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This weekend, it's all about themed packs as many of the major brands have special collections lined up.
For starters, Jordan Brand will drop its Air Jordan VII Retro "Cigar & Champagne" pack. Composed of two colorways, this is a natural follow up to 2014's Air Jordan VI pack, however an online release is unlikely. Likewise, for the latest Air Jordan 1 "Pinnacle," which will hit select retailers in a shimmering all-white colorway.
Nike has its share of packs up its sleeve, too, with two NikeLab Roshe Cortez's and a pair of O.G. Air Presto colorways dropping over the weekend. It'll also launch the "What The" KD7 and the much anticipated "Gone Fishing" Foamposite One.
Ronnie Fieg will celebrate his 20th year in the game with a special three-way collab between himself, Diamond Supply Co., and ASICS. It's composed of two ASICS retro silhouettes and plenty of themed apparel.
Rounding out the weekend is a country club-ready collection from Extra Butter and Sperry, the return of a retro runner from Karhu courtesy of Boston's Concepts, and more. Hit the jump for A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
NikeLab Roshe Cortez Pack
Price: TBA
When: Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from select NikeLab locations and NikeLab online
What You Need to Know: Dropping in both a “Forrest Gump” style white, red, and blue and a can't-lose black and white, these old-meets-new hybrid continues NikeLab's trend of reworking vintage models with modern, premium tooling.
Ronnie Fieg x Diamond Supply Co. x ASICS
Price: $165 (Gel Saga), $175 (Gel Lyte V)
When: Friday, June 19 at 11 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Kith Manhattan, Diamond Supply Co. Los Angeles and San Francisco, and Kith online
What You Need to Know: This one is gonne be big. Dropping just in time to celebrate Ronnie Fieg's 20th anniversary in footwear, this collab with skate specialists Diamond Supply Co. and ASICS is sure to cause more than a few hypebeast tears. It's composed of two models, the ASICS Gel Lyte V (pictured above) and the Gel Saga.
Nike Air Foamposite One PRM “Gone Fishing”
Price: $250
When: Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from select Nike Sportswear retailers and NikeStore online
What You Need to Know: Foam 'heads will want to catch this iridescent look, which comes complete with themed packaging. If you're looking to catch them online, you're in luck, because these are currently slated for a NikeStore release.
Nike KD7 PRM “What The”
Price: $200
When: Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from select Nike Basketball retailers and Nikestore online
What You Need to Know: The Nike “What The” KD series continues this weekend with this KD7. Composed of 18 different colorways, these definitely aren't for everyone, but there's a reason Nike Basketball revisits this theme every year. As of now, these are set to launch online.
Nike Air Presto QS “O.G. Pack”
Price: $120 each
When: Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nikestore online
What You Need to Know: What was once thought to be an overseas exclusive has been confirmed for a stateside Nikestore drop this weekend. This O.G. Air Presto duo includes the “Lightning” aka “Trouble at Home” and “Brutal Honey” colorways.
Primitive x Nike Dunk Low Premium SB
Price: $110
When: Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from select Nike SB retailers and Nikestore online
What You Need to Know: Paul Rodriguez's Primitive brand links up with Nike SB for these premium Dunk Lows. These are inspired by a Nike P-Rod 1 colorway that was a favorite of Paul and Primitive co-founder Andy Netkin.
Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle “White”
Price: $400
When: Saturday, June 20, time varies
Where: Available from select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Following the eluisve black “Pinnacle” drop, this white colorway will hit the States this weekend. Expect these to be equally limited, but the $400 price tag should be enough to scare away most wannabe resellers.
Air Jordan VII "Cigar & Champagne" Pack
Price: $250 each
When: Saturday, June 20, time varies
Where: Available from select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand follows up last year's Air Jordan VI “Cigar & Champagne” collection with two Air Jordan VII Retros. These will not be releasing online, so be sure to check with your local spots if you're hoping to lock these down.
Extra Butter x Sperry “Caddypack”
Price: $85 (CVO), $95 (A/O), $160 (A/O Gold Cup)
When: Saturday, June 20 at 11 a.m. EST
Where: Available from select Extra Butter stores, Attic in Bueana Park, Calif., and Extra Butter online
What You Need to Know: Composed of four different styles, this collection from Extra Butter and Sperry pays tribute to the oddball gathering of people you'd find at a typical country club. The premium A/O Gold Cup style is an Extra Butter exclusive.
Undefeated x adidas Los Angeles
Price: $95
When: Saturday, June 20, time varies
Where: Available from select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: After an Undefeated-exclusive drop last weekend, the latest collab between the west coast legends and adidas will see a wider release at select Originals stockists.
BAIT x New Balance “G.I. Joe Pack”
Price: $120 (710), $140 (574)
When: Saturday, June 20 at TBA
Where: Available from all Bait locations and Bait online
What You Need to Know: BAIT is known for churning out some pretty funky collaborations, but this G.I. Joe x New Balance offering surprised even the most seasoned heads. This pack includes two silhouettes, the 574 (above) and 710, paying tribute to some of the most memorable characters from a true American classic.
Ubiq x Ron English x Vans Vault “Camo Deer Pack”
Price: $85 (Era), $90 (Sk8 Hi)
When: Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available exclusively from Ubiq in store and online
What You Need to Know: Ron English is one of the dopest artist arounds, but his sneaker collaborations have been few and far between. Ubiq looks to change that with this Vans Vault pack which also puts a unique spin on camo print.
Concepts x Karhu '95 Aria
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, June 20 at 12 p.m. EST (online)
Where: Available exclusively from Concepts in-store (Cambridge only) and online
What You Need to Know: Concepts has built a reputation for itself by pushing the boundaries of the sneaker culture, and that will continue this weekend as it lends a helping hand in the revival of Karhu's retro line. Perfect for summer, this '95 Aria colorway takes inspiration from Karhu's roots in Finland.
