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Highlighting this week of major releases is the long-awaited Undercover x Nike React Element 87 collaboration, a restock of the "Wave Runner" Adidas Yeezy Boost 700, and the debut of the LeBron 16.
Releases start up early this week with a brand new "N*E*R*D" Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu dropping exclusively at Billionaire Boys Club in New York City. The next major releases do not come until Thursday with the arrival of the "Life of the Party" Air Max Deluxe and four collaborative pairs of the React Element 87 from Jun Takahashi's Undercover.
On Friday, Foot Locker delivers the Nike Air Max "Air Frequency" pack and Reebok celebrates the release of the latest Predator film with a DMX Run 10 inspired by the original 1987 sci-fi movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
A bulk of this week's big releases take place on Saturday. The Nike Air Force 1 "Canvas" pack, "Grim Reepers" Off-White x Nike Blazer Mid, "1 Thru 5" LeBron 16, "Class of 2002" Air Jordan XIII inspired by Carmelo Anthony's high school days at Oak Hill Academy, and Air Jordan XVIII "Colors" pack will all be available. Adidas comes with three drops of its own—an Ultra Boost Uncaged collab with Études, new crop of Stan Smiths designed by Raf Simons, and restock of the "Wave Runner" Yeezy Boost 700.
For a complete breakdown of all of this week's drops, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu 'N*E*R*D'
Price: TBD
When: Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 12 p.m.
Where: Frenzy app (BBC NYC exclusive)
What You Need to Know: The latest version of Pharrell's NMD Hu is a green and yellow take on the coveted "N*E*R*D" version. The pair will receive a very limited release on the Frenzy app with any winners having to pick up their prize at the Billionaire Boys Club flagship store in New York City between Sept. 12 and Sept. 13.
Nike Air Max Deluxe 'Life of the Party'
Price: $180
When: Thursday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Taking this sneaker's rave inspiration a step further, Nike is releasing the "Life of the Party" Air Max Deluxe. This time around, the 1999 runner is covered in a black neoprene upper accented by a neon red, blue, and yellow wave pattern, Foamposite heel, and reflective detailing.
Undercover x Nike React Element 87
Price: $180
When: Thursday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Originally spotted on the runway this past March at Paris Fashion Week, Undercover's collection of Nike React Element 87s is finally releasing. Each of the four pairs sports its own unique color combination across one of 2018's most popular silhouettes. Shades like volt, royal blue, red, and green cover the React Element 87's translucent upper and carved midsole. Each colorway is also stamped with Undercover branding on the mid panel to further separate the collab from other general releases.
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Nike Air Max 'Air Frequency' Pack
Price: $160-$170
When: Friday, Sept. 14
Where: footlocker.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following up the "Air Origins" pack that released last month, Foot Locker is returning with another trio of exclusive Air Maxes. Dubbed the "Air Frequency" pack, an Air Max Plus, Air Max 95, and Air Max Plus/97 are outfitted in black, yellow, and white colorways. Despite having no official connection, all three pairs come just in time for the start of the NFL season and can be paired perfectly with a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey on Sundays.
20th Century Fox x Reebok DMX Run 10 'Predator'
Price: $200
When: Friday, Sept. 14
Where: reebok.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: To celebrate the latest installment in the Predator movie franchise, 20th Century Fox has collaborated with Reebok to create a DMX Run 10 inspired by the original 1987 sci-fi film. The '90s runner is outfitted in multiple details inspired by the movie including a camouflage upper alluding to its jungle setting, neon yellow hits taking cues from the main antagonist's eyes at nighttime, "over here" and "turn around" stamped on the inner tongue in red in Predator's language, handwritten military coordinates written in red on the lateral heel, and an iridescent sole that glows in the dark to represent the extraterrestrial hunter's operating system short circuiting in its closing scene. A "spine trophy" hang tag and heat map drawings on the packaging further the pair's overall theme.
Nike Air Force 1 'Canvas' Pack
Price: $130
When: Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: For any Travis Scott fans who missed out on both of his Air Force 1 collaborations, Nike is dropping a trio of consolation prizes this weekend. "Light Bone," "December Sky," and "Black" pairs of the classic low top have all been given canvas uppers almost identical to La Flame's popular pairs. These three options lack the special hits of the Astroworld rapper's collab like removable Swooshes, chrome dubraes, and special branding. The gum bottoms of the aforementioned collaboration have been swapped out for a semi-translucent styling as well.
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Off-White x Nike Blazer Mid 'Grim Reepers'
Price: $130
When: Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The first of two Halloween-inspired Nike Blazer Mids designed by Virgil Abloh is the "Grim Reepers" colorway. The pair sports a black upper with white detailing that includes a larger Swoosh and customary Off-White x Nike branding stamp on the medial side panel. Other signature details from Abloh will also appear on the limited drop like an orange tab on the lateral heel and baby blue zip tie.
Nike LeBron 16 '1 Thru 5'
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: To usher in the LeBron 16, Nike has created a special "1 Thru 5" colorway. The "What The"-esque design incorporates elements from the first five releases slated for King James' 16th signature model and is designed to symbolize his ability to play any position on the court. The mismatched left and right shoes incorporate multiple colors of the Battleknit 2.0 upper, cheetah print, translucent outsoles, LeBron's Dunkman logo, and more.
Air Jordan XIII 'Class of 2002'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Completing its "Back to School" pack, Jordan Brand is dropping the "Class of 2002" Air Jordan XIII this weekend. The third and final pair in the pack is a Melo-inspired take on the model paying homage to his high school playing days at Oak Hill Academy. A black suede and leather upper is accented by yellow suede on the heel, mud guard, and midsole. A red Jumpman on the tongue, red outsole, and special insoles act as final details.
Air Jordan XVIII 'Colors' Pack
Price: $225
When: Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan XVIII returns this week in three colorful suede options. "Campfire Orange," "Ochre," and "Racer Blue" colorways sport white midsoles, semi-translucent outsoles, and the Nike color code coinciding with each of the bright shades embroidered on the shroud.
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Études x Adidas Ultra Boost Uncaged
Price: $220
When: Saturday, Sept. 15
Where: Select Adidas Consortium retailers
What You Need to Know: The next installment from its Fall/Winter 2018 Ultra Boost Collective, Adidas has collaborated with French fashion studio Études on a pair of the Ultra Boost Uncaged. The Consortium release features a royal blue Primeknit upper, black heel cup and overlays, a black Boost midsole, branding hits on the tongue and heel, and white stars embroidered in half circles on each toe box.
Adidas by Raf Simons Stan Smith
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Sept. 15
Where: store.y-3.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Continuing a long-standing partnership, three new versions of Raf Simons' version of the Adidas Stan Smith are hitting shelves. Black, cream, and pink leather pairs are accented by Simons' perforated 'R' logo on side panel, his name stamped on the lateral heel, and a new logo stamped on the heel as well that has yet to be used on the designer's high-end take of the popular model.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 'Wave Runner'
Price: $300
When: Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The original "Wave Runner" colorway of the Yeezy Boost 700 is restocking once again. The grey colorway of the chunky sneaker is accented by hits of neon yellow, teal, and orange. Despite the recent dip in overall popularity that the Adidas Yeezy line has received, this particular pair has remained one of West's most popular designs in part due to its limited nature in comparison to other styles like the Yeezy Boost 350 V2.