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The reign of the Nike Dunk continues. Four colorways drop this week along with the wider launch of Carpet Company’s Nike SB Dunk High collab.
Releases begin on Tuesday with the arrival of the “All-Star” Dunk High and Nike’s “Popcorn” pack. On Wednesday, the second two colorways of the Dunk make their way to select retailers. Those will be folowed up on Thursday by the Undercover x Nike Overbreak. The Cosmic Unity, Carpet Company x Nike SB Dunk High, “Crimson Siren Red” Air Presto, and “St. Patrick’s Day” Air Max 90 all arrive on Friday morning. Things wrap up on Saturday with the retro of the “Cream” Yeezy Boost 700 V2 before launches of the “All-Star” Kobe 6 Protro and “Orange Pearl” Dunk Low take place early next week on Monday.
Check out a detailed guide to all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Nike Dunk High "All-Star"
Price: $110
When: Tuesday, March 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Arriving a few days after the actual game took place, Nike is dropping a special Dunk High colorway to commemmorate the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. The pair features a mint leather upper with black patent leather overlays. A holographic NBA All-Star patch stamped on the lateral heel completes the design.
Nike 'Popcorn' Pack
Price: $110-$130
When: Tuesday, March 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Food-themed sneakers are nothing new. The latest being added to the list are popcorn-inspired pairs of the Air Force 1 and Blazer Mid. Each features a similar color scheme with the Air Force 1 featuring a cream leather upper and white detailing, while the Blazer Mid opts for an inverted look. Shared details including remixed red and white branding hits on the tongue and heel to resemble classic popcorn packaging, “fresh since ‘82” and “fresh since ‘77” written in gold on the lateral heel of each respective model as a nod to the year each debuted, popcorn covering each insole, and a gold popcorn hang tag.
Nike Dunks
Price: $100-$110
When: Wednesday, March 10 at 10 a.m. (March 15 for “Orange Pearl” Dunk Low)
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: More colorways of the Nike Dunk Low and Dunk High are hitting stores this weekend. On Wednesday, the orange and white “Syracuse” Dunk High will arrive alongside a black and white Dunk Low. These two pairs will be followed up by the women’s “Orange Pearl” colorway next Monday.
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Undercover x Nike Overbreak
Price: $160
When: Thursday, March 11 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Undercover continues to add to its catalog of Nike collabs with two colorways of the Overbreak. Sail and black-based colorways of the modern take on the Nike Daybreak runner each feature subtle additions from the Japanese brand like embroidered roses on the lateral side panel, “Chaos” and “Balance” written on each toe, and Undercover branding on the heel tab. The Overbreak’s most notable detail is its chunky React midsole.
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Nike Cosmic Unity
Price: $150
When: Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike’s brand new sustainable basketball sneaker, the Cosmic Unity, is getting a wider launch this Friday. The “Green Glow” option is currently listed on the Nike SNKRS release calendar, while the more colorful “Amalgam” colorway will be arriving at stores including select Foot Locker locations. The Cosmic Unity is Nike’s first performance shoe made with at least 25 percent recycled content, including a Crater Foam midsole.
Carpet Company x Nike SB Dunk High
Price: $125
When: Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following an exclusive in-store launch a few weeks back, Carpet Company’s Nike SB Dunk High is getting a wider launch this week. The young, Baltimore-based skate brand put its spin on the popular silhouette with semi-translucent blue overlays across the upper that wear away over time to reveal a layer of yellow leather, a Carpet Company logo stitched on the lateral heel, and Arabic text nodding to founders Osama and Ayman Abdeldayem’s Egyptian heritage found in various sections across the upper.
Nike Air Presto 'Crimson Siren Red'
Price: $130
When: Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Presto arrives in yet another colorways this Friday. The latest “Crimson Siren Red” pair appears remeniscent to a sunset with a yellow, red, and purple gradient print covering the entirety of the upper. A semi-translucent blue cage and white midsole balance out the loud design.
Nike Air Max 90 'St. Patrick's Day'
Price: $130
When: Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a special colorway of the Air Max 90. The retro runner is dressed in various shades of green including a mudguard covered in four leaf clovers. Subtle gold accents complete the holiday-themed design.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 V2 'Cream'
Price: $240
When: Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m.
Where: Yeezy Supply, adidas.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The “Cream” Yeezy Boost 700 V2 is making a return this weekend. The chunky design features a mix of earth tones across a mesh and suede upper, reflective Three Stripes branding, and a Boost midsole.
Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'All-Star'
Price: $180
When: Monday, March 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest pair of Kobes that Nike is giving the Protro treatment to is 2011’s “All-Star” colorway of the 6. Worn by Bryant during an MVP-winning All-Star Game performance a decade ago, the shoe has been seen on various players this year including Julius Randle during this past weekend’s 2021 contest. Nodding to the traditional colors of the Western Conference, the pair’s snakeskin-inspired upper is covered in red and black with a white Swoosh.
