My love for sneakers came from the Nike Penny II, the Asics Gel-Lyte V and the adidas PureBoost. The sneaker culture strongly influenced my lifestyle by giving me a passion and hobby . Every week on Shelf Life, I’ll bring you the top sneaker releases based on my love and knowledge of the sneaker industry, as well as other pairs that might have sparked my interest.

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Another week dominated by Nike and Jordan Brand sets the tone to this edition of Shelf Life, but Reebok managed to surprise us with a collab with BEAMS of a classic shoe. Here are the kicks on my list this week:

Nike Kobe XI “Tinker Muse”

Nike’s famous designer Tinker Hatfield put his magical touch on these Kobe XI. This pair has clear inspiration from the Jordan 3 Black Cement with the Nike Logo on the right heel.A gradient grey to black Flyknit blesses the upper alongside a solid white sole. Personally, I think these are amazing and a must-have as it combines two of the all-time best basketball players’ sneakers, MJ and Vino.  Not only the Kobe XI are spectacular, but the comfort of these on and off the court makes these extremely versatile for playing ball or event just rocking these casually.

The Nike Kobe XI “Tinker Muse” are now available on select Nike retailers such as Foot Locker House of Hoops and Courtside Sneakers for a solid $265.

 

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Reebok x BEAMS NPC UK 

Available at: Capsule

Release Date: 5.7.2016

Color: Wolf Grey/Obsidian/Green Glow

Retail Price: $130

Shelf Life: Sell out within the weekend.

Estimated Resell Price: $200

 

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Jordan X City Collection “Rio”

Available at: Exclucity

Release Date: 5.7.2016

Color: Wolf Grey/Obsidian/Green Glow

Retail Price: $255

Shelf Life: Sell out within the weekend.

Estimated Resell Price: $300

 

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Nike Air Presto Ultra Flyknit

Available at: Livestock

Release Date: Available Now.

Color: Various Colors

Retail Price: $215

Shelf Life: Wild Card

Estimated Resell Price: $250

 

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Nike Mayfly Woven

Available at: Off The Hook

Release Date: Available Now.

Color: Tumbled Grey

Retail Price: $165

Shelf Life: Wild Card

Estimated Resell Price: $200