The Drop List 06.22.2020

This is a heavy set of releases for sneakers. Nike just released their latest addition to the Dunk Low family with the “Champ Colors”. LeBron James returns with a fresh take on his 17th signature model. Jordan Brand drops, not one, but TWO new colorways on the favorited AJ1 and AJ3. AND on top of all of that, Kanye West and adidas treat fans to a new colorway of the All-Star weekend unveiled Yeezy QNTM. Too much heat to handle in a week.

Nike Dunk Low “Champ Colors”

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To celebrate the Nike Dunk Low’s 35th anniversary, Nike has been dropping some of the hottest colorways for its 2020 return. This week, the “Champ Colors” arrived to keep the heat coming.

Paying homage to the original Be True To Your School pack that celebrated the top NCAA colleges in 1985, this year’s Champ Colors represents the current college basketball champs, the UVA Cavaliers. Constructed of high-quality midnight blue and university orange leathers, this Dunk Low is worthy of champions. If you want to support your alma mater or just love the silhouette, the Nike Dunk Low “Champs Colors” is just the shoe for you. 

Retailing at $100, the Nike Dunk Low will drop on the SNKRS app and other Nike stockists this Saturday, June 27th.

Air Jordan 3 Animal Instinct 2.0

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Nike and Jordan Brand are no strangers to releasing animal printed sneakers. Just last year Jordan dropped the Air Jordan 3 Animal Instinct, featuring pony hair uppers and various animal prints. This year, the animal print scheme returns on the Air Jordan 3. 

The Air Jordan 3 Animal Instinct 2.0 brings another element to the popular silhouette. Contrasting its 2019 release, this version features less pony hair and more patterns and texture. The sneaker sports more reptilian textured uppers from the snakeskin on the toe box, to the crocodile on the upper. The mudguards feature raised faux ostrich skin while the tongue is decked out in a lizard pattern.

Expect the Air Jordan 3 Animal Instinct 2.0 to release this Thursday, June 25th for $250.

Nike LeBron 17 Graffiti

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With the recent retroing of the LeBron 7 and rumors of a potential LeBron 8 “Hardwood Classic” release, The King and Nike have made it very clear that they will be reviving a lot of the King’s original colorways and retroing previous models. The upcoming release of the LeBron 17 Graffiti adds more fuel to the rumor fire.

Originally released on LeBron’s fourth signature model, the 13 year old “Graffiti” colorway makes its second return this week. Graffiti details appear throughout the sneaker’s mudguard, with phrases like “Passion” and “Community”. LeBron’s Tiger logo sits on the tongue, while hits of “23” are planted on the tongue and strap to represent the King’s previous playing numbers during this fourth season on the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Nike LeBron 17 “Graffiti” has already dropped on SNKRS but you can find it in every size on StockX!

Yeezy QNTM Barium

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After making quite the scene at this year’s NBA All-Star game, Yeezy introduces a new colorway of his first basketball sneaker, the QNTM. 

Releasing in a new “Barium” colorway, the high-top sneaker from the three stripes and Mr. West are a step in a different direction than the usual 350v2s. Consisting of both knitted and rubberized upper elements to ensure pediatric stability on the court, the latest QNTM release doesn’t shy away from it’s February predecessor.

Look for the Yeezy QNTM Barium to release on the adidas app on the 25th for $250.

Air Jordan 11 Low Concord Bred

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Coming off of last week’s release for the ladies, the Air Jordan 11 Low is back in a new colorway. If you love everything about the classic Jordan 11 Concord and the bold red sole from the famed Bred, then the Concord Bred is just for you. 

Built with all of the components that make the Concord a favorite, this Jordan 11 Low features white textile uppers with the familiar black patent leather that defines the model. A True Red outsole brings the sneaker silhouette together, delivering boldness to an otherwise monochrome design.

Look out for the Air Jordan 11 Concord Bred to release this Saturday, June 25th for $180 on the SNKRS and other Nike stockists.

Honorable Mention: Air Jordan 1 Tie-Dye (W)

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This list would be incomplete without mentioning the upcoming Tie-Dye Air Jordan 1. The sneaker finally arrives on US soil this Friday after first releasing in the EU. 

Fans of the Air Jordan 1 model will not be disappointed as the latest Tie-Dye iteration features a graphic heavy upper that’s ready for the hot summer weather. And with high quality leather that is expected from a AJ1, this new colorway already feels like a hot commodity.

Keep your eyes locked on the SNKRS app for the Air Jordan 1 Tie-Dye to release on Saturday, June 25th for $170.