Here’s How to Get This Week’s Hottest Sneaker Releases

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.

adidas Originals ClimaCool 1 “Los Angeles”

Release Date: August 1
Release Price: N/A, available at adidas Originals Los Angeles on Melrose Avenue

A ClimaCool 1 is the silhouette of choice selected by the Three Stripes to represent the city of Los Angeles. Sporting grey and white mesh and ClimaCool material, it’s meant to be free flowing and relaxed like the City of Angels.

Nike Air Max 97 OG White

Release Date: August 1
Release Price: $160 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and select Nike retailers

Able to take on seemingly any colorway thrown its way, the Air Max 97 is an extremely versatile silhouette that gets whited-out for this iteration. Before the summer is over, stunt with another clean pair of white sneakers from the Swoosh.

Nike Air Max2 Uptempo “Max2 Madness”

Release Date: August 3
Release Price: $140 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and select Nike retailers

The mid-90s basketball staple returns this week in a clean black and white colorway. With a 180-degree rear Air unit and panels on the lateral and medial sides giving it a distinct look on and off and the court, hoop fans will love these Air Max2 Uptempos.

Nike React Hyperdunk 2017 Flyknit “Instant Rise”

Release Date: August 3
Release Price: $160 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and select Nike retailers

First debuting on the feet of Draymond Green in the NBA Finals this year, Nike’s brand new React Hyperdunk 2017 Flyknit makes its way onto shelves for the masses this week. This model was designed for “quick cuts, smooth lift-off and sustained play.”

Jordan Super.Fly 2017 “Instant Fly”

Release Date: August 3
Release Price: $140 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and select Nike retailers

Designed with pressure maps and premium suede and composites, the Jordan Super.Fly 2017 fits Blake Griffin’s game perfectly. If you’re an explosive playground dunker and highlight reel machine in need of support, this is the pair of kicks to pick up.

Nike SB Zoom Dunk High Elite “The SB Dunk, Remixed”

Release Date: August 3
Release Price: $125 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and select Nike retailers

After dropping off a “Royal” colorway for its brand new sock-like SB Zoom Dunk High Elite, Nike returns with a red/white/blue iteration. Ankle-hugging Flyknit looks to provide comfort while you skate and a translucent red outsole adds flair.

Nike Air VaporMax “Grey on Grey”

Release Date: August 3
Release Price: $190 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and select Nike retailers

A cool two-tone grey Air VaporMax will be dropping this week for all those who want a pair of the runners that go with any outfit. Cool Grey and Dark Grey present a familiar color palette for fans of the Swoosh.

Golf le Fleur x Converse One Star

Release Date: August 3
Release Price: $100 USD, available on nike.com

A highly anticipated release between Golf le Fleur and Converse will drop this week after its lookbook was released last week. Sporting four pastel colors and details harking to Tyler, The Creator’s new Flower Boy album, this is a must cop for fans of the artist.

Nike Air Max 97 Premium “Future Forward” Pack

Release Date: August 4
Release Price: $170 USD each, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and select Nike retailers

Nike continues its onslaught promotion of the Air Max 97 for its 20th birthday. Arriving in four premium colorways this week, the “Future Forward” pack will have a “Particle Beige,” “Light Pumice/Summit White,” “Wolf Grey,” and “Light Bone” offering. These are a perfect way to end the summer and transition into the fall.

size? x Henry Poole x adidas Originals NMD_R2

Release Date: August 4
Release Price: $170 USD, available in-store at size? and on size.co.uk

The second part of the collaborative effort between size?, Henry Poole and adidas Originals releases this week. Once again drawing inspiration from timeless fabrics, this time the Chalk Stripe flannel fabric famously worn by Winston Churchill is highlighted on the NMD_R2 model.

Air Jordan 5 “Cement”

Release Date: August 5
Release Price: $190 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and select Nike retailers

The original Air Jordan 3s and 4s saw “Cement” iterations and now Nike is bringing the pattern to the 5s. Mixing a white upper with black, red and cement print on the accent points, this is one clean homage to a classic pattern in the Jordan lineage.