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Yeezy season is officially here again. After months of rumors, the "Black" adidas Yeezy 750 Boost is finally getting a release this weekend, capping off an incredible year for the Kanye West x adidas Originals collaboration. They're not going to be easy to come by, and many stores have already held raffles, but there's still a chance. We've got all the info you need to flourish down below.
It's not just about the Yeezys, though, as adidas also has heat lined up in the form of its Ultra Boost Uncaged collab for Hypebeast's 10th anniversary along with a super premium made in Germany version of the Busenitz.
On the Jordan Brand and Nike side, we've got the "Chrome" Jordan VIII Retros dropping for the first time in over a decade, plus the He Got Game-inspired "Class of 97" pack, a modern take on one of the most memorable SB Paul Rodriguez sneakers, and a collaboration with Stone Island on an ACG-inspired boot.
Elsewhere, Under Armour's got two Curry 2 colorways in the pipeline, and there's also collabs from Atmos x ASICS and Footpatrol x Le Coq Sportif and more. Scroll down for everything you need to know in A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Air Max 1 “The 6”
Price: $130
When: Thursday, December 17 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: After a Toronto-exclusive drop, the “The 6” Air Max 1 will see a U.S. release via SNKRS and select Sportswear retailers.
Stone Island x NikeLab Ultra Koth Mid
Price: $300
When: Thursday, December 17 at 1 p.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select NikeLab retailers
What You Need to Know: As part of Stone Island's collaboration with NikeLab, the Italian brand reworked the Mowabb-inspired Ultra Koth Mid with premium details and earthy colorways.
adidas Crazylight Boost James Harden PE
Price: $140
When: Thursday, December 17
Where: Available exclusively from adidas.com
What You Need to Know: James Harden's all-white Crazylight Boost colorway is getting a public release, but they're not going to be easy to come by. These are individually numbered to just 100 pairs, so you'll need some serious luck to cop one of them.
Hypebeast x adidas Ultra Boost Uncaged
Price: $180
When: Friday, December 18, times vary
Where: Available from select adidas Consortium retailers
What You Need to Know: Hypebeast celebrates its 10th anniversary by serving up a collab on our choice for the best sneaker of 2015, the adidas Ultra Boost. This version loses its support cage to make the runner even more sock-like than before.
Under Armour Curry 2 “Dub Nation Home”
Price: $130
When: Friday, December 18, times vary
Where: Available from Under Armour online and select Under Armour retailers
What You Need to Know: Under Armour has two Curry 2 colorways lined up, including this white-based “Dub Nation Home” as a follow-up to October's road makeup.
Under Armour Curry 2 “Northern Lights”
Price: $130
When: Thursday, December 17, times vary
Where: Available from Under Armour online and select Under Armour retailers
What You Need to Know: Meanwhile, there's also a colorful “Northern Lights” version of the Curry 2 on deck for Thursday.
adidas Busenitz Scheinfeld
Price: $250
When: Friday, December 18, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Skateboarding retailers
What You Need to Know: adidas Skateboarding celebrates its long-running partnership with Dennis Busenitz with an ultra-premium version of his namesake skate shoe. These are made in Germany and will be extremely limited, so don't sleep.
Footpatrol x Le Coq Sportif R800 “Artisan”
Price: $285
When: Friday, December 18, times vary
Where: Available exclusively from Footpatrol in store and online
What You Need to Know: Footpatrol's final sneaker collaboration of 2015 is one of its best; the made in France Le Coq Sportif R800 “Artisan.” These aren't cheap, but they're worth every penny.
adidas Yeezy 750 Boost “Black”
Price: $350
When: Saturday, December 19, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: To be frank, these are far and away the biggest release of the weekend. This murdered out colorway marks just the second Yeezy 750 Boost release of the year, and with hype at a boiling point, you'll need nothing short of a blessing to lock these down. Here's a complete list of retailers.
Air Jordan VIII “Chrome”
Price: $190
When: Saturday, December 19 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand serves up the “Chrome” VIIIs for the first time since 2003 this weekend. This stealthy colorway is perfect for the season and could easily substitute for boots in mild winter weather.
Nike “Class of 97” Pack
Price: $385
When: Saturday, December 19 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: Inspired by Spike Lee's classic hoops flick “He Got Game,” this Nike Sportswear pack includes O.G. colorways of the Air Foamposite Pro and Zoom Hawk Flight.
Nike SB Paul Rodriguez 9 Elite “J-Rod”
Price: $150
When: Saturday, December 19 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike SB retailers
What You Need to Know: Rounding out the weekend for Nike is the SB Paul Rodriguez 9 Elite “J-Rod.” This Quickstrike release brings one of the best P-Rod colorways into the modern era in celebration of its 10 year anniversary.
Atmos x ASICS Gel-Lyte V
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, December 19, times vary
Where: Available exclusively from Atmos
What You Need to Know: Finally, Atmos will follow up its ASICS Gel-Lyte III collab with an identical Gel-Lyte V. Blocked in black and gold, these were created for the 15th anniversary of Atmos.
