The Must-Have Sneaker Releases of the Week and How to Cop Them
White Mountaineering and adi are back at it, Nike and Mr. Cartoon celebrate L.A., and New Balance unleashes its brand new 574S.
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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.
Nike Air Jordan 31 Low “Quai 54”
Release Date: July 12
Release Price: $160 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and select Nike retailers
One of the three silhouettes chosen to get a “Quai 54” makeover for the annual basketball tournament, the Air Jordan 31 Low Q54 comes clean cut. A black and white upper is paired with red and blue accents to bring everything together.
Nike Air VaporMax “Deep Red”
Release Date: July 13
Release Price: $190 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and Nike retailers
After dropping in a City Tribes colorway last weekend, the Nike Air VaporMax gets a Deep Red makeover. The toned down red makes for a great transitional sneaker between summer and fall.
adidas Originals NMD_CS2 Primeknit “Glitch” Pack
Release Date: July 13
Release Price: $180 USD, available on adidas.com and select adidas retailers and over at HBX
With a black and white and “Harvest Red” edition for men and a black and grey iteration for women, the latest adidas NMD_CS2 “Glitch” pattern will be a fan favorite well into the fall and winter.
Nike Air Max 1 “Jewel” Pack
Release Date: July 13
Release Price: $140 USD, available on SNKRS app, nike.com and Nike retailers
Nike continues its “Jewel” releases this week with a “Crown Jewel” version of the silhouette as well as a “University Blue” version. The 30-year-old classic is still going strong with these new renditions.
adidas NMD_R2 Primeknit Pack
Release Date: July 13
Release Price: $170 USD, available on adidas.com and select adidas retailers and over at HBX
“Harvest” and “Shadowknit” colorways of the adidas NMD_R2 will make its way to retailers this week alongside other Three Stripe goodies. With red accents, both pairs will have those walking past you do a double take.
Mister Cartoon x Nike Cortez Pack
Release Date: July 13 (Nice Kicks DTLA store), July 14
Release Price: $120 USD, available at Nick Kicks’ DTLA store on July 13, followed by SNKRS app, nike.com and select Nike retailers on July 14
Mister Cartoon and Nike team up once again to pay homage to the City of Angels. This time, the iconic Cortez silhouette dons the artistry of Mr. Cartoon in three colorways. Los Angeles, this one’s for you.
New Balance 547 Sport Debut Pack
Release Date: July 15
Release Price: $120 USD, available on newbalance.com and select New Balance retailers
Taking its 574 icon and redesigning it for modern day wear, New Balance presents the 574 Sport in black and white for its debut. Whether used for casual days or performance running, this is one summer shoe that shouldn’t be slept on.
Nike Kyrie 3 “Marble”
Release Date: July 15
Release Price: $120 USD, available at nike.com and select Nike retailers
Set atop a translucent outsole with a marbling effect, the all-black Kyrie 3 is perfect on the hardwood or at a local park. Your game and outfit will be shrouded in darkness and secrecy for when you dominate your opponents.
White Mountaineering x adidas Originals Pack
Release Date: July 15
Release Price: N/A, available at select adidas Originals retailers
The latest drop between frequent collaborators White Mountaineering and adidas Originals may be its best yet. Featuring the NMD City Trail, NMD_CS2 and Stan Smith CF, the 2017 fall/winter White Mountaineering x adidas Originals collection will go fast so make sure you wake up on time.