Shelf Space: Sneakers For Sale At The Darkside Initiative (San Francisco)

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Half of the sneaker game is knowing what kicks are out when, and which shops have them. Our Shelf Space column looks at what shops around the country are stocking in a given week, and gives a quick glimpse into the mind of the buyer/manager/owner who put them there.

As we continue our mission of bringing you the insides of the best sneaker spots from around the U.S., we got headed to the Bay and stopped in at The Darkside Initiative, located in San Francisco, California. The shop's owner, Colin Miller, and manager, Saldy Lo, gave us a look at 10 of the newest sneakers currently sitting on the store shelves. Hit the thumbnails and arrows above to see their picks, and to read what they have to say about each one.

Converse Straight Shooter, $80

The Darkside Initiative Says: "Converse First String continues to impress with the '70s inspired Straight Shooter. Lunarlon foam bottoms on a super-clean silhouette."

Converse Straight Shooter, $80

The Darkside Initiative Says: "Duck canvas, nickel eyelets and all the other features of the natural color pair. Simple uppers on a superior sole."

Converse Jack Purcell "Johnny Weld" OX, $85

The Darkside Initiative Says: "Converse's classic model with reinterpreted color blocking, via a fabric weld over nylon. Terrycloth lining and comfort insole."

Converse Jack Purcell "Johnny Weld" Hi, $90

The Darkside Initiative Says: "The Johnny Weld Hi has all the same features as the OX, in two complementary grey tones."

Converse Star Tech Hi LE, $80

The Darkside Initiative Says: "Made with Lunarlon technology borrowed from Nike and a capsule, this is Converse's most lightweight and cushioned model to date."

Nike Air Force 1, $88

The Darkside Initiative Says: "A good summer grey and you can't go wrong with gum soles."

Nike Air Max 1, $92

The Darkside Initiative Says: "A classic that will never go out of style. Originally designed in 1987, the Air Max 1 is timeless."

Nike Lunar Chukka, $100

The Darkside Initiative Says: "Breathable woven uppers and a Lunar bottom make this a go-to shoe for the summer."

Nike Toki Canvas, $72

The Darkside Initiative Says: "Toki's are a great shoe, in terms of their versatility. Dressed up or dressed down, they are appropriate for almost any occasion."

Nike Air Footscape Woven Motion, $140

The Darkside Initiative Says: "A cult classic. The woven upper makes it highly breathable. Perfect for the summertime."