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Right before 2019 comes a close, there's one more batch of sneakers hitting retailers this week.
The highlight is the various Nike signature models that will be laced up on Christmas Day by superstars like LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Breaking from the usual trend, these releases will not be inspired by the holiday season. Other notable drops include multiple Air Max 90s from Undefeated, a tweak on the popular "Raygun" Nike SB Dunk Lows paying homage to the late Sandy Bodecker, an Air Max 720 OBJ inspired by the star receiver's alma mater, and more.
For a more detailed look at all of this week's pairs, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike LeBron 17 'More Than An Athlete'
Price: $200
When: Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: LeBron James and Nike will continue to promote the "More Than An Athlete" campaign of James' media company Uninterrupted on Christmas Day. He will lace up a special colorway of the LeBron 17 with a blue and black Battleknit 2.0 upper. Wearers will be given some special customization options as well—multiple shrouds in various colors and a marker to write personal messages on the white midsole.
'NBA 2K20' x Nike Kobe V Protro 'Chaos'
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, Dec. 26
Where: Nike SNKRS
What You Need to Know: The next pair from the NBA 2K20 x Nike Game Exclusive Program is a new take on the "Chaos" Nike Kobe V Protro. Gamers will be able to unlock the ability to purchase the pair starting on Dec. 26 by surpassing Kobe Bryant’s Christmas Day game-high of 42 points and winning the game in MyPLAYER Nation mode. This pair differentiates itself from the original by swapping out all of the white paneling with black.
Nike KD12 'Aunt Pearl'
Price: $150
When: Friday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The "Aunt Pearl" series continues for the Kevin Durant's signature line with the "What the AP" KD 12 debuting later this week. This all-pink design pull various elements from past installments in the series like an angel wing midfoot strap, paneling with pearl and rose imagery, and a velour Swoosh. As always, proceeds will fund the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Concepts x Nike Kyrie 6 'Khepri'
Price: TBD
When: Thursday, Dec. 26 (Nets' Featured on Flatbush store) and Friday, Dec. 27 at Concepts stores and cncpts.com
Where: Nets' Featured on Flatbush store (Dec. 26), Concepts stores, and cncpts.com (Dec. 27)
What You Need to Know: Concepts continues its recent string of Egyptian-inspired Nike Kyrie collabs with the "Khepri" Kyrie 6 dropping later this week. Kephri is the Egyptian god of creation represented by the scarab beetle and associated with resurrection. Along with the bright pair for adults, Concepts is also releasing a kids-exclusive "Golden Mummy" colorway inspired by the Valley of Mummies.
Undefeated x Nike Air Max 90
Price: $150
When: Friday, Dec. 27 (Undefeated) and Monday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. (Nike SNKRS and other select retailers)
Where: Undefeated stores, undefeated.com, Nike SNKRS, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After some delays, Undefeated is finally dropping its extensive collection of Air Max 90s. Red, blue, green, and yellow versions will be available in both black and white-based colorways. Red and green pairs will be exclusive to Undefeated, while the rest will receive a wider launch. The boutique's signature five strike logo dons each heel tab. Additional Undefeated branding can be seen on the dubraes and insoles.
OBJ x Nike Air Max 720 'LSU'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Odell Beckham Jr.'s time as a member of the Cleveland Browns this past year hasn't exactly been glamorous. Choosing to reminisce on better days, OBJ's upcoming Air Max 720 colorway is inspired by his college years as an LSU Tiger. A white and grey upper is accented by Canyon Gold suede overlays, Hyper Grape laces, and a subtle tiger stripe pattern on the tongue.
Nike SB Heritage Dunk 'Roswell Rayguns'
Price: $100
When: Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: With the massive resurgence in interest that the Nike SB Dunk Low experienced in 2019, Nike SB continues to dip into its archive for new takes on popular colorways from SB's heyday. The latest is two new interpretations of the home and away "Raygun" releases from 2005. Each has been tweaked with orange and yellow tie-dye panels inspired by the late Sandy Bodecker. Mimicking the original, the Roswell Rayguns logos is stitched on the lateral heel of each. The white option will be a skate shop exclusive.
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Nike Zoom Freak 1 'SoulGlo'
Price: $130
When: Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike once again took inspiration from Giannis Antetokounmpo's favorite movie, Coming to America. The "SoulGlo" Zoom Freak 1 is dressed in a a black, red, and yellow colorway to resemble the ad featured in the '80s comedy for the fictional hairspray brand. Official SoulGlo logos on the right tongue, heels, and insoles are a nice touch sure to be appreciated by any fan of the film.
Air Jordan VI 'Washed Denim'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand's latest take on the Air Jordan VI is covered in multiple washes of denim. This pair is not an official collaboration with Levi's, but a brown leather tongue tab and red lace lock liken the look to a classic pair of jeans from the brand. While certainly not intentional, denim covering an Air Jordan will certainly remind some collectors of Michael Jordan's infamous bootcut denim choices over the years as well.
Adidas Consortium ZX 10,000 JC
Price: $150
When: Saturday, Dec. 28
Where: Select Adidas Consortium retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas Consortium is releasing a new colorway of the ZX 10,000 on Saturday. What makes this particular pair so special is that its color palette and details were chosen by Jacques Chassaing, the original designer behind the ZX line. The navy blue upper is accented by an aqua blue midsole and various reflective hits.
