Nice Picks: This Week’s Best Sneaker Releases 5/9 – 5/14

Every week through Nice Picks, the Snkrs Day team sifts through the noise to select the 5 top releases occurring this week. Read below to find out about our choices & keep up with their releases with Nice Drops.

Hello Kitty x Nike Air Presto

Style #: DV3770-400
Release Date: May 10, 2022
Price: $140

Initially created in 2004 to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 30th anniversary, the collaborative sneaker collection never made it to production and was given to friends and family, with around 60 pairs to be in existence. Finally releasing to the public, this collaborative Hello Kitty x Nike Air Presto is set to drop first on Sanrio.com on May 10th with a SNKRS release date of May 26th and at select retailers for $140.

Clot x Air Jordan 5 Low “Jade”

Colorway: Black / Classic Jade / Fire Red / Metallic Silver
Style #: DM4640-036
Release Date: May 14, 2022

Over the years, Clot has continued to release a handful of sneaker collabs with both Nike and Jordan. Edison Chen’s Clot and Jordan Brand now team up to release an Air Jordan 5 Low. The Clot x Air Jordan 5 Low “Jade” is expected to release on May 14th via CLOT.

JJJJound x New Balance 990v3 “Brown/Black”

Release Date: May 12, 2022
Price: $250

JJJJound and New Balance continue their hot streak with the latest installment of the New Balance 990v3. The JJJJound x New Balance 990v3 “Brown/Black” is set to drop on May 12th exclusively on JJJJound.com with a wider release on May 18th via newbalance.com and at select retailers for $250.

Stussy x Nike Air Force 1 Mid

Style #: DJ7840-002
Release Date: May 13, 2022

Streetwear legends and long-time Nike collaborator Stussy joins in on the fun with their rendition of the Nike Air Force 1 Mid. Using luxe light grey and black leather throughout, with the toebox featuring a perforated Stussy interlocking S logo instead of the normal perforated holes typically seen on the AF1. set to drop May 13, 2022 via Stussy.com.

Air Jordan 3 WMNS “Neopolitan”

Colorway: Dark Mocha / Sail / Atmosphere
Style #: CK9246-102
Release Date: May 14, 2022
Price: $200

Predicted to be one of the most sought-after releases of 2022 is the Air Jordan 3 WMNS“Neopolitan”. Releasing in full extended sizing, you can expect this to release on May 14th via SNKRS and at select retailers. Sure to be a heavy hitter which will be tough to get your hands on, make sure to prep for the upcoming drop with Nice Drops.