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Nike SB Dunk Low collabs, Kobe Vs, and the highly-anticipated Union Los Angeles x Air Jordan IV highlight this week's sneaker releases.
Drops kick off on Tuesday morning when the "Bearbrick" Medicom x Nike SB Dunk Low hits retailers. On Thursday, sneakerheads can look forward to the "What If" Undefeated x Nike Kobe V Protro pack, "Denim" Air Jordan III, FOG Essentials x Converse Skid-Grip, and Noah x Adidas collection. Friday's lone release is the "Wavy White" Jaden Smith x New Balance Vision Racer. This week of drops concludes on Saturday with the Sean Wotherspoon x Adidas Superearth Superstar, "Evergreen Aura" Nike Air Max 1, "Girls EYBL" Kobe V Protro, Civilist x Nike SB Dunk Low, Union x Air Jordan IV, and "Arzareth" Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 V3 all hitting select retailers.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
Medicom x Nike SB Dunk Low 'Bearbrick'
Price: $100
When: Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Medicom adds to its collection of Nike SB collabs with the latest "Bearbrick" Dunk Low. Taking a more literal approach to the animal theme, the pair is dressed in a black pony hair upper. Details include Bearbrick logos stamped on the lateral heel and tongue, a cream heel tab, and a special insole. Of course, matching Bearbrick figures will also be available in various sizes.
Undefeated x Nike Kobe V Protro 'What If' Pack
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: undefeated.com
What You Need to Know: Undefeated is releasing a special "What If" pack of redesigned Kobe Vs to celebrate Mamba Week. A white and gold pair with teal accents represents the Charlotte Hornets, the franchise that originally drafted him in 1996 but later traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The second pair is a multi-colored option to represent the 12 teams that passed on picking Bryant during the 1996 NBA Draft. Undefeated has tweaked the original Kobe V design with changes like snakeskin panels, full Swoosh overlays on each side panel, and five strike logos on the tongue and heel.
Air Jordan III 'Denim'
Price: $200
When: Thursday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan III arrives in a brand new "Denim" colorway this Thursday. The pair appears very similar to an OG colorway, but uses raw denim elephant print panels as a nod to Japan. Other details include a red leather collar and translucent heel tab that displays both Jumpman and Nike Air logos.
FOG Essentials x Converse Skid-Grip
Price: $120
When: Thursday, Aug. 27
Where: fearofgod.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest FOG Essentials x Converse collab replaces the usually muted color palette used on other projects with a colorful all-over print. The multicolored Skidgrip high-top is a nod to a particular pair that Fear of God's Jerry Lorenzo saw in the mall in 1988 that he took a liking to.
Noah x Adidas Collection
Price: $100-$130
When: Thursday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Noah is releasing four sneaker in collaboration with Adidas on Thursday morning. The entire quartet is made of PrimeBlue, a material made in part by Parley Ocean Plastic that upcycles materials from beaches and coastal communities. The models featured are the retro SL 72 runner and an updated performance model dubbed the SL20. Each is offered in "Blue/Green/Red" and "Black/White" colorways completed with Noah shell branding on the tongue and gum bottoms.
Jaden Smith x New Balance Vision Racer 'Wavy White'
Price: $140
When: Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jaden Smith's signature model with New Balance, the Vision Racer, is scheduled to hit shelves in its second colorway. The "Wavy White" option sports a white mesh upper with tonal suede overlays, navy blue and yellow detailing, and its signature chunky sole.
Sean Wotherspoon x Adidas Superearth Superstar
Price: $110
When: Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: Adidas Confirmed app
What You Need to Know: Round Two co-founder Sean Wotherspoon's latest sneaker collab is his own take on the iconic Adidas Superstar, the Superearth. All materials used to construct the shoe are free from animal products including upcycled cork insoles and polyester. Of course, the standout feature of the pair is the multicolored flowers that have been crudely stitched around the upper.
Nike Air Max 1 'Evergreen Aura'
Price: $140
When: Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This new "Evergreen Aura" Air Max 1 mimics the look of the 1987 OG with a white mesh upper and grey suede overlays. Evergreen Aura suede is used on the Swoosh and mudguard to add a pop of color to the retro runner.
Nike Kobe V Protro 'Girls EYBL'
Price: $180
When: Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is going to close out Mamba Week with a "Girls EYBL" colorway of the Kobe V Protro. The pair is said to be inspired by Medusa with a dark green and white upper, scale details, and gold branding hits. Finishing touches include a yellow liner, infrared heel tab, and gold EYBL logo on the left tongue. The pair also represents the love and support that Kobe gave to the next generation of women's basketball.
Civilist x Nike SB Dunk Low 'Heat Map'
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Aug. 29
Where: civilistberlin.com and other select skate shops
What You Need to Know: Berlin's Civilist skate shop is releasing its latest Nike SB collab on Saturday. The Dunk Low changes from black to a multicolored upper when it is exposed to heat to mimick a Doppler radar weather map.
Union x Air Jordan IV
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Aug. 29
Where: unionjordanla.com
What You Need to Know: Ahead of its wider launch next month, the polarizing Union x Air Jordan IV will be releasing exclusively via a specially made web store this weekend. Both the "Guava" and "Off Noir" colorways of the IV, complete with their modified tongues and straps, will be available along with matching pairs of the Delta Mid and Zoom '92. Apparel like coaches jackets, mechanic shirts, shorts, and an array of graphic T-shirts and hoodies will also be up for grabs.
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Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 V3 'Arzareth'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.
Where: Yeezy Supply, adidas.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest Adidas Yeezy release is a little more colorful than most. The "Arzareth" 700 V3 features a bright blue upper, grey suede toe, black bootie, and white midsole.
