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This week of sneaker releases is highlighted by the first Nike collaboration for cult-favorite streetwear label Cactus Plant Flea Market. The project from the Pharrell-endorsed label kicks off the busy week when it hits select retailers this Tuesday.
The releases pick back up on Thursday with two colorful pairs of the Nike React Presto and Friends-inspired Kyrie 5. On Friday, the "Glow" LeBron 16, latest installment of the Nike Air Fear of God collection from Jerry Lorenzo, three-sneaker "Quilted Velvet" Converse Golf Le Fleur range, and women's "Midnight Black" Air Jordan XII all hit shelves.
Releases conclude on Saturday with the "Light Bone Snakeskin" Air Jordan XI Low, Patta x Air Jordan VII, and "Apollo Missions" PG 3 all hitting stores.
For a more detailed look at all of these pairs, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Air VaporMax 2019
Price: $250
When: Tuesday, May 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: In the weeks leading up to its launch, the Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Air VaporMax 2019 has amassed a significant amount of hype, thanks in part to cosigns from notable names like Travis Scott and Frank Ocean. The highly-anticipated collab from Cynthia Lu is finally set to hit retailers this week. The pair stays true to CPFM's signature aesthetic with details like large "Just Do It" puff lettering wrapping the upper, crudely-formed green Swooshes made out of garden wire, and four-eyed yellow smiley faces on each heel. The color palette, including the gradient VaporMax bubble, is inspired by the sunset.
Nike React Presto
Price: $120
When: Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: One week after debuting in some colorways pulled from the original Air Presto's run in 2000, the brand new React Presto returns in a new set of character-inspired colorways. This time, the React-cushioned update to the "T-shirt for the foot" arrives in vibrant "Breezy Thursday" and "Psychedelic Lava" options that are sure to turn some heads.
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Nike Kyrie 5 'Friends'
Price: $130
When: Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike has used Kyrie Irving's favorite sitcom, Friends, as inspiration for the latest release of the Kyrie 5. The official collab sports a black upper with red, blue, and yellow detailing inspired by the cult-favorite series' official logo. The actual logo is even featured on the heel tag and insole.
Nike LeBron 16 'Glow'
Price: $200
When: Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Back in 2014, LeBron James laced up a never-before-seen colorway of the Nike Zoom LeBron III. The pair featured a stealthy black upper and glow in the dark soles. The latest LeBron 16 is inspired by this pair. It sports a black Battleknit 2.0 upper, black leather overlays made to resemble crocodile skin, and sits atop a glow in the dark outsole. Additional mint green accents are used to color the LJ crown logo stitched on the medial sidep panel, lion's head on each tongue, and inner lining.
Nike Air Fear of God Collection
Price: $170-$190
When: Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: More colorways of Jerry Lorenzo's two newest Nike models, the '90s-inspired Air Fear of God Raid and Air Fear of God Moc, are dropping this week. Both lifestyle models will be offered in all-black color schemes with Fossil-colored midsoles. Lorenzo's lightweight moccasin will also hit shelves in a "Particle Beige" option as well.
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Converse Golf Le Fleur 'Quilted Velvet' Collection
Price: $100-$110
When: Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: converse.com, golfwang.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Tyler, the Creator's latest album Igor is not the only creation from the artist dropping this Friday. Three new pairs from his ongoing Golf Le Fleur series with Converse will also be hitting shelves. The "Quilted Velvet" collection consists of red and brown colorways of the One Star, as well as a purple Chuck 70 that have all been covered in the luxurious material. Each pair features a white flower logo embroidered on the tongue.
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WMNS Air Jordan XII 'Midnight Black'
Price: $190
When: Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan is dropping a brand new women's exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan XII this Friday. The simplistic yet luxurious makeup features a black upper covered in faux reptile skin. This XII retains the model's signature faux iguana skin mudguard as well. Gold accents on the tongue, top eyelets, side panel, and heel tab complete the upper, which sits atop a white midsole.
Air Jordan XI Low 'Light Bone Snakeskin'
Price: $185
When: Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand continues to outfit the Air Jordan XI Low in snakeskin. The latest colorway donning the reptilian print sports a Light Bone suede upper and wraps the mudguard in matching faux python skin. Minimal red accents and a milky translucent outsole complete the design.
Patta x Air Jordan VII
Price: €200 (app. $225)
When: Saturday, May 18
Where: Patta stores and patta.nl
What You Need to Know: Ahead of its wider launch this June, the Patta x Air Jordan VII is releasing exclusively at Patta this weekend. The well-known boutique has outfitted the classic Air Jordan model in earth-toned suede and nubuck. Red branding accents add a subtle pop of color. The main details are the brand's logo repeated across the midsole and "TEAM PATTA" printed on each heel tab. The shoe will release alongside a matching collection of apparel inspired by the line that hit stores alongside the OG Air Jordan VII in 1992. This project makes the first time Jordan Brand has collaborated with a European brand.
Nike PG 3 'Apollo Missions'
Price: $120
When: Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is going back to space for the latest colorway of the PG 3. This time around, Paul George's third signature model is outfitted with a white upper, metallic gold midsole, and icy outsole. This "Apollo Missions" colorway is inspired by the Armstrong Building 703 in PG13’s hometown of Palmdale, California. An American flag patch on the right heel, and official NASA logos on the left heel and insoles complete this astronaut-themed design.
Trophy Room x Air Jordan V
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, May 18
Where: Trophy Room pop-up event (Celine Orlando) and trophyroomstore.com
What You Need to Know: Marcus Jordan's Orlando boutique, Trophy Room, is releasing its latest Air Jordan collaboration this weekend. The "Ice Blue" Air Jordan V features mismatched details on each shoe like a "5" and "23" stitched on the lateral heels in gold, as well as "Nike Air" branding and a Trophy Room logo on each respective heel. Cork insoles, dust bags, and special packaging are an added bonus. Along with the retail colorway, Trophy Room also designed a much more limited red pair that was only gifted to friends and family.
