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This weekend is packed full of brand new releases. Nike is set to deliver a wide array of sneakers in the running and basketball space, while adidas is set to drop its own set of classic silhouettes and new collaborations that should not go unnoticed. New offerings can be expected from Jordan Brand, Converse, and Vans as well.
The drops start this Wednesday. Converse has linked up with Engineered Garments for a four shoe collaboration redesigning the classic Converse One Star, and adidas is debuting the latest Damian Lillard signature model, the Dame 4.
Thursday brings two new casual runners from Nike. A bright new "Citron" colorway of the Flyknit Trainer is releasing alongside a special colorway of the Zoom Fly SP commemorating the 2017 Chicago Marathon.
Vans is releasing a follow-up to its collaborative collection with the classic Peanuts comic strip and cartoon by dropping pairs that feature the artwork of Peanuts' illustrator Charles M. Schulz. Also dropping on Friday are a new navy blue leather colorway of the Nike SF AF-1 featuring a gum outsole, and the third shoe from Nike's "LHM" collection, an Air Force 1 with jaguar print detailing designed by Latin street artist Saner.
One of the biggest releases of the week is the second half of the Kith x Nike "Take Flight" Collection. It includes two pairs of Scottie Pippen's first official signature model, the Air Pippen 1, covered in a premium pony hair. One pair utilizes various animal prints, while the other uses a more toned down all black approach.
Most of the drops this weekend will take place this Saturday. Adidas is continuing its partnership with Reigning Champ with a new collab on the Pure Boost, releasing four new pairs of sneakers designed by Alexander Wang, and also dropping the "Crafted Energy" pack that gives premium uppers to classic models like the Gazelle, Campus, and Forum Hi.
Nike is releasing a Nike Vandal identical the OG pair from the '80s, and John Elliot is giving everyone another chance to get their hands on a pair of his Vandal collab that originally released earlier this year. The Swoosh will also be releasing a purple and white Lakers-esque colorway of the Kobe A.D. Mid, and a set of shoes for the ladies, the WMNS Air Force 1 Upstep "Floral Sequin" pack that uses denim uppers and red sequin floral patches across the uppers.
Jordan Brand's offering this Saturday is one of the best of the week. JB is dropping the second rendition of the Air Jordan 1 Flyknit, this time in the classic "Royal" colorway, as well as a girl's exclusive pair of Air Jordan 3s.
For a detailed look at everything dropping, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Engineered Garments x Converse One Star
Price: $110
When: Wednesday, Oct. 4 (Nepenthes NYC), Thursday, Oct. 5 (Converse stores, converse.com)
Where: Nepenthes NYC (Oct. 4), Converse stores and converse.com (Oct. 5)
What You Need to Know: Founder and Creative Director of Engineered Garments Daiki Suzuki's inspiration for this Converse One Star collection was the history of the brand, and his personal connection to Converse over the years. Four pairs of the One Star are dressed in olive, white, black, and navy blue leather, and feature various iterations of the Converse One Star logo from across the brand's history.
Adidas Dame 4
Price: $115
When: Wednesday, Oct. 4
Where: adidas.com and other select Adidas retailers
What You Need to Know: The Dame 4 is the fourth signature model of Portland Trail Blazers' point guard Damian Lillard. It features a ventilated mesh upper, Bounce cushioning, and updated traction pattern on the outsole. Various details that point back to Lillard are also found throughout the model, such as important stats from his career and text on the inner lining. The Dame 4 debuts in a white/black/red Blazers colorway, as well as an all-white iteration with a gum outsole.
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Nike Flyknit Trainer ‘Citron’
Price: $150
When: Thursday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The popular Flyknit Trainer model returns once again this week in one of its brighest colorways yet. This time the shoe's upper sports a "Citron" yellow Flyknit, and black detailing on the ankle collar, toe, and Swoosh.
Nike Zoom Fly SP ‘Chicago’
Price: $150
When: Thursday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This new colorway of the Zoom Fly SP commemorates the Chicago Marathon, features varying shades of maroon across its translucent upper, and sits on the model's customary thick white midsole.
Vans x Peanuts Collection
Price: TBD
When: Friday, Oct. 6
Where: Vans retailers and vans.com
What You Need to Know: After releasing an extensive collection over the summer, Vans is dropping more product inspired by the classic Peanuts comic strip and cartoon. Pairs like the Old Skool, Half Cab, Authentic, Slip-On, and Sk8-Hi will be available for the whole family featuring original illustrations from the comic's illustrator Charles M. Schulz.
Image via Vans
Image via Vans
Image via Vans
Nike Air Force 1 Low x Saner 'LHM’
Price: $150
When: Friday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The third pair to release from Nike's "LHM" collection, this Air Force 1 Low is designed by street artist Saner. It features black leather and jaguar print pony hair panels, a translucent outsole, red piping around the tongue, and embroidered mask graphic on the back heel.
Kith x Nike Air Pippen 1
Price: $205
When: Friday, Oct. 6
Where: Kith stores and kith.com
What You Need to Know: The second half of the Kith x Nike "Take Flight" collection is centered around two pairs of Scottie Pippen's first signature, the Air Pippen 1, both of which sport premium pony hair uppers. The "Chimera" colorway features multiple animal prints to represent Pippen's ability to play any position on the court. The second colorway is a more subtle all black color scheme inspired by the OG colorway. This launch will coincide with the opening of Kith's newest SoHo location at 337 Lafayette St.
Nike SF AF-1 'Navy'
Price: $180
When: Friday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of this popular Air Force 1 iteration features an all navy blue upper composed of leather and ballistic mesh. The pair also features its customary ankle straps, and sits on top of a gum midsole.
Nike Vandal High 'OG'
Price: $90
When: Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is bringing back this '80s basketball sneaker that often flies under the radar in its OG form. It will feature all of the proper materials like a metallic silver nylon upper, red leather Swoosh, and red, silver, and blue ankle strap.
Adidas 'Crafted Energy' Pack
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Oct. 7
Where: adidas flagship stores, adidas.com, and other select adidas retailers
What You Need to Know: This pack recreates classic adidas models like the Gazelle, Forum Hi, and Campus with features like premium suede and leather uppers, leather inner linings, and gold branding. The Campus is offered in green, while the Gazelle sports a blue upper, and Forum Hi boasts a grey upper and added leather strap as well.
Reigning Champ x Adidas Pure Boost
Price: $160
When: Saturday, Oct. 7
Where: adidas.com and other select adidas retailers
What You Need to Know: Canada's Reigning Champ and adidas are continuing their extensive partnership with a new collaboration on the adidas Pure Boost. The pair features a fading pattern on the Primeknit upper made to resemble volcanic glass, and will release alongside a range of apparel as well.
WMNS Nike Air Force 1 Upstep ‘Floral Sequin Pack’
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This two pack of Air Force 1 Lows is a women's exclusive. It features both light and dark denim options, but the main detail is the red sequin flowers embroidered across the upper.
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Kobe A.D. Mid ‘Baseline'
Price: $150
When: Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of Kobe's current signature model seems to take a Lakers theme. It features a mostly white upper, purple accents, speckled midsole, and black Swoosh.
John Elliott x Nike Vandal Raffle
Price: $150
When: Thursday, Oct. 5
Where: nikevandal.johnelliott.co
What You Need to Know: John Elliott's Nike Vandal collaboration is re-releasing in limited quantities via an online raffle. Both the sail and anthracite pairs will be available to purchase. The raffle will be open via the link above until Thursday, Oct. 5 at 9 p.m. EST. John Elliott updated the classic Vandal silhouette with premium nubuck uppers, and a leather inner lining.
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Air Jordan III GG 'Anthracite'
Price: $140
When: Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.,
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This girl's exclusive pair of the classic Air Jordan III sports a grey suede upper, black leather elephant print, and bronze accents on the Jumpman logos and eyelets. It sits atop a white midsole, and black rubber outsole. This colorway also slightly resembles the "Fear" Air Jordan III that released for men back in 2013.
adidas Originals by Alexander Wang
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Oct. 7
Where: Alexander Wang stores, select Adidas retailers, adidas.com, alexanderwang.com
What You Need to Know: As a part of his latest collection for adidas Originals, Alexander Wang is releasing two colorways each of updates on models from the first season. The first pair is the AW Skate Mid, which is similar to the low top AW Skate that previously released, in both black and green suede colorways. The second pair from Wang is the AW Run Mid, which features a sock-like upper, and will be releasing in a tan colorway with orange and green accents, as well as a black colorway with blue and volt accents. This pair also eliminates the Boost cushioning the original AW Run had in the midsole, and features a more classic lacing system.
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Air Jordan 1 Flyknit ‘Royal’
Price: $180
When: Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following this love/hate silhouette's debut in the OG "Bred" colorway, the Air Jordan 1 Flyknit returns in another favorite iteration of MJ's first signature sneaker. The "Royal" Air Jordan 1 Flyknit sports a mix of black and royal Flyknit across the upper, royal leather on the Swoosh, Wings logo, and tongue tag, and a leather inner lining as well.
Adidas Spezial Fall/Winter 2017 Part 2
Price: Various
When: Friday, October 6
Where: adidas.com and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Designed by Gary Aspden, the Spezial range is a visit into Adidas's history. This is second half of this season's Spezial release and features the Intack, TRX SPZL, Super Tobacco, and Lacombe.
Sonra Proto "Grasshopper"
Price: 270 Euros
When: Saturday, October 7
Where: In-store at 24 Kilates, 24 Kilates Bangkok, Hanon, Patta Amsterdam, SneakerGallery, SOTO Berlin
What You Need to Know: Designed by Solebox co-founder Hikmet Sugoer, Sonra is an upstart German sneaker brand that makes it shoes domestically and plays off of Sugoer's two decades of working in the footwear industry.
Hummel Minneapolis OG
Price: $135
When: Saturday, October 7
Where: Titolo (Switzerland), Overkill (Germany), Afew (Germany), HANON (UK), Galeries Lafayette (France), Citadium (France) EPIC Store (The Netherlands), Calico Jack (The Netherlands) and other stores.
What You Need to Know: Back for the first time, this 1980s sneaker was Hummel's first sneaker that wasn't made for football, handball, or running.
