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A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases

Supreme and Nike team up on Air More Uptempos, while Adidas drops more Yeezy Boost 350 V2s.

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This weekend's list of releases might not be extensive, but there are many quality sneakers being dropped. Dubbed the "Suptempos," Supreme is teaming up with Nike to release its highly anticipated Air More Uptempos in three colorways. While Pippen's signature sneakers take on a new life, Nike Basketball is bringing back a classic Chicago Bulls' sneaker with Dennis Rodman's Nike Air Shake NDestrukt.

Following a successful launch on Air Max Day, the Nike Air VaporMax returns in "Asphalt Grey" and two NikeLab exclusive colorways—"Oreo" and "White/Blue." The Swoosh is also releasing the Air Sock Racer Ultra Flyknit, a 31-year-old silhouette updated with modern materials.

Jordan Brand is offering some solid drops with the Air Jordan VII "Pantone" and Russell Westbrook's Air Jordan XXXI "Why Not?" PE.

Adidas competes with Supreme for the biggest release of the weekend with the "Cream White" Yeezy Boost 350 V2. Kanye West's latest collaboration will come in adult and infant sizes. The Three Stripes is also teaming up with a Wings + Horns on a Northern-summer themed collection and is re-releasing the NMD_CS1 "Gum" Pack.

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

Supreme x Nike Air More Uptempo

Price: TBA

When: Thursday, April 27 (U.S. and Europe) and Saturday, April 29 (Japan)

Where: Available exclusively at Supreme online (U.S.,Europe and Japan) and in-store (Japan)

What You Need to Know: In the midst of the Nike Air More Uptempo's recent resurgence, New York's Supreme is getting three pairs of its own. The collaboration takes Wilson Smith's 1996 design, strips it of the iconic "AIR" branding and replaces it with "SUPREME" wrapping around the entire sneaker. Three colorways will be available—black, red/white, and metallic gold.

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Nike Air Sock Racer Ultra Flyknit

Price: $130

When: Thursday, April 27 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available at Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Originally designed in 1986, the Nike Air Sock Racer made the way for laceless and sock-like sneaker. Now the 30 year old silhouette is getting updated with a Flyknit upper and Ultra soles. The combination of modern materials make for a very lightweight sneakers. A "Yellow Strike" colorway will be available for men and women, "Black/Grey," "Olive Flak" and "Bright Melon" will be exclusive for men and "Oreo" and "Racer Pink" will be exclusive for women.

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Nike Air VaporMax

Price: $190

When: Thursday, April 27 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available at Nike SNKRS, NikeLab and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The Nike Air VaporMax made huge waves when it debuted on this year's Air Max Day. Now, the silhouette returns in three new colorways. The "Asphalt Grey" colorway keeps its simple, while NikeLab takes over on the "Oreo" and "White/Blue" colorways.

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Adidas NMD_CS1 Primeknit "Gum" Pack

Price: $180

When: Friday, April 28

Where: Available at Adidas and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Following a release in February, the Adidas NMD_CS1 "Gum" Pack is making a very quick return. Coming in black and white colorways, each pair uses white Boost and gum rubber outsoles. Both pairs also feature "The Brand With the Three Stripes" in different languages on the heel pull tabs.​

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Wings + Horns x Adidas Originals Collection

Price: $150-$190

When: Friday, April 28

Where: Available at Adidas and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Inspired by the concept of wearing clothing (and sneakers) and a second skin, the Wings + Horns x Adidas Originals Collection includes the NMD_R2 and Campus 80 made of minimal and lightweight materials. The collection uses a palette of subdued grey and blue to represent a Northern summer as a nod to the Vancouver-based brand. A very light grey Primeknit upper is used on one NMD_R2, while a darker grey leather is used on the second pair. The Campus 80 features a single-piece leather upper in grey and blue colorways.

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Nike Air Shake NDestrukt

Price: $140

When: Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available at Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: While the Air Jordan XI and Air More Uptempo have seen multiple releases over the years, Nike is digging in the vault to bring back another sneaker from the Chicago Bulls' golden era. Dennis Rodman's signature sneakers, the Nike Air Shake NDestrukt returns for the first time since 1996 in its two original Chicago colorways.

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Air Jordan VII "Pantone"

Price: $190

When: Saturday, April 29 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available at Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan VII "Pantone" was originally a sample as part of the 2010 "Pantone" Collection, but will be seeing a retail release. Featuring a University Blue Nubuck upper, sneaker is accented with white on the Jumpman branding, midsole and outsole. Full family sizing will also be available.

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Air Jordan XXXI PE "Why Not?"

Price: $185

When: Saturday, April 29 at 10 a.m.

Where: Available at Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Russell Westbrook's Playoff season might be over, but his sneakers are still releasing. The Air Jordan XXXI PE "Why Not?" is inspired by Westbrook's exclusive OKC-themed Air Jordan IIIs. A black Flyweave upper is complemented by elephant print on the heel and small accents of orange and blue. The Air Jordan XXX midsole and outsole, which Westbrook preferred over XXXI tooling, is used to complete the sneakers.

Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Cream White"

Price: $220 adult, $140 infant

When: Saturday, April 29

Where: Available at Adidas and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Yeezy Season is here again. Following the super limited release of the "Zebra" Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2s, the new "Cream White" colorway is up next. The sneakers feature a white Primeknit upper and Boost enclosed in white semi-translucent outsoles. Infant sizes will also be available too, but don't let wider availability fool you—these will still be pretty hard to grab.

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