Summer is unofficially over, which means it's time to start thinking about your fall sneaker rotation. This week has some solid options to consider.
There are new colorways of popular silhouettes like the Air Jordan 4 and Adidas Samba hitting stores. Other highlights include a trio of Made in USA New Balances, another "Big Bubble" Air Max 1, and Corporate's first Nike collab dressed in teal suede.
Take a closer look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
Nike Zoom KD 3 'White/Gold'
Price: $130
When: Thursday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike continues its retro run of the Zoom KD 3 with a clean white and gold colorway. The pair features a white leather upper, woven panel, and gold detailing throughout. The colorways resembles a KD 4 PE worn by Durant in the 2012 NBA finals.
New Balance Made in USA
Price: $199.99-$219.99
When: Thursday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: New Balance's latest Made in USA pack features the 996, 990v4, and 990v6. The 996 and 990v6 are each dressed in yellow uppers with green accents, while the 990v4 opts for a white and cream upper with green hits.
Corporate x Jordan Air Ship
Price: $150
When: Friday, Sept. 8
Where: Corporate stores and corporategotem.com
What You Need to Know: Midwest sneaker boutique Corporate releases its first Nike collab on Friday. The shop has taken a unique approach to the Air Ship that features a teal hairy suede upper and tonal suede panels on the collar and toe. Special details include Corporate's logo stamped on the lateral heel, "Got Em" stitched on the heel in silver, and an outline of the Cincinnati skyline on the insoles.
Nike Air Max 1 '86 'Dark Obsidian'
Price: $150
When: Saturday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Max 1 '86 returns in another OG colorway this weekend. This time, Nike is bringing back the "Obsidian" pair true to form with a big Air bubble reminiscent of the original pairs released in 1986.
Jordan AJKO 1 'Laney'
Price: $150
When: Saturday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is honoring Michael Jordan's high school years with the latest AJKO 1 release. The canvas take on the Air Jordan 1 is dressed in the royal blue and yellow color scheme of the Laney Buccaneers.
Air Jordan 4 'Red Cement'
Price: $210
When: Saturday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest Air Jordan 4 puts a spin on a classic OG colorway. The "Red Cement" riffs off of the "White Cement" 4s, but replaces the grey cement print with bright red on the flaps, heel tab, and midsole.
FA x Adidas Samba
Price: $120
When: Saturday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Fucking Awesome is releasing its latest Adidas collab on Saturday morning. This time, the skate brand's canvas of choice is the popular Samba. The pair features a black leather upper with white leather hits on the Three Stripes and heel tab. "Fucking Awesome" branding across the tongue and co-branded insoles complete the subtle collab.
