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After a strong lineup last week that included a retro of LeBron's first signature model, a collaboration between Roger Federer and Jordan Brand, and the the stateside release of the Nike Flyknit Trainer retro there is another batch of releases to look forward to this week.
Nike Basketball is back in a big way with new colorways releasing from three of the brand's four active signature athletes, as well as a new take on an old classic. The KD 10 is releasing in a colorway ironically inspired by red velvet cupcakes, while the Lebron 14 Low is releasing in an olive and red color scheme, and the Kyrie 3 is dropping in a colorway inspired by the Air Huarache Light. Nike's continuing to add to its list of Air More Uptempo colorways by releasing a "University Blue" iteration of the Scottie Pippen signature.
The Swoosh is also delivering an Air Max 90 Ultra 2.0 "Doernbecher" inspired by special uniforms designed by three pediatric cancer survivors for the Oregon University football, as well as two more colorways of the Nike Flyknit Trainer, and a three pack of Nike Air Force 1 Lows covered in an all-over Nike Air logo print.
Jordan Brand is using clever inspiration for its two retro releases this week. This Friday, a brand new colorway of the Air Jordan VI Pinnacle is dropping that's inspired by a quilted jacket MJ wore when he hosted Saturday Night Live back in 1991. Following this release, the Air Jordan V is dropping in a "Camo" colorway based on the model's fighter jet inspiration, and Tinker Hatfield's original sketches.
Adidas is also back this week with debut of the Ultra Boost ATR Mid, Ultra Boost Laceless, a new all-grey colorway of the Ultra Boost 3.0, and ASAP Ferg's second collaboration with the brand in as many years on the Adidas Matchcourt. Perhaps the most interesting release from Adidas this week is its official collaboration with Japanese brand Hender Scheme featuring premium veg-tan versions of silhouettes like the Superstar, Micropacer, and NMD.
After The Weeknd's XO Parallel debuted for Puma last week, another pop superstar is dropping her new shoe with Puma this week. The latest version of Rihanna's popular Fenty Creeper model is releasing with an even thicker midsole and cleated outsole.
One of the biggest releases of the week is Nike's collaboration with grime artist Skepta on the Air Max 97 Ultra inspired by 1999's Nike Air Tuned Max.
For a detailed look at everything dropping, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Adidas Ultra Boost 3.0 ‘Triple Grey’
Price: $200
When: Wednesday, Aug. 30
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This all grey Ultra Boost 3.0 features a mix of grey and trace grey metallic on the upper’s Primeknit pattern, as well as a grey heel cup and cage. Instead of the traditional white midsole, this pair sports dark grey Boost cushioning.
Adidas Ultra Boost ATR Mid ‘Khaki’
Price: $240
When: Wednesday, Aug. 30
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas is adding a new silhouette to the Ultra Boost family with the ATR Mid in a khaki colorway. New features on this model include a mid-top water-repellent Primeknit upper with a sock-like ankle collar, pull tab on the heel, all terrain Continental rubber outsole, and the three stripes midfoot cage is now covered in Primeknit instead of exposed.
Fenty x Puma Cleated Creeper
Price: $160
When: Thursday, Aug. 31
Where: puma.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Puma updates Rihanna’s popular Creeper model by adding even more height to it. In addition to the already elevated midsole, there is now a thick, cleated outsole. This model will be dropping in green and tan options with gum bottoms, and a triple black option as well.
Image via Puma
Image via Puma
ASAP Ferg x Adidas Matchcourt ‘Trap Lord’
Price: $80
When: Friday, Sept. 1
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: ASAP Ferg’s second sneaker collaboration with Adidas Skateboarding is on the Matchcourt silhouette. The fairly simple colorway uses a white leather upper, red stripes, and gold foil branding. Coming over from the first collab is black and white laces that feature the lyrics to Ferg’s song “Strive.”
Adidas Ultra Boost Laceless
Price: $200
When: Friday, Sept 1
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The other new Adidas Ultra Boost model releasing this week is the Ultra Boost Laceless. The brand’s first performance runner without laces is similar in construction to the Uncaged, but in place of the lacing system is a Primeknit band around the midfoot for lockdown and support. The Laceless debuts in triple white, and black and red colorways.
Nike KD X ‘Red Velvet’
Price: $150
When: Friday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Kevin Durant's latest signature model is covered in red Flyknit for this latest release. The “Red Velvet” colorway of the KD X is supposed to allude to his “smooth as velvet” play style, but it is impossible not to connect it to the cupcake insults that have been thrown his way since he jumped ship to join the Golden State Warriors last offseason. Other details on this pair include a black heel cage, white Nike Swoosh, and white and red speckled midsole.
Nike Kyrie 3 ‘Kyrache’
Price: $120
When: Friday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Last year, Nike released a pair of the Kyrie 2 inspired by the original colorway of the Air Flight Huarache. This year, it looks like Nike is continuing this tradition by dressing up the Kyrie 3 in a colorway inspired by the Air Huarache Light. Resembling this model’s OG release, this pair dons a black upper with hits of teal, purple, and red.
Nike LeBron 14 Low 'Olive'
Price: $150
When: Friday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The LeBron 14 Low is back this week with an olive colorway. This pair features olive across the mesh upper, and striped heel portion. Red accents appear on the outline of the Nike Swoosh, and inner bootie. The pair is finished off with marble patterned outsoles.
Nike Air More Uptempo ‘University Blue’
Price: $160
When: Friday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike continues its push of one of Scottie Pippen’s classic signature sneakers with a brand new university blue colorway. University blue leather covers most of the shoe’s upper, while white leather takes care of the model’s standout “AIR” branding.
Air Jordan VI Pinnacle ‘SNL’
Price: $225
When: Friday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of the Air Jordan VI is inspired by a flight jacket worn by Michael Jordan when he hosted Saturday Night Live back in 1991. The shoe features an all-over palm green satin upper with quilted panels to resemble the jacket, and hits of black on the lace lock, heel tab, and midsole.
Air Jordan V ‘Camo’
Price: $190
When: Saturday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Inspired by Tinker Hatfield’s original sketch of the Air Jordan V, this new colorway takes a more literal approach to the V’s fighter jet inspiration. The shoe features a predominately stucco green suede upper, and features hits of fire red on the inner lining, Jumpman branding, and shark teeth on the midsole. The main detail is the stucco green camouflage pattern on the heel.
Nike Flyknit Trainer 'Pale Grey' & 'Sunset Tint'
Price: $150
When: Friday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Nike Flyknit Trainer made its retro debut stateside last week in the popular white and black colorway. This week, the shoe is back in "Sunset Tint" and "Pale Grey" options. Both pairs feature their respective color of choice across the Flyknit upper with accents of black on the toe box, swoosh, midsole, heel tab, and ankle collar.
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Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘Logo Pack’
Price: $130
When: Saturday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This three pack of Air Force 1 Lows includes red, black, and white leather versions that are each emblazoned with an all-over Nike Air logo print.
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Image via Nike
Adidas x Hender Scheme Collection
Price: $900-$1,000
When: Saturday, Sept. 2
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After previously releasing unofficial versions of the Micropacer and Superstar without proper branding, Japan’s Hender Scheme is now releasing them in partnership with Adidas. This pricey collaboration uses veg-tan leather on the classic silhouettes to create super premium versions of them. A new addition to the mix will be a veg-tan NMD that noticeably lacks Boost cushioning in the midsole.
Image via Hypebeast/Adidas
Image via Hypebeast/Adidas
Skepta x Nike Air Max 97 Ultra “Sk Air”
Price: $180
When: Saturday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike linked up with London grime artist Skepta for a special collaboration on the Air Max 97 Ultra. Inspired by the Air Tuned Max that originally released in 1999, this pair utilizes the same iridescent copper, green, and black colorway. Another special touch is the insoles displaying the special play on the “Tn Air” logo that reads “Sk Air.”
Nike Air Max 90 Ultra 2.0 'Doernbecher'
Price: $130
When: Monday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS at other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Ahead of Oregon University's football team taking the field in special uniforms designed by pediatric cancer survivors: 14-year old Joe Macdonald, 10-year old Sophia Malinoski, and 13-year old Ethan Frank as a part of Nike's Doernbecher Freestyle Program on Sept. 9, Nike is releasing a special Air Max 90 Ultra 2.0 inspired by them. It features motivational slogans on the mud guards, a white to yellow gradient across the upper, Oregon logo on the tongue, and special insoles featuring Oregon's mascot. All of the proceeds will be going to a pediatric cancer fund at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.