Sneaker News Weekly Buyer's Guide: 7/28/11

Many of you are counting down the days of July, which marks the end of the first half of the summer vacation. Time to end it on a high note, and what other way to do that than to spruce up your summer sneaker rotation? Sneaker News Weekly Buyer’s Guide returns once again with yet another set of the latest available sneakers, like the Nike Air Griffey Max 1 ‘Freshwater’ that became available a bit early, a simple yet effective new SB Dunk colorway, some new Kobe VI joints, and a plethora of other kicks from Nike Sportswear, Converse, New Balance, and more. Check the rest of this week’s top picks and let us know what you’ll be copping!

Nike Air Griffey Max 1
– Original ‘Freshwater’ colorway
– Official release in August, available early
– Available now on eBay

Nike Zoom Kobe VI
– Camouflage print upper
– Multiple tones of grey with Concord, Black, White, and Red
– Available now at Nikestore

Max Schaaf x Vans
– Sk8-Mid Pro and Era Pro
– Tonal black uppers with white midsoles
– Available now at Premier

Nike SB Dunk Low Pro
– Dubbed the ‘Iron’ for its resemblance to the 2004 Dunk High ‘Iron’
– Medium Grey upper, Blue accents, gum outsole
– Available now at Premier

Nike Air Force 1 Mid
– Time-honored sneaker with classic White/Red colorway
– Perforated leather on toe guard, lace placket, and strap
– Available now at Finishline

Nike Air Max Alpha 2011
– New running-specific 180 Max Air bag
– Hyperfuse technology on a no-sew upper
– Available now at Extra Butter

J.Crew x New Balance 1400
– Six new colorways of the New Balance 1400
– Casual, two-toned colorways in buttery suede
– Available now at J.Crew

Jordan SC-2
– Similar colorway to upcoming ‘Stealth’ Air Jordan III
– Contemporary design drawing inspiration from Air Jordan III and IV
– Available now at Finishline

Nike Dunk High Hyperfuse Premium
– Tonal Neutral Grey colorway
– Super-breathable and lightweight Hyperfuse material on the upper
– Available now at Nikestore

Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Perforated
– Luxurious reinvention of the casual-driven All-Star
– Three colorways available
– Available now at Barney’s

Nike Air Max 95
– Women’s colorway in a electric colorway
– Tonal High Voltage with Sonic Yellow stripe
– Available now at Nikestore

Nike SB Zoom Koston 1
– New Anthracite colorway with red forefoot outsole
– Super-lightweight shoe with removable Lunar insole
– Available now at Premier