 features a navy blue mesh upper with lavender suede overlays and bright orange branding hits. A cream midsole completes the otherwise vibrant color scheme.
Bodega x New Balance 574 Legacy
Price: $130
When: Friday, July 15 at 12 p.m.
Where: Bodega stores and bdgastore.com
What You Need to Know: After an exclusive pre-launch during Paris Fashion Week, Bodega is releasing its latest New Balance project this week. Tonal royal blue and yellow colorways of the 574 Legacy will both be available. Each features reflective silver detailing on areas like the heel tab and lateral “N” logo, perforated pig suede on the medial “N” logo and ankle collar, a special Earth logo on each tongue inspired by traveling, and logos nodding to the Boston boutique’s 15th anniversary on each insole.
Sneeze x Reebok LT Court
Price: $120
When: Friday, July 15
Where: reebok.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Reebok has once again partnered with Sneeze magazine. This time, the two come together for two colorways of the LT Court. Black and green colorways each feature white contrast stitching across the upper, Sneeze logo tabs on each lateral side panel, and special tongue tags.
Nike Air Force 1 'LA Flea'
Price: $140
When: Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This Air Force 1 is inspired by LA’s flea markets. The pair’s upper is a mix of materials, colors, and textures made to look like it is constructed of secondhand materials you would come across at the flea. Rope laces, frayed edges around the Swoosh, and yellow California poppies embroidered in various spots across the upper complete the summery design.
Nike Air Trainer 1 'Midnight Navy'
Price: $125
When: Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Another OG colorway of the Air Trainer 1 is making its way back to retailers this weekend. The “Midnight Navy” pair features a white leather upper with grey suede overlays. A navy blue Swoosh, forefoot strap, and subtle red branding hits complete this take on the classic trainer from the ‘80s.
Up There x New Balance 2002R 'Backyard Legends'
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, July 16 at 8 a.m. (AEST)
Where: uptherestore.com
What You Need to Know: Australian boutique Up There has collaborated with New Balance on a new colorway of the 2002R. The pair features a white wide mesh upper with green and purple overlays. Special details include uniquely-shaped laces, a “2002R” hit on the lateral toe, a removable shroud, and “New Balance AUS” branding on each tongue.