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A Kobe 5 retro, the wider launch of Union's latest Air Jordan collab, and the return of an Air Force 1 previously exclusive to Japan highlight this week's release calendar.
Drops kicks off on Wednesday morning with the "Lucky Green" Women's Air Jordan I. Things continue on Thursday with the "Five Rings" Nike Kobe V Protro, "Black" Air Raid, Supreme x Air Max Plus, and two colorways of the Golf le Fleur Gianno all making their way to select retailers. On Friday, people get a second chance at the Union x Air Jordan IV. Things wrap up on Saturday with the "Wheat Mocha" Air Force 1, "Center of Gravity" Air Jordan 35, and Reebok Experiment 4 Fury Trail by Pyer Moss all making their way to stores.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
Women's Air Jordan I 'Lucky Green'
Price: $170
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest women's colorway of the Air Jordan I is inspired by Michael Jordan's iconic 63-point game against the Boston Celtics during the 1986 NBA playoffs. The shoe sports a Celtics-esque green and white upper with red "Nike Air" and Wings logos acting as a nod to MJ's Chicago Bulls. The finishing touch is a special insole made to resemble the hardwood floord of the TD Garden.
Nike Kobe V Protro 'Five Rings'
Price: $180
When: Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Just a few days after LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers captured the franchise's 17 NBA title, it is rather fitting that Nike is set to retro a Kobe V colorway celebrating Kobe Bryant's five championships with the purple and gold. The shoe sports a purple upper covered in an all-over "5" print. Yellow highlights the toe area and various branding hits on the side panel, tongue, and heel.
Nike Air Raid 'Black'
Price: $140
When: Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following a slight delay, the Air Raid is finally set to return this Thursday. The fan-favorite outdoor basketball sneaker from the early '90s returns in its OG black and grey colorway complete with its signature criss-crossing mesh straps.
Supreme x Nike Air Max Plus
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m.
Where: Supreme stores and supremenewyork.com
What You Need to Know: Supreme's latest chapter of its collaborative history with Nike comes in the form of three pairs of the Air Max Plus. Color options include a black pair with bright red and pink accents, a vibrant green option with orange and blue overlays, and a white pair with a red mini Swoosh in Supreme's signature colorway set to release in November. The standout feature of the collab is that the AMP's signature TPU cage has been tweaked to read "Supreme."
Converse x Golf le Fleur Gianno
Price: $130
When: Thursday, Oct. 15
Where: converse.com, golflefleur.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Tyler, the Creator's Golf le Fleur Gianno arrives in two new tonal colorways this Thursday. Each features a forest green or lavdner suede upper. Both pairs sit atop a cream-colored sole.
Union Los Angeles x Air Jordan IV 'Off-Noir'
Price: $250
When: Friday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following its Union-exclusive launch last month, the Union Los Angeles x Air Jordan IV is finally getting a wider release. The pair's most notable features include tweaks to the original design like a folded over and sewn down tongue and translucent straps lacking their usual center cut-out. The black and blue "Off-Noir" colorway will be up for grabs alongside the "Guava Ice" Zoom '92 and matching Jordan Delta Mid that also released for the first time a few weeks ago.
Nike Air Force 1 'Wheat Mocha'
Price: $130
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is bringing back the fall-ready "Wheat Mocha" Air Force 1 this weekend. Originally a Japan-exclusive colorway from 2001, the pair features a wheat suede upper, yellowed semi-translucent midsole, and brown detailing.
Air Jordan 35 'Center of Gravity'
Price: $180
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Debuted by Jayson Tatum during his time in the NBA Bubble, the "Center of Gravity" Air Jordan 35 is finally set for its wider launch at retail. The "Nerf" KD IV-esque colorway features a grey upper, blue and infrared detailing, and metallic silver iridescent hits. Nods to the Air Jordan V include a similar tongue shape and "23" stamped on the lateral heel .
Reebok Experiment 4 Fury Trail by Pyer Moss
Price: $250
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12 p.m.
Where: reebok.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Kerby Jean-Raymond's Pyer Moss is releasing its latest collab with Reebok this week. The Instapump Fury-inspired Experiment 4 Fury Trail is sports a white mesh upper with tweaked mint green and brown leather overlays, a yellow liner, and modified royal blue shroud. The bulky low-top sits atop a rugged trail traction pattern.
