The last few weeks of Nice Picks have been scorching hot with so many coveted sneaker drops in such a short period of time, most notably the Union X Air Jordan 4 collaboration and the Air Jordan 1 Low “Neutral Grey”, things seem to be simmering down until picking back up the week after. There are sleepers to be copped this week though so check out our Top 5 below.
Every week through Nice Picks, the Nice Kicks team sifts through the noise to select five of the best releases occurring this week. Read below to find out about our choices.
5. New Balance KAWHI “New Money”
Colorway: Grey / Blue
Style #: BBKLSNM1
Release Date: July 1, 2021
Price: $160
The New Balance KAWHI “New Money” brings the money theme back to New Balance Basketball after the OMN1S “Money Stacks” that dropped in 2019. This colorway of the New Balance KAWHI is inspired by the 100 dollar bill, with different shades of blue used throughout the shoe and gold accenting utilized as well. Unfortunately Kawhi Leonard has been sidelined with an undisclosed knee injury, he did break them out in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Utah Jazz.
4. LEGO x adidas Originals Superstar LEGO Set
Release Date: July 1, 2021
Price: $80
The adidas Superstar has seen every colorway and collaboration since it debuted over 50 years ago. But this isn’t even about the LEGO x adidas Superstar sneaker, it’s about the actual LEGO set of the adidas Superstar. Made up of 731 pieces, the LEGO set is completely customizable and comes with a display stand to show off your work.
3. Air Jordan Retro 4 “White Oreo”
Colorway: White / Tech Grey / Black / Fire Red
Style #: CT8527-100
Release Date: July 3, 2021
Price: $190
The Air Jordan 4 “White Oreo” takes the elements speckled accenting of the Jordan 4 “Oreo” that originally release in 1999. Unlike the Jordan 4 “Oreo” the “White Oreo” 4 features netting seen on most Air Jordan 4s instead of the perforated leather paneling on the “Oreo” 4s. The red Jumpman on the tongue stands out against the monochrome colorway and is sure to be an instant sellout for the summer.
2. Air Jordan Retro 6 WMNS “Gold Hoops”
Colorway: White / Sail / Metallic Gold / Barely Rose
Style #: DH9696-100
Release Date: July 1, 2021
Price: $190
This women’s exclusive Air Jordan 6 takes inspiration from gold earrings, with 6 gold hoops that are interconnected on the lace toggle. A white tumbled leather makes up most of the upper with Barely Rose accenting on the tongue, midsole, heel, and pulltab. And lastly, a milky translucent outsole finishes off the sneaker.
1. Nike Dunk High “Game Royal”
Colorway: White / Game Royal / Total Orange
Style #: DD1399-102
Release Date: June 29, 2021
Price: $110
Another day, another Dunk. These Dunk Highs use the color blocking of the “Be True To Your School” series Dunks, which debuted in 1985, and is dressed in a simple White and Kentucky Wildcat Blue. A white midsole and Game Royal outsole round off the sneaker and sure to be an instant sell out later this week.
