Roger Federer Serves up a New Collab in This Week's Sneaker Releases
Along with the return of YEEZY Season.
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Once upon a time, long before the hype pervaded popular culture, the major sneaker brands would typically deliver one, maybe two coveted releases a month, with a heavy emphasis on storytelling. Nowadays, it’s commonplace to see these different labels ditch the ‘who, what, where, when and how,’ and instead drop multiple pairs of heat in just one weekend. A welcomed dilemma for most.
With that said, we continue our weekly roundup of the most sought after silhouettes for the week, hoping to make your ‘cop or drop’ decision as easy as possible. Check out the list below and chime in on the styles you’ll be picking up.
Nike Zoom Vapor RF x AJ3 “atmos”
Nike
Release Date: November 17
Release Price: $200 USD, available via select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike SNKRS
Following a launch in “Fire Red,” the Nike Zoom Vapor RF x AJ3 will soon drop in the famed “atmos” color scheme, with black tumbled leather dominating its upper. The Air Jordan 3‘s popular elephant print makes its way around the toe and heel, while RF, Nike Air and Jumpman branding in teal are placed on the midsole, heel and tongue respectively.
Nike Air Max 97 (Black/Volt)
Nike
Release Date: November 17
Release Price: $160 USD, available via select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike SNKRS
Paying homage to the Air Max 95, Nike’s Air Max 97 hits the shelves in a familiar colorway of black, grey and volt. The aforementioned neon green coloring is incorporated on its full-length visible Air Max unit and Swoosh motif on each lateral and medial side. A white midsole separates its upper from the outsole, while the layered upper alternates black and grey hues.
Nike Kobe A.D. Mid (Grey/Snakeskin)
Nike
Release Date: November 17
Release Price: $150 USD, available via select Nike Basketball retailers
Nike’s Kobe A.D. Mid is the most recent of Kobe Bryant‘s signature line to hit retail shelves, and a new Grey/Snakeskin colorway is next in line. The sneaker displays Bryant’s affinity for detail in the game of basketball thanks to symbols placed on the heel and its overall blueprint-like aesthetic. Grey dominates its upper while a translucent blue outsole and contrasting orange Swoosh add a bit of showmanship to the sneaker.
Air Jordan 12 “Wolf Grey”
Nike
Release Date: November 18
Release Price: $190 USD, available via select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike SNKRS
It’s the Air Jordan 12‘s turn to join the “Wolf Grey” lineage as MJ’s signature sneaker features a suede and pebbled leather construction. It’s tonal grey colorway is complemented by gold detailing on its upper eyestays and outsole for a final stamp of approval.
ASICS x Woei GEL-Lyte III
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Release Date: November 18
Release Price: N/A, available via select ASICS retailers and END.
Rotterdam’s own WOEI boutique celebrates ten years strong with a special ASICS collaboration. The commemorative drop welcomes Apricot Nector and Black coloring to the ASICS’ GEL-Lyte III. WOEI’s logo is placed on each heel, while materials such as vintage nylon and suede make up its build.
adidas Nemeziz Tango 17+ UltraBOOST
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Release Date: November 17
Release Price: $200 USD, available via select adidas Soccer retailers and adidas.com
Off-white coloring meets the new look of the adidas Nemeziz Tango 17+ UltraBOOST. The remodeled silhouette gains inspiration from athletic sports-tape via its Torsion Taped-upper. BOOST cushioning makes its way back to the midsole as well as the Continental™ rubber outsole. The aforementioned Torsion Tape provides the wearer with just the right amount of flexibility for either casual wear or athletic performance.
adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Semi Frozen Yellow
YEEZY MAFIA
Release Date: November 18
Release Price: $220 USD, available via select adidas Originals retailers and adidas.com
Continuing the never-ending Yeezy season is the YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Semi Frozen Yellow.” The eye-grabbing colorway boasts a bright yellow Primeknit upper with contrasting stripes, while its sneaker’s outsole hosts vintage gum coloring. The model’s “SPLY-350” stamp returns to each lateral side in an infrared hue to complete the bright colorway.
