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Complex Co-Sign: The Top 10 Sneakers On The Web, May 10 - 14
The Internet is a big place, and there is a lot of crap that hits the hype & sneaker sites each week. To help wade through the B.S., we edit the sneaker flow into the top 10 sneakers of the week each Friday afternoon. Hit the jump for the top 10 sneaker happenings in the game for the week of May 10-14, including the new Nike Hyperfuse "Photo Blue", New Balance 574 "Pinnacle", CONS CTS Mid Charcoal Grey/Red, and the highly anticipated Nike Air Foamposite "Cough Drop"...
PUMA Disc Blaze Tech
The Disc Blaze Tech, one of PUMA's most innovative and futuristic designs, has just been rereleased in a new colorway. The running shoe eschews laces for a disc system that allows wearers to tighten the shoe to his/her liking. Style x function = win.
Vans California Chukka Del Barco
It's summertime, which means that these Chukka Del Barcos are about to come into play again. This week we saw two classic colorways (brown and black) that will hold you down anywhere from the bar to brunch.
Nike Hyperfuse "Photo Blue"
Not only is the Hyperfuse one of the lightest and most breathable basketball shoes out, it's also been dropping in sick colorways. This "Photo Blue" may be the best one yet. Look for them to release in the next couple weeks, just in time for summer pick-up games.
SSUR x Converse Pro Leather 1976
New York's SSUR teamed up with Converse to show us that, once again, simple reigns supreme. Using all-black suede, cracked leather, perforated Star Chevron logos, and gold shark-teeth lacelocks, the duo created a shoe that is simple and sleek. Look out for these to hit First String retailers later this month.
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New Balance 574 "Pinnacle"
New Balance gave its signature 574 model a premium makeover for the Pinnacle Pack. This college-student staple comes in a predominantly black colorway, and features full-grain Italian leather uppers, perforated canvas accents, and a gold underlining that runs throughout the top of the shoe. They're dope because they're a step up from the usual mall-stocked 574s.
Nike Air Maxim 1 Trainer "Sail"
Another summer banger: This Nike Air Maxim 1 Trainer features a simple Sail/white colorway with Flywire support on the quarter panel and a complementary forefoot strap across the toe box. A gum outsole provides the final touch to shoe, and who could say no to gum bottoms? Not us.
Gourmet Summer 2010 Footwear Collection
When you think of premium lifestyle sneakers, you can't help but think of Gourmet. The L.A.-based brand will keep killing it this summer with a whole new collection of footwear. The new range sees the return of some old favorites as well as the introduction of some new styles. The highlights of the collection include new vegetable and tanned leathers, and the return of the UNO in Epi leather. Nice.
Nike Air Foamposite "Cough Drop"
Just like the "Eggplants" and "Coppers," this "Cough Drop" colorway of the Foamposite will cause hysteria when it drops at retailers. There's no hard release date yet, but we suggest you start hitting up your connects now to lock down a pair. It won't be easy.
CONS CTS Mid Charcoal Grey/Red
CONS has dropped another dope shoe that combines the overall look of Chucks with the performance of a skate sneaker. The resulting Charcoal Grey/Red CTS Mid features a memory-foam ankle collar and a soft vulcanized sole. A great shoe that not only looks good, but will also hold up to the rigors of skating for only $70.
Nike Air Max 180 "Infrared"
When it comes to the Air Max series, the 180 seems to consistently get lost in the shuffle between the 90 and 95. Expect this classic colorway to change all that when it releases. We dare you to run in them. We'll just stunt.
