A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases

The "Metallic Gold" Air Max Collection, Adidas NMDs and several collaborations are releasing.

Nike Air Max 97 "Metallic Gold"
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Nike Air Max 97 "Metallic Gold"

Coming off of a strong list of sneakers last weekend, this weekend is offering some solid releases, too. Nike continues to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Air Max 97 with the launch of the "Metallic Gold" colorway. The OG colorway is joined by the Air Max 95, Air Max Zero, Air Max Plus and Air Max Jewell in matching form. 

The Swoosh is also dropping the Nike SB Dunk Low Elite "Oski," "Metallic Red" Foamposite One and Flyknit Racer "Macaron" Pack. Jordan Brand is releasing the Air Jordan XIII Low "Pure Platinum" and Air Jordan GS "Heiress" Pack, which consists of XI Lows and 1s. 

Adidas makes the list with several NMDs— the NMD_R1 Primeknit is coming in "Running White" and "Linen" colorways, while the NMD_CS2 gets two "Shock Pink" colorways.

This weekend's collaborations come by way of the Fragment Design x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star SE, Supreme x Comme des Garçons​ x Nike Air Force 1, and the re-release of the Coogi x Puma Clyde.

To get a full rundown on everything dropping, here's A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.

 

Nike Air Max "Metallic Gold" Collection

Nike Air Max 97 "Metallic Gold"

Price: $110-$160

When: Thursday, May 18 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available on Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: As Nike continues to celebrate the Air Max 97's twentieth anniversary, the original "Metallic Gold" colorway is making a return alongside a collection of matching Air Maxes. The collection also includes the Air Max 95, Air Max Zero, Air Max Plus and Air Max Jewell—all of which feature a metallic gold, black, red and white colorway.

Nike Air Max 95
Nike Air Max Zero
Nike Air Max Plus
Nike WMNS Air Max Jewell

 

Nike SB Dunk Low Elite "Oski"

Nike SB Dunk Low Elite "Oski"

Fragment Design x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star SE

Fragment x Converse Chuck Taylor SE High

Price: $110-$120

When: Thursday, May 18 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available on Converse and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Designed by long-time Nike collaborator Hiroshi Fujiwara, the two-sneaker collection fuses streetwear style with the versatility needed for everyday wear. The sneakers feature black fleece uppers for a increased protection and comfort over extended periods of wear, while subtle Fragment branding is incorporated into the heel and midsole.

Fragment x Converse Chuck Taylor SE Low

Supreme x Comme des Garçons x Nike Air Force 1

Supreme CDG Nike Air Force 1 Low

Price: TBA
When: Thursday, May 18 in U.S. and Europe and Saturday May 20 in Japan
Where: Available exclusively at Supreme
What You Need to Know: Releasing as a continuation to last month's release of the Supreme x Comme des Garçons​ apparel, the two brands are teaming up again on an Air Force 1 Low. The white-based low-top feature black eyeball graphics and co-branded insoles.

 

Nike Air Foamposite One "Metallic Red"

Nike Air Foamposite One "Metallic Red"

Nike Flyknit Racer "Macaron" Pack

Nike Flyknit Racer "Blueberry"

Price: $150

When: Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available on Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Inspired by French Macarons, the four-sneaker collection includes colorways inspired by lavender, strawberry, pistachio and blueberry flavors. Each shoe features a blend similar colors on its Flyknit upper. The "Lavender" and "Blueberry" Flyknit Racers use darker shades of purple and blue on the Swooshes, while the "Pistaschio" and Strawberry" colorways use grey accents on the Swooshes and midsoles.

Nike Flyknit Racer
Nike Flyknit Racer
Nike Flyknit Racer

 

Air Jordan XIII Low "Pure Platinum"

Air Jordan XIII Low "Pure Platinum"

Air Jordan GS "Heiress" Pack

Air Jordan XI Low GS "Heiress"

Price: $140-$175

When: Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available on Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Similar to last year's red velvet "Heiress" collection, Jordan Brand is releasing another pack of Air Jordan XIs and 1s. This time, the Air Jordan XI Low is used. Both sneakers use a combination of white and Pure Platinum, while incorporating a unique mudcrack pattern. 

Air Jordan 1 High GS "Heiress"

 

Adidas NMD_R1 Primeknit

Adidas NMD R1 "Running White"

Price: $170

When: Saturday, May 20

Where: Available on Adidas and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Despite having several newer versions of the NMD, Adidas is still going strong with the R1 Primeknit. For its latest release the Three Stripes is releasing  "Running White" and "Linen" colorways.

Adidas NMD_R1

 

Adidas NMD_CS2 "Shock Pink" Pack

Adidas NMD CS2 "Solid Grey"

Price: $180

When: Saturday, May 20

Where: Available on Adidas and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Coming in two seemingly neutral colorways—Solid Grey and Black—the Adidas NMD_CS2 "Shock Pink" bold hits of pink on the medial sides of the sneakers. Full-length Boost midsoles and black outsoles complete each sneaker.

Adidas NMD_CS2

 

Coogi x Puma Clyde "Sweater"

Coogi x Puma Clyde "Sweater"

Price: $200
When: Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Available on Puma and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following its initial release back in March, the Coogi x Puma Clyde will be releasing again. The sneakers feature uppers made out of Coogi sweaters, so no two pairs are identical. Gold eyelets and lace tips are also used to add to the '90s Hip-Hop themed sneakers.