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Some of the biggest sneaker releases so far this year are set to go down this weekend, with Don C's second Jordan Brand collaboration, the Just Don x Air Jordan II "Beach," finally hitting stores. Elsewhere for Jordan Brand, there's an "Alternate 90" Air Jordan V Low lined up.
It'll be a busy weekend for Nike too, as the brand will debut the NikeLab version of the Air Force 1 Ultra Flyknit along with a brand new fragment design x NikeLab collaboration and one of the cleanest Kobe 11 colorways yet.
adidas is coming out big with a new Primeknit colorway of the NMD, and there's also two colorways of the Boost-cushioned EQR Support 93-16 dropping. Meanwhile, if you missed out on last week's Ronnie Fieg x adidas Tubular Doom collab, we've got some good news.
All this plus a Japan-exclusive Bape x Mita Sneakers x Reebok collaboration and a philanthropic project from Bait and Saucony. Catch them all in A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases below.
fragment design x NikeLab Roshe Daybreak
Price: $135
When: Thursday, January 28 at 1 p.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select NikeLab locations
What You Need to Know: After tapping into Nike's vintage runner cache with models like the Roshe Cortez and LD-1000, Hiroshi Fujiwara's fragment design serves up another old-meets-new silhouette with the Roshe Daybreak.
NikeLab Air Force 1 Ultra Flyknit “All-White”
Price: $175
When: Thursday, January 28 at 1 p.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select NikeLab locations
What You Need to Know: NikeLab has a special “All-White” Air Force 1 in men's sizing dropping this afternoon. What better way to celebrate the debut of Flyknit on the AF1 than with one of the all-time greatest colorways?
Air Jordan V Low “Alternate 90”
Price: $175
When: Saturday, January 30 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Picking up where the “Alternate 89” Jordan IVs left off are these “Alternate 90” Air Jordan V Lows. These colorway is reminiscent of a coveted Derek Anderson PE and imagines what a “Bred” colorway of the Jordan V might've looked like back in the day.
Nike Kobe 11 “Home”
Price: $200
When: Saturday, January 30 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore online and select Nike Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: This weekend will see the release of one of the cleanest Kobe 11 colorways yet in this black and white “Home” makeup. If previous black/white Flyknit releases are any indication, these could end up being one of the most sought after colorways, too.
Just Don x Air Jordan II “Beach”
Price: $650
When: Saturday, January 30 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nikestore via online raffle, JustDon.com, and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: After much anticipation, Don C's second Jordan Brand sneaker collaboration arrives in the form of the “Beach” Just Don x Air Jordan II. The majority of stockists, including Nike, will be holding raffles for these, so you'll need some luck if you're hoping to score this package.
adidas NMD R1 Pack 2
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, January 30, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: adidas has another Primeknit NMD Racer on deck with the release of the “R1 Pack 2” colorway. This monochromatic colorway is the sort of look that you can't go wrong with, and the Primeknit pattern makes these one of the dopest NMD releases yet.
adidas EQT Support 93-16 Pack
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, January 30, times vary
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: Meanwhile, adidas Originals will also combine a classic design with state of the art cushioning as the Ultra Boost midsole meets the EQT Support 93 upper. These work because they stay true to the design and materials of the original with updated cushioning that will ensure you're comfortable all day long.
Ronnie Fieg x adidas Tubular Doom
Price: 165
When: Saturday, January 30, times vary
Where: Available from select adidas Consortium retailers
What You Need to Know: If you missed out on Kith's adidas Consortium Tour installment, the Ronnie Fieg x adidas Tubular Doom, you'll have one more shot this weekend when they drop at select Consortium doors worldwide. Don't sleep this time around, fam.
Bape x Mita Sneakers x Reebok Ventilator
Price: $145
When: Saturday, January 30, times vary
Where: Available exclusively from Bape Harajuku, Bape Shibuya, and BAPEXCLUSIVE Tokyo
What You Need to Know: Japanese sneakerheads will get an exclusive release of this three-way collab between Bape, Mita Sneakers, and Reebok this weekend. Unless you're abroad or have a plug who is, you'll have to hold out in hopes of a stateside release for these.
Bait x Saucony Shadow 5500 “Cruel World 6: Giant Leaps”
Price: $120
When: Saturday, January 30 at 2 p.m. EST (in store), online release via raffle
Where: Available exclusively from Bait in store and via online raffle
What You Need to Know: Bait drops off its sixth “Cruel World” sneaker this weekend with a NASA-inspired Saucony collab that will benefit the UK's Follow Your Dreams organization to benefit children with learning disabilities.