Release Roundup: Sneakers You Need to Check Out This Weekend

Price: $110-$180

When: Thursday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: On Thursday, Nike is dropping off a three-pack of women’s sneakers titled the “Golden Gals” pack. The collection consists of a white mesh Dunk Low with metallic silver (not gold) accents, as well as a Daybreak and Air Max 97 with gold mesh uppers and shimmering gold overlays. 

Price: $140

When: Friday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Another colorway of Sacai’s Blazer Low collaboration with Kaws is set to arrive on Friday morning. The “Purple Dusk” colorway of the layered design features a purple leather upper, grey and red suede eyestays, stacked blue and purple Swooshes, and a white midsole. Kaws’ signature “XX” branding can be seen etched on the lateral midsole, insoles, and co-branded tongue tags. 

Price: $140

When: Friday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.

Where: newbalance.com

What You Need to Know: Rich Paul, the super agent most notable for his representation of LeBron James, is releasing his own colorway of the trendy New Balance 550 on Friday. The clean makeup is dressed mostly in perforated white leather with a blue panel of basketball-esque pebbled leather appearing by the collar. Baby blue hits can also be seen on the outsole. Paul’s signature on each tongue completes the collaborative design of the retro basketball sneaker. 

Price: $225

When: Saturday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.

Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: The fan-favorite “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11 returns for the first time since 2010 this weekend. The pair stays true to the original release from 2001 with its grey nubuck upper, high-cut patent leather mudguard, and white detailing. An icy blue outsole completes the 2021 installment of Jordan Brand’s holiday season tradition.

Price: $139

When: Saturday, Dec. 11

Where: SNS app

What You Need to Know: SNS adds to its extensive archive of sneaker collabs with this brand new take on the New Balance 574. The nature-inspired colorways features an earthy mix of perforated brown leather and mossy pigskin suede, and hairy suede across its upper. A perforated beige tongue, hits of bright purple on the liner and medial “N” logos, and special SNS dubraes complete the design.

Price: $150

When: Saturday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.

Where: casablancaparis.com, newbalance.com, and other select retailers

What You Need to Know: Casablanca continues its consistent output of premium New Balanace releases with this clean colorway of the XC-72. Unlike the original offerings that were dressed in bright pops of red, yellow, orange, and green, this pair opts for a clean cream and white look. A perforated white leather upper is accented by cream suede overlays and sits atop a rugged outsole. Colorful co-branding on the tongue and heel break up the otherwise monochromatic look.