SNX DLX: The Best Sneaker Drops of the Week

With Black Friday next week, you'd think that the sneaker brands would hold their best releases in reserve for the biggest shopping day of the year, but it's quite the opposite.

Now, it’s finally returning to shelves for the first time since its original release.

The sneaker features a metallic copper upper with black accents, a white midsole, and a gum outsole. It’s a simple colorway but it works incredibly well on the KD 4.

The Nike Zoom KD 4 Metallic Copper is set to drop on Friday, November 18 at a retail price of $130. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Awake NY x Nike Air Force 1 Low

Price: $140

After collaborating on the Air Zoom Spiridon Cage 2 earlier this year, Awake NY and Nike are back at it again, this time joining forces on the Air Force 1 Low.

The sneaker comes in two colorways, “Light Bone” and “Black.” Both feature a premium leather upper with Awake branding on the heel and a unique lacing system. The “Light Bone” colorway features a sail midsole and outsole while the “Black” colorway features a black midsole and outsole.

The Awake NY x Nike Air Force 1 Low is set to drop on Friday, November 18 at a retail price of $140. Pick up a pair via the Awake NY website.

Jordan 3 Black Cement

Price: $225

The Air Jordan 3 is easily one of the most iconic sneakers of all time and it’s finally returning in its beloved “Black Cement” colorway.

The sneaker features a black tumbled leather upper with grey elephant print overlays, a white midsole, and a black outsole. It’s a simple colorway but it’s one of the best the Air Jordan 3 has ever seen.

The Air Jordan 3 Black Cement is set to drop on Saturday, November 19 at a retail price of $225. Pick up a pair via the SNKRS app, Foot Locker, and other select Jordan Brand retailers.

Nike Dunk Low Scrap Sail

Price: $120

The Dunk Scrap is a new silhouette from Nike that combines elements of the Dunk Low and the Dunk High. The result is a unique sneaker that’s sure to turn heads.

This “Sail” colorway of the Dunk Scrap features a sail canvas upper with white leather overlays, a sail midsole, and a gum outsole. It’s a simple colorway but it works incredibly well on the Dunk Scrap.

The Nike Dunk Low Scrap Sail is set to drop on Monday, November 21 at a retail price of $120. Pick up a pair via the SNKRS app, Finish Line, and other select Nike retailers.

Best sneaker drops of the week

This week's picks include the LeBron 22 Token, Zoom KD 4 Metallic Copper, and the return of the Jordan 3 Black Cement.

With Black Friday on the horizon, you might expect sneaker brands to save their best releases for the biggest shopping day of the year. But surprisingly, that’s not the case at all.

In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Black Friday isn’t for sneakerheads, it’s for the general public, meaning you’re going to get sales on a lot of tried and true classics.

The weird niche releases that only appeal to the most die-hard sneaker fans? They’re dropping this week.

Nike, to the surprise of no one, is dominating this week, snagging seven of our eight sneaker picks this week.

On the slate this week is the LeBron 22 Token, a grip of collaborations between Nike and NYC retailer Awake NY, and the return of the Jordan 3 Black Cement. And we’re just scratching the surface!

Let’s dive into the best sneaker drops of the week.

Nike LeBron XXII Token

For LeBron’s latest, the GOAT himself teamed up with none other than Monopoly, yes, the board game, for a sneaker that oozes royal vibes. The sneaker features laser etchings over a royal blue base, gold embroidery, metallic accents, reflective details, and subtle Monopoly branding.

But the best part of this collaboration? At a passing glance, you’d never know Monopoly has anything to do with it. No graphics of Mr. Moneybags, no “Pass Go,” icons, just a great design with subtle branding. We never thought we’d say this about a sneaker board game collaboration but we’ll go ahead and say it: this is one of the best LeBron drops of the year.

The Nike LeBron XXII Toke is out now for a retail price of $200. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Zoom KD 4 Metallic Copper

A KD that has you looking like C-3PO? Sign us up! This Metallic Copper colorway of the KD 4 first dropped 13 years ago on Christmas Day, instantly becoming one of the greatest colorways the shoe has