Release Roundup: Sneakers You Need to Check Out This Weekend

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We all might be home on quarantine right now, but thankfully that isn't stopping brands from dropping off desirable sneakers that we can cop in effort to temporarily cure our boredom. 

The highlight of this week will be the various Air Max Day 2020 releases arriving this Thursday including an Atmos-inspired "Duck Camo" Air Max 90, the debut of the Air Max 2090, a trio of metallic Air Max 90s, and a special "What The" styling of the Air Max 95 from Size?.

Other drops include the "Mist" Adidas Yeezy Boost 380, Levi's x New Balance 1300, the LeBron 17 Low dressed in a timeless color combination, and the first retro of the Air Zoom Spiridon CG 2 in collaboration with Stüssy.

Check out a more detailed look at all of this week biggest sneaker drops below. 

Adidas Yeezy Boost 380 'Mist'

Price: $230
When: Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com, Yeezy Supply, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The second colorway of the Adidas Yeezy Boost 380 hits stores this week. This "Mist" color scheme sports an earthtone Primeknit upper, mixing light and dark shades of grey and brown. It sits atop a full-length Boost midsole with brown outsole tread.

Size? x Nike Air Max 95 '20 for 20'

Price: £190 (app. $219)
When: Thursday, March 26
Where: size? Launches app
What You Need to Know: European retailer Size? is celebrating Air Max Day 2020 with a special version of the Air Max 95. Dubbed the "20 for 20," the pair sports mismatched "What The"-esque color blocking  that pulls inspiration from 20 of the retailer's Nike collabs over the years. Details include Safari print midsoles, yellow mini Swooshes stitched on the toe box, bright green medial panels, and more.

Nike Air Max 90 'Duck Camo'

Price: $140
When: Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 90 for Air Max Day 2020. The main drop is a brand new pair of the popular retro runner that fuses elements from 2013's "Duck Camo" Atmos x Air Max 90 with bright infrared hits as a nod to the OG color scheme. Despite the inspiration, this is not being billed as an official project with the Japanese boutique.

Nike Air Max 2090

Price: $150-$170
When: Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is debuting a brand new silhouette on Air Max Day, the Air Max 2090. The 2090 pulls inspiration from the Air Max 90, including its midsole, serrated heel tab, and waffle outsole tread. Three pairs are set to launch this Thursday: a black and infrared option with duck camo underlays, white color scheme with blue and red accents, and a peach makeup for the ladies.

Nike Air Max 90 Metallic

Price: $180
When: Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Wrapping up the Air Max Day 2020 lineup is a trio of Air Max 90s with metallic uppers. Gold, chrome, and rose old iterations will all be up for grabs for anyone looking for a new pair of sneakers to turn some heads. 

Levi's x New Balance 1300

Price: $200
When: Thursday, March 26
Where: newbalance.com, select Levi's stores, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: For the first time ever, New Balance has officially collaborated with Levi's. The result is a 1300 with a White Oak XX52 indigo denim upper, tan suede overlays, and orange leather detailing. A Levi's branding tab, cream laces, and gum bottoms complete the U.S.-made design.

Nike LeBron 17 Low 'Black/University Red'

Price: $170
When: Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: nike.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: After debuting in a Space Jam 2-themed rendition back in February, the LeBron 17 Low arrives in a classic black and red colorway this Friday. The all-black upper is accented by University Red hits on the Swoosh, lace loops, LeBron signature stitched on the tongue, and LJ crown logo on each heel. Anyone planning to hoop in these can look forward to React cushioning in the midsole and a large Air Max bag under the heel for comfort.

Stüssy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon CG 2

Price: $130
When: Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is bringing back the Air Zoom Spiridon CG 2 for a special collaboration with streetwear OG Stüssy in two colorways. The first sports a mesh and canvas fossil-colored upper with black Swooshes on the toe and side panel. The second opts for a black upper with metallic silver overlays. Each is completed with Stüssy branding tabs on the tongue and heel. The silhouette's standout feature is its caged Air unit under the heel.

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