Some of the biggest collaborators of the past few years, Union Los Angeles and Joe Freshgoods, are presenting their latest sneaker projects this week. Union’s Chris Gibbs is dropping off his latest Air Jordans, two pairs of the Air Jordan 2, while New Balance’s “Conversations Amongst Us” collection spearheaded by Joe Freshgoods is arriving at select retailers.
Other great releases this week include new colorways of the Air Max 95, Air Force 1, Zoom Freak 3, SB Dunk Low, and more. Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Some of the biggest collaborators of the past few years, Union Los Angeles and Joe Freshgoods, are presenting their latest sneaker projects this week. Union’s Chris Gibbs is dropping off his latest Air Jordans, two pairs of the Air Jordan 2, while New Balance’s “Conversations Amongst Us” collection spearheaded by Joe Freshgoods is arriving at select retailers.
Other great releases this week include new colorways of the Air Max 95, Air Force 1, Zoom Freak 3, SB Dunk Low, and more. Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Nike SB Dunk Low 'Polaroid'
Price: $120
When: Tuesday, April 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike SB’s latest Dunk Low is a collaboration with the iconic camera company, Polaroid. Black nubuck and white leather make up the majority of the upper. This pair sets itself apart with a triple-layered, tri-colored Swoosh on each side panel inspired by Polaroid’s “Beyond the Rainbow” campaign. Similar colorful details are also used on embroidery under the tongue and each insole. Seven lace options are included to allow for some personal customization.
Nike Air Trainer 1 'Light Smoke Grey and Honeydew'
Price: $150
When: Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike’s futuristic re-design of the Air Trainer 1 is releasing in another colorway on Thursday morning. The “Light Smoke Grey” color scheme features a predominately grey upper with earthy tones used on various overlays. A utilitarian forefoot strap design, pull tab added to the tongue, remixed panels, and material choices aid the more rugged approach. Subtle honeydew and pastel yellow details give this particular color scheme a bit of a springtime feel.
Nike Air Max 95 'Summit White and Wolf Grey'
Price: $175
When: Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A clean colorway of the Air Max 95 is set to hit shelves on Thursday morning. The pair features various shades of grey leather and suede across its signature upper design. Royal blue hits on the lace loops, tongue branding, mini Swoosh embroidered on each lateral heel, and outsole provide a pop of color on this variation of the iconic ‘90s runner.
Nike Air Force 1 'Ale Brown and Sandrift'
Price: $100
When: Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Force 1 is releasing in a new colorway this week. The pair features a textured white toe box and quarter panels with light brown leather overlays that make this pair vaguely resemble the “Acorn” Air Force 1. The overlays sport a gradient look that fades from light to dark. A black heel tab and Swooshes complete the autumnal design.
Uno x Nike Zoom Freak 3
Price: $120
When: Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Just in time for the NBA playoffs, Nike is releasing a four-pack of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Zoom Freak 3s inspired by the card game, Uno. Red, blue, yellow, and green colorways will all be available that each represent the colors of the cards used in the game. Special Uno branding can be seen on the left tongue, insoles, and medial Swoosh.
New Balance 'Conversations Amongst Us'
Price: $120-$130
When: Friday, April 15
Where: newbalance.com
What You Need to Know: New Balance’s “Conversations Amongst Us” pack is set to release on Friday. The project is led by creative director Joe Freshgoods and has been teased by the Chicago native over the past few weeks. He worked in tandem with Black Soles, an employee-led New Balance community focused on increasing representation and amplifying Black voices inside the company and throughout the footwear industry. The pack includes a cream-colored pairs of the 550 and 2002R constructed of a range of materials such as canvas, nylon, and leather.
Union Los Angeles x Air Jordan 2
Price: $225
When: Friday, April 15
Where: Select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Along with the in-store raffle that went down this weekend at Union Los Angeles, the boutique’s latest Air Jordan collaboration is also reportedly dropping at select retailers on Friday. The two-pack of Air Jordan 2s comes fresh off the heels of Union’s recent trio of Dunk Lows and marks its third project with Jordan Brand in the past four years. The grey and cream-based colorways both feature canvas uppers with special details like large branding tags stitched to the lateral ankle area, exposed foam on the tongue, dimpled ankle collars, and Union’s signature yellow tabs hanging from the eyelets.
Air Jordan 7 'Sapphire'
Price: $210
When: Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of the Air Jordan 7 set to hit stores is dubbed the “Sapphire.” The gemstone-inspired design was created in celebration of the 7’s 30th anniversary. A tan leather upper is accented by sapphire blue detailing on the neoprene bootie that can be seen through semi-translucent side panels. A speckled grey midsole and bright pink liner complete the celebratory colorway.
