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A new colorway of the Nike Air Fear of God, a nostalgic pair from Russell Westbrook's signature line, and Nigo's latest Adidas collab are among this week's best sneaker releases.
The drops kick off on Tuesday with the Extra Butter x Adidas Consortium Cabeknit Collection. On Thursday, the Super Soaker-themed "Splash Zone" Why Not Zer0.3 hits Nike SNKRS. Friday brings the release of the "Chill" KD 13, Levi's x New Balance 1300, and a trio of Human Made x Adidas Superstars. This weekend, the "Triple Black" Nike Air Fear of God 1 arrives on Saturday, while Reebok celebrates Alien Day with the Aliens-inspired U.S.C.M. Bug Stomper on Sunday.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's biggest sneaker releases below.
Extra Butter x Adidas Consortium Cableknit Collection
Price: $60-$130
When: Tuesday, April 21 at 11 a.m.
Where: extrabutterny.com
What You Need to Know: Extra Butter's latest Adidas collab is inspired by cricket. It consists of a white and teal colorway of the SC Premiere, as well as an Adilette slide. Each incorporates cable knit Primeknit, which was created exclusively for the project. Details like navy blue and red Three Stripes, gold accents, and co-branding are present across the trio. Cricket balls with an "Extra Butter Sporting Club" logo will be provided to customers while supplies last.
Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 'Splash Zone'
Price: $170
When: Thursday, April 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Originally debuted by Russell Westbrook earlier this year, the "Splash Zone" Why Not Zer0.3 PE is releasing at retail this Thursday. The colorway is inspired by Super Soaker water guns and features details like fluorescent yellow panels with faux water droplets, a "No Batteries Required" tag on each lateral side panel, and water graphic on each insole. Arguably the best detail is the special packaging for the colorway, which is made to resemble the traditional box Super Soakers came in.
Nike KD 13 'Chill'
Price: $160
When: Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The "Chill" KD 13 is the latest colorway Kevin Durant fans can look forward to. Said to be inspired by his R&B playlist, the pair features a green upper with gradient purple and yellow fades on various sections, a yellow heel panel, pink, and yellow midsole, and large pink lateral Swoosh.
Levi's x New Balance 1300
Price: $200
When: Friday, April 24
Where: newbalance.com, select Levi's stores, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After an initial delay thank to COVID-19, New Balance's first ever collaboration with Levi's drops this Friday. The 1300 has been dressed in a White Oak XX52 indigo denim upper, tan suede overlays, and orange leather detailing. A Levi's branding tab, cream laces, and gum bottoms complete the U.S.-made design.
Human Made x Adidas Superstar
Price: $140
When: Saturday, April 25 at 1 p.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After releasing exclusively via Human Made's web store, Nigo's trio of Superstars are receiving a wider launch this weekend. White/black, black/white, and white/white options will all be up for grabs. Each features a cream rubber shell toe, mini heart perforations in between the Three Stripes branding that reads "Gears for Futuristic Teenagers" on each side panel, and a red Human Made logo on each heel tab.
Nike Air Fear of God 1 'Triple Black'
Price: $350
When: Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jerry Lorenzo's original performance basketball silhouette, the Air Fear of God 1, is hitting retailers in a classic triple black color scheme this Saturday. Features like the TPU cage, thick rope laces, heel zipper, and double-stacked Zoom Air unit are all present.
Reebok U.S.C.M Bug Stomper
Price: $220
When: Sunday, April 26
Where: reebok.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Reebok's special release for Alien Day 2020 is a new spin on the Alien Stomper famously worn by Ellen Ripley in the film. Dubbed the U.S.C.M. Bug Stomper, the pair is inspired by dropship used by the United States Colonial Marines in 1986's Aliens, the sequel in the cult classic sci-fi franchise. It sports a tan ballistic mesh upper, camouflage heel panel to match the uniforms worn in the film, and neoprene booties featuring military-inspired patches. Fans of the movie will notice details like translucent dog tags, eyes stitched on the right heel to mimic the patch seen on William Hudson's uniform, a QR code on the underside of the left strap to access special content, and more.
