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If you are looking to treat yourself, or a loved one, with a fresh pair of sneakers for Easter Sunday, there is a ton of new sneaker releases arriving this week from usual suspects like Nike, Jordan Brand, Adidas, and New Balance that are worthy of selecting.
Releases kick off on Wednesday with Adidas dropping a quartet of new colorways of the FYW S-97. On Thursday, Aimé Leon Dore's anticipated New Balance 997 collab gets a wider launch. The releases really pick up on Friday with the Bape x Neighborhood x Adidas collection, "Volt" Nike Air Max Tailwind IV, "Dark Grey" Adapt BB, throwback-inspired "MPLS Lakers" LeBron 16, and highly-anticipated "Blue Snakeskin" Air Jordan XI Low all making their way to retailers.
The drops conclude on Saturday with the "Walk the Dog" Nike SB Dunk High, debut of the Nike ACG React Terra Gobe, Nike Zoom GP retro, and A Ma Maniere x Adidas Crazy BYW Low. Nike will also celebrate Earth Day next Monday with a trio of eco-friendly designs.
For an in-depth look at all of this week's top releases, here is Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Adidas FYW S-97
Price: $140
When: Wednesday, April 17
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Fresh off of a collaboration with Ronnie Fieg, Adidas is releasing a quartet of inline colorways of the FYW S-97 for men and women. The 1997 model, originally named the EQT Salvation, was the first runner to feature the brand's Feet You Wear technology. White mesh uppers with wavy leather and grey suede overlays are accented by either hot pink, purple, black, or peach detailing. The signature FYW Freddie mascot makes an appearance on the lateral heel. Reflective hits complete each design.
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Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 997
Price: $230
When: Thursday, April 18
Where: End. Launches and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After releasing exclusively via Aimé Leon Dore's New York City flagship and online store last week, the streetwear brand's New Balance 997 collaboration is receiving a wider launch at select boutiques across the country. Both colorways feature classic white mesh uppers with multi-toned grey suede overlays. Colorful suede gives a pop to the tongue, side panel, and ankle collar of each design. One uses a combination of yellow, pink, and blue, while the other opts for purple, pink, and light blue. Leather liners and a cream midsole completes the premium collab.
Bape x Neighborhood x Adidas Collection
Price: $200
When: Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Two world-renowned Japanese streetwear brands, Bape and Neighborhood, have linked up with Adidas for a new collection of footwear. A POD 3.1 features a split design covered in special black and white Bape camouflage incorporating each brand's signature logos. Bape's shark face is printed on each lateral side panel, while additional co-branding can be found on the heel pull tab, forefoot, and checkerboard insoles. It sits atop a segmented Boost midsole. The second option from the collab is a black NMD STLT covered in a tonal tribal graphic designed by both brands especially for the project. Hits of bright yellow don each side panel. A toggle lacing system concealed by a co-branded covering and a Boost midsole complete the design.
Nike Air Max Tailwind IV 'Volt'
Price: $170
When: Friday, April 19
Where: End. Launches and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is hoping to capitalize on some of the attention Supreme brought to the Air Max Tailwind IV with its recent collaboration by dropping some desirable inline colorways. The first one hitting shelves is a "Volt" option donning a white mesh and leather upper with black detailing. Yellow and green stripes with a gradient fade streak down each side panel. Volt yellow also accents the Swooshes, Air bubble, and outsole.
Nike Adapt BB 'Dark Grey'
Price: $350
When: Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike follows up the OG launch of the Adapt BB this past February with a brand new "Dark Grey" colorway that was first debuted by Boston Cetics forward Jayson Tatum on-court this past March. A dark grey upper is constructed mostly of Flyknit with leather used on tongue and heel. Metallic silver detailing can be seen on the Swooshes, tongue, and heel counter. A white midsole, translucent outsole, and infrared hits on the tongue and outsole complete the design. The main feature of the laceless performance model is its auto-lacing functionality that can be controlled by buttons on the lateral portion of the midsole or an accompanying smartphone app.
Nike LeBron 16 'MPLS Lakers'
Price: $185
When: Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is following up its colorful "Martin" LeBron 16 inspired by LeBron James' favorite '90s sitcom with a throwback flavor of the superstar's 16th signature model. This colorway is inspired by the Lakers franchise before it made its move to Los Angeles and was stationed in Minneapolis. A grey Battleknit 2.0 upper is accented by the throwback team colors of the Lakers, baby blue and yellow. An MPLS-styled "LJ16" across each tongue, lion's head logo stamped on each heel, stars stitched on the heel pull tabs, and a speckled midsole complete the colorway.
Air Jordan XI Low 'Blue Snakeskin'
Price: $185
When: Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The "Blue Snakeskin" Air Jordan XI Low is returning for the first time since 2001. The popular colorway of the low-top design features a white leather upper, glossy blue snakeskin wrapping the mudguard in place of the usual patent leather, and a translucent outsole. The usual branding hits appear on the tongue, heel, insole, and outsole in black.
Nike SB Dunk High 'Walk the Dog'
Price: $110
When: Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike SB's annual 4/20 release uses an interesting influence this year. The "Walk the Dog" Dunk High is inspired by various dog breeds. The playful design covers the upper in various dog hair patterns. Green suede on the toe, eyestay, and heel is supposed to resemble grass. A red nylon Swoosh is made to mimic a dog's leash, while a tan leather bone embossed with the classic pet dog name "Sparky" hangs from the heel. Special insoles are covered in a collage of dogs owned by Nike employees. As a finishing touch, the translucent outsole features a brown section by the toe area to mimic the unfortunate act of stepping in a canine's "number two."
Nike ACG React Terra Gobe
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike ACG is releasing its first model with React cushioning this weekend, the React Terra Gobe. The all-terrain runner features a water resistant ripstop bootie upper, large pull tabs extending from the tongue and heel, and black nylon overlays weaving their way across each side panel. A speckled React midsole and rugged rubber outsole complete the design. Classic ACG logos appear on the tongue, heel, and insole. The React Terra Gobe will debut in yellow and royal blue-based color schemes.
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Nike Zoom GP
Price: $160
When: Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Gary "The Glove" Payton's Nike Zoom GP is returning to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The unique signature model is known for its ski boot-inspired lock down system and asymmetrical lacing shroud. A white leather upper features a black detailing like a leather overlay on the lateral side panel, nubuck tongue, mesh liner, and rubber outsole. Green accents on the Swoosh and heel tab are a nod to Payton's then-team, the Seattle Supersonics. The late '90s performance model sits atop Zoom Air cushioning for comfort on the court.
A Ma Maniere x Adidas Crazy BYW Low
Price: $220
When: Saturday, April 20
Where: A Ma Maniere flagships and a-ma-maniere.com
What You Need to Know: Atlanta-based boutique A Ma Maniere is dropping an Adidas Consortium collaboration on the Crazy BYW Low this weekend. This modern basketball model is given a premium upgrade with a burgundy bootie, matching perforated suede overlay, and tan tumbed leather mudguard. A purple ankle collar and eyelets, plastic overlay on the lateral side panel, and suede heel tab complete the upper. It sits atop a podular Boost midsole. A Ma Maniere branding comes in the form of "A Ma Maniere" written on the lateral ankle collar, an "A" stamped into each heel tab, and co-branded insoles.
Nike 'Earth Day' Collection
Price: $80-$100
When: Monday, April 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is celebrating Earth Day with three eco-friendly versions of classic silhouettes: the Air Force 1 Low, Cortez, and Blazer Low. Each is constructed of white Flyleather uppers. Colorful artwork by Steve Harrington can be seen on the side panels, tongue tag, heel tab, and insoles.
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