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One of the greatest Air Jordans of all-time returns this weekend with its original branding for the first time in over a decade, and we've got all the details you need to cop them.
Across the pond, Jordan Brand will also drop a Jordan II Retro for the annual Quai 54 tournament.
adidas Originals will introduce its latest collaboration with Pharrell Williams, a new take on the NMD known as the HU NMD.
Elsewhere, collaborations make up the rest of the weekend's major releases, with sneakers from Wale x Villa x ASICS, Kim Jones x NikeLab, Filling Pieces Puma, and La MJC x Diadora also on deck.
Wale x Villa x ASICS Gel-Lyte III “Intercontinental Champion”
Price: $160
When: Thursday, July 21, at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available exclusively from Villa in store and online
What You Need to Know: After dropping a gem with last summer's “Bottle Rocket” Gel-Lyte IIIs, Wale and Villa are back at it with a new sneaker inspired by one of professional wrestling's most prestigious titles.
Pharrell Williams x adidas HU NMD “Yellow”
Price: $240
When: Friday, July 22, time varies
Where: Available from adidas.com and select adidas Originals retailers
What You Need to Know: Pharrell Williams brings his talents to the ever popular NMD range this weekend with a brand new silhouette known as the HU NMD, which debuts in a striking yellow colorway.
Filling Pieces x Puma Blaze of Glory
Price: TBA
When: Friday, July 22 at TBA
Where: Available exclusively from Filling Pieces
What You Need to Know: This just-announced collab brings together Amsterdam's Filling Pieces with Puma for a premium execution of the Blaze of Glory.
Air Jordan V OG “Black/Metallic Silver”
Price: $220
When: Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: For the first time since the year 2000, the “Black/Metallic” Air Jordan V will release in remastered form with O.G. Nike Air branding. This is one of those releases that will bring out the older 'heads, too, so expect them to move fast despite their higher-than-usual retail price.
Air Jordan II “Quai 54”
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, July 23, times vary
Where: Available exclusively from European Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Across the pond, there's an exclusive Air Jordan II dropping for the annual Quai 54 hoops tournament. It looks like these are going to be a struggle to cop from the States, so do your due diligence on this one.
Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “InductKid”
Price: $150
When: Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike celebrates Ken Griffey Jr.'s Hall of Fame induction with a premium all-white take on The Kid's most memorable signature sneaker.
Nike Hyperdunk 08 “United We Rise”
Price: $160
When: Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m. EST
Where: Available from Nike SNKRS and select Nike Sportswear retailers
What You Need to Know: During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Nike laced its premier athletes in this patriotic colorway of the original Hyperdunk. Now, nearly a decade later, its back with all the details that made the O.G. so iconic.
Kim Jones x NikeLab Air Zoom LWP
Price: TBA
When: Saturday, July 23, times vary
Where: Available exclusively in store at select NikeLab locations
What You Need to Know: Louis Vuitton Artistic Director Kim Jones lends his talents to NikeLab for a collection of special Air Zoom LWP colorways. Famous for being the first running sneaker to feature Zoom Air, the Zoom LWP has never been seen quite like this before.
La MJC x Diadora N9000 “All Gone 2014”
Price: TBA
When: Sunday, July 24 at TBA
Where: Available online exclusively from Club 75
What You Need to Know: La MJC carries on tradition this weekend with its fifth Diadora N9000 colorway, this time in celebration of 2014's All Gone.
