All the Sneakers You Need to Know About Dropping During NBA All-Star Weekend
The NBA All-Star Weekend is just one day away, and with it is coming the best slate of sneakers in quite some time.
Jordan Brand’s prolific celebration of the Air Jordan 1‘s 40th anniversary will command the most attention through two releases, possibly three if rumors of Union’s collaboration dropping early prove true. And not far behind in hype behind the Air Jordan 1 “Bred” release will be the first-ever return of the Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy,” a sneaker that caused a riot and inspired one Craigslist user to offer a car up for trade when it originally released in 2012.
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Those are just some of the best releases in store for All-Star Weekend, with a good split of online drops and launches exclusive to San Francisco. Find all the best sneakers dropping below.
Reebok Engine A “Black/Silver”
Release Date: February 13
Price: $120
SKU: 100228150
Reebok’s reentry into basketball is now truly official, as its first contemporary shoe for the sport hits its website to coincide with the start of NBA All-Star Weekend. Angel Reese gave the shoe its on-court debut last year during the WNBA season.
Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 2.0” aka “Sail”
Release Date: February 13
Price: $190
SKU: FQ3546-100
The Kobe 6 got its “All-Star” treatment in 2011 and a Protro to match 10 years later, but now the “2.0” version, as it’s been called unofficially, is bringing a brand-new starry texture to one of the most popular Nike Kobe models of all. A normal Snkrs drop will go down Thursday along with a variety of other launches through select retailers.
Anta Kai 1 Speed “Bag Work”
Release Date: February 13
Price: $125
SKU: 8125B1128S-9
A peculiar exercise from Kyrie Irving’s childhood, dribbling a basketball wrapped in a plastic bag to improve his handles, is brought to life with this “Bag Work” edition of his Anta sneaker dropping online and at Anta space inside Foot Locker’s San Francisco activation.
Air Jordan 1 “Bred”
Release Date: February 14
Price: $250
SKU: HV6674-067
Many boutiques around the U.S. dropped their pairs of the Air Jordan 1 “Bred” early last weekend, but now the wider launch arrives with the local shops remaining in the U.S., as well as the worldwide stockists. Consider it your last chance to avoid paying resale for the most painstaking recreation of the original shoe ever made.
Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game”
Release Date: February 14
Price: $210
SKU: CT8013-060
Foot Locker is getting the exclusive early drop for the “Flu Game” 12s, one of the most iconic of all the Air Jordans and a shoe that won’t release elsewhere until March, for its San Francisco All-Star activation.
Bricks & Wood x New Balance 1000 and Fresh Foam BB v3 “A Different Bounce”
Release Date: February 14
Price: $140, $160
Bricks & Wood and New Balance will host a two-day pop-up beginning Friday in San Francisco, which is where you’ll be able to scoop up their “A Different Bounce” capsule. Both appearing in black and yellow, the 1000 will serve your lifestyle needs while Fresh Foam BB v3 is for the hardwood.
Nike Basketball “Black Label” Collection
Release Date: February 14
Price: $150 to $550
Nike is dropping a massive “Black Label” collection for its signature basketball sneakers and two more non-player-affiliated models, making for a total of 10 extremely limited sneakers. Prices go all the way up to $550 because the Nike Ja 2 boasts two editions decorated with Swarovksi crystals. Each shoe has only been confirmed to release so far at Foot Locker’s San Francisco activation.
Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe Reimagined”
Release Date: February 15
Price: $180
SKU: DZ5485-106
The 40th anniversary celebrations for the Air Jordan 1 continue with a tribute to the pair held by Michael Jordan for his first Nike photoshoot. Rather than the Wings logo, that pair featured “Air Jordan” text never appearing on a release until now. It’s also only recently come to light that medial strap features a hidden Jordan signature revealed only by UV light along with the message, “My very best.”
Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy”
Release Date: February 15
Price: $230
SKU: FQ4303-400
While the wider launch isn’t until February 22, the “Galaxy” Foams will hit retailers early in the Bay Area, Nike SF, Foot Locker’s activation and select local spots.
Nike Dunk Low and Air Force 1 Low”We Believe”
Release Date: February 16
Price: $145, $125
SKU: HV5749-110, HV5752-410
More releases for the shoes are likely still to be confirmed, but what has been announced is that the Nike Dunk Low and Air Force 1 Low paying tribute to the 2006-2007 “We Believe” Warriors will release through Foot Locker’s San Francisco activation and website, as well as select local retailers.
About the Author:
Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
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