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With the “Memorial Day Weekend” releases having come and gone, it’s only right that we bring you a recap of the top releases of the week. There were lots of rumors of possible restocks, all of which ended up being just that; rumors. The major Jordan Brand retailers stuck to the previously scheduled program of releases that we detailed throughout the week. Still, it was a hearty group of releases, with great drops by Reebok (the Solebox x Reebok Classic Leather Luxe “Sturnella Militaris” and The Answer 1 Retro “Black/Gold” come to mind), Nike (2 Lebrons – the X Elite “Sport Turquoise” aka “Dade County” and X Low “Sprite” – and a dope Kobe release in the form of the “Venice Beach” Kobe System 8), and Jordan Brand, with the release of the Air Jordan I (1) OG “Black Toe” and several restocked Retros, spread out among the main Jordan Brand retailers. While there were a lot of dope releases, there can only be 5 for this list. Without further ado, I bring you the Top 5 Sneaker Releases of the Week… 5. Reebok The Answer 1 Retro “Black/Gold” Coming in at Number 5, we have the Reebok The Answer 1 Retro “Black/Gold”. Reebok’s only representative on the countdown, this signature AI sneaker will be releasing at select Reebok accounts this Friday, May 24th. Featuring the original “Black/Gold” colorway that the shoe debuted in, The Answer 1 has grown in popularity over the last few years, due to a 2007 re-release reminding people what they loved about the shoe, and some key celebrity spottings (Schoolboy Q, I see you!). For more on this release, see here. Available at Champs Sports and select Reebok Retailers on May 24th 4. Nike Air Force Max 2013 “Fire Red” At the Number 4 spot sits the Nike Air Force Max 2013 “Fire Red”. As an ’80s baby, these shoes hold a special place in my heart, being that I was a huge Fab 5 fan. When I think of the Fab 5, the first thing I think of is the bright yellow jerseys and baggy shorts they wore, followed by those short black Nike socks (which were unheard of at the time), topped off with the all-black Nike Air Force Max; that was the uniform of those guys, from C Webb, all the way to Ray Jackson. This new “Fire Red” iteration captures that Fab 5 swagger to a T, which is why it had to make the list. A dope pick-up which will probably get lost in the mess of all the restocks, don’t sleep on these! Check this article out for more info on this Memorial Day Weekend sleeper. Available Now at Sneaker Bistro via Phone Order or Email (click here for details), at select Nike retailers on May 25th 3. Nike Air Trainer Max ’91 “Bo Knows” Leading off the Top 3, we have the Nike Air Trainer Max ’91 “Wolf Grey/White-Black” aka “Bo Knows”. This classic Nike crtoss-trainer, originally made for dual-sport superstar Bo Jackson, gets redone in a “Raiders” colorway, the team Bo Jackson played for during his brief NFL career. Featuring the Raiders logo on the left heel (which is possible thanks to the NFL’s apparel deal with Nike kicking in last year) and Bo Jackson’s jersey number, #34, on the right heel, the shoe also pays tribute to Jackson by featuring his infamous slogan, “Bo Knows”, on the shoe’s signature strap. Wanna find out more about this dope release? Click here. Available at Concepts on May 25th 2. Air Jordan III (3)”88″ At Number 2, we’ve got a re-release, this one being the Air Jordan III (3) “88″. Being restocked at a few of the major Jordan Brand retailers, you should have a decent shot of getting these, so long as you have your information straight and are on your P’s and Q’s at release time. I didn’t want to put a re-release in the list, but with all the big Retro Jo

The Nike Flyknit Chukka is a definite highlight of the first sneaker semester, and we're stoked to see it finally filling the shelves. Photos probably don't do this wolf grey and red hamster much justice, we'd love to see it on foot and feel the fabrics. The knit looks pretty damn classy and homespun and the red accents and Swoosh are blaring and attention grabbing, just as they should be. You can tame this wooly mammoth right now from Overkill.

Around this time last year, Maison Kitsuné opened its large iron doors in The NoMad Hotel, unveiling its brand of chic French designs to an eager New York fan base. A leap ahead in time finds the brand celebrating its first anniversary to the start of a successful campaign in the Big Apple. With the opportunity to stop by the store's first anniversary party -- an intimate gathering of industry professionals and friends -- we got to speak to the co-founder about Kitsuné's illustrious history, differences between France and New York, and more. Enjoy the video above. Read more at Hypebeast.com

TAKAHIROMIYASHITA TheSoloist. hits the nail on the head with a look at its Fall/Winter 2013 collection. Takahiro Miyashita -- also the creator of Number (N)ine -- tries his hand here at recreating classic American silhouettes of high society. The result is a blend of khaki, white, and navy tones as the color base across military-inspired trench coats, blazers, and linen shirts. In some cases the trousers are tailored to be intentionally spacious, creating a nice contrast between upper and lower. Enjoy a view of the lookbook above. Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com

Look at this blast from 1985! In the world of sneakers, we often see the term “OG” thrown around, but these Air Jordan 1 “Black Toes” really are OG, with “Nike Air” replacing the Jump Man logos throughout the shoe. Nothing beats a red, black and white pair of 1′s and being from Jordan’s first year in the NBA, make this pair that much more desirable. Air Jordan 1 High Retro “Black Toe” Releasing Saturday, May, 25th. Raffle Tickets given out Friday, May 24th. GS sizes available First Come, First Served. For more info, click the pictures above, or feel free to contact us at: #516-632-5150 / info@extrabutterny.com -D

Nike decides to drop another dope colorway of the NRG Nike Free Trainer 5.0. The sneaker world has already seen some recent color-ways that dropped such as, Jon “Bones” Jones, Pimento, N7, Volt, and Total Crimson. But the new Court Purple/Volt and Reflective Silver colorway might be the best yet. While sporting Dynamic Fit technology, this NRG has a criss-cross pattern which fades from Court Purple to Reflective Silver. The Reflective Silver is a great touch due to the fact that the material being used is a very easy-clean fabric. In other words, do not hesitate to go out for a run when the weather is down-pouring. Volt is accented into the swoosh to add an extra bit of flavor while the rest of the sneaker sits atop of a clean white mid-sole. Hit up Oneness or Nike.com to grab a pair for yourself. NIKE FREE TRAINER 5.0 NRG Color: COURT PURPLE VOLT REFLECTIVE SILVER 579813 500 $95.00 Via SC

After seeing many sneaker customizers use various sneaker silhouettes in an effort to recreate the Nike Mag look, we have never seen one use the actual Nike Mag 2011 as its canvas until now. Sneaker customizer Kickasso Kustoms has done what some would consider impossible or wouldn’t dare to to and thats turn a perfectly good pair of Nike Mag 2011′s into a pair of custom kicks. In borrowing the infamous black/gold stylings from Nikes “Elite” series, Kickasso Kustoms decided to propel the Nike Mag 2011 even further into the sneaker stratosphere by providing them with a touch of “Elite” performance. Aside from transforming the once grey/aqua upper into a clean black/gold affair, Kickasso Kustoms also alters the paint splatter and Swoosh to flow in conjunction with the shoes new theme. Considering how much it cost to get your hands on a pair of these kicks, major props go out to Kickasso Kustoms for following through with his vision and create a true custom gem. Keep Reading after the jump to get a better look at Kickasso Kustoms “Elite” Nike Mag 2011 and let us know if where this pair of kicks ranks amongst you favorite pair of customs thus far. Via Kickasso Kustoms

For any sneakerhead who is a bonafide fan of the Air Jordan IV silhouette, 2013 is most assuredly a year for you all to enjoy as the AJIV will be receiving mad love. Furthering the Air Jordan IV madness of 2013 is this detailed look at the “Green Glow” Air Jordan IV which is scheduled to release on August 17th. Though the accents on this pair of kicks may suggest that they do indeed glow in the dark, it has yet to be confirmed whether they do or not. Though these sport an almost similar mute grey upper to that of the “Grey Cement” Air Jordan IV, the addition of the green glow and lack of paint speckling allow these kicks to stand strong on its own two. Check out the pics after the jump and let us know whether you sneakerheads prefer this “Green Glow” colorway over its “Grey Cement” counterpart. Air Jordan IV Dark Grey/Green Glow-Cement Grey-Black 308497-033 08/17/13 $160 Via SW

What do you get when you throw Kevin Durants Nike KD V model in a time machine and combine it with the fly stylings of Marty McFly? The answer is this ill pair of “Mag” Nike KD V customs by AMAC Customs. Sporting a cool grey upper accompanied by white Swooshes and accents this creative pair of customs is also fully laced with a dope atomic teal splatter effect about the LED enhanced midsole. To top it all off, AMAC’s latest creation sits atop an immaculately icy outsole. Keep reading after the jump to get a better look at AAMC Customs Nike KD V “Mag” creation and feel free to share any thoughts you may have in the comments below. Via AMAC Customs

Just as the “Violent Force” Nike LeBron X Low made its way to retail today, a new LeBron X low colorway has decided to rear its head and make itself seen. This time around, the Nike LeBron X Low silhouette is draped in a shiny new silver/teal color scheme. Sporting silvery look throughout its upper, its shiny appearance gets an aesthetic boost thanks to the injection of a hearty amount of teal sectioning throughout the accents. In typical LeBron X Low fashion, this latest pair of kicks also comes fully equipped with the speckle effect about the midsole that has become a key design spec for the Nike LeBron X Low series. No release information is available at the moment on this pair of silver/teal Nike LeBron X Lows, but we’ve got plenty of images for you to check put after the jump that should hold all you sneakerheads over until more information surfaces. Nike LeBron X Low 579765-002 Via SA