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Whether you are eager to pick up a pair from your childhood that you always wanted, updated take on a classic Air Jordan, or a collab from a popular label that can seamlessly transition into your weekly footwear rotation, this week has something for everyone.
Some of the standouts include the return of pairs like the “West Indies” Air Force 1 and home colorway of the Air Max Penny, Bephies Beauty Supply’s reinterpretation of the Air Jordan 7, A Ma Maniére’s limited Air Ship, and JJJJound’s highly-discussed Asics Gel-Kayano 14s.
Take a detailed look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Nike Air Max 97
Price: $185
When: Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Air Max 97, Nike has decided to fuse together two OG colorways. Its silver and blue top half is pulled from the “Atlantic Blue” color scheme, while the black nubuck mudguard is a nod to the “Neon” 97s. Voltage yellow detailing on the Swoosh and Air unit complete this colorway.
Nike Dunk Low 'Vast Grey'
Price: $110
When: Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Dunk Low is dropping in a perfect everyday colorway this week. This “Vast Grey” option is dressed in cream suede with grey suede overlays. Its all-over suede paneling adds a premium feel to the popular silhouette.
froSkate x Nike SB Dunk High
Price: $130
When: Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: FroSkate, a Black-owned, Queer-led group of non-traditional skaters based in Chicago, is the latest collaborator to get its own Nike SB. The “All Love” SB Dunk High aims to promote inclusivity. Details across the colorful, mismatched uppers include heart-shaped perforations on the toe box, “All Love” and “No Hate” embossed on each quarter panel, special tongue tags, icy outsoles that act as a window to a multicolored all-over print, and graphic insoles.
Air Jordan 3 'Dark Iris'
Price: $200
When: Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A new colorway of the Air Jordan 3 debuts this week. The “Dark Iris” pairs features a white leather upper, signature elephant print panels on the toe and heel, and purple accents.
Nike Air Max Penny 'White/Varsity Royal'
Price: $170
When: Thursday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike continues the resurgence of the Air Max Penny with the release of the “White/Varsity Royal” colorway on Thursday morning. The simplistic color scheme perfectly pairs with the uniforms of the Orlando Magic. It features a white upper, black tongue, blue Swoosh branding throughout, and a Penny logo on the heel.
Nike Air Force 1 'West Indies'
Price: $150
When: Friday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is bringing back another fan-favorite Air Force 1 colorway later this week. Originally released in 2002, the “West Indies” Air Force 1 celebrated New York City’s West Indian Day Parade Carnival. Special “West Indies” logos appear on the tongue tags and stitched on each lateral heel to mark the special drop.
Air Jordan 1 Low 'Black/Smoke Grey'
Price: $140
When: Friday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan 1 Low hits shelves with a new look on Friday morning. This pair sports a black and grey upper made mostly of a durable mesh with leather wrapping the heel. Finishing touches include deconstructed elements like frayed edges and exposed padding, and a subtle pop of red on the “Nike Air” tongue tag.
Women's Nike Dunk High 'Camo'
Price: $135
When: Friday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This upcoming women’s colorway of the Dunk High is covered in desert camo. The rugged canvas upper is accented by a white midsole and milky outsole.
Nike Air Max 1 'Dirty Denim'
Price: $150
When: Friday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Ever wonder what your favorite pair of worn-in jeans may look like as a sneaker? Your question has been answered by this upcoming Air Max 1 colorway. The pair is meant to resemble a well-worn pair of jeans with a light blue denim upper and matching nubuck toe box that’s designed to look better with age. A yellowed midsole and laces add to the vintage look. This new colorway is inspired by the original “Dirty Denim” Air Max 1 that arrived back in 2003.
Nike Air Kukini 'Game'
Price: $140
When: Saturday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is bringing back the Air Kukini from the vault. This time, the low top is dressed in a pattern inspired by retro gaming. The colorful, pixelated graphic is printed across the Kukini’s stretchy fabric upper. It’s accented by a glow in the dark cage and cream midsole.
Air Jordan 12 'Stealth'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan 12 returns to stores this weekend in a clean new colorway. The “Stealth” pair sports a grey leather upper and white mudguard that make it an easy pair to add to any sneaker rotation.
New Balance Made in USA 'Castlerock'
Price: $194.99-$199.99
When: Thursday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Two more colorways from Teddy Santis’ Made in USA collection are hitting retailers on Thursday. The 990v2 and 990v3 have each been dressed in “Castlerock” color schemes that mix multiple shades of blue with silver detailing and a cream midsole.
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A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Ship
Price: $140
When: Friday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m.
Where: a-ma-maniere.com
What You Need to Know: A Ma Maniére steers away from its usual color palette to present a limited take on the Air Ship. The retro basektball sneaker is dressed in a white leather upper with royal blue detailing. A Ma Maniére branding appears on the tongue tag. Only 2,300 pairs have been produced. Each one is individually numbered.
JJJJound x Asics Gel-Kayano 14
Price: $180
When: Friday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Where: jjjjound.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: JJJJound’s polarizing two-pack of Asics Gel-Kayano 14s is set to drop on Friday. True to the Montreal-based brand’s minimal aesthetic, each pair of the 2000s runner sports a white mesh upper with metallic silver overlays. One features Black details, while the other opts for a clean all-white approach. Subtle JJJJound branding appears stamped on each lateral heel.
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Bephie's Beauty Supply x Air Jordan 7
Price: $210
When: Thursday, Aug. 25
Where: bephiesbeautysupply.com and Bephie’s Beauty Supply pop-up
What You Need to Know: Beth Gibbs’ Bephie’s Beauty Supply releases its first collaboration with Jordan Brand on Thursday, a remixed take on the Air Jordan 7. The pair sports a tan upper with clay-colored laces and a matching mini Swoosh added to the lateral toe. The main feature of the pair is the addition of a draw cord-fastened mesh bootie. A Bephie’s Beauty Supply logo appears on each heel. This collab’s color palette and addition of the bootie give it a striking resemblance to the ACG Mowabb.
Sean Wotherspoon x Hot Wheels x Adidas Superturf
Price: $160
When: Thursday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: For his latest Adidas Superturf colorway, Sean Wotherspoon has linked up with Hot Wheels. The logo of the nostalgic toy brand appears on the zip-up shroud and is also featured on a removable Velcro patch on the heel. The hiking-inspired silhouette sports a cream mesh upper with bright yellow, purple, blue, red, pink, and teal details.