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This week of sneaker drops is highlighted by a solid lineup of throwback Nike sneakers making a return, as well as a few notable collaborations as well.
Releases kick off on Wednesday with the return of the "Ivory Snake" Air Force 1 for the first time since 1996. That is followed up by a Zoom LeBron III hitting shelves on Thursday paying homage to LeBron James' alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. The "Habanero Red" Air Max2 Light also makes a return the same day.
On Friday, the 3x1 x Nike Air Force 1 collection, "Del Sol" Kobe IV Protro, "Hot Lava" LeBron 16 pack, and "Hot Lava" Air Tech Challenge II all arrive at retailers. This week wraps up with an all-black John Elliot x Nike LeBron Icon, the Nike SB x Air Jordan I "Defiant Is" pack, and Spring/Summer 2019 Puma x Diamond Supply Co. collab all releasing.
For a detailed look at all of the pairs mentioned above, here is a Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases.
Nike Air Force 1 'Ivory Snake'
Price: $150
When: Wednesday, May 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Originally released way back in 1996, Nike is brining back the "Ivory Snake" Air Force 1 for the first time this week. Coveted by collectors of the timeless silhouette, this simplistic color scheme dons a white leather upper with brown snakeskin covering the Swoosh and heel tab. A black tongue tag and old school branding stitched in black on each heel complete the design.
Nike Zoom LeBron III 'SVSM'
Price: $175
When: Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest Nike Zoom LeBron III retro pays homage to LeBron James' alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. A white leather upper is accented by various hits of green and gold, the team colors of the Fighting Irish. Special details include "SVSM" stamped on the lateral side panel, four-leaf clovers stitched on each heel, and the school's official logo on each insole.
Nike Air Max2 Light 'Habanero Red'
Price: $140
When: Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: While not as celebrated as other Air Max models from the time period, Nike has shed some light on the Air Max2 Light throughout 2019. The latest retro release is the return of the OG "Habanero Red" colorway. A bright red mesh upper is accented by jagged white leather overlays, a black Swoosh on each side panel, teal tongue branding, and a green Air Max bubble in each heel.
3x1 x Nike Air Force 1 Collection
Price: $130
When: Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike has decided to collaborate with bespoke denim retailer and neighbor of its popular 21 Mercer St. location in New York City, 3x1, on a trio of Air Force 1 Lows. Each is dressed in one of three of 3x1's raw selvedge denim washes developed in Los Angeles: black, stonewash blue, or raw indigo. Contrasting washes are used on the eyestay, Swooshes, tongue, and heel tab. A Bowerman orange selvedge ID is a nod to the Nike co-founder. Co-branding on the insoles completes each premium design.
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Nike Kobe IV Protro 'Del Sol'
Price: $175
When: Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After debuting during 2019 NBA All-Star weekend in Charlotte this past February, the Kobe IV Protro returns in the white, black, and yellow "Del Sol" colorway. This pair was most notably worn by the Black Mamba as the Los Angeles Lakers paraded through the city after capturing Kobe's fourth NBA title in 2009. One of the most celebrated designs in the Nike Kobe signature line, the pair helped break the stigma surrounding low-top sneakers on the basketball court.
Nike LeBron 16 'Hot Lava' Pack
Price: $200
When: Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike takes inspiration from Andre Agassi's "Hot Lava" Air Tech Challenge II for the latest round of the #LeBronWatch. Two colorways of the LeBron 16 are dropping this Friday made to resemble the iconic signature sneaker. Hot Lava Swooshes, a retro tongue tag, and a splatter-painted heel design are all borrowed from the early '90s tennis model. A white option more closely resembles the source material, but a black-based pair will also be up for grabs.
Nike Air Tech Challenge II 'Hot Lava'
Price: $130
When: Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The OG "Hot Lava" Air Tech Challenge II is also making a return this week along with the duo of LeBron 16s it inspires. The 1991 Andre Agassi classic stays true to OG form with a white leather upper, black overlays, vibrant Hot Lava details, and splattered panels at the midfoot and lateral heel.
John Elliott x Nike LeBron Icon
Price: $250
When: Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Another colorway of John Elliott's original Nike silhouette, the Lebron Icon, is dropping this weekend. The basketball-inspired lifestyle model sits a semi-translucent upper atop the midsole tooling of the LeBron 8. This pair features a black upper, tonal overlays, leather detailing for a premium finish, and translucent gum bottoms.
Nike SB x Air Jordan I 'Defiant Is' Collection
Price: $175
When: Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike SB has collaborated on two new colorways of the Air Jordan I. Both the "LA to Chicago" and "New York Paris" pairs feature rubaway paint jobs that reveal a second colorway underneath. The treatment is the same one used on the massively popular Lance Mountain Air Jordan I collabs from 2014. The "LA to Chicago" pair starts off outfitted in Lakers colors and can be transformed to resemble the OG "Chicago" Air Jordan I. The "New York to Paris" option features grey panels that reveal bright pink and crimson areas when worn down. It will also be the more widely available of the two colorways. Each of the four cities was chosen for its impact on modern day skate culture.
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Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 'Glow'
Price: $160-$250
When: Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com, Yeezy Supply, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest colorway of the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is one of the most vibrant pairs to date. The "Glow" colorway, as the name suggests, sports a glow in the dark neon green upper and midsole. A translucent side stripe completes the eye-catching offering. Pairs will be available in sizing for the whole family.
Puma x Diamond Supply Co. Collection
Price: $40-$130
When: Saturday, May 25
Where: Puma stores, puma.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Diamond Supply Co. has once again linked up with Puma for a brand new collection of footwear inspired by summertime in Los Angeles. The lineup includes some of the brands most notable models like the Suede, Clyde, and Cali-0. A pair of slides is also included. The Suede and sandal are covered in Diamond Supply's signature blue color scheme. A tie-dye treatment has also been applied to resemble pool water. The Clyde is constructed of black canvas with a white rubber toe cap, yellow tongue branding, and mismatched formstrips. The Cali-0 opts for a simplistic white leather upper with Diamond blue details. Each pair features Diamond logos on the tongue and heel tabs shaped like the valuable crystal as well.
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Image via Puma
Image via Puma
