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After a year off in 2020, ComplexCon is returning to the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center this weekend.
Like past years, the multi-day festival will feature many unique experiences for those in attendance including performances by ASAP Rocky and Turnstile as well as product releases that you can only get at the event. Brands ranging from Adidas, Bape, New Balance, Saucony, and Crocs already have already announced coveted sneaker drops planned for the weekend and there are plenty of others with exclusive heat on deck.
Scroll through for a breakdown of the best sneaker releases at 2021 ComplexCon and to stay on top of all things ComplexCon, be sure to follow both the Twitter and Instagram accounts as well as sign up at ComplexCon.com to receive the latest updates.
ComplexCon takes place from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7 in Long Beach, Calif. Sign up for more info and access at complexcon.com.
BBC x Adidas Pharrell NMD Hu 'Friends and Family'
Just like past events, one of the more coveted sneaker releases of this event is the Adidas Pharrell NMD HU. This time, the pair was designed in collaboration with Pharrell Williams’ streetwear label Billionaire Boys Club and was originally created exclusively for the friends and family of the brands, but will be available at this year’s event. The shoe features a new knitted design on the upper while BBC’s iconic Running Dog logo is embroidered on the toe box.
Bape Sk8sta
Legendary streetwear brand Bape has two tonal iterations of the Sk8sta lined up for this year’s festivities. The first pair dons an all-grey makeup while the latter comes in a clean white execution.
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Pleasures x Crocs
Fans in attendance at ComplexCon this weekend will have the opportunity to cop the Pleasures x Crocs clog ahead of the collab’s global release on Nov. 16. This is the fourth time that the two entities have teamed up to drop a collaborative clog and the latest pair dons an all-black color scheme paired with a subtle “Pleasures” logo on the lateral side. Included with the collab is a set of custom Jibbitz.
Kerwin Frost x Adidas Forums
Another sneaker collab that will be released earlier than the global launch is Kerwin’s Frost’s two Adidas Forums including the “Humanchive” Forum High and the “Benchmates” Forum Low. The high-top version of the collab features face-inspired details including eyes on the eye stay, a nose attached to the shoelaces, and a mouth on the forefoot. The low-top dons a multicolored look while graphic characters appear on the lateral sides.
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Trinidad James x Saucony Jazz 81
Sole Collector Full Size Run co-host and rapper Trinidad James has teamed up with Saucony to deliver a special iteration of the Jazz 81 under his label Hommewrk. According to James, the collab’s bold red color scheme is inspired by the hibiscus plant.
Vandy the Pink Burgers
Another exclusive sneaker release coming to this year’s ComplexCon is Vandy the Pink’s new Burger shoe alongside a matching apparel collection including various T-shirts, hats, and other accessories. A similar iteration of this model has been released in the past, but this latest pair features patent leather overlays instead of suede on the previous pair.
Li-Ning, New Balance, and More
Additional sneaker drops that fans can expect from this year’s event include new and popular styles from Li-Ning and New Balance, among other footwear brands. This includes NBA legend Dwyane Wade’s Way of Wade and DFT styles, collaborative New Balances from Joshua Vides and Atmos, as well as Prada’s highly anticipated Adidas Forum Low collab.