This Sunday marks the biggest sporting event of the year, Super Bowl Sunday. To mark the occasion, Jordan Brand is dropping a special colorway of the Air Jordan 12 Low the day before in case anybody wants a special pair of kicks to lace up for the big game.
Other big releases this week include the "Cosmic Fuchsia" Ambush x Nike Dunk High, Cardi B x Reebok Club C collection, and "Cream" Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu. Dime and STORY mfg. will also be dropping off their own collabs with Reebok, Nike will be giving a new look to its classic Air Force 1, and the Air Jordan 5 has been outfitted in an extra reflective makeup as well.
Check out a detailed look at all of this week's best sneaker releases below.
Ambush x Nike Dunk High 'Cosmic Fuchsia'
Price: $180
When: Thursday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The second colorway of Ambush's remixed Nike Dunk High is dropping later this week. Much more vibrant than the initial black and white offering, the "Cosmic Fuchsia" color scheme covers the leather upper in a bright shade of pink. Alterations include an extended rubber Swoosh, exposed foam at the top of the tongue, and a plastic panel wrapping the heel displaying Ambush branding.
Cardi B x Reebok Club C Collection
Price: $80-$100
When: Friday, Feb. 5
Where: reebok.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The second delivery from Cardi B's partnership with Reebok is making its way to select retailers on Friday morning. White, pink, and neon green patent leather versions of the Club C are available alongside matching versions of Cardi's special version of the low-top that has been tweaked with a platform sole, see-through window on each side panel, and pull tab added to the tongue.
STORY mfg. x Reebok
Price: $120-$130
When: Saturday, Feb. 6
Where: reebok.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: STORY mfg. has partnered with Reebok for vegan versions of the popular Club C and Beatnik. Each features an undyed linen upper with a blue peace sign embroidered on the lateral side panel. The Beatnik boasts updated features like a quilted design and removable heel strap.
Dime x Reebok BB4000
Price: TBD
When: Saturday, Feb. 6
Where: dimemtl.com
What You Need to Know: Montreal's Dime adds to its collection of Reebok collabs with two new colorways of the BB4000. The first sports a brown suede upper with black detailing, while the second opts for white leather with royal blue branding hits. Special Dime logo hits can be seen on the tongue tag, heel tab, and tag stitched on the lateral side panel. The tongue also showcases the infamous "Ecco Hommo" painting.
Nike Air Force 1 Experimental 'Racer Pink'
Price: $130
When: Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike outfits the iconic Air Force 1 in a brand new look dubbed the Air Force 1 Experimental. That design sees the low top covered in a vacuum-sealed material that makes it appear as if it were coated in bubblegum. Other new elements include pull tabs added to the tongue and heel, a pull cord lacing system, and highlighter yellow branding stamp added to the heel.
Air Jordan 12 Low 'Super Bowl'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is dropping a special colorway of the Air Jordan 12 Low to celebrate Super Bowl LV. The pair features a black textile upper, red leather overlay, metallic gold detailing, and a geometric pattern covering the liner. Rather coincidentally, the color palette matches both teams playing in the championship game, the Tampa Bay Bucaneers and Kansas City Chiefs.
Air Jordan 5 'Anthracite'
Price: $190
When: Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: This new colorway of the Air Jordan 5 alters the usual makeup of MJ's fifth signature model by adding reflective material usually reserved for the top of the tongue to the quarter panel and tongue bottom. The rest of the upper is covered in a mix of black mesh and grey suede. Cement print covers the signature shark tooth pattern on the midsole.
Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu 'Cream'
Price: $220
When: Saturday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m.
Where: Adidas Confirmed and bbcicecream.com
What You Need to Know: The first Adidas NMD Hu of 2021 arrives this Saturday. The latest pair of Pharrell's sneaker with the Three Stripes sports a cream Primeknit upper, black lacing and embroidery, blue inserts, and a pastel pink heel. Pairs were dropped off to Skateboard P, Pusha T, and others using autonmous robots, a unique tactic that we unfortunately will not be privy to.