Kicking off June, Jordan adds a throwback look to a women’s Air Jordan 1, Nike teams up with fragment design for a Dunk High, and Reebok revives a classic Answer IV colorway. Find out what other new sneaker releases caught our attention in the latest installment of The Drop List.
Air Jordan 1 Court Purple (W)
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Jordan Brand draws inspiration from the 1985 Air Jordan 1 Metallic Purple for its latest women’s exclusive, the Air Jordan 1 Court Purple (W).
The Air Jordan 1 Court Purple (W) features a white leather upper with hits of Court Purple on the Swoosh and collar. From there, a Court Purple Wings logo is prominent at the ankle, similar to other classic Jordan 1s.
The Air Jordan 1 Court Purple (W) releases on Thursday, June 3rd for $170 on the SNKRS app and at select Jordan retailers.
Nike Dunk High fragment design Beijing
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Nike reunites with fragment design to add a twist to one of their monumental 2010 Dunk collaborations with the Nike Dunk High fragment design Beijing.
The Nike Dunk High fragment design Beijing arrives with a purple leather upper plus black overlays and Swooshes. A debossed white fragment design lightning bolt appears at the heel, a common detail that is prominent in most fragment Nikes.
The Nike Dunk High fragment design Beijing releases on Saturday, June 5th for $150 on the SNKRS app and at select retailers.
Reebok Answer IV Step Over
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To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Allen Iverson’s monumental “Step Over” shot against the Lakers in the 2001 NBA Finals, Reebok brings back the Reebok Answer IV Step Over.
The upper of the Reebok Answer IV Step Over is constructed of white leather with a black leather mudguard and silver detailing. From there, a zippered shroud covering a hidden lacing system offers a sleek way to tuck your laces.
The Reebok Answer IV Step Over releases on Friday, June 4th for $130 on the Reebok website and at select retailers.
Nike Dunk Low Michigan
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For the first time in almost 20 years, Nike brings back the Nike Dunk Low Michigan in its original form.
The upper of the Nike Dunk Low Michigan is made of Varsity Maize leather with Midnight Navy overlays and Swoosh logos. A woven Nike label stitched to the tongue and “NIKE” text embroidered on the heel complete the design.
The Nike Dunk Low Varsity Michigan releases on Thursday, June 3rd for $100 on the SNKRS app and at select stores.
Nike Dunk Low Varsity Green
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Following the Nike Dunk High Spartan Green in 2020, Nike adds another green and white Dunk colorway to their catalog with the Nike Dunk Low Varsity Green.
The Nike Dunk Low Varsity Green is composed of white leather uppers with Varsity Green leather overlays and Swoosh logos. From there, woven retro Nike logo tongue labels and heel embroidery nod to original Dunks from 1985.
The Nike Dunk Low Varsity Varsity Green releases on Thursday, June 3rd for $100 on the SNKRS app and at select stores.
Air Jordan 6 Electric Green
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Jordan Brand revisits a colorway from their Player Exclusive archive for the Air Jordan 6 Electric Green. The Electric Green is nearly identical to the Air Jordan 6 Oregon Ducks PE that surfaced in 2018.
The Air Jordan 6 Electric Green features an all-black Durabuck upper with hits of Electric Green on the heel tab, tongue, and midsole. A milky, glow-in-the-dark translucent outsole finishes off this retro model.
The Air Jordan 6 Electric Green releases on Saturday, June 5th for $190 on the SNKRS app and at Jordan retailers.
adidas Yeezy 380 Alien Blue
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Yeezy calls back to their first 380 release, the 2019 Yeezy 380 Alien, with the adidas Yeezy 380 Alien Blue.
The adidas Yeezy 380 Alien Blue arrives in a light grey and white reflective Primeknit upper with a Glow Green side stripe. From there, a faint blue translucent BOOST sole provides a supportive base.
The adidas Yeezy 380 Alien Blue released on Monday, May 31st for $230 on Yeezy Supply and at select stores.
Nike LeBron 8 V2 Low Miami Nights
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Originally released in 2011 as an ode to Miami nightlife, the Nike LeBron 8 V2 Miami Nights returns as part of this year’s slew of LeBron retros.
The Nike LeBron 8 V2 Miami arrives in a white, Solar Red, and Glass Blue color scheme with black speckles throughout its mesh upper. Black leather heels play canvas for LeBron’s signature in red, adding the finishing touches.
The Nike LeBron 8 V2 Low Miami Nights releases on Friday, June 4th for $180 on the SNKRS app and at select retailers.
Nike Air Max 90 Laser
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Nike honors sneaker designer Mark Smith with the laser-etched Nike Air Max 90 Laser. Smith curated the Nike Laser Project in 2003, an exhibition in the 255 Elizabeth Street Gallery in NYC that featured an array of leather Nike products with artwork lasered into them.
The Nike Air Max 90 Laser is constructed of a one-piece natural tone tumbled leather upper with traditional AM90 panels and faux wood grain texture etched by laser. From there, a white and translucent sole plus a Nike Air heel.
The Nike Air Max 90 Laser releases on Wednesday, June 2nd for $200 on the SNKRS app and at select Nike retailers.
New Balance 57/40 Bricks & Wood
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New Balance partners with South Central LA brand Bricks & Wood to release the New Balance 57/40 Bricks & Wood.
The upper of the New Balance 57/40 Bricks & Wood is made of a Lush Green premium pig suede with reflective materials on the New Balance side logo and heel. A sculptural sole displaying a beige, Lush Green, white, and pink color scheme finishes off this collaborative model.
The New Balance 57/40 Bricks & Wood releases on Thursday, June 4th for $150 on the New Balance site and at select stores.
Nike Air Force 1 Reveal Arctic Punch (W)
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Nike continues its DIY line of Air Forces with the Nike Air Force 1 Reveal Arctic Punch(W).
The upper of the Nike Air Force 1 Reveal Arctic Punch (W) is made of a thin, tear-away white textile. “Tear Here” graphic prompts are printed on panels throughout the design to encourage wearers to unveil a multi-color pastel leather upper underneath the outer shell.
The Nike Air Force 1 Reveal Arctic Punch (W) releases on Wednesday, June 2nd for $110 on the SNKRS app and at select stores.
adidas Yeezy 500 Taupe Light
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Yeezy expands their hiking-inspired 500 line once again with the adidas Yeezy 500 Taupe Light.
The adidas Yeezy 500 Taupe Light arrives in a monotone Taupe Light look with a mesh, leather, and suede upper and a sturdy adiPRENE sole. Reflective piping throughout the silhouette adds the finishing touches.
The adidas Yeezy 500 Taupe Light releases on Saturday, June 5th for $200 on the adidas CONFIRMED app and at select retailers.
Nike KD14 Ky-D
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Nike celebrates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s friendship on and off the court with the Ky-D Pack, an unofficial pack of KD14s and Kyrie 7s each referencing key colorways in each of the player’s signature lines.
The first shoe in the pack, the Nike KD14 Ky-D, takes on an identical pattern as the Nike Kyrie 1 Dream, featuring a multicolor mesh upper with black woven overlays and a red strap. KD logos on the tongue add the finishing touches to this crossover design.
The Nike KD14 Ky-D releases on Saturday, June 5th for $150 on the SNKRS app and at select Nike Basketball retailers.
Nike Kyrie 7 Ky-D Weatherman
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As a counterpart to the KD14 Ky-D, the Nike Kyrie 7 Ky-D Weatherman draws its design inspiration from the Nike KD4 Weatherman, one of the most renowned colorways in the KD catalog.
The Nike Kyrie 7 Ky-D Weatherman features a green mesh upper with black Swooshes and a weather map pattern heel wrap. Black Kyrie 7 logos embroidered on the heel complete the design.
The Nike Kyrie 7 Ky-D Weatherman releases on Saturday, June 5th for $130 on the SNKRS app and at select Nike Basketball retailers.
Nike LeBron 18 Low Mimi Plange Higher Learning
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Nike teams up with Ghanian fashion designer Mimi Plange to release the Nike LeBron 18 Low Mimi Plange Higher Learning. This design draws inspiration from high school varsity jackets.
The Nike LeBron 18 Low Mimi Plange Higher Learning features a white, mustard, burgundy, and crimson textile upper with chenille Swooshes, referencing varsity letters. On the insoles, text reading “Just A Kid From Akron” is printed in block letters, a slogan that LeBron has continuously used in his career.
The Nike LeBron 18 Low Mimi Plange Higher Learning releases on Wednesday, June 2nd for $170 on the SNKRS app and at select stores.
Nike Air Max 97 Puerto Rico
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Nike celebrates this year’s National Puerto Rico Day with the Nike Air Max 97 Puerto Rico.
The Nike Air Max 97 Puerto Rico features a silver mesh and reflective upper with a red and navy embroidered Swoosh on the lateral side. Puerto Rican flags on the tongue loops and outsoles complete the design.
The Nike Air Max 97 Puerto Rico releases on Friday, June 5th for $175 on the SNKRS app and at select stores.
