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With only a little over a week left until Christmas, hopefully you have eased your mind and gotten all of your shopping out of the way. But for any last minute shoppers out there in need of a great gift, there are luckily plenty of great sneakers dropping this week.
Some of the highlights include a new black and yellow colorway of the popular Nike Dunk Low, the debut colorway of LaMelo Ball’s signature shoe or “Space Jam” LeBron 19 that are perfect for any hoopers in your life, and the “Beluga Reflective” Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 that takes cues from the model’s OG colorway that debuted back in 2016.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Women's Nike Air Force 1 High Sculpt
Price: $120
When: Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is releasing a new take on its classic Air Force High 1 this Wednesday, the Air Force 1 High Sculpt. Each features a white tumbled leather upper, suede heel tabs, and a cream midsole. Unique features include a collarless, sculpted ankle collar and carved in Swooshes. One pair sports grey accents, while the other opts for red.
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Nike Air Mowabb
Price: $160
When: Thursday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following a slight delay, two more seasonal colorways of the Air Mowabb are finally hitting shelves later this week. The first is a darker “Olive Grey” colorway with a black upper and olive green accents. The second is a bit brighter, a “Limestone” option with a tan upper, orange detailing, and gum bottoms.
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Nike Air Huarache 'Shadow'
Price: $120
When: Thursday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The fan-favorite Air Huarache arrives at select retailers on Thursday morning in a brand new “Shadow” colorway. The pair features a grey nubuck upper, blue neoprene bootie, and dark grey detailing.
Nike Dunk Low 'Goldenrod'
Price: $100
When: Thursday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is finishing out 2021 with one of the strongest Dunk Low colorways of the year. Similar to the Dunk High that got a retro release last December, this pair sports a black and yellow leather upper inspired by the team colors of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes.
Air Jordan 1 Element Gore-Tex 'Sail'
Price: $200
When: Thursday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Another colorway of Jordan Brand’s durable Air Jordan 1 is set to debut on Thursday. Its weatherproof Gore-Tex upper is covered in a mix of white, grey, and sail. Special features aiding the weatherproof upper include a gusseted tongue, plush liner for added warmth, and reflective Swooshes.
Puma MB.01
Price: $125
When: Thursday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: puma.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: LaMelo Ball’s first signature shoe with Puma, the MB.01, is finally releasing later this week. The MB.01 will debut in an eye-catching all-orange color scheme with tech specs like a specially engineered knit upper and Nitro Foam cushioning. Cosmetic details include a wing pattern on each side panel, “M.E.L.O.” written on each heel, “RARE” etched on each outsole, “Not From Here” on the tongues, and Ball’s personal logo on each tongue tab.
Nike LeBron 19 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The LeBron 19 colorway worn by LeBron James in Space Jam: A New Legacy to help defeat the Goon Squad is finally going to be available to purchase. Along with the bright orange Tune Squad-inspired color scheme, a second Space Jam: A New Legacy colorway of the 19 dressed in a white upper with frosty blue accents and circuitry graphics covering the upper is also releasing.
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Air Jordan 1 'Craft'
Price: $170
When: Saturday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The “Craft” Air Jordan 1 features a “What The”-esque approach that sees multiple colors and materials across the upper including brown and burgundy nubuck, sail leather, canvas, and bubblegum pink laces.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Beluga Reflective'
Price: $240
When: Saturday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Yeezy Supply, adidas.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This weekend’s Yeezy drop is a bit nostalgic as the OG “Beluga” colorway of the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 from 2016 returns with a slight tweak. Unlike the original, this pair’s upper will be entirely reflective.
