This Week's Best Sneaker Releases and How to Get Them
adidas re-releases “Zebras,” Nike re-releases the all-black VaporMax and colette celebrates its 20th anniversary.
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Once upon a time, Nike, adidas and other sneaker brands would bless us with releases of coveted sneakers once or twice a month. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for different footwear labels to drop multiple pairs of heat in just one weekend. Making it easier for you to choose whether to cop or drop, we continue our weekly roundup of the silhouettes that will be sought after this week. Check out the list below and chime in on the styles you’ll be picking up.
Kanye West x adidas Originals YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Zebra”
Release Date: June 21 (Confirmed app reservations), June 24 (in-store pickups)
Release Price: $220 USD, available via Confirmed app and at select retailers
The rare adidas Originals YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Zebra” is set for a restock this weekend as it will get a wider release at shops and boutiques that aren’t just adidas Originals stores. Prices have already fallen so those who want a pair, this is your best shot to get one.
John Elliott x NikeLab Vandal High
Release Date: June 21 (in-store), June 22 (worldwide)
Release Price: N/A, available June 21 in-store at colette and NikeLab P75, available worldwide on June 22 on John Elliott’s web store
John Elliott takes the Nike Vandal High silhouette — that has deep meaning in his own life — and breathes new life into it. Coming in “Anthracite” and “Sail” color options, the premium goods will fit in perfectly during Paris Fashion Week Men’s.
Nike N7 Collection
Release Date: June 21
Release Price: N/A, available on nike.com and at select retailers
Two Sock Dart colorways are joined by the Kyrie 3 and Air Flight Huarache Ultra to make up this year’s N7 sneaker collection. Helping to support Native American communities and youth across North America, these four sneakers are dressed in yellow, black and white with very subtle red and orange accents.
colette x Dr. Marten’s 1461
Release Date: June 21
Release Price: $174 USD, available on colette.com
Utilizing its signature color palette of white and blue, colette celebrates its 20th anniversary with another Dr. Marten’s collaboration on the 1461 silhouette. Subtly flexing is a semi-transparent sole that has “20” hidden and colette’s branding on the heel tab. A must cop for any fan of the French boutique.
The Shoe Surgeon x adidas Copa Rose Lux
Release Date: June 22 (NDG Studios), June 23-28 (Plan8 Studios)
Release Price: $695 USD, available during Paris Fashion Week at NDG Studios and Plan8 Studios
Fans of The Shoe Surgeon and adidas that are in Paris for Fashion Week will have the rare chance to purchase some of the customizer’s new Copa Rose Luxs. With only 25 pairs available, expect these to go quickly.
Nike Air VaporMax “Triple Black”
Release Date: June 22
Release Price: $190 USD, available via SNKRS app, nike.com and Nike retailers
The “Triple Black” iteration of the Nike Air VaporMax makes a return this week. Ridiculously popular during its initial launch, the modern runner from the Swoosh will garner lots of fast twitch fingers during its re-release.
Nike Air Zoom Mariah Flyknit Racer
Release Date: June 22
Release Price: $150 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and Nike retailers
Nike gives its ’80s classic the Air Mariah a modern makeover via a Flyknit Racer infusion. Dropping in an inaugural White/Hyper Grape, this new runner will definitely build on the popularity of the Flyknit Racer and usher in new fans.
Nike SB Dunk High Pro “Momofuku“
Release Date: June 22 (at Fuku), June 23 (wider release)
Release Price: $110 USD, available on the menu at Fuku on June 22 and at select Nike retailers on June 23
Mutually collaborating for the first time, David Chang and Momofuku’s iconic peach make its presence felt on the Nike SB Dunk High Pro. An ode to the aprons worn in his restaurant and addresses of Fuku and Ssäm Bar which helped expand and establish his brand respectively, these are a foodie’s must-have sneakers.
Bodega x ASICS GEL-Mai “Underground”
Release Date: June 23
Release Price: $170 USD, exclusively in-store at Bodega and on Bodega’s web store
Giving the ASICS GEL-Mai a makeover, Boston-based Bodega adds an assortment of materials and colors in the form of ostrich, nubuck, suede and pebbled leather to form the “Underground” iteration. Perfect for any urban explorer with performance and lifestyle aesthetic, this will make for a nice summer shoe.
Club 75 x colette x Converse “Triple C” Pack
Release Date: June 23 (online), June 24 (in-store)
Release Price: $110 USD, available on converse.com, colette’s web store, club75’s web store and in-store
Another 20th anniversary celebration pack will see colette, Club 75 and Converse unite on the Converse One Star and two Chuck Taylor ’70s. Forming the “Triple C” pack, red, white and blue cover all three silhouettes with co-branding found throughout.
Nike Air Jordan Formula 23 “Quai 54”
Release Date: June 24
Release Price: $120 USD, availability TBA
The latest sneaker release from Jordan Brand to come out of the Quai 54 basketball tournament in France is the Formula 23 silhouette. This time around, a basketball with “54” and longitude and latitude numbers are the main details on an all-black upper with white outsole and hits of red and blue.
Brain Dead x Vault by Vans Collection
Release Date: June 24
Release Price: $45-$138 USD, available at Vans Vault retailers
Brain Dead’s iconic graphics makes its way onto the Vans Old Skool LX, Classic Slip-On LX and Era LX for a colorful green, yellow and pink collaboration. As Kyle Ng of Brain Dead explains, “We are not delicate, clean people — we f*ck our sh*t up and like shoes that look better with more dirt on it.” For all those that use shoes for what they’re intended for, these are the Vans for you.
