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Despite some pushbacks and unexpected issues surfacing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, sneakers are still dropping each week that are worth consideration for whenever we are finally allowed back outside. Highlights this week include a popular non-OG Air Jordan, new collabs from New Balance, sneakers from some of your favorite rappers, and more.
Things start up on Thursday with the release of two new colorways of Tyler, the Creator's Golf Le Fleur Gianno and the "Lucid Green" Women's Air Jordan IV. On Friday, the DTLR x New Balance "Greek Gods" pack, Nike KD 13, and "Metallic Gold" LeBron 17 Low all arrive at select retailers.
This week's releases wrap up on Saturday with the Casablanca x New Balance 327, "Linen" Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2, and anticipated retro of the "DMP" Air Jordan VI. Check out a more detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker drops below.
Converse x Golf Le Fleur Gianno
Price: $130
When: Thursday, April 16
Where: golfwang.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Tyler, the Creator's original silhouette, the Converse x Golf Le Fleur Gianno is arriving in two new colorways for Spring 2020 this week. The chunky, '90s-inspired low-top is available in a "Parfait Pink" option with a pastel pink mesh upper and tan and brown overlays, as well as a "Skylight" color scheme that mixes a powder blue upper with teal blue and yellow overlays. Each is completed with Golf Le Fleur branding on the tongue and heel, reflective detailing, and rugged brown outsoles.
Air Jordan IV 'Lucid Green'
Price: $190
When: Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is dropping off a new women's colorway of the Air Jordan IV this Thursday. The pair is similar is appearance to the OG "White Cement" Air Jordan IV, bit has been remixed with green hits on the inner tongue and outsole, as well as tri-colored green,yellow, and red mesh netting. While not explicitly stated, the Rasta colors could be a nod to the iconic scene in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing in which Buggin Out's "White Cement" IVs with rasta-colored string on the bottommost lace get scuffed on the street.
DTLR x New Balance 'Greek Gods' Pack
Price: $220-$230
When: Friday, April 17
Where: dtlr.com
What You Need to Know: DTLR's latest New Balance pack is titled the "Greek Gods" pack. It consists of a Made in U.S.A. 997 and 997 Sport. The model are inspired by Greek gods Perseus and Medusa, respectively, and feature grey and black pigskin suede uppers, iridescent tongues and trim, and snakeskin accents on the "N" logos.
Nike KD 13
Price: $160
When: Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is following up the debut "Hype" colorway of the KF 13 with a much more traditional black and silver styling this week that falls in line with the Brooklyn Nets' uniforms. The pair sports a black mesh upper, silver Swoosh, speckled midsole, marbled outsole, and subtle blue hits throughout. Performance specs include double-stacked Air Zoom and full-length Air Zoom cushioning in the midsole.
Nike LeBron 17 Low 'Metallic Gold'
Price: $170
When: Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest LeBron 17 Low seems tailormade for the NBA Playoffs that were supposed to kick off this week. It features a white and black upper with metallic gold accents acting as a potential nod to the Larry O'Brien Trophy. React cushioning loaded under the forefoot and an Air Max bag at the heel provide additional comfort on this year's low-top LeBron installment.
Casablanca x New Balance 327
Price: $150
When: Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com, casablancaparis.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following an initial delay brought upon by COVID-19, Casablanca's New Balance 327 collection is hitting retail this weekend. Casablanca's Charaf Tajer describes the brand's first footwear collab as a "cool Italian grandad shoe," inspired by the country's sportswear in the '70s. Two colorways with perforated white leather uppers will be up for grabs. One uses green suede overlays, while the other opts for bright orange. A large "N" on each side panel completes the design.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Linen'
Price: $220
When: Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com, Yeezy Supply, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The "Linen" Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is the latest colorway set to arrive at retailers. The newest addition to the 350 V2 family sports a peach Primeknit upper, miatching midsole, grey side stripe, and grey liner.
Air Jordan VI 'DMP'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Originally released in 2006 alongside a matching Air Jordan XI as part of the "DMP" pack, this Air Jordan VI has been one of the most popular non-OG Air Jordan colorways since its arrival. The "DMP" VIs return for the first time this Saturday true to original form with a black nubuck upper, gold midsole and branding details, and an icy outsole.
