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Sneakers - May 17, 2021

The Drop List 05/17/21

Morgan Baylis

Morgan is a writer and sneaker analyst based in Detroit, MI. He is the Content Coordinator of StockX.

This week, Jordan prepares for summer with a vibrant Air Jordan 1 Low, Nike delivers another Women’s exclusive Nike Dunk Low, and Yeezy adds a new colorway to their QNTM line. Read up on these releases and more below.

This week, Jordan prepares for summer with a vibrant Air Jordan 1 Low, Nike delivers another Women’s exclusive Nike Dunk Low, and Yeezy adds a new colorway to their QNTM line. Read up on these releases and more below.

This article is part 7 of 131 in the series: The Drop List

This week, Jordan prepares for summer with a vibrant Air Jordan 1 Low, Nike delivers another Women’s exclusive Nike Dunk Low, and Yeezy adds a new colorway to their QNTM line. Find out what other sneaker releases caught our attention in the latest installment of The Drop List.

Air Jordan 1 Low White Ghost Green

Jordan 1 Low Ghost Green new sneaker release

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Jordan Brand takes a fresh approach to the Jordan 1 Low with the Air Jordan 1 Low White Ghost Green.

The Air Jordan 1 Low White Ghost Green features a white leather upper with Ghost Green overlays and Swooshes. From there, a checker-board woven Nike tag is stitched atop the tongue. An embroidered mini swoosh on the toe wrap and silver heel tab adds the finishing touches.

The Air Jordan 1 Low White Ghost Green releases on Friday, May 21st for $130 on the SNKRS app and at select Jordan retailers.

Nike Dunk Low Photon Dust (W)

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Following the Nike Dunk High Vast Grey that released earlier this spring, Nike delivers another neutral-toned Dunk colorway with the Nike Dunk Low Photon Dust (W).

The upper of the Nike Dunk Low Photon Dust (W) is made of white leather with Photon Dust leather overlays and Swooshes. A woven Nike label on the tongue and embroidered Nike branding completes the design.

The Nike Dunk Low Photon Dust (W) releases on Wednesday, May 19th for $100 on the SNKRS app and at select stores.

adidas Yeezy QNTM Flash Orange

yeezy qntm flash orange new sneaker release

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Yeezy adds a warm colorway to their QNTM line just in time for summer with the adidas Yeezy QNTM Flash Orange.

The adidas Yeezy QNTM Flash Orange arrives in an arrangement of Flash Orange, black, and tan hues. Primeknit, nubuck, and mesh make up the upper. A full-length Boost midsole and translucent outsole wrap up the design.

The adidas Yeezy QNTM Flash Orange releases on Saturday, May 22nd for $250 on Yeezy Supply and at select adidas retailers.

Air Jordan 7 BCFC Paris Saint-Germain

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Jordan Brand teams up with French football club Paris Saint-Germain once again for the Air Jordan 7 BCFC Paris Saint-Germain.

The Air Jordan 7 BCFC Paris Saint-Germain features a white tumbled leather upper with transparent mesh windows on the mid-foot and ankle panels. Hits of red, navy, and gold nod to the colors of the football club. From there, Fleur-de-Lis insignias are set below the heel tab. Flaps on the mid-panel that read “PANAME” and “ICI C’EST PARIS” complete the design.

The Air Jordan 7 BCFC Paris Saint-Germain releases on Saturday, May 22nd for $215 on the SNKRS app and at select Jordan retailers.

Nike Kyrie 7 Concepts Horus

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With the help of Boston-based sneaker boutique Concepts, Nike and Kyrie Irving continue their streak of Egyptian-themed releases with the Nike Kyrie 7 Concepts Horus. This latest release pays homage to Horus, the Egyptian god of kingship and the sky.

The upper of the Nike Kyrie 7 Concepts Horus is made of teal blue mesh with light blue on the tongue and metallic gold on Swooshes. Kyrie and Concepts logos feature prominently on the tongue, while Egyptian hieroglyphics are embossed on the lace loops. Gold “Concepts” text embroidered on the heel panels adds the finishing touches.

The Nike Kyrie 7 Concepts Horus releases on Wednesday, May 19th for $130 on the SNKRS app and at select Nike Basketball retailers.

adidas Yeezy 500 High Tactile Orange

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Yeezy embraces earth tones yet again with the adidas Yeezy 500 High Tactile Orange.

The adidas Yeezy 500 High Tactile Orange arrives in a mix of mesh, leather, suede, and neoprene. Shades of brown make up the upper along with hits of navy and indigo on the overlays. A Tactile Orange adiprene sole wraps this hiking-inspired shoe.

The adidas Yeezy 500 High Tactile Orange releases on Monday, May 17th for $220 on the adidas CONFIRMED app and at select stores.

adidas Yeezy 500 High Sumac

yeezy 500 high sneaker release

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Alongside the Tactile Orange colorway, Yeezy delivers another 500 High release with the adidas Yeezy 500 High Sumac.

The adidas Yeezy 500 High Sumac features a Sumac mesh and suede upper with navy and red leather overlays. A Sumac adiprene sole and neoprene tongue complete the design.

The adidas Yeezy 500 High Sumac releases on Monday, May 17th for $220 on the adidas CONFIRMED app and at select stores.

Nike Dunk Low Barely Green (W)

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Nike adds another Women’s exclusive Dunk to their line-up with the Nike Dunk Low Barely Green (W).

The upper of the Nike Dunk Low Barely Green (W) is composed of Barely Green leather with Sail Swooshes. A white woven tongue tag with a Sail Nike logo completes the design.

The Nike Dunk Low Barely Green (W) releases on Friday, May 21st for $100 on the SNKRS app and at select retailers.

Nike Air Max Pre-Day Pure Platinum

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Earlier this year as part of the Air Max Day 2021 collection, Nike debuted the Nike Air Max Pre-Day, a design blending 1970s jogging shoe aesthetic with 2021 Air Max technology. Now, the Swoosh extends the Air Max Pre-Day line with the Nike Air Max Pre-Day Pure Platinum.

The Nike Air Max Pre-Day Pure Platinum features a Pure Platinum recycled mesh upper with Durabuck overlays. Hits of yellow on the tongue and a black recycled rubber waffle outsole wrap up the design.

The Nike Air Max Pre-Day Pure Platinum releases on Thursday, May 20th for $130 on the SNKRS app and at select stores.

Air Jordan 35 Low Cosmic Deception

new sneaker release jordan 35

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Jordan athlete Luka Dončić receives his own Jordan 35 colorway with the Air Jordan 35 Low Cosmic Deception. The Cosmic Unity celebrates Dončić’s combination of unmatched skill and basketball IQ with its otherworldly color palette.

The Air Jordan 35 Low Cosmic Deception arrives in a white, Iridescent, and purple color scheme with galaxy patterns on the tongue and heel wrap. Jumpman and Luka Doncčić logos on the tongue complete this pro model.

The Air Jordan 35 Cosim Deception releases on Thursday, May 20th for $175 on the SNKRS app and at select stores.

Reebok Pump Omni Zone II White Black Orange

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Reebok celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Omni Zone II by reviving another OG colorway with the original Reebok Pump Omni Zone II White Black Orange.

The Reebok Pump Omni Zone II White Black Orange features a white leather upper with black and orange detailing. A signature Reebok “Pump” tongue adds the finishing touches.

The Reebok Pump Omni Zone II White Black Orange releases on Friday, May 21st for $140 on the Reebok website and at select retailers.

Nike Dunk Low Tropical Twist (GS)

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Nike welcomes a kids exclusive to their spring kids Dunk line-up with the Nike Dunk Low Tropical Twist (GS).

The Nike Dunk Low Tropical Twist (GS) arrives in a Light Bone, Tropical Twist, black, and white color scheme. Mismatched Swooshes add a playful touch to complete the design. 

The Nike Dunk Low Tropical Twist (GS) releases on Thursday, May 20th for $85 on the SNKRS app and at select retailers.