The much-anticipated release of the “UNC Reimagined” Air Jordan 1 High will finally hit retailers this Saturday, along with the arrival of A’ja Wilson’s Nike A’One signature shoe.
Other notable styles dropping throughout the week include the “Dirty Triple White” and “Triple Triple Black” Air Force 1 Low, the “Tourmaline” SB Dunk Low, and the return of the “Escape” Air Force 1 Low. There’s also the release of the Pleasures x The Loop x On Running collection, featuring new iterations of the Cloudmonster Hyper and Cloudmonster 2.
Scroll on for a rundown of this week’s best sneaker releases and where to buy a pair.
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Price: $110
When: Tuesday, May 6
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: The release of the Las Vegas Aces’ superstar forward A’ja Wilson’s first signature shoe, the A’One, is finally here. The inaugural colorway is a vibrant “Pink A’ura” color scheme inspired by Wilson’s energy on the basketball court.
Price: $130 each
When: Wednesday, May 7
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike’s latest take on the “Triple White” and “Triple Black” Air Force 1 Lows come already tattered, and the sneakers are meant to get cleaner and richer with wear. The “Dirty Triple White” version features a more noticeable worn-in look, while the “Triple Triple Black” sports a tonal black makeup.
Price: $150
When: Thursday, May 8
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike is bringing back the “Escape” Air Force 1 Low from the early 2000s this week. The sneaker is near true to its original form, featuring a combination of brown nubuck and white leather on the upper and red “Nike Air” branding on the tongue and heel tab.
Price: $135
When: Friday, May 9
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike’s latest SB Dunk Low celebrates the history of Black rodeos with this Old West-inspired “Tourmaline” colorway shown here. The sneaker dons a predominantly green suede upper offset by orange leather piping and chain stitching similar to the aesthetic of cowboy boots and outfits.
Price: $180-$220
When: Thursday, May 8
Where: Complex Shop, On.com and select retailers
What You Need to Know: On has joined forces with the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Pleasures and the Austin, TX-based running store The Loop on a new apparel and multi-sneaker project. The sneakers include two versions of the Cloudmonster Hyper and Cloudmonster 2, which are both available on the Complex Shop.
Price: $180
When: Saturday, May 10
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Michael Jordan’s latest homage to his alma mater is a vintage-inspired “UNC Reimagined” Air Jordan 1 High hitting retailers this weekend. This version of the OG-styled sneaker swaps the white panels on the upper with sail to give the shoe an aged look, while the university blue overlays remain intact.
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