Shelf Space: Sneakers For Sale At Compound Gallery (Portland, OR)

Feb 15, 2011
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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 stop in the ultimate footwear neighborhood of Compound Gallery, located in Portland, Oregon. Buyer, Ira LaFontaine, and Assistant Buyer, Dell Cole, of Compound Gallery 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 Dell has to say about each one.

Nike Air Foamposite One

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Nike Air Foamposite One, $200

Dell Says: "Perhaps surprisingly, these aren't one of my favorite shoes, but the original Dark Neon Royal colorway makes these Foams look awesome."

Nike Air Force 1 Duckboot

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Nike Air Force 1 Duckboot, $170

Dell Says: "Premium leather upper, waterproof toe box, a wool collar, and thermal inner liner make these AF1 Highs perfect for the rainy Portland weather."

Nike Air Force 1 Workboot

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Nike Air Force 1 Workboot, $150

Dell Says: "One of my favorite high top AF1s that we have in the store. It has a black premium leather upper, white contrast stitching, and perforations that form the subtle Nike Swoosh."

Nike Air Moc

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Nike Air Moc, $90

Dell Says: "A favorite of mine, this Air Moc features a black herringbone textile upper and they're super comfortable to rock any time of the day!"

Nike All Court

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Nike All Court, $65

Dell Says: "A simple and classic shoe, with a perforated leather build in a predominantly grey hue. These are set off nicely by white accents on the Nike swoosh, toe, and sole."

Converse Cody Hudson CT

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Converse Cody Hudson CT, $75

Dell Says: "This shoe is highlighted by a full leather upper with contrasting red and blue laces, matching heel tab, and its inexpensive $75 dollar price point."

Converse x Schott CT

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Converse x Schott CT, $200

Dell Says: "One of our more expensive shoes, limited to just 400 pairs in the US, these feature a very rugged suede upper and zipper detailing along the eyelets and heel."

Converse Zipper JP

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Converse Zipper JP, $100

Dell Says: "A new take on the classic Jack Purcell high top, featuring a hairy suede overlay and a smooth pig skin leather lining."

Timberland Deck Boot

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Timberland Deck Boot, $100

Dell Says: "I'm not much of a boot person, but these Timbs feature a blue nubuck upper that looks great."

Nike WMNS Blazer Mid

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Nike WMNS Blazer Mid, $70

Dell Says: "For the ladies, we have a nice deep burgundy denim Blazer Mid. One of the better Blazers I have seen come through the shop."

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