Now that the Nike Kobe "Black Mamba" pack has been completed, all eyes are on the NBA Playoffs this weekend with the launch of Nike Basketball's annual "Elite" collection featuring the LeBron 13 and KD 8.
Nike's also readied a new "University Red" take on the Foamposite Pro, and Jordan Brand's got a snake-wrapped Jordan IX Low (above) on deck along with a black colorway of the latest Air Jordan signature model.
adidas is dropping an Ultra Boost collaboration with Porsche Design, along with a Stan Smith you can only find one place and two colorways of the popular Tubular Doom.
Catch the details on all of these below in A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Basketball “Elite” Pack
Price: $200 (KD 8 Elite), $275 (LeBron 13 Elite)
When: Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: It's NBA Playoff season, which means Nike Basketball's about to drop its annual collection of Elite postseason sneakers. Here, the KD8 gets an extended compression sock addition, while the LeBron 13 adopts a rugged Kurim-caged upper.
Porsche Design x adidas Ultra Boost “White”
Air Jordan IX Low “Snakeskin”
Nike Air Foamposite Pro “University Red”
Air Jordan XXX “Black Cat”
adidas Tubular Doom “Triple Black” and “EQT Pink”
Price: $165
When: Saturday, April 16, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: adidas is dropping two very different colorways of the Tubular Doom with these triple-black and all-pink looks. You really can't go wrong with either one, but expect the triple-black to get snatched quickly.