John Kim 
Another week, another selection of great sneakers to choose from. This week saw the release of the Brooklyn Projects x Nike SB Dunk High at select Nike SB accounts after the special in-store release at Brooklyn Projects, but there was plenty more of the GR variety available. A new Nike Air Max 2011 with a speckled midsole dropped, as did a ‘Retro’ of one of Tracy McGrady’s signature adidas shoes, now called the ‘Return of the Mac‘. The low-pro skate variety was big, as we got new releases from Converse Skate, Vans, and Alife. Check out the complete Sneaker News Weekly Buyer’s Guide below for a complete look at what’s ripe for the picking!
Brooklyn Projects x Nike SB Dunk High
– Inspired by Slayer’s ‘Reign In Blood’
– These have begun to release over the last week
– Quickstrike release, in-store only at select Nike SB accounts like Premier
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Nike Blazer Mid Premium VNTG
– One of Nike’s most prized silhouettes redone in classic form
– Supple suede uppers with vintage-treated midsoles
– Available now at Premier
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Nike Air Max 2011
– Grey/Volt/Green colorway with speckled midsole stripe
– Two-toned Hyperfuse upper
– Available now at Finishline
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Converse Jack Purcell LTT Ox
– Skate ready construction
– Black upper with purple contrast stitching
– Available now at Primitive
Nike Air Max 90
– Tonal black set-up with three different materials
– White ‘Air Max’ on upper for contrast
– Available now at Finishline
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Alife Summer 2011 Footwear Collection
– Wide variety of Alife designs in new materials
– Summer-friendly construction for style under the hot weather
– Available now at Alife
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Nike Air Butane Max
– All-purpose Nike trainer from the late 90’s
– Aggressive design with durable synthetic leather and nubuck
– Available now at Eastbay
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Jordan CMFT Air Max 10
– ‘Cool Grey’ inspired colorway
– Grey upper with solid white outsole
– Available now at Premier
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Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low
– Super-lightweight basketball shoe with low-cut construction
– Simple White/Grey colorway
– Available now at Finishline
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Nike WMNS Air Pegasus+ 28
– One of Nike’s longest running heritage lines returns for a 28th installment
– Four new dazzling colorways
– Available now at Nikestore
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Jordan SC-2
– New Jordan Brand design following 2009’s SC-1
– Black/Gold colorway reminiscent of 2006’s DMP Package
– Available now at Finishline
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Tony Alva x Vans 106 Pro
– Two colorways of the classic Vans silhouette
– Colorway chosen by skate legend Tony Alva
– Available now at Vans
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RELEASING THIS WEEKEND
Air Jordan VII ‘Cardinal’
– Original colorway from ’92, second release in the last five years
– Classic Bulls combination with hints of bronze
– Available on Saturday at Jordan Brand retailers
