Just in time for the snowy season, Clarks has created a winterized version of their iconic Wallabee shoe. To keep your feet warm & dry, they’ve added a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex membrane to the shoe’s suede upper and soled it with a chunky Vibram outsole for sure-footed winter traction.
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.
For the creation of a new All-Weather capsule collection of iconic Air Force Ones, Nike integrated Gore-Tex technology into the shoe’s upper to deliver the industry-leading waterproof breathability that has made Gore -Tex the most trusted name in high performance outerwear. This limited shoe in olive green gets ballistic nylon paneling and grain leather with a contrasting gum sole for a classic lowkey look that also happens to be puddle-proof. Available sometime between October and December.
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 just unveiled their latest innovation, a self-lacing sneaker called the HyperAdapt 1.0. This groundbreaking shoe features a futuristic “adaptive” lacing system that automatically tightens when you slip your foot into it. A sensor inside the shoe senses your foot & tightens accordingly. A pair of buttons on the upper allow you to loosen & tighten for the perfect fit. Available Holiday 2016 in three colors.
Nike’s offshoot Jordan brand just introduced the Flight Runner Golf shoe, bringing the look of a Freesole-inspired Nike runner to the country club green. The shoe features a mesh upper and Flywire lacing for lightweight comfort but also provides the proven grip & stability of Tri-Lock soft spikes.
The DRYMILE is a category all its own: an adventure “sock-shoe” that combines ultra-minimalist shoe design with 100% waterproofing to give you all-conditions comfort plus outdoor durability without any unnecessary bulk. A funded Kickstarter.
With the first official retail release of an adidas running shoe featuring the brand’s Futurecraft 3-D printer fiber, the Triple Black 3D runner is built on a 3D printed midsole & heelcup topped off by a super-ventilated Primeknit upper. Getting this new shoe onto your foot & in your closet will require a reservation through the adidas Confirmed App. Other rollouts will follow.
Developed in partnership with Nike’s elite crossfit & training athletes—workout animals like Josh Bridges & Sara Sigmundsdottir, Nike’s latest addition to its Metcon shoe line, the Metcon 4 features the same outsole and underfoot cushioning as the 3 but features improved durability, new forefoot cushioning, an additional lace eyelet for a total of 6, and extra padding in the tongue.
Real Game Of Thrones fans will know exactly which pair they want. Adidas has created 6 unique GoT-themed colorways of its popular Ultra Boost runner. The Adidas x Game Of Thrones collection is comprised of 6 variants of the shoe, one for each of the show’s factions: Lannister, House Stark, House Targaryen, the Targaryen’s Dragons, White Walkers and Night’s Watch. Each model features a unique color combo but all feature GoT branding on the outsole and unique branding on the heel-tab and tongue-back. Due out this spring.
Second only to the Chuck Taylor, the adidas Stan Smith stands as the most enduring athlete-endorsed sneaker of all time. Sorry Jordan, the Stan was born 13 years before the AJ1. The newest version of this classic court shoe features a leather upper, rubber cup sole and a waterproof & breathable Gore-Tex lining, which means they’ll tackle rain, snow, sleet & hail while keeping you warm & dry.
American Made Red Wing boots are about as classic as it gets. Now the Minnesota-based heritage brand has introduced a line of leather carry goods: a collection of hand-stitched wallets and card carriers made of full grain shoe leather. Choose from the classic bi-fold, slim card carrier, or card carrier wallet in black, raw veg-tan, or russet.
Luxury auction house Sotheby’s & New York City sneaker shop Stadium Goods have teamed up to offer 100 of the world’s rarest sneakers. “The Ultimate Sneaker Collection” includes shoes from Adidas, Yeezy, Nike and Jordan as well as unicorn kicks like the original sample model of the 1972 Nike Waffle Trainer “Moon Shoe” & Back to the Future Nike Mags. Auction open July 23.
The latest Nike offering rendered in ultralight and breathable Flyknit construction is the forthcoming Air Vapormax Flyknit, which, when it’s released on March 26th, will become the first Flyknit shoe on the legendary AirMax platform.
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.
With the introduction of the COOLPIX P1000, Nikon gives you a 3000mm optical zoom, the most powerful zoom lens ever offered in the COOLPIX range. It shoots 4K ultra HD video with HDMI out, stereo sound and has an accessory hot-shoe. It features rock-steady dual detect image stabilization and great low-light capability as well as raw shooting mode and full manual controls.
As so many of Nike’s shoes have done before, the release of the LunarEpic Flyknit runner is likely to set-off a new trend in shoe design. The new flagship runner features a 1-piece Flyknit upper that extends up the ankle for added support. The design of the mid and outsole are all new, too but feature the familiar comfort of Lunarlon.
Adidas’ forthcoming UltraBoost 20 runner was perfected in partnership with the International Space Station’s U.S. National Lab, allowing the shoe to be tested & proven in space. It features a full Boost midsole (duh) as well as a Primeknit upper, and Continental outsole. Available December 6 in three spaced-out colorways.
Nike’s forward-looking ISPA footwear collection, which stands for Improvise, Scavenge, Protect, & Adapt adds a new futuristic model with the release of the Nike ISPA Joyride. ISPA pulls ideas from across design, fashion, and materials science to create the new & the next. This shoe sits atop a 3-pod Joyride outsole & features a loose upper design designed to be easy-in & easy-out & then folds over for use & straps down for stability.
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.
