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There’s a pretty lineup of collaborative sneakers up for grabs this week, ranging from Adidas to Puma to Jordan Brand.
The projects include a wrestling-themed Japan collection from Brain Dead and Adidas, Blackpink’s Rosé and her Puma Speedcat collab, the Bruce Lee x Adidas Jabbar Lo, and Awake NY’s “Racer Blue” Air Jordan 5.
Other notable drops include the debut of LaMelo Ball’s Puma MB.05, the women’s exclusive “Luminous Green” Jordan 5, and the “Laser Crimson” Air Tech Challenge 2.
Scroll on for a rundown of this week’s best sneaker releases and where you can buy a pair.
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Price: $140 each
When: Thursday, Aug. 28
Where: StockX.com, Adidas.com, Complex, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas has collaborated with Brain Dead on a wrestling-inspired lineup of Japan styles. Included in the range are two Japan Los as well as a Japan Hi, with each pair equipped with special flame overlays on the upper. In addition to launching through Adidas, the sneakers will also be available on Complex when they release on Thursday.
Price: $90-$110
When: Thursday, Aug. 28
Where: StockX.com, Puma.com, Complex, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Puma has collaborated with Blackpink’s Rosé for a special lineup of Speedcat styles. The lineup includes two collaborative Speedcat colorways and a Speedcat Ballet. It’s worth mentioning that the collection will also be released on Complex.
Price: $130
When: Friday, Aug. 29
Where: StockX.com, Puma.com, Complex, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: LaMelo Ball’s fifth signature shoe with Puma debuts this week in the “World Tour” MB.05 colorway. Starting today, Complex is also hosting an exclusive pop-up shop in LA where fans can cop the sneaker early ahead of its official drop on Aug. 29.
Price: $205
When: Saturday, Aug. 30
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand will introduce a new Air Jordan 5 colorway this weekend with the women’s exclusive “Luminous Green” pair shown above. The sneaker features a premium leather upper in sail, coupled with light green accents on the sockliner, the shoelaces, and the shark teeth on the midsole.
Price: $155
When: Saturday, Aug. 30
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Just in time for the U.S. Open, Nike is releasing a white and laser crimson-colored Air Tech Challenge 2 colorway on Saturday. As the makeup suggests, the classic tennis sneaker sports a white-based leather upper combined with blue and crimson accents on the Swoosh logo and on the side panels by the mudguard.
Price: $100
When: Tuesday, Aug. 30
Where: StockX.com, Adidas.com and select retailers
What You Need to Know: The viral Game of Death-inspired Bruce Lee x Adidas Jabbar Lo is finally making its way to retailers this weekend, including at Shoe Palace. The collab features a black and yellow color scheme inspired by Lee’s jumpsuit worn when he fought Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the aforementioned film.
Price: $230
When: Saturday, Aug. 30
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Following an exclusive release through Awake NY earlier this month, the New York-based streetwear label’s “Racer Blue” Jordan 5 collab is up for grabs again this Saturday. The standout element for Awake NY’s version of the sneaker is the updated “A” appearing within the mesh panel on the sides.
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