Shelf Space: Sneakers For Sale At MAJOR (Washington, D.C.)

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 headed to the DMV and stopped in at MAJOR, located in Washington, DC. The shop owner, Duk-ki, 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 Duk-ki has to say about each one.

Nike LeBron 8 PS Royal Blue/Black, $150

Duk-ki Says: "Lebron's Playoff shoes in a Penny-inspired Royal colorway. Features Hyperfuse technology, which makes these super-light."

Air Jordan Retro 5 Wolf Grey, $150

Duk-ki Says: "One of the best retro colorways of the 5! You can never go wrong with grey."

Nike Air Trainer SC II White/Grey/Volt, $110

Duk-ki Says: "Bo still knows! And this new colorway is perfect for the summer weather."

Jordan Fly Wade Pimento/White/Black, $140

Duk-ki Says: "Dwyane Wade's first signature model for the Jordan Brand. The lightest Jordan performance shoe ever."

Nike Air Royal Mid Lite VacuTech Blur, $120

Duk-ki Says: "Another perfect summer shoe, utilizing Nike VacTech."

Converse x Missoni Chuck Taylor Hi, $220

Duk-ki Says: "Missoni Chucks are a must for the fashion-conscious customer that demands the best material story."

Puma Clyde Script Black/White, $65

Duk-ki Says: "Puma comes back strong with a re-tooled Clyde model with a golden touch."

Abington by Timberland Lightweight Boot Black, $100

Duk-ki Says: "Waxed canvas makes this lightweight boot more like a sneaker or a casual work shoe than a boot."

Nike Zoom KD3 in Team Redskins Colorway, $88

Duk-ki Says: "NBA scoring champ and MAJOR customer, Kevin Durant knows how to rep his hometown team with this special burgundy & gold edition of his signature shoe."

Nike Air Max 24-7 Metallic Silver/Chlorine Blue, $160

Duk-ki Says: "When you combine the style of Air Max 95 with the technology of the Air Max 360, you can't really go wrong. Another perfect shoe for this summer."