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Living the #Sneakerhead life is expensive. Price creep has been at an all-time high and companies don't seem to be stopping. This year alone, several products will be breaking the $200 barrier. Not that it hasn't happened before, but it appears to be the norm as opposed to the exception.
Fortunately, everything isn't the victim of "Internet Hysteria" and dope kicks often gets left on the shelves of footwear retailers. True, it does mean that a little more work is involved in finding those gems, but they are more than worth it if you understand the value of money. Since your time is precious and you probably have better things to do than search the Internet for dope sneaker deals, here are 15 Great Sneakers Available for Under Retail Right Now.
Nike Air Diamond Turf
Sale Price: $100
Original Price: $120
Available At: Buy It Here
Nike Sportswear has done a terrific job converting some of their most memorable products from the 80s and 90s into lifestyle pieces. Keeping with their current trend of trainers, Nike has released a few colorways of the Diamond Turf Max. They may be past their prime, but now is the prime time to grab a pair.
Reebok Kamikaze II
Sale Price: $90
Original Price: $100
Available At: Buy It Here
Though this Reebok Classics sneaker is technically a "Christmas" release, Reebok stayed sure to present the colors in a way that is wasn't completely obvious.
Nike Air Flightposite Exposed
Sale Price: $135
Original Price: $210
Available At: Buy It Here
Rumors are regarding the release of the "Carbon Fiber" Nike Air Flightposite later this year. While we wait for those to be confirmed, you can still grab the exposed colorway way under retail price.
adidas ZXZ ADV 84-Lab
Sale Price: $112
Original Price: $160
Available At: Buy It Here
Stylish sneakers that break the mold are often taken for granted during their initial launch. As it goes, it appears the adidas ZXZ ADV 84-Lab hasn't been widely accepted by the culture and now sits on a few shelves. Their loss.
Nike Dunk High SP "Cocoa Snake"
Sale Price: $77
Original Price: $110
Available At: Buy It Here
The Nike SB Dunk is in for a strong year. Just this week, news of the Tiffany SB hit the web and instantly took up a few spots on the list for the year. If you can't wait for them, these Dunks, based off one of the Air Force 1s of all time, are a great alternative.
Nike Air Trainer SC II
Sale Price: $88
Original Price: $110
Available At: Buy It Here
Bo knows. Seriously, Bo Jackson knows. If you knew what he knows, you would know that the Trainer SC II is a monster when it comes to training. Act like you know.
Nike Air Max 95 Premium Tape
Sale Price: $129
Original Price: $150
Available At: Buy It Here
Premium material is something the sneaker community has asked for in mass. Proving to you that they do listen, Nike added a premium feel to the classic Air Max 95. Fortunately, those will less vision "passed" on these and you can pick them up for $129.
Y-3 Honja Hi Black
Sale Price: $165
Original Price: $330
Available At: Buy It Here
High-fashion meets street culture with the Y-3 Honja Hi Black. The stark black upper is decidedly sleek with the white acting as a contrast. Count these a bargain considering their retail is over $300.
Nike Roshe Run "Dark Loden"
Sale Price: $55
Original Price: $70
Available At: Buy It Here
The buzz of the Nike Roshe Run has started to level off, which means that plenty of great colorways are starting to be available because they're not selling out as soon as they hit store shelves. If the shoe has been on your list, but you didn't want to deal with the drama, pick up this pair online at a reasonable discount.
Nike Air Penny V "Camo"
Sale Price: $139
Original Price: $165
Available At: Buy It Here
Penny Hardaway is often associated with the Foamposite, but that isn't the only sneaker in his signature line-up. The Air Penny V has seen a few great colorups in the last few years and this camo make-up is one that proves how versatile this sneaker really is.
Nike CJ81 Trainer Max Megatron
Sale Price: $90
Original Price: $120
Available At: Buy It Here
Calvin Johnson is a beast. There are no if, ands, or buts about it. How he got that way, has a lot to do with the way he trains. If you've been looking to step your training game up a notch in the off-season, the Nike CJ81 Trainer might be all the inspiration that you need.
Nike Air Max 90 Mid No Sew
Sale Price: $70
Original Price: $140
Available At: Buy It Here
The Nike Air Max 90 has been reformed and reshaped quite a bit lately with the Lunar and NIKEiD additions. However, if you want a version that is a bit more rugged and styled than the original, this no-sew version just might make the cut at $70.
Puma Future Disc Blaze Lite Web
Sale Price: $55
Original Price: $84
Available At: Buy It Here
They may not be the KITH COA that dropped in Paris this week, but there is no denying the forward thinking style of the Puma Disc Blaze. Seen here in all red, these look like a nice alternative to that other red shoe that has yet to release.
New Balance Classics 1600
Sale Price: $72
Original Price: $129
Available At: Buy It Here
With the word "Classics" in the name, it is clear that the New Balance 1600 is a shoe that lives above the hype. Easily worn as a performance shoe or as a fashionable alternative, there is nothing wrong with picking up a pair of these on sale.
Nike Air Max 180 QS
Sale Price: $100
Original Price: $119
Available At: Buy It Here
It is difficult to define good style, but Nike seems to get it right more often than not. The Nike Air Max 180 is a shoe that tends to leap frog the time and establish itself as a long-standing classic in its own right. Understated and still fresh.
