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The Air Jordan 1 High OG makes its return this weekend with a colorway inspired by one of MJ's most memorable outfits, and the brand is also dropping the first stateside "City Series" Air Jordan X colorway.
Elsewhere, collaborations are coming out hard with the long-awaited Supreme x Nike Air Max collection, a stateside drop of Foot Patrol's adidas Consortium Tour release, plus sneakers from Social Status x Diadora, Burn Rubber x Reebok, Solebox x ASICS, and more.
On top of all this, there's also the debut of the Nike Air Presto Flyknit and even more releases you need to know about. Catch them all below in A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Supreme x Nike Air Max 98
Price: $175
When: Thursday, April 28 at 11 a.m. EST
Where: Available exclusively from Supreme online
What You Need to Know: After months of previews and speculation, Supreme's first ever Air Max collaboration drops with four colorways of the Air Max 98 in snakeskin, triple black, navy/silver, and red/silver. Remember, these won't be releasing in store, so you'll have to try your luck online. The entire collection is also rumored for a NikeLab release on Saturday, however nothing has been confirmed as of publishing. Check back soon for updates.
Nike Air Presto Flyknit Ultra
Price: $160
When: Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: One of Nike's comfiest retros gets a much-anticipated Flyknit makeover with the Air Presto Flyknit Ultra's debut in five colorways. It's going to be hard to beat these come summertime, so stock up while you have the chance. Along with the colors pictured here, there will be a handful of other styles available from select Nike Sportswear stockists.
Nike Kobe 11 EM “Draft Day”
Price: $160
When: Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from nike.com and select Nike Basketball retailers
What You Need to Know: If you can't get enough Kobe sneakers following the Mamba's reitrement, you'll want to check for these “Draft Day” Kobe 11 EMs. These follow up a longtime Kobe tradition with a colorway inspired by the Charlotte Hornets, the team who originally picked him in the 1996 NBA Draft.
Packer Shoes x atmos x Bounty Hunter x Reebok Instapump Fury
Price: $180
When: Friday, April 29 at 12 a.m. EST (online) and 12 p.m. EST (in store)
Where: Available exclusively from Packer Shoes in store and online
What You Need to Know: Any time that four experienced brands put their heads together for a sneaker collaboration, you know it's going to be good. This one doesn't disappoint, as New Jersey's Packer Shoes links up with atmos and Japanese streetwear brand Bounty Hunter for a blacked out Reebok Instapump Fury.
Air Jordan X “NYC”
Price: $190
When: Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: The 2016 Air Jordan X “City Series” gets its first stateside release this weekend with the “NYC” colorway. These dropped earlier in the week and today at some retailers, but the official SNKRS release goes down on Saturday.
Air Jordan 1 OG High “Letterman”
Price: $160
When: Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Officially dubbed “On Air,” these Jordan 1s pay homage to a windbreaker suit worn by His Airness during an appearance on Letterman's late night talk show in the '80s. These are the first High OG release of the year, so expect these to move faster than your average release.
Foot Patrol x adidas EQT Running Cushion ’93 (Worldwide Release)
Price: $140
When: Saturday, April 30, times vary
Where: Available from select adidas Consortium retailers worldwide
What You Need to Know: Foot Patrol's adidas Consortium Tour collab will see a global release this weekend through select Consortium accounts. If you missed out last week, now's your chance to get these before they're gone.
Burn Rubber x Reebok Phase 1 “Detroit Playa”
Price: $110
When: Saturday, April 30 at 12 a.m. EST (online)
Where: Available exclusively from Burn Rubber in store and online
What You Need to Know: Burn Rubber pays homage to the late, great Notorious B.I.G. with this Reebok collaboration that takes a page from a “Hypnotize” lyric.
Solebox x ASICS Gel-Lyte III “Blue Carpenter Bee”
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, April 30 at TBA
Where: Available exclusively from Solebox in store and online
What You Need to Know: Solebox's ASICS Gel-Lyte III collaboration that never was finally gets a proper release this weekend with this head-turning “Blue Carpenter Bee” colorway.
Social Status x Diadora N9000 “Rio Olympic Medals”
Price: $200
When: Saturday, April 30 at TBA
Where: Available exclusively from Social Status in store and online
What You Need to Know: The Olympics are still a few months away, but Social Status is getting 'heads in the spirit with two patriotic Diadora N.9000 inspired by the winning medals.
