The Drop List 04/12/2021

Heading into the middle of April, Jordan Brand is releasing one of the most anticipated Jordan 1s of the year, Nike is unloading a new women’s exclusive Dunk Low colorway, and Yeezy is adding more colorful releases to their catalog with a Yeezy 700 and 500 High. Find out what other new sneaker releases caught our attention in the latest edition of The Drop List.

Air Jordan 1 Hyper Royal

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Jordan Brand adds a new colorway to their Jordan 1 catalog this week with the Air Jordan 1 Hyper Royal. The Hyper Royal utilizes material selection and color blocking to provide a vintage feel, similar to the 2019 Air Jordan 1 High Turbo Green.

The upper of the Air Jordan 1 Hyper Royal is constructed with white leather and distressed Hyper Royal suede overlays while the Swoosh and panels around the ankle are made with a Light Smoke Grey Durabuck. Consistent with Jordan 1s of the past, a classic white “Wings” logo appears on the lateral ankle. A blue woven Nike Air label stitched on the tongue, a white midsole, and a Light Smoke Grey outsole add the finishing touches to this retro design.

The Air Jordan 1 Hyper Royal releases on Saturday, April 17th for $170 on the SNKRS app and at Jordan retailers.

Nike Dunk Low Green Glow (W)

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After releasing the Nike Dunk Low Orange Pearl (W) and Nike Dunk Low College Navy (W) earlier this spring, Nike is delivering yet another women’s exclusive Dunk Low this season with the Nike Dunk Low Green Glow (W). While the Green Glow is a new colorway, its usage of traditional Dunk color blocking adds a familiarity to the design. 

The upper of the Nike Dunk Low Green Glow (W) is composed of white leather with Green Glow leather overlays and Swoosh logos. From there, a woven Nike label is sewn to the tongue and a white “NIKE” is embroidered on the heel. A white midsole and Green Glow outsole completes the design.

The Nike Dunk Low Green Glow (W) releases on Friday, April 16th for $100 on the SNKRS app and at select stockists.

adidas ZX8000 Sean Wotherspoon Super Earth

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Round Two’s Sean Wotherspoon is teaming up with adidas once again to release the adidas ZX8000 Sean Wotherspoon Super Earth. Wotherspoon and adidas started their Super Earth initiative in 2020, a project aimed at decreasing waste through pattern efficiency, recycled material selection, and vegan-first design. The first silhouette to have the Super Earth moniker was the adidas Superstar, and its design emphasized the beauty of vegan-friendly leather. As part of adidas’ A-ZX collection, Wotherspoon continues his upcycled philosophy and approach to sneakers with the ZX8000 model.

The adidas ZX8000 Sean Wotherspoon Super Earth is a collage of different upcycled textiles, each with its own distinct look and texture. The upper is composed of a mix of flannel, denim, and canvas, similar to the range of materials one would find in Wotherspoon’s Round Two Vintage stores. Green plaid flannel makes up the design’s toe wrap and heel tab, while brown and red canvases cover the vamp, side panels, eyestays, and heel. On the side panel, canvas Three Stripes branding overlaps white and neon green flower embroidery. Lastly, a clear heel unit, “Super Earth” script on the tongue, and a cream Torsion sole round out this Earth-friendly design.

The adidas ZX8000 Sean Wotherspoon Super Earth releases on Friday, April 16th for $140 at select shops.

Reebok Answer IV OG 20th Anniversary

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To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Allen Iverson’s MVP win in 2001, Reebok is bringing back the Answer IV in its original white and red colorway. The Reebok Answer IV debuted in 2000 and served as a perfect match for Iverson’s explosive style of play and unapologetic charisma. The return of the Reebok Answer delivers an instant hit of nostalgia for fans of the Hall of Fame player and his impact on the NBA.

The Reebok Answer IV OG 20th Anniversary displays the functionality and style of Iverson’s sneaker catalog. It features a mix of tumbled white leather and smooth red leather throughout every part of the upper, while grey “I3” quarter panels add contrast. A velcro strap appears atop a zippered shroud that helps lock in the foot for strenuous movement on the court. To finalize the design, Reebok’s proprietary DMX cushioning provides a soft bed for the feet, and prints of A.I.’s tattooed shoulders appear on the insoles.

Look for the Reebok Answer IV OG 20th Anniversary to release on Thursday, April 15th for $130 on Reebok.com and select retailers.

adidas Yeezy 500 High Frosted Blue

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Yeezy has consistently added more variety to its color palette over the last year. The 350 and 700 silhouettes were the first to feature vibrant colorways, and now, the release of the adidas Yeezy 500 High Frosted Blue adds the 500 to the mix. 

The adidas Yeezy 500 High Frosted Blue arrives with a molded upper composed of tonal blue suede, premium leather, and elastane. Off-white suede overlays cover the toe wrap and eyestay while elastane padding makes up the collar of the shoe for additional comfort. An off-white adiprene sole provides traction and stability, a fitting way to wrap up this hiking-inspired silhouette. 

The adidas Yeezy 500 High Frosted Blue releases on Monday, April 12th for $200 on the adidas CONFIRMED app and at select shops.

Nike LeBron 8 Hardwood Classic

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To celebrate its 10th Anniversary, Nike is giving the Nike LeBron 8 Hardwood Classic its first-ever official release. The Hardwood Classic colorway originally debuted as a Player Exclusive in 2011 as a homage to the blue and orange color scheme of the 1987 Cleveland Cavaliers uniforms. 

The Nike LeBron 8 Hardwood Classic features a Varsity Royal Durabuck upper with hits of white and Orange Blaze on the Swoosh and heel tab and FlyWire throughout. The Total Orange mesh tongue features an embossed Lion Head detailing at the top. From there, an orange full-length Air unit with Varsity Royal speckles provides support and responsiveness. A white midsole and Total Orange translucent outsole complete the design.

The Nike LeBron 8 Hardwood Classic releases on Wednesday, April 14th for $200 on the SNKRS app and at select retailers.

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550

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With Teddy Santis recently named as New Balance’s new Creative Director, Aimé Leon Dore’s latest New Balance is no surprise. The two are teaming up once again to deliver a new set of vintage-inspired New Balance 550 colorways. They first collaborated on the 550 silhouette back in 2020, releasing four colorways. Now, ALD is picking up where they left off and adding a twist to the color schemes they visited in their first NB 550 collection.

The Spring 2021 New Balance 550 Aimé Leon Dore pack includes two colorways, white/green and white/red. The white/green pair features a white leather upper with green leather overlays on the ankle and a yellow New Balance logo on each side. Similarly, the white/red pair is dressed in white leather but features navy leather overlays on the ankle and a red logo. Both pairs come with a co-branded ALD x New Balance woven tag on the tongue and an NB insignia on the heel. Off-white and grey soles add the finishing touches to these retro basketball models.

Look out for the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 to release on Friday, April 16th for $130 on the Aimé Leon Dore website.