Release Roundup: Sneakers You Need to Check Out This Weekend

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In 2021, collaboration is still king in sneakers. And some of the sneaker world’s most notable collaborators are dropping off some new footwear this week.

Things kick off on Tuesday with another chance at the second “5 On It” pack from Undefeated and Nike. This duo will be followed up on Thursday by the “Bluebird” Air Jordan 5. On Friday, the Villanova-inspired “Championship Navy” Dunk High makes its return. Things wrap up on Saturday with the “Cool Grey” Sacai x CLOT x Nike LDWaffle, Pharrell’s “Collegiate Burgundy” Humanrace Sichona, and the Mark Gonzales x Adidas Superstar ADV.

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

Undefeated x Nike '5 On It' Collection

Price: $120
When: Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The second “5 On It” pack from Undefeated is getting a wider launch through Nike SNKRS this week. The first shoe is an all-black Dunk Low made up of suede, pony hair, ostrich suede, nylon, and canvas. The more colorful choice is a blue and yellow Air Force 1 composed of perforated canvas, croc print, smooth leather, patent leather, and premium suede. Undefeated logos on each tongue tag and lateral heel complete each design. 

Women's Air Jordan 5 'Bluebird'

Price: $190
When: Thursday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: A brand new women’s colorway of the Air Jordan 5 is set to debut on Thursday morning. Appropriately nicknamed the “Blurbird,” this color scheme sees Michael Jordan’s fifth signature sneaker covered entirely in a baby blue suede. Silver accents and an icy outsole complete the look.

Nike Dunk High 'Championship Navy'

Price: $110
When: Friday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: An OG colorway of the Dunk High is making a comeback this Friday. The “Championship Navy” colorway, constructed of white and navy blue leather, is meant to be a nod of the team colors of the Villanova Wildcats.

Sacai x CLOT x Nike LDWaffle 'Cool Grey'

Price: $180
When: Saturday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: Nike SNKRS and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: The second LDWaffle collaboration from Sacai and CLOT is debuting this weekend. The “Cool Grey” option is a bit more subdued than its predescessor. The layered upper is covered in multiple tones of grey with subtle pops of color coming from a green under tongue and gum sole. Reflective Swooshes and co-branding on the tongue and heel tabs complete the three-way collaboration.

Pharrell x Adidas Humanrace Sichona 'Collegiate Burgundy'

Price: $180
When: Saturday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Pharrell’s newest Adidas model, the Humanrace Sichona, is hitting shelves in a “Collegiate Burgundy” colorway next. The mid-cut knit sneaker is dressed entirely in the dark shade with subtle contrast coming in the form olive green “Humanrace” branding on each lateral side panel, a hot pink tongue tag, and an extra set of blue laces.

Mark Gonzales x Adidas Superstar ADV

Price: $100
When: Saturday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.
Where: adidas.com and other select retailers
What You Need to Know: Adidas is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Superstar with a brand new collaboration with iconic pro skater and artist Mark Gonzales. The all-black leather design is accented by neon-colored versions of Gonzales’ ghost-like Shmoo bird characters placed across the upper in random locations. Perforated Three Stripes borrowed from the Stan Smith  replace the Superstar’s traditional serrated overlays.

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