In a blustery, wet northern city like Vancouver, waterproof shoes make a lot of sense. Especially if they’re more wearable & workout-worthy than rubber galoshes. So that’s what upstart brand Vessi has created. Their slim, waterproof sneakers with all-knit uppers look like a hit, and considering that they crowd-funded their latest shoe in just 14 minutes proves the demand is certainly there.
The End. x Vans Vertigo Pack puts a psychedelic twist on Vans’ classic black & white checkerboard design. Choose from the lace-up Old Skool or Slip-On, both featuring a warped checkerboard pattern and premium finish details. Releasing on December 8 at END. Launches.
The Nike LeBron 16 “I’m King” edition pays homage to “King James’” royal dominance on the court. The all-black mesh upper features subtle hits of metallic gold on the tongue and footbed with another hit on the midsole. De-Bossed tonal “I’m King” lettering is featured on the heel counter. Available December 15.
With the Cotton + Corn collection, Reebok is making shoes from things that grow. For the first drop, they’ve taken a classic silhouette and constructed it with a 100% cotton upper and a bio-based sole derived from corn. The shoe is comfortable and durable and happens to be the first-ever 75% USDA bio-based shoe.
Taking inspiration from the V1 silhouette, the 247 model from New Balance is a comfortable, versatile lifestyle shoe for every day wear that features a lighter weight REVlite midsole and a synthetic knit bootie-style upper that is slim & streamlined.
Heritage American shoemaker Wolverine is the creator of the original 1000-mile boot and now they’re bringing that same timeless craftsmanship—plus modern comfort—to a new model: the 1000-mile Original Sneaker. With a handcrafted upper design inspired by the boot, it features Horween leather from Chicago and a lightweight Vibram® sneaker outsole. Available in brown, tan, blue, and black.
Designed with the help of rapper ASAP Ferg & Runners NYC’s Kwasi Kessie, the forthcoming PureBoost Go from Adidas is a high-performance shoe purpose-built for city running. It features a wider, more stable running platform, ample Boost cushioning, and a circular knit mesh upper. Sure to be one of the hottest drops of the summer. Available on adidas.com July 19.
Designed using feedback from Nike’s elite runners, including Eliud Kipchoge, the brand’s latest Nike run shoe to feature the ZoomX midsole and aerodynamic heel design is the Zoom Pegasus Turbo. This shoe also features a layer of Nike React foam for durability. The upper is made of translucent mesh with integrated Flywire cables. Available worldwide August 2 and for NikePlus members on July 19.
The all-new AlphaBounce Instinct from Adidas is a performance multi-sport shoe with an engineered mesh upper riding on an AlphaBounce outsole that features the brand’s Adaptive Torsion System, a design that allows your heel & forefoot to flex independently. This new shoe drops July 7 in multiple colorways.
Nike’s forthcoming React Element 87 is a versatile trainer with an all-foam outsole featuring a unique design detail that came by way of experimentation in the development process. The outsole has holes throughout, literally drilled-out, at different depths and diameters to create a more cushy ride. The new shoe will be available in the U.S. on July 13.
With an upper made of rugged, ripstop nylon, abrasion resistant raised toecaps, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole, the Konseal FL hiking shoe from Arc’teryx is built to tackle tough terrain; out in the wilderness or on the city streets.
The forthcoming Solarboost runner From Adidas is the brand’s first shoe constructed using a process called Tailored Fiber Placement (TFP), a design that results in a seamless, cage-free upper that is both super-lightweight and breathable while reducing material waste in the construction process. Available May 17.
The Nike Flyknit Racer G golf shoe brings the all-day comfort of a breathable woven upper to the links. It combines the Flyknit constructed upper with Flywire cables for lightweight, secure comfort on the course and features an integrated traction pattern for multidirectional grip & surefooted stability through your whole swing.
Featuring a 3-D printed textile upper, Nike’s newest runner, the Zoom VaporFly Elite Flyprint was designed with input from marathon man Eliud Kipchoge, who won last year’s Berlin Marathon in the brand’s Zoom VaporFly. This shoe is ultra-lightweight and fully breathable, basically made for winning races. It will debut at the London Marathon on Kipchoge’s feet as well as in a limited run through the Nike App.
Until now, adizero Sub2 runner was only available to elite Adidas athletes but now the brand is offering it to everyone. As the “most advanced, fast and lightweight running shoe ever created” by Adidas, the low profile, featherweight runner is sure to be a hit. Available March 15.
The latest limited collection from Adidas is all about the absence of color. The Adidas “Undye” range includes raw and natural, all-white versions of the UltraBOOST Laceless, UltraBOOST X, AlphaBOUNCE Beyond and UltraBOOST All Terrain. They might be easier to get dirty but then again, they’ll match everything. Available now.
An ostensibly odd pairing of a master cobbler and sneaker-head who goes by the name The Shoe Surgeon and Jack Daniel’s, as in the whiskey, has resulted in a fresh new bespoke Nike. Their limited edition Nike Air Force 1 combines luxurious black Horween and tan vachetta leathers with a gum rubber outsole and a distressed leather lining. Fewer panels and single stitching throughout the upper give it a refreshingly clean and refined look. Win a pair at the Lynchburg General Store pop-up in Los Angeles from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. this February 17-18.
Yeah, it looks like Adidas BOOST, but notice the swoosh. React is the name of a new foam formulation created by Nike scientists. It was designed to deliver more cushion from the impact of each stride and the energy return needed to stay fresh late in a run. It debuts on the Epic React Flyknit runner, which features a one-piece Flyknit bootie upper fused to the one-piece React midsole/outsole. Available 2/22.
With a full-length BOOST midsole plus an internal sock and fold-over tongue, Adidas has updated & upgraded one its most iconic indoor/street soccer shoes for even more comfort in a lightweight package. The Copa 18+ TR Premium also features a smooth nubuck upper that will transition seamlessly from sports mode to chill mode.
Purpose-built for stomping around in the snow and slush, the Urban Utility range from Converse merges technical weatherproof fabrication with durability and style. The Jump High Top features a Gore-Tex seam-sealed membrane to keep out moisture, a high-top neoprene collar, and extra long laces for customizable function. Available in black or white.
