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This weekend's release calendar features a ton of new basketball models including the debut of LeBron James' 15th signature model, as well as the latest footwear offering from Rihanna's Fenty by Puma line, new customization options for a popular Adidas runner, a Nike throwback from a classic movie franchise, and even some brand new collaborations.
Starting off Tuesday, the Nike LeBron 15 debuts in the sail and vachetta tan "Ghost" colorway. This model is the 15th signature sneaker for LeBron, and also the first sneaker to feature a Battleknit upper construction.
Jordan Brand is releasing two versions of the Air Jordan XXXII on Wednesday including the debut of the of the model's low-top counterpart. Both pairs feature black and red colorways, and special details that pay homage to MJ's original Air Jordan sneakers being banned by the NBA back in 1984.
A new metallic gold edition of the Nike Air Foamposite Pro debuts this Thursday along with two new winter-ready sneakerboots from Adidas, and two new colorways of Rihanna's Cleated Creeper with Puma.
Friday, Jordan Brand is releasing their "CEO" pack, which includes an Air Jordan XVI limited to 2,300 pairs and an Air Jordan XXXII sporting Charlotte Hornets' purple and teal to allude to Jordan's position as the owner of the franchise. Also dropping in the basketball space are new colorways of three Nike signature models: the KD X, Kyrie 3, and PG 1. Adidas will be introducing a new white-and-gum rendition of Damian Lillard's fourth signature sneaker, the Dame 4, as well.
Closing out the week, Saturday delivers a new XENO customization option to the miAdidas Ultra Boost exclusive to Adidas' Fifth Avenue flagship, as well as a collab on the Adidas Superstar Boost with Korean streetwear shop Kasina. Nike is dropping an orange pair of Nike Vandals famously worn by Doc Brown in the "Back to the Future" film series, and Villa has connected with New Balance to drop a pair of 247s with the help of artist Ron English.
For a detailed look at everything dropping, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike LeBron 15 'Ghost'
Price: $185
When: Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After garnering some hype after debuting at the Kith Sport Fashion Show last month at New York Fashion Week, LeBron James' 15th signature model is finally hitting retailers. The debut "Ghost" colorway is inspired by LeBron's drive to chase the greats that came before him. It is covered in a sail Battleknit upper, a version of Flyknit made exclusively for James' signature line, and sports vachetta tan accents on the tongue and heel tabs, as well as a translucent outsole.
Air Jordan XXXII Low 'Banned'
Price: $160
When: Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The low top iteration of the latest sneaker in the Air Jordan lineage is a true scale down version of the original Air Jordan XXXII, much like the Air Jordan II that this model takes inspiration from. This "Banned" colorway is a call back to MJ's black and red Air Jordan sneakers getting banned by the NBA back in 1984. It features a black Flyknit upper, white midsole, red accents on the branding and outsole, and special graphics on the outsole and back of the tongue that tie back to the "Banned" theme.
Air Jordan XXXII 'MJ Day'
Price: $185
When: Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Like the low version also releasing, this Air Jordan XXXII is inspired by Michael Jordan's black/red Air Jordan sneakers originally being banned by the NBA. The silhouette inspired by the Air Jordan II features a black Flyknit upper, red accents, a translucent outsole, and special graphics on the outsole and inner tongue that call back to this colorway's "Banned" theme.
Nike Air Foampositie Pro 'Metallic Gold'
Price: $230
When: Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This new iteration of the Foamposite Pro has a carbon fiber-textured gold upper, and black accents on the tongue, heel, eyestay, toe, and laces. This pair is finished off with a black translucent outsole, and metallic gold Swoosh.
Adidas AF 1.3 & 1.4 Boot Series
Price: $160-$200
When: Thursday, Oct. 19
Where: Adidas stores, adidas.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas is introducing a new line of sneakerboots perfect for the upcoming winter months. The first pair is the AF 1.3. This model is a high top silhouette inspired by the GS9, Germany's tactical police unit. It's consturcted of a waterproof Primeknit upper, insulated inner lining, tonal welded Three Stripes branding, leather hit on the heel, Dellinger web midsole, and rugged hiking outsole. The second pair, the AF 1.4, takes on a more traditional running silhouette. It sports a waterproof Primeknit upper, the same insulated lining, welded black Three Stripes, Dellinger web on the midsole, and a contrasting white midsole and outsole. Each pair will be dropping in both black and white color schemes.
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Fenty Puma by Rihanna Cleated Creeper Pack
Price: $160
When: Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: puma.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Rihanna's Cleated Creeper silhouette is returning in two brand new colorways. The first colorway takes on a yellow suede upper with pink suede branding, while the latter utilizes a green suede upper with yellow Puma branding, and a yellow plaid inner lining. Both pairs sit on top of a gum midsole, and cleated outsole that give the shoe its exaggerated height.
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Air Jordan XVI 'CEO'
Price: $250
When: Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This Air Jordan XVI is inspired by Michael Jordan becoming the first NBA superstar to own a franchise. To allude to this, the pair uses teal and purple accents throughout as a reference to Jordan's ownership of the Charlotte Hornets. The black upper also has iridescent hits throughout, and sits on a translucent outsole. This shoe will be limited to 2,300 pairs with each one being individually numbered on the inside of the tongue.
Air Jordan XXXII 'CEO'
Price: $185
When: Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Releasing alongside the Air Jordan XVI, this pair of the Air Jordan XXXII is also done up in a "CEO" colorway. It sports a black and purple Flyknit upper, iridescent detailing, teal and purple accents to allude to MJ's ownership of the Charlotte Hornets, and a "CEO" tag on the inner tongue. This pair will be more widely available than its counterpart.
Nike Kyrie 3 'Silt Red'
Price: $120
When: Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This Kyrie 3 has a black quilted suede upper embossed with Irving's signature, white Swoosh branding on the lateral and medial sides of the shoe, and a silt red outsole.
Nike KD X 'Dark Grey/Reflective Silver'
Price: $150
When: Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This fairly simple take on KD's tenth signature model is given a dark grey Flyknit upper, ice blue outlining the Swoosh, an ice blue midsole, and reflective detailing throughout.
Nike PG 1 'Black/Gum'
Price: $110
When: Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This pair of Paul George's first Nike signature sports a blacked out upper, gum bottom, and reflective detailing on the back heel.
Adidas Dame 4 'White/Gum'
Price: $115
When: Friday, Oct. 20
Where: Adidas stores, adidas.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The second colorway to release of the Dame 4 features a cream white mesh upper, and gum hits on the lace loops and outsole. Other details on the Dame 4 include a mid-top bootie, Bounce cushioning in the midsole, and other accents alluding to Lillard's life on an off the court.
miAdidas Ultra Boost 'XENO'
Price: $220
When: Friday, Oct. 20
Where: Adidas Fifth Avenue Flagship Store (NYC)
What You Need to Know: The Adidas Ultra Boost is getting new customization options. Adidas' iridescent XENO material will now be able to be added to the cage, heel cup, and tongue tab of the popular running silhouette. Another new addition is the opportunity to give your pair black Boost cushioning, a first for the Ultra Boost on miAdidas. These new options will be exclusively at Adidas' Fifth Avenue flagship. An augmented reality installation accompanying the release will give the creator the ability to view a 3D rendering of their shoe in real time.
Kasina x Adidas Superstar Boost
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: Select Adidas Consortium retailers
What You Need to Know: Korean retailer Kasina has linked up with Adidas for a special pair of the Superstar Boost with a white nubuck upper, leather shell toe, tan leather inner lining, stitched Three stripes branding, and a gum outsole. Boost cushioning is visible on the medial side of the shoe, and "1997" is stitched on the lateral heel to represent the year Kasina was founded.
Nike Vandal High Supreme 'Doc Brown'
Price: $90
When: Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Mag is not the only Nike sneaker featured in the classic "Back to the Future" movie series. This latest pair of Vandals is worn by Doc Brown in the classic '80s films. It sports an orange canvas upper with white accents on the heel tab, ankle strap, outline of the Swoosh, and midsole.
Villa x New Balance 247 'The Collective'
Price: $120
When: Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: Villa stores and ruvilla.com
What You Need to Know: Overseen by artist Ron English, Villa's latest collaboration on the New Balance 247 is inspired by artistic collaboration. Pastel tones like blue and pink fuse with grey and navy blue across an upper constructed of pig skin suede and leather. Other details include a gum outsole, 3M hits, and removable insoles that mimic color swathces. English will be designing an in-store installation to accompany this release as well.
