Release Roundup: Sneakers You Need to Check Out This Weekend

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Colorful Nike SB Dunks, collabs with popular boutiques, and some bright Yeezys highlight this week's sneaker release calendar.

The drops begin on Thursday when Notre debuts its Dunk High collaboration. Releases continue on Friday with the "Street Hawker" SB Dunk Low, "Starfish" Women's Air Jordan 4, "Letter Bro" Zoom Freak 2, "Obsidian" Air Max 1, and Patta x New Balance 991. On Saturday, customers will get a chance to cop the "CNY" Air Jordan 5 Low, Titan x Jordan collection, and "Sun" Yeezy Boost 700. Nike will also be releasing a new colorway of the Air Max 3 (Air Max 90) early next week on Monday morning.

Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below. 

Notre x Nike Dunk High

Price: $150
When: Thursday, Jan. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Notre, Nike SNKRS, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Chicago's Notre will be dropping its first footwear collaboration with Nike later this week. Taking inspiration from traditional workwear, Notre's Dunk High features a canvas upper with shaggy suede overlays. Details include a heel pull tab, two-toned laces, and a red and white "Notre" patch on the left tongue as a nod to the name plaques used on work shirts. The shop's handshake motif has also been weaved into the medial Swoosh. The tan colorway will see a more limited release, while the navy blue option will see a more widespread release via Nike SNKRS on Saturday. 

Nike SB Dunk Low Pro 'Street Hawker'

Price: $110
When: Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike SB's latest creation is a Dunk Low inspired by Chinese food. The result is a mismatched pair that takes cues from six regional dishes from six cities across China. The array of cuisine is represented using various materials and colors. A copper coin embroidered on each lateral heel acts as a final detail.

Women's Air Jordan 4 'Starfish'

Price: $200
When: Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This women's colorway of the Air Jordan 4 is inspired by spacesuits. It features a black and orange mesh upper, Starfish orange edges, and exposed foam at the top of the tongue that is usually reserved for deconstructed designs. 

Nike Zoom Freak 2 'Letter Bro'

Price: $120
When: Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The latest Zoom Freak 2 is a nod to Giannis Antetokounmpo's nickname in China, Letter Bro. The name was bestowed upon him because of his rather long last name. The mostly sail colorway is complimented by a large red Swoosh, yellow heel tab, orange laces, and jumbled letter print on the heel and tongue. 

Nike Air Max 1 LV8 'Obsidian'

Price: $150
When: Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is releasing yet another clean colorway of the Air Max 1 this Friday. This "Obsidian" option features OG colorblocking with premium details like a leather upper and mini Swoosh embroidered on the lateral toe.

Patta x New Balance 991

Price: app. $266
When: Friday, Jan. 22
Where: pattanewbalance991.com
What You Need to Know: New Balance looks to continue its hot streak in 2021. One of its first collaborative projects of the year is a New Balance 991 with Patta. Constructed at New Balance's UK factory in Flimby, this 991 features an olive green mesh and Dusty Pink suede upper with peach detailing. Patta's name stitched on the lateral heel in white sets this pair apart from the usual inline releases. For the time being, this collab will be releasing exclusively at Patta, but expect a wide launch at a limited few retailers later this month. 

Air Jordan 5 Low 'CNY'

Price: $215
When: Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is celebrating Chinese New Year with a brand new Air Jordan 5 Low colorway. Rather simplistic at first glance, the sail upper can be worn away over time to reveal a colorful all-over print. Finishing touches include bright red accents, a milky outsole, and special logo stitched on each heel.

Titan x Jordan Brand Collection

Price: $200-$250
When: Saturday, Jan. 23
Where: Select Foot Locker locations and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following an initial release on Dec. 29, Filipino retailer Titan's first collaboration with Jordan Brand is finally dropping in North America. Consisting of an Air Jordan 23 and Air Jordan 35, the pack celebrates Titan's 10th anniversary. The 23 is the standout, complete with its signature lightning bolt pattern stitched across its upper, and was chosen due to the massive popularity of the "Titanium" Air Jordan 23 in the Philippines when it released back in 2008.

Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 'Sun'

Price: $240
When: Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m.
Where: Yeezy Supply, adidas.com, and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A brand new colorway of the Yeezy Boost 700 is arriving at select retailers on Saturday morning. The "Sun" colorway is a much brighter cousin of the popular OG "Wave Runner" colorway. It maintains similar detailing, but replaces the grey upper with bright yellow and the white midsole with orange. 

Nike Air Max 3 'Hot Lime'

Price: $140
When: Monday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: It appears Nike is sticking with the original "Air Max 3" designation for the Air Max 90 for the time being. The latest colorway scheduled to hit stores is the "Hot Lime" option that features a white upper, teal detailing, and bright lime green branding hits. 

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