February is the shortest month of the year but it is always loaded with highly coveted sneaker releases surrounding the NBA All Star Weekend (February 15-17).
Nike and Jordan Brand, in particular, have several highly anticipated drops in store, including the iconic "Black/Infrared" Air Jordan 6, multiple Air Jordan 1s, and a Kobe retro. Additionally, Nike reportedly has plans to drop a "Watch The Throne" LeBron 16 during All Star Weekend, though that sneaker has not yet surfaced.
Over the next few weeks, sneaker brands will be flooding the market with basketball and lifestyle selections so it's important to map out what lies ahead.
Scroll down to preview 10 of the most popular sneakers set to drop in February.
Adidas Harlem Renaissance Collection
Release Date: February 5
Retail Price: $180, $140, $115
Adidas is honoring Black History Month with a three-sneaker collection inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.
The collection consists of James Harden's Harden Vol.3 ($140), Damian Lillard's Dame 5 ($115) and the beloved UltraBoost ($180). Each sneaker is built on a purple, red, and black color scheme inspired by the colors of Harlem’s famous jazz ballrooms.
All will release today, February 5.
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Nike Air Max 97 'All Star'
Release Date: February 8
Retail Price: $160
Nike has plans to release a special edition Air Max 97 in celebration of the 2019 NBA All Star Game. The kicks, just like the 2019 NBA All Star uniforms, are inspired by jerseys worn the last time the All Star festivities were held in Charlotte back in 1991.
As seen in the official images provided by Nike, the "All Star" Air Max 97 features a combination of white leather and a jersey-like mesh on the upper accompanied by red, blue and metallic silver trim. Additional details include removable velcro Nike swoosh branding on each tongue and special edition insoles honoring the '91 uniforms.
Air Jordan 9 'UNC' (Pearl Blue)
Release Date: February 9
Retail Price: $190
Jordan Brand's All Star lineup will include multiple UNC-themed retros, including the "Pearl Blue" Air Jordan 9 which draws on inspiration from the low-top AJ9 that debuted back in 2002.
Just like the original, the 2019 rendition features a white leather upper accompanied by midnight navy patent leather trim and Carolina blue detailing. Men's sizes are priced at $190, but the kicks will also be available for big kids ($140), little kids ($80) and toddlers ($60).
