Release Roundup: Sneakers You Need to Check Out This Weekend

From the Yu-Gi-Oh x Adidas Adi2000 to the Brain Dead x Asics Gel Nimbus 9 collection, here is a complete guide to this week's best sneaker releases.

Sole Collector Release Dates January 25 2023
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Sole Collector Release Dates January 25 2023

Without a major drop from Nike or Jordan Brand hoarding everyone’s attention this week, it’s a perfect opportunity to take a closer look at some of the great products that other brands have to offer up. 

Some highlights this week include a pair of Adidas inspired by Yu-Gi-Oh! complete with a limited edition trading card, the latest from Teddy Santis’ tenure with New Balance, super limited pairs of Puma Clydes by End Clothing, Brain Dead’s take on a pair of Asics from the 2000s, Extra Butter’s Diadora S8000 inspired by ‘70s Italian horror films, and more. 

Take a closer look at all of this week’s best sneaker releases below. 

Nike Terminator High 'Noble Green'

Nike Terminator High 'Noble Green'

Yu-Gi-Oh! x Adidas Adi2000

Yu-Gi-Oh! x Adidas Adi2000 'Yami Yugi' Lateral

Pharrell x Adidas NMD S1 MAHBS

Pharrell x Adidas NMD S1 MAHBS

New Balance Made in USA 990 Collection 'Tan/Green'

New Balance Made in USA 990v3 'Tan/Green'

End x Puma Clyde OG

Price: $155

When: Thursday, Jan. 26

Where: End. Launches

What You Need to Know: Popular European retailer End Clothing is releasing three exclusive colorways of the Puma Clyde on Thursday. Red, blue, and green pairs each feature hairy suede uppers, white leather Formstrips, and gold foil detailing. Only 300 pairs of each colorway have been produced.

Brain Dead x Asics Gel Nimbus 9

Price: $170

When: Available now

Where: wearebraindead.com and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Brain Dead’s latest sneaker collab sees it present two colorways of the Asics Gel Nimbus 9. The “Rio Red” option is the more vibrant of the two, which outfits the performance running model from 2007 in a mix of red, light blue, orange, and green. The “Nigh Shade” colorway opts for a much more simplistic black upper with dark green accents, minimal neon green hits, and a gum sole. Co-branded tongues and insoles complete each pair. 

Extra Butter x Diadora S8000 'Giallo 2.0'

Extra Butter x Diadora S8000 'Giallo 2.0'