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While this week boasts fewer releases than most, there is still solid offerings from Nike and Jordan Brand, as well as a handful of Adidas collaborations to look forward to.
The releases kick off on Wednesday when Sneakersnstuff drops exclusive pairs of the Adidas EQT Support Mid ADV PK and EQT Basket ADV in subtle sand colorways. Adidas' big week continues on Thursday when four pastel-colored pairs drop in collaboration with LA-based brand Oyster Holdings.
On Friday, Nike's first two big drops of the week arrive when the Nike LeBron XV "Fruity Pebbles" and Virgil Abloh's second iteration of the Air VaporMax both drop at select retailers. Adidas also has another big drop on Friday. Kith is launching its "Element Exploration Agency" capsule collection that features three pairs of outdoor-ready Adidas Terrex models: the Agravic GTX, Jawpaw Slip-On, and Response TR Boost.
This week of releases concludes on Saturday with an eco-friendly NMD_CS1 from Parley and Adidas, two colorways of the LeBron XV Low, and a new pair of the Air Jordan XI Low with an emerald green patent leather dropping especially for Easter.
For a more detailed look at all of the drops, here's a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Adidas EQT Pack for Sneakersnstuff
Price: $120-$160
When: Wednesday, March 28 at 11 a.m.
Where: sneakersnstuff.com and Sneakersnstuff stores
What You Need to Know: Sneakersnstuff has linked up with Adidas to drop exclusive colorways of two of the brand's latest EQT models. Both the EQT Basket ADV and EQT Support Mid ADV Pk are each covered in sand uppers with subtle blue hits on the heel, toe, and branding. The EQT Support Mid ADV PK mixes Primeknit and nubuck across the upper, while the EQT Basket ADV uses knit and suede.
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Oyster Holdings x Adidas Collection
Price: $130
When: Thursday, March 29
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand Oyster Holdings has collaborated with Adidas on four pastel-colored silhouettes perfect for Easter: two pairs of the Handball Top and two pairs of the 350. Each Handball Top is covered in a pastel suede and leather upper with a secondary color used on the Three Stripes branding and heel. Each also sits atop a cloudy, translucent midsole unit. The 350s are given tonal red and tan nubuck uppers, Three Stripes outlined in white fabric, and gold branding hits on the side walls and heel tab. The collection will release alongside matching apparel as well.
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Image via Adidas
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Off-White x Nike Air VaporMax
Price: $250
When: Friday, March 30
Where: Select Nike retailers
What You Need to Know: Virgil Abloh's second collaborative effort on the Nike Air VaporMax is releasing at the end of the week. This time around, the upper is fully blacked out and sits on a clear VaporMax outsole. Abloh's usual design details come back on this pair including "AIR" branding on the lateral heel in white, vintage style Nike Air branding on the tongue, a co-branded stamp on the medial side, orange tags, and a translucent Swoosh with jagged stitching.
Nike LeBron XV 'Fruity Pebbles'
Price: $185
When: Friday, March 30 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Originally debuted on-court by King James earlier this year, this LeBron XV colorway revisits the popular "Fruity Pebbles" inspiration made famous on the LeBron IV. A multicolored Battleknit takes care of the upper, while clean white accents are used on the ankle collar, tongue and heel tabs, laces, midsole, and heel Swoosh branding.
Kith x Adidas Terrex 'Element Exploration Agency' Collection
Price: TBD
When: Friday, March 30 at 11 a.m.
Where: kith.com and Kith stores
What You Need to Know: Kith's latest collaboration is a multi-branded capsule inspired by the terrain of Canyon Point, Utah dubbed the "Element Exploration Agency" collection. For the footwear portion of the collab, Ronnie Fieg has crafted three Adidas Terrex models. The Agravic GTX, Jawpaw Slip-On, and Response TR Boost all don their own colorway that matches up with one of the three bright color palettes used in the collection. Each also sports its own Kith logo branding made especially for the "EEA" collection. Being performance models, all three are intended for their actual purpose to aid in mountain climbing, water sports, or hiking.
Image via Kith
Image via Kith
Parley x Adidas NMD_CS1
Price: $220
When: Saturday, March 31
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Parley and Adidas continue their eco-friendly partnership with a brand new pair of the NMD_CS1. This slip-on mid-top sneaker sports a blue and black Primeknit upper partially constructed with Parley Ocean Plastic made from recycled waste found on beaches. Other details include a white heel pull tab, white EVA midsole blocks, and a white Boost midsole.
Nike LeBron XV Low
Price: $150
When: Saturday, March 31
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Not only is the "Fruity Pebbles" LeBron XV dropping this week, but two new colorways of the XV's low-top counterpart are hitting shelves as well. One pair sports a grey Battleknit upper with a translucent salmon outsole, while the other opts for an all-white look with silver detailing. Aside from the lower cut, other differences between the XV and XV Low include a Max Air unit replacing the original's Max Zoom hybrid unit and the addition of Swoosh side branding.
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Air Jordan XI Low 'Easter'
Price: $175
When: Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: To celebrate Easter, Jordan Brand is dropping a special pair of the Air Jordan XI Low. This "Easter" colorway closely resembles the "Concord" color scheme, but replaces the black patent leather with an emerald green shine. Another difference on this pair is the use of white leather across the upper as opposed to white mesh. Teal branding can be seen on the tongue, heel, and insole.
