Release Roundup: Sneakers You Need to Check Out This Weekend
From the 'Black/White' Air Jordan 1 '85 to the Stone Island x New Balance 574, here is a complete guide to this week's best sneaker releases.
Before you spend the rest of the day pampering your significant other for Valentine’s Day, make sure you’re well-prepared and know what sneakers are dropping throughout the rest of the week.
Highlights include the return of the “Black/White” Air Jordan 1 that has been retooled to more closely resemble the orignals from ‘85, the latest New Balance collabs from Stone Island and JJJJound, a retro release of the “Playoff” Air Jordan 13 for the first time in 12 years, and more.
Check out all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Before you spend the rest of the day pampering your significant other for Valentine’s Day, make sure you’re well-prepared and know what sneakers are dropping throughout the rest of the week.
Highlights include the return of the “Black/White” Air Jordan 1 that has been retooled to more closely resemble the orignals from ‘85, the latest New Balance collabs from Stone Island and JJJJound, a retro release of the “Playoff” Air Jordan 13 for the first time in 12 years, and more.
Check out all of this week’s best sneaker releases below.
Stüssy x Nike Air Penny 2
Price: $200
When: Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following a release through Stüssy last week, the “Rattan/Limestone” colorway of the streetwear label’s Air Penny 2 collaboration is getting a wider launch via Nike SNKRS. Stüssy has given the ‘90s basketball silhouette a lifestyle-friendly twist with hemp uppers and suede overlays. Branding comes in the form of a blue Stüssy logo on the lateral side panels and a remixed Penny logo stamped on the outsole. Anyone in the market for a new pair of Air Penny 2s and doesn’t mind the lack of Stüssy branding can also look forward to “Rosewood” and “Football Grey” inline colorways dropping on Feb. 17.
Women's Nike Dunk Low 'Valentine's Day'
Price: $110
When: Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is releasing a special women’s colorway of the Dunk Low to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The simplistic design features white leather uppers with a small yellow heart stamped on each lateral heel.
Air Jordan 1 High '85 'Black/White'
Price: $200
When: Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is giving another OG Air Jordan 1 the ‘85 treatment. This time, it is the black and white colorway, which has been given a higher collar and wider toe box to more accurately represent the original pairs released in ‘85. Whether you plan on referring to these as “Panda” Air Jordan 1s or not, just don’t be bothered when you see them on a ton of feet in the coming months. A black and white Air Jordan 1 is simplicity at its finest.
Undercover x Nike Moc Flow
Price: $160
When: Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Undercover is back with its latest Nike collab. This time, Jun Takahashi has crafted two colorways of the brand new Moc Flow, a fusion of the upper from the ACG Moc with the sole of the ISPA Flow. The first pair keeps it simple with a light bone leather upper, while the other opts for an ale brown leather upper covered in a digi camo-esque pattern. Both pairs feature an adjustable toggle at the heel and red “Chaos and Balance” branding wrapping the heel.
Stone Island x New Balance 574 Legacy
Price: $139.99
When: Thursday, Feb. 16 at 9 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com, stoneisland.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: For its latest New Balance collab, Stone Island is providing its take on the 574. Officially, the canvas is the 574 Legacy, a slightly modernized take on the 574 with a new build and more premium materials. This military-inspired colorway features a ripstop upper with olive green pigskin suede overlays. The highlight of this pair is the giant Stone Island badge used as the tongue tag.
JJJJound x New Balance 991
Price: $249.99
When: Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: newbalance.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: JJJJound’s New Balance 991 collaboration is getting a wider launch this Friday. The pair maintains the Montreal-based brand’s minimalistic approach with a cobblestone mesh upper, tonal suede overlays, brown suede accents on the toe box and collar, black “N” logos, and minimal JJJJound branding on each heel.
Women's Air Jordan 1 'Laney'
Price: $180
When: Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is releasing another Air Jordan 1 inspired by Michael Jordan’s high school days at Laney. The pair features a yellow leather upper with blue overlays to match the uniforms of the Buccaneers. While nothing has been confirmed by Jordan Brand, ATATF’s Kordale “K.O.” Toomer took to Twitter to speculate why this Laney colorway may be releasing as a women’s exclusive. His speculation comes from former WNBA star Tamera “Ty” Young being Laney’s all-time leading scorer.
Air Jordan 13 'Playoffs'
Price: $210
When: Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The “Playoffs” Air Jordan 13 is returning this weekend for the first time since 2011. This retro stays true to its ‘98 OG complete with dimpled tumbled leather overlays, a hologram at the heel, and red and yellow accents.