Nike Basketball is well represented for this week’s lineup of footwear releases.
This includes the ‘Year of the Horse’ Ja 3, the “Phoenix” Book 2, and the “Green With Envy” LeBron 23. Asics will debut its Gel-NYC 2.0 sneaker with two New York-inspired colorways arriving this weekend. Rounding out the drops is Nike’s multi-shoe Doernbecher collection as well as the “Flight Club” Air Jordan 4.
Grab a closer look at this week’s best sneaker releases below and find out how you can buy a pair.
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Nike Ja 3 'Year of the Horse'
Price: $145
When: Friday, Jan. 16
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Although the Lunar New Year is being observed in February, Ja Morant is celebrating early with his "Year of the Horse" Nike Ja 3 dropping this week. The sneaker features a brown and red color scheme, a faux pony hair tongue, and special branding on the insoles.
Nike Book 2 'Phoenix'
Price: $155
When: Friday, Jan. 16
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Dubbed "Phoenix," the latest Nike Book 2 colorway not only references the mythical bird but also pays homage to Devin Booker's Phoenix Suns squad. The entirety of the sneaker is dressed in a vibrant orange makeup with fiery graphics embedded within the Swoosh on the sides.
Nike LeBron 23 'Green With Envy'
Price: $210
When: Friday, Jan. 16
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: LeBron James' fierce battle with the Boston Celtics inspires this upcoming "Green with Envy" Nike LeBron 23 release. This pair specifically pays tribute to Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals, where a beverage was dumped on James while he was walking into the tunnel following his 45-point performance.
Asics Gel-NYC 2.0
Price: $170
When: Friday, Jan. 16
Where: Complex Shop, Asics.com, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Asics' new Gel-NYC 2.0 sneaker debuts this week in two New York-centric colorways, featuring a brown pair inspired by Nas' Illmatic and a black and yellow iteration inspired by the Wu-Tang Clan's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) album. Both styles will launch on Complex.
Air Jordan 4 'Flight Club'
Price: $220
When: Saturday, Jan. 17
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand's mail-in Flight Club program from the '80s and '90s inspires this "Flight Club" Air Jordan 4 makeup. The sneaker sports a predominantly sail color scheme that's paired with black and red accents throughout. The tongue also features the program's "Flight Club" logo on the patch.
Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 21 Collection
Price: $120-$230
When: Saturday, Jan. 17
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike's latest Doernbecher Freestyle collection, designed with the help from patients of the OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, is available this weekend. The sneakers include the Air Jordan 17, the Air Force 1 Low, the Air Max Dn8, Air Max Plus, V2K Run, and the Vomero Plus.