{"id":191966,"date":"2011-11-24T11:31:15","date_gmt":"2011-11-24T17:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=191966"},"modified":"2018-05-11T22:04:57","modified_gmt":"2018-05-12T02:04:57","slug":"18-sneakers-thankful-for-returning-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/18-sneakers-thankful-for-returning-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Sneakers We’re Most Thankful for Returning in 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are you thankful for today? Is it the excess food right in front of you and\/or spending time with your loved ones? Could it be the return of some of your favorite classic sneakers throughout the year? Here at Snkrs Day, we’re always thankful for the brands releasing some of the most memorable kicks that surfaced in the ’80s, ’90s and even early 2000s. Our staff compiled a list of sneakers we’re most thankful for returning this year. Weren’t you excited to see the “Bordeaux” Air Jordan 7 finally retro? What about the Nike Air Griffey Max I “Emerald” which, before this past fall hadn’t hit shelves since 1996? Take a look at our 18 Sneakers We’re Most Thankful for Returning in 2011<\/strong>, and let us know which shoe you are most thankful for returning this year.<\/p>\n

Nike Air Griffey Max I “Emerald”<\/h3>\n
Nike Air Griffey Max 1 "Emerald"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Nike Air Griffey Max 1 "Emerald"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the die-hard Griffey fans, there was just too big of a gap between the original 1996 release of the Nike Air Griffey Max I “Emerald” and the retro release that happened this fall. In recent years, we received the “Volt” Griffey Max I, the “Fresh Water” Griffey Max I and other new colorways. Therefore, this classic was past due.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 7 “Bordeaux”<\/h3>\n
Air Jordan 7 "Bordeaux"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Air Jordan 7 "Bordeaux"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This past spring marked the first time we have witnessed the “Bordeaux” Air Jordan 7 on shelves since its original release in 1992. This was easily one of, if not the most sought-after colorway of MJ’s seventh signature model this year.<\/p>\n

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Nike Total Air Foamposite Max “Metallic Silver”<\/h3>\n
Nike Total Air Foamposite Max "Metallic Silver"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Nike Total Air Foamposite Max "Metallic Silver"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the midst of all the Foamposite One and Foamposite Pro hoopla, Nike found the kindness in its heart to release the Nike Total Air Foamposite Max, one of best basketball sneakers from the ’90s. Overall, this was a very memorable year for Foams.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 3 “True Blue”<\/h3>\n
Air Jordan 3 "True Blue"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Air Jordan 3 "True Blue"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you recall, Jordan Brand released the Air Jordan 3 “True Blue” as a Europe exclusive in 2009 to many US sneakerheads’ disappointment. Luckily, Jordan Brand decided to give us another shot at the “True Blues”, this time making it widely available in the United States.<\/p>\n

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Nike Air Trainer SC II OGs<\/h3>\n
Nike Air Trainer SC II White\/Indigo Navy-Wolf Grey-Infrared<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Nike Air Trainer SC II White\/Cement Grey-Citron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The OG colorways of the Nike Air Trainer SC II received a very warm welcome when they returned on Labor Day this year as a quickstrike release. These legendary shoes, made popular by Bo Jackson, flew off of the shelves when they returned.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 13 “Playoffs”<\/h3>\n
Air Jordan 13 "Playoffs"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2010 was the year of the return of the Air Jordan 13 seeing that we received the “Flints”, the White\/Varsity Red and the “Altitudes”, but JB saved one of the best colorways for NBA All-Star Weekend in the form of the Air Jordan 13 “Playoffs”. Did you know this shoe hadn’t released since its original offering in 1997?<\/p>\n

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Nike Air Foamposite One “Dark Neon Royal”<\/h3>\n
Nike Air Foamposite One "Dark Neon Royal"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Nike Air Foamposite One "Dark Neon Royal"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is there a more celebrated Foam release than the “Dark Neon Royal” Nike Air Foamposite One? This shoe had been impatiently anticipated since this time last year. It will probably go down as the most anticipated sneaker of 2011 not named the “Concord” Air Jordan 11.<\/p>\n

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Nike Air Griffey Max II “Fresh Water”<\/h3>\n
Nike Air Griffey Max II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Nike Air Griffey Max II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nike released a ton of Air Griffey Max II colorways throughout the year. However, we were overly excited to see the return of the “Fresh Water” colorway. Griffeys and the Fresh Water color scheme is a winning combination every single time.<\/p>\n

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Nike Air Max Nomo<\/h3>\n
Nike Air Max Nomo Varsity Red\/Black-White-Varsity Maize<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Nike Air Max Nomo Varsity Red\/Black-White-Varsity Maize<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition to the Griffey\/Bo Jackson themed sneakers, Nike also retroed the Nike Air Max Nomo. Although this shoe surfaced under a different name (Nike Air Max NM), every sneakerhead that was active in the ’90s remembered these baseball classics when they hit the shelves this past spring.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 3 White\/Cement Grey<\/h3>\n
Air Jordan 3 White\/Cement Grey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fresh off of the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11 release, Jordan Brand began 2011 with the Air Jordan 3 White\/Cement Grey. We were undoubtedly overjoyed to see this sneaker return considering it hadn’t released since 2003.<\/p>\n

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ASICS Gel Saga Black\/Purple<\/h3>\n
ASICS Gel Saga II Black\/Purple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Over the past couple of years, we have witnessed a number of ASICS Gel Lyte III releases, and we are definitely not complaining about that. Yet, it was very nice to see the return of the ASICS Gel Saga II in its recognizable black and purple color scheme. For you young ASICS addicts, this shoe first released in 1990.<\/p>\n

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New Balance 999<\/h3>\n
New Balance 999 Grey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
New Balance 999 Grey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The New Balance 999 was a performance monster for runners when it first released in 1996. Fast-forward 15 years, and we see it today as stylish, welcomed return back to the sneaker community. New Balance released the 999 in its original grey form this year, and we also received some stylish collaborations such as the CNCPTS pair.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 5 Black\/Metallic Silver<\/h3>\n
Air Jordan 5 Black\/Varsity Red-Metallic Silver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Air Jordan 5 Black\/Varsity Red-Metallic Silver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We received a multiple, new colorways of MJ’s fifth signature model such as the “Premio”, “Wolf Grey” and “USA”; however, the Black\/Metallic Silver Air Jordan 5 was the lone original colorway to return this year. Even though the Black\/Metallic Silver Air Jordan 5 just released in 2007, it was great to see this classic 5 on the shelves again.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 11 Low IE Black\/Varsity Red-White<\/h3>\n
Air Jordan 11 Low IE Black\/Varsity Red-White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Air Jordan 11 Low IE Black\/Varsity Red-White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We see a retro Air Jordan 11 every year, but how often does an Air Jordan 11 Low IE surface. The White\/Black colorway was a definite hit, but the Black\/Varsity Red pair, which last surfaced in 2003, was a very welcomed return.<\/p>\n

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adidas Crazy 8 “1998 All-Star Game”<\/h3>\n
adidas Crazy 8 "1998 All-Star Game"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
adidas Crazy 8 "1998 All-Star Game"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The current Nike Kobe line is a favorite amongst many, but his former adidas sneaker, the adidas Crazy 8, currently receives a lot of attention as well. adidas re-released the pair he wore in the 1998 NBA All-Star game this past fall.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 3 Black\/Cement Grey<\/h3>\n

Is the Air Jordan 3 Black\/Cement Grey the most anticipated sneaker of the year not named the “Concord” Air Jordan 11? Only time will tell. Yet, this shoe draws a crowd every single time it releases.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 14 “Last Shot”<\/h3>\n
Air Jordan 14 "Last Shot"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Following the “Light Graphite” Air Jordan 14 release in October, Jordan Brand will dig into its vault for the release of the iconic “Last Shot” Air Jordan 14. We are definitely excited to see this shoe return, as it represents such an iconic moment in MJ’s career.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 11 “Concord”<\/h3>\n
Air Jordan 11 "Concord" (2011)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Air Jordan 11 “Concord” has been atop our must-have lists for quite some time now. The “DMP” Air Jordan 11 was an exceptional release back in 2006, but we have been impatiently awaiting the return of arguably the best Air Jordan 11 colorway ever created.<\/p>\n

Now that you have seen out 18 Sneakers We’re Most Thankful for Returning in 2011, let us know the sneaker you’re most thankful for returning in our voting poll below.<\/p>\n

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