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The long-awaited Travis Scott x Air Jordan VI collaboration highlights this week's sneaker releases that also includes new work from John Elliott, Jordan Brand, Sacai, Slam Jam, and more.
The big releases kick off this Wednesday when the "Parachute Beige" John Elliott x Nike LeBron Icon hits shelves. That will be followed up by the Sacai x Nike Blazer Mid pack, Uninterrupted x Nike Air Force 1, "Lakers" LeBron 17, and the "Orbit Red" Air Jordan 34 all hitting select retailers on Oct. 10. On Friday, the Fall/Winter 2019 Adidas Spezial collection drops.
Things wrap up on Saturday with the debut of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4, "Manchester" BSMNT x Nike Air Max 90, and Slam Jam x New Balance 990v3 all making their way to select stockists.
For a detailed look at all of this week's most notable pairs, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
John Elliott x Nike LeBron Icon 'Parachute Beige'
Price: $250
When: Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After a slight delay, the "Parachute Beige" colorway of John Elliot's Nike LeBron Icon is dropping this Wednesday. The pair maintains the usual features of the basketball-inspired lifestyle design like a semi-translucent upper, nubuck collar, and LeBron 8 tooling.
Sacai x Nike Blazer Mid
Price: $140
When: Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Sacai's multi-layered Nike Blazer Mid is releasing in black and white color schemes this Thursday. While the Japanese fashion label's LDWaffle collabs have gotten a bulk of the attention, the Blazer Mid is another fashion forward option from the brand combines two of Nike's most iconic silhouettes, the Dunk and Blazer. The result is dual Swooshes, tongues, laces, and stacked midsoles at the heel.
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Uninterrupted x Nike Air Force 1 'More Than'
Price: $130
When: Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: LeBron James and Maverick Carter's Uninterrupted inspires this brand new Air Force 1 release from Nike. The pair features a white leather upper, reflective heel counter, and bright blue accents. Details include an Uninterrupted logo on the right heel tab, "I Am More Than" written on the left heel, and "I Am Uninterrupted" wrapping the midsole. Each pair will come with a Sharpie marker to allow for personal customization, a detail to further highlight the brand's goal of helping athlete's express themselves.
Nike LeBron 17 'Lakers'
Price: $200
When: Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is delivering the LeBron 17 in a Los Angeles Lakers-inspired color scheme. The pair sports a black Knitposite upper with purple and yellow detailing wrapping the heel. A smoky midsole, white Swoosh, and purple Air Max unit complete the design.
Air Jordan 34 'White/Orbit Red'
Price: $180
When: Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After debuting in a much more unconventional "Blue Void" colorway, the Air Jordan 34 is being offered up in the traditional Chicago Bulls makeup this time around. A white mesh upper is accented by black overlays, and Orbit Red branding. The lightweight upper sits atop the major technological innovation of this year's Air Jordan model, the Eclipse Plate, which is designed to improve stability and enhance cushioning during play.
Travis Scott x Air Jordan VI
Price: $250
When: Friday, Oct. 11
Where: select Jordan Brand retailers
What You Need to Know: Over eight months after it was first spotted on the feet of Travis Scott during his Super Bowl LIII performance, his collaborative Air Jordan VI is finally releasing to the public. The updated take on Michael Jordan's first championship sneaker features an olive nubuck upper with a modified collar featuring a canvas stash pocket.
Adidas Spezial Fall/Winter 2019 Collection
Price: $120-$180
When: Friday, Oct. 11
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The Adidas Spezial Fall/Winter 2019 is inspired by winter in Northern England. Along with apparel, it will include the SL80, boot-like Winterhill, a casual colorway of the Hoddlesden in brown leather, and the debut of the Blackburn inspired by the town where Gary Aspden spent most of his childhood.
Adidas Harden Vol. 4
Price: $130
When: Saturday, Oct. 12
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: James Harden's fourth signature sneaker with Adidas, the Harden Vol. 4, makes its debut at retailers around the globe this weekend in the "Barbershop" colorway. The low-top is being billed as the former MVP's lightest sneaker to date. It features a textile upper, midfoot band for additional lockdown, and a Lightstrike midsole cushioning setup.
BSMNT x Nike Air Max 90 'Manchester'
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: BSMNT's "Manchester" Air Max 90 is the second pair to release from the trio designed by the London-based Facebook group. Arguably the most unique design of the three, this pair sports a black Cordura nylon upper, volt Jewel Swoosh, matching reflective tabs on the tongue and heel, and an icy outsole.
Slam Jam x New Balance 990v3
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Oct. 12
Where: Slam Jam and slamjam.com
What You Need to Know: Slam Jam is dropping a super limited run of New Balance 990v3s to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Designed through New Balance's NB1 customization program, the grey and black pair is intended to appear unfinished. It will come with a custom silver insole and reflective laces. Only 89 pairs will be available.
