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ComplexCon 2017 is finally here, and that means there is a ton of exclusive releases on the way this weekend from the likes of Nike, Asics, New Balance, and more surprise drops going down at the Long Beach Convention Center. There is also some solid new colorways and collabs from Jordan Brand, Nike, Converse, and Adidas throughout the week as well.
Wednesday gets a Jordan Brand release this week as the third colorway of the Air Jordan 1 Flyknit drops in a wolf grey Flyknit and brown pig skin suede makeup. This is the first time Jordan Brand is not using a classic color scheme on this new model.
The brand new addition to Nike's SF Air Force 1 line, the SF AF-1 High, drops this Thursday in orange, black, and tan colorways, alongside a follow-up to the release of the Zoom Fly SP "Chicago" from last month, a translucent white and black "NYC" colorway. Closing out Thursday is Tyler, the Creator's second collaborative release with Converse One Star, the "Golf Le Fleur" pack.
Nike continues to rollout new colorways of the popular Flyknit Trainer silhouette. This Friday, a brand new purple and black colorway dubbed the "Night Purple" will be hitting various retailers.
Saturday, Miami boutique SoleFly is dropping its latest Jordan Brand collab, a Trunner LX High limited to only 200 pairs. Adidas has its fair share of collabs dropping this week as well. Sneakers with Pusha T, Alexander Wang, Kith, and the latest Consortium Exchange release between Packer Shoes and Solebox will all be hitting select retailers.
At ComplexCon, Concepts is bringing back its classic New Balance 999 "Kennedy" collab from 2011 along with a new sample colorway, Nike is releasing five interpretations of the white-on-white Air Force 1 designed by Travis Scott, Don C, Virgil Abloh, Acronym, and Roc-a-Fella, Ghostface Killah linked up with Extra Butter and Asics for a special collab, and more.
For a detailed look at everything dropping, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Air Jordan 1 Flyknit 'Wolf Grey'
Price: $180
When: Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After bringing back the classic "Bred" and "Royal" colorways for the first two releases of the Air Jordan 1 Flyknit, the third release utilizes a brand new color scheme. The "Cool Grey" Air Jordan 1 Flyknit sports a grey Flyknit upper, golden brown pig skin suede on the tongue tag, Swoosh, and Wings logo, and a sits on a gum outsole.
Nike SF AF-1 High
Price: $200
When: Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is debuting a new iteration of the SF AF-1 High in orange, tan, and black colorways this week. This new version of the military boot/Air Force 1 hybrid model features a high mesh ankle collar, leather on the toe box and eyestay, giant "AF-1" 3M branding up the collar, a zipper down the length of the tongue, and 3M paracord laces that wrap the collar as well.
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Image via Nike
Nike Zoom Fly SP 'NYC'
Price: $150
When: Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After releasing a "Chicago" colorway of the Zoom Fly SP last month, Nike is now dropping a colorway for New York City as well. It features a translucent white upper, black overlays, suede detailing, "NYC" script on the lateral heel, and a black midsole.
Converse x Tyler, the Creator 'Golf Le Fleur' Pack
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Converse stores, converse.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Three colorways of Tyler, the Creator's second collaboration with Converse will be releasing this Thursday. Pairs will be offered in green, tan, and yellow suede options. The unique detail on this pair is the suede flower patchwork on the lateral side that surrounds the small Converse One Star logo, a detail not present on the traditional One Star model.
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Image via Nike News
Nike Flyknit Trainer 'Night Purple'
Price: $150
When: Friday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of the Flyknit Trainer continues the big comeback year for the silhouette. It features a purple Flyknit upper with black accents throughout on areas like the heel tab and Swoosh.
SoleFly x Jordan Trunner LX High 'Lightning'
Price: $150
When: Saturday, Nov. 4
Where: SoleFly Miami, solefly.com
What You Need to Know: The latest collaboration between Miami's SoleFly boutique and Jordan Brand is on the new silhouette, the Jordan Trunner LX High. Dubbed the "Lightning" colorway, this pair features a black neoprene upper, textured black midfoot panel, 3M accents, and a yellow midsole. It will be limited to 200 pairs.
Pusha T x Adidas EQT Support Ultra 'Bodega Babies'
Price: $220
When: Saturday, Nov. 4
Where: Adidas stores, adidas.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Pusha T's fourth collaboration with Adidas continues the drug dealer theme of the first three pairs, and is inspired by the brown paper bag. Dubbed the "Bodega Babies" EQT Support Ultra, this pair is covered in a tan upper that utilizes Primeknit and fish scale leather. Of course, this pair sits on a white Boost midsole.
Packer Shoes x Solebox x Adidas Consortium Sneaker Exchange 'Silfra Rift' Pack
Price: $180-$240
When: Saturday, Nov. 4 at 9 a.m.
Where: Packer Shoes locations, packershoes.com, Solebox stores, solebox.com
What You Need to Know: For the latest round of the Adidas Consortium Exchange program, Packer Shoes and Solebox have created a nautical themed Ultra Boost Mid and Energy Boost. Inspired by the the depths of the Silfra Rift in Iceland, each shoe features a grey, black, and aqua blue gradient upper. The Ultra Boost Mid represents the ocean floor, while the Energy Boost represents the ocean surface. Other details include a translucent cage on the Energy Boost to represent scuba goggles, neoprene heel cup on the Ultra Boost Mid to represent diving gear, and store branding.
Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang Season 2 Drop 3 Footwear
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Nov. 4
Where: Adidas Originals and Alexander Wang flagships, adidas.com, alexanderwang.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Four new footwear options will be releasing as a part of the third drop of Alexander Wang's second season of apparel for Adidas Originals. Two new colorways of the AW Hike Lo will be dropping in black and grey, while black and grey pairs of the newly introduced AW Bball Lo will also be up for grabs. All four pairs combine a premium suede upper with the comfort of Boost midsole cushioning.
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Image via Adidas
Image via Adidas
Kith x Adidas Soccer Season 2 Collection
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m.
Where: Kith stores, kith.com, Kith Fred Segal pop-up at 8500 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles
What You Need to Know: Ronnie Fieg is releasing his second season of soccer footwear for Kith's New York Cobras and Miami Flamingos clubs, with this season featuring footwear for a new club, the L.A. Rays. Each team gets two variations of the Adidas Nemeziz: the Nemeziz Ultra Boost 17+ and Nemeziz 17.1 TR. The Cobras are represented by triple black pairs, the Flamingos' pairs opt for pink and navy uppers with white accents, and the Rays will get olive pairs. Of course, each set will release alongside accompanying apparel as well.
Image via Kith
Image via Kith
Image via Kith
Concepts x New Balance 999 'Hyannis'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Nov. 4 (Red), Sunday, Nov. 5 (Blue)
Where: ComplexCon
What You Need to Know: In celebration of the second annual ComplexCon, Concepts is bringing back one of its most sought after collabs from 2011. The "Kennedy" New Balance 999 will be returning. However, this time it is given the nickname "Hyannis" after a Cape Cod village. To go along with the original blue version, Concepts will also be dropping a red alternate colorway that was previously only a sample pair as well.
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ComplexCon Nike Air Force 1 Collection
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Nov. 4
Where: ComplexCon
What You Need to Know: Nike is bringing five exclusive Air Force 1 collabs to ComplexCon 2017 that reinterpret the classic white-on-white silhouette. Included in the offering are collaborations with the likes of Travis Scott, Don C, Virgil Abloh, Acronym, and the highly-anticipated return of the "Roc-a-Fella" Air Force 1. All of these pairs will also receive a wider release in the future besides Abloh's Air Force 1, which is exclusively available at ComplexCon.
Extra Butter x Ghostface Killah x Asics Gel Lyte MT 'Pretty Toney'
Price: $180
When: Saturday, Nov. 4
Where: ComplexCon
What You Need to Know: Extra Butter has collaborated with Ghostface Killah and Asics to bring a special drop to ComplexCon 2017. This pair is inspired by Ghost's love of leather jackets, and one of his many nicknames, "Pretty Toney". It is covered in burgundy leather, tan Asics branding, and a classic gum bottom. To further expand on the leather jacket theme, a belt is featured on the heel, gold buttons can be seen on the lateral toe area, and a traditional lacing system is replaced with a zipper lace gaiter. A special burgundy leather New Era strapback featuring Ghost's signature eagle, and a cable knit beanie are also releasing to coincide with this special pair.
ComplexCon Puma Collection
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Nov. 4
Where: ComplexCon
What You Need to Know: Puma will be dropping a bunch of new silhouettes at this weekend's ComplexCon. Three pairs of the new Tsugi Jun model are releasing. One dons a black and grey upper, while the "Cubism Pack" features black/white and black/red pairs that sport geometric patterns across their uppers. Also dropping is the performance-inspired Muse Echo silhouette, and black and burgundy colorways of the Phenom Suede.
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Image via Puma
Image via Puma
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Image via Puma
Pharrell x Adidas HU NMD 'N*E*R*D'
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Nov. 4
Where: ComplexCon
What You Need to Know: One of the most anticipated drops of the weekend is the special edition "N*E*R*D" colorway of Pharrell's Adidas NMD HU. The pair's triple black upper is offset by white contrasting lettering down each shoe that reads "Y*O*U" and "N*E*R*D" on the left and right foot, respectively.