A Complete Guide to This Weekend's Sneaker Releases

It's officially back-to-school season, and there are plenty of footwear options lined up this week for anyone returning to the classroom.

Jordan Brand has a deep lineup of retros this week, including the release of the "UNC" Jordan 17 Low, the "Cement Grey" Jordan 3, and two Air Jordan styles designed in collaboration with A Ma Maniére.

Other notable pairs include the Reebok Alien BB 4000 II, the Bape x Adidas Dame 9, and the 'Hot Lava' Nike Air Tech Challenge 2.

Check out all of this week's best releases below.

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A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 3 'W.Y.W.S.'

 

Via A Ma Maniere

Price: $225
When: Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select stores
What You Need to Know: Following an exclusive release through A Ma Maniére last week, the store's "While You Were Sleeping" Air Jordan 3 collab is releasing again on Tuesday via SNKRS. The sneaker is part of a multi-brand collection, which includes projects with Jordan Brand, Nike, and Converse, and was created to celebrate A Ma Maniére's 10th anniversary.

Reebok Alien Romulus BB 4000 II

 

Via Reebok

Price: $170
When: Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m
Where: StockX.com, Reebok.com, and select stores
What You Need to Know: Reebok has joined forces with the movie franchise Aliens for a special BB 4000 II collab coinciding with the release of the Alien: Romulus film. The sneaker features a tattered look on the upper, similar to the condition of the shoe worn by the actors in the film while running away from the space creatures.

Air Jordan 17 Low 'UNC'

 

Via Nike

Price: $300
When: Wednesday, Aug. 28
Where: StockX.com, and select stores
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is bringing back the 'UNC' Air Jordan 17 Low this week for the first time since its 2002 introduction. As the name of the colorway suggests, the sneaker dons hues inspired by the UNC Tar Heels, with a mixture of white and university blue accents throughout.

Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 'Hot Lava'

 

Via Nike

Price: $150
When: Friday, Aug. 30 at 110 a.m
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select stores
What You Need to Know: Nike is bringing back the "Hot Lava" Air Tech Challenge 2 as part of its ongoing Cult Classics retro series. Unlike previous versions, this year's reissue features a vintage-inspired yellow midsole.

A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 39 'WYWS'

 

Via A Ma Maniere

Price: $215
When: Friday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m
Where: StockX.com, A-ma-maniere.com, and select stores
What You Need to Know: In addition to the aforementioned Air Jordan 3, A Ma Maniere is releasing its "While You Were Sleeping" Air Jordan 39 collab on Friday.

Bape x Adidas Dame 9

 

Via Adidas

Price: $160
When: Saturday, Aug. 31
Where: StockX.com, Adidas Confirmed, and select stores
What You Need to Know: Damian Lillard's latest signature Adidas shoe, the Dame 9, will officially hit retailers this weekend. The first drop is designed in collaboration with streetwear brand Bape, with one pair dressed in the signature green ABC camo and the other coming in red.

Air Jordan 3 'Cement Grey'

 

Via Nike

Price: $200
When: Saturday, Aug. 31
Where: StockX.com, SNKRS, and select stores
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is introducing a new "Cement Grey" Air Jordan 3 colorway this weekend. The style features a similar color formula with a simple white-based makeup on the upper offset by grey elephant print overlays at the eyestay, forefoot, and heel counter.