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This weekend, NBA All-Star Weekend is taking place in Los Angeles. To celebrate the occasion, Nike, Jordan Brand, and Adidas decided to release an insane amount of sneakers. While it is almost impossible to touch on every single thing coming out over the next few days, here are some of the best releases that will be available over the course of the weekend's festivities.
The releases start on Valentine's Day with the Air Jordan III "Free Throw Line," a pair that takes inspiration from Michael Jordan's 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest dunk from the free throw line. The following day, Nike Basketball will be releasing special All-Star Game PEs of its four main signature models: the LeBron 15, KD X, PG 2, and Kyrie 4. Jordan Brand will also be releasing a special version of Russell Westbrook's Why Not Zer0.1 model he will be rocking in the All-Star Game on Thursday as well.
On Friday, Jordan Brand continues its extensive offerings with the releases of the "Black/Metallic Gold" Air Jordan I NRG and black and white versions of the "OVO" Air Jordan VIII. Also releasing on Friday is two new colorful renditions of the Air Force 1 High designed by Riccardo Tisci, the "All-Star" colorway of the Under Armour Curry 4, and the second chapter of Kith's "Long Live the King" collection with Nike that will also help usher in the grand opening of Kith's newest flagship location in Los Angeles.
Saturday will house the rest of the packed weekend of releases. The long-awaited "Wheat" Nike Air Zoom Generation is getting the retro treatment along with the a re-tooled version of the Nike Kobe 1 dubbed the Kobe 1 Protro. The Kobe 1 Protro will be dropping in its OG black and yellow color scheme, as well as collaborative colorways created by L.A.'s UNDFTD. Miami's SoleFly will also be releasing its own collab, the "Reverse Lightning" Air Jordan XVII Low.
Perhaps the most anticipated release of the weekend is the "Black Cement" Air Jordan III, complete with "Nike Air" heel branding, that is making its return this Saturday.
Last but not least, Adidas is hosting a weekend-long event at 747 Warehouse St. in Los Angeles that will give those who attend the opportunity to purchase limited releases like the BAPE x Adidas Dame 4 collection, Futurecraft 4D, Crazy BYW, Yeezy 500 Desert Rat "Blush," and more.
For a more detailed look at all of the drops, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Air Jordan III 'Free Throw Line'
Price: $200
When: Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This new take on the classic "White Cement" Air Jordan III is inspired by MJ's iconic free throw line dunk in the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Important details on this pair include "Nike Air" branding on the heel tab, a translucent outsole, and a red stripe on the outsole that indicates the spot where Jordan took off from the free throw line 30 years ago.
Nike Basketball All-Star Game Collection
Price: $110-$185
When: Thursday, Feb. 15
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike has created a colorful array of PEs for its four signature athletes to rock in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game this Sunday in Los Angeles. The Kyrie 4, KD 10, PG 2, and LeBron 15 are each inspired by a different community in California with corresponding branding hits and insole graphics. The Kyrie 4 is easily the most eye-catching and sports a black and white tie-dye upper.
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Jordan Why Not Zer0.1 'City of Flight'
Price: $125
When: Thursday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: For the All-Star Game, Jordan Brand has given Russell Westbrook a special colorway of his first performance signature model. This pair uses a black and white color palette across its upper and ties into the host city of Los Angeles by displaying a grid map of the streets of the City of Angels along the shroud. A special "LA" logo can also be seen on the right ankle strap.
Air Jordan I NRG 'Black/Metallic Gold'
Price: $160
When: Friday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Previously seen in asymmetrical "Top Three" fashion this past November at the second annual ComplexCon, this brand new gold, black, and white patent leather Air Jordan I NRG has identical left and right shoes this time around. Black and gold patent leather cover the majority of the upper with white leather appearing on the lateral mid panel as well.
Air Jordan VIII 'OVO' Pack
Price: $225
When: Friday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest pair of "OVO" Air Jordans uses the Air Jordan VIII as the canvas. Both pairs continue the theme of past "OVO" drops by using black and white upper with gold accenting. OVO owl logos can be seen on the heel tab and insole.
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Riccardo Tisci x Nike Air Force 1 High Pack
Price: $220
When: Friday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Riccardo Tisci is dropping his second batch of Air Force 1 Highs based off of his fictional Victorious Minotaurs basketball team. Both pairs feature identical branding on the heel and toe box, as well as big stars stitched on the side panels. One pair utilizes a black, red, white, and yellow color palette, while the other opts for brighter pink, purple, red, and white hues.
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Under Armour Curry 4 'All-Star'
Price: $130
When: Friday, Feb. 16
Where: ua.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Under Armour kept it simple for the team captain's "All-Star" colorway. Steph Curry will be lacing up an all white pair of the Curry 4 with minimal hits of contrast coming from the heel branding, medial ankle collar, and iridescent treatment on the translucent outsole.
Kith x Nike 'Long Live the King' Chapter 2 Collection
Price: TBD
When: Friday, Feb. 16 (Kith LA and kith.com) and Saturday, Feb. 17 (other Kith locations)
Where: Kith flagship locations and kith.com
What You Need to Know: To celebrate the grand opening of its brand new Los Angeles flagship store, Kith is releasing the second chapter of its "Long Live the King" collection with Nike. The collection will consist of four pairs of the LeBron 15: two performance versions and two of Ronnie Fieg's redesigned lifestyle pairs with removable straps. Each is covered in all-over floral print embroidery inspired by a king's cloak and LeBron's royal "King James" nickname. Matching apparel will release alongside the footwear as well.
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Nike Air Zoom Generation 'Wheat'
Price: $175
When: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Debuted by a rookie LeBron James during the 2004 Rookie Challenge game in Los Angeles, the work boot-inspired "Wheat" Air Zoom Generation makes its long awaited return 14 years later. The pair is covered in a wheat nubuck, sports gold accents across the upper, and features its signature metallic piece on the heel as well.
Nike Kobe 1 Protro
Price: $175
When: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: To celebrate 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend taking place in the city of Los Angeles, Nike is reissuing Kobe Bryant's first signature model with the brand, the Kobe 1. Arriving in the OG black and yellow colorway, this retro is given some technical upgrades as well. Dubbed the Kobe 1 Protro, this pair has a more lightweight construction and adds full-length Zoom Air cushioning to the equation,
UNDFTD x Nike Kobe 1 Protro
Price: $175
When: Friday, Feb. 16
Where: Undefeated La Brea pop-up
What You Need to Know: Along with the return of the OG colorway of the Nike Kobe 1, L.A.'s Undefeated has also created its own version of the Kobe 1 Protro to celebrate NBA All-Star Weekend. Pairs with white leather and woodland camo mesh upper will be releasing. Both have black accents, and sport Undefeated's signature five-strike logo on the lateral heel and tongue. The white pair sits atop a gum bottom.
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SoleFly x Air Jordan XVII Low 'Reverse Lightning'
Price: $225
When: Friday, Feb. 16
Where: SoleFly and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After months of rumors surrounding this collaboration, the SoleFly x Air Jordan XVII Low "Reverse Lightning" is finally releasing to the public. This pair is covered in bright yellow leather with black ostrich leather detailing, dual branding on the heel, and a black mesh ankle collar.
Air Jordan III 'Black Cement'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A sneaker that is widely considered one of the best to ever release is making its return in OG form this weekend. The "Black Cement" Air Jordan 3 is back in all of its original glory, complete with "Nike Air" branding on the heel tab, for the first time since 2001. There isn't much else to say. This pair is truly iconic.
Adidas 747 Warehouse St.
Price: $120-$420
When: Friday, Feb. 16-Saturday, Feb. 17
Where: 747 Warehouse St. (Los Angeles)
What You Need to Know: To celebrate 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend, Adidas pulled out all the stops. Its 747 Warehouse St. space will be host to tons of celebrity and athlete appearances, as well as a ton of exclusive product. Those who attend can expect a chance to get their hands on pairs like the Adidas Yeezy 500 "Blush," Futurecraft 4D, Y-3 BYW Bball, Crazy BYW, Bape x Dame 4, Harden Vol. 2, and more.