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It’s no secret at this point that the outdoor trend has infiltrated the sneaker world. This week offers up the latest example of the relationship, courtesy of Salehe Bembury and New Balance, in the form of the whistle-equipped 574 YURT.
Bembury’s anticipated project isn’t this week’s only big drop though. There’s also a holiday-themed pack from Nike, a pastel-colored pair of Dunk Highs, Air Force 1 Highs with luxury details from Alyx, new Yeezys, and more.
Check out all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
1017 Alyx 9sm x Nike Air Force 1 High
Price: $450
When: Tuesday, Oct. 19 (raffle)
Where: alyxstudio.com
What You Need to Know: Matthew M. Williams’ 1017 Alyx 9sm is releasing its latest batch of Air Force 1 High collabs. One pair features a black leather upper with a University Red Swoosh and strap, while the other pair flips the application of the colors making for a much bolder colorway. Elements from the luxury label come through in the form of small branding stamped on each lateral heel in gold and a modified strap that includes Alyx’s signature rollercoaster buckle. Both colorways are said to be a nod to the 75th anniversary of the NBA.
Women's Nike Dunk High 'Cashmere'
Price: $110
When: Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: One of the latest Dunks to release is a multicolored women’s colorway dubbed the “Cashmere.” The pair features a white leather base with pastel yellow, purple, and orange paneling. A tan Swoosh and outsole complete the Easter-esque design.
Nike 'Halloween' Pack
Price: $130-$150
When: Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is getting into the Halloween spirit this week with black and orange pairs of two of its most popular silhouettes, the Air Force 1 and Air Presto. Each sports a black upper with bright orange accents. A scary all-over print of various pairs of staring eyes covers the toe and heel of the AF1 and is also used on the cage of the Presto. An embroidered orange spider also replaces the Swoosh usually present on the left toe box of the Presto.
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Eames x Reebok Club C
Price: $120
When: Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: reebok.com and eamesoffice.com
What You Need to Know: A bit of an unexpected partnership, the first shoes from the collaboration between Reebok and legendary furniture designer Eames arrives on Thursday morning following a slight delay. Black and white-based leather versions of the Club C will be up for grabs that have replaced the usual Reebok branding found on each side panel with the Eames logo.
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Jeremy Scott x Adidas Forum 84 Low Wings 'Money'
Price: $150
When: Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jeremy Scott is releasing another “Money Wings” sneaker with Adidas later this week. This time, the bold print covers a Forum 84 Low. Like the original high-top Forum that kicked off the partnership back in 2003 and got a retro release earlier this year, this pair also comes complete with a removable wing shroud that has become a signature element of Scott’s various projects with the Three Stripes.
Salehe Bembury x New Balance 574 YURT
Price: $150
When: Friday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The first two colorways of Salehe Bembury’s latest New Balance collab, the 574 YURT, are hitting stores later this week. One is dressed in an outdoorsy mix of olive green hairy suede, navy blue mesh, burgundy leather, and brown accents. The second pair keeps things traditional and utilizes New Balance’s signature all-grey color scheme. The YURT features notable modifications to the usual 574 model like pod midsole and functional whistle protruding from the heel.
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Nike Air Trainer 3 'Saquon Barkley'
Price: $140
When: Friday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike has given New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley his own colorway of the Air Trainer 3. A cream-based upper is accented by bright hits of infrared, yellow, blue, and green. Reflective elements are a nod to New York City’s various construction zones. Other details inspired by Barkley include his number “26” on each tongue tag, his lightning bolt logo on each heel and insole, and two black stripes across the lateral Swoosh that are meant to resemble the eye black he wears during games.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'MX Oat'
Price: $220
When: Saturday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Yeezy Supply, adidas.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The upcoming Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is also one of the loudest colorways of the popular silhouette to date. Dubbed the “MX Oat” color scheme, the pair features a Primeknit upper covered in a marbled orange, yellow, and blue pattern. A semi-translucent lateral side stripe and milky Boost sole complete the fall colorway.