Awesome Shoes

Woodies takes Converse Chucks or Vans Slip-Ons and prints their own designs or your custom creations directly onto the shoes. No artistic vision? Their graphic design team will help ensure you have the coolest kicks on the block.

New Balance updates its classic 574 running shoe by equipping it with Revlite foam cushion for more comfort. The navy and red orange combo is freakin’ sweet too. Available on Feature, Amazon and New Balance.

Based on the Lunar Force 1 and classic Nike Air Hyperflight, these out-of-this world colorways are inspired by Kevin’s lightning speed, Lebron’s diamond-hard toughness, and Kobe’s snake-like vision. Out 3/29/13.

A collection of avant garde menswear inspired by hugs and the need for human connection. Made by Chan Si Leong as a project at the London College of Fashion. Photos by Sara Pista.

Social Status proves that Shellhead’s crimson and gold are enough to make a pair of shoes pop, with or without any additional details. Available exclusively from Social Status shops for $175.

An ingenious invention by Chuck Harris, Lace Anchors are small plastic tools that secure your shoelaces so you never have to tie or adjust them again. They are sturdy, discreet and affordable.

From John Varvatos, these canvas and calf-skin leather sneakers have stylish doubled-up laces, with the added convenience of a side-zipper. Features a leather sole with a nifty tire tread inlay.

A futuristic new running shoe from Puma offers a special elastic band built into its outsole to mimic the movement of the sole of the foot, while providing bounce and stability.

Maison Martin Margiela’s futuristic new high tops are so shiny you’ll hardly believe that the upper is actually made of leather. Definitely made for people with egos as stacked as their paper.

Oki-ni teamed up with Dr. Martens to make a unique take on the latter’s monkey boots. The shoes’ textured hair-on contrasts nicely with the smooth leather. Available in navy blue and oxblood.

Reebok teamed up with famous Swedish tattoo shop Salong Betong to release a limited-edition update on the Classic Leather sneakers. Has lace detailing and a crocodile motif on the tongue and heel.

Adidas Originals shouts out to 70s basketball with the Americana High 88. Rockin’ the ABA red, blue and white, it also has a foam tongue, mesh and suede upper and an off-white rubber sole.

Reebok’s latest kicks were inspired by the treads on ATV tires, with irregular lugs that help you handle difficult terrain, rain, wind, mud and rocks. Endorsed by MMA fighter Rampage Jackson.

Vans’ staple Era shoes gets a party Pollock paintjob with the limited edition Overspray pack. Available in three colorways, black, white and bubblegum pink. Available from Zumiez and Flatspot (UK).

A cheap alternative to a dedicated shoe bag, the Klitch lets you attach your shoes and other footwear to the outside of your bag, freeing up space and sparing your other items from dirt and sweat.

Unlike most of Jeremy Scott’s blindingly colorful and lively designs for Adidas, the JS-P letters have just the right amount of eye-catching detail. Sadly the initial release is nearly sold out.

At just 10.6 ounces, this ultra-lightweight golf shoe feels like wearing nothing at all, despite its strength and stability. A waterproof membrane keeps your feet dry on even the dampest of courses. Out 1/24.

Made by Swiss company On, the Cloudracer is designed to be used by runners on competitions. It weighs as little as 8.5oz and is equipped with “Cloud elements” on the outsole for a bouncier step.

Berlin-based Atheist Shoes makes Bauhaus-inspired leather and suede footwear that are quickly becoming known not just for their minimalist look but for their very comfortable calfskin lining as well.

Running shoes made with distressed materials and classic styles and colors to create worn-in or retro looks, paired with cutting edge Lunarlon cushioning. Available from Kith NYC and Nike.

More understated than the other Cole Haan Lunargrand Chukkas, but its light refracting leather, blue laces and sole are still eye-catching. It also has Nike’s lightweight Lunarlon cushioning.

The Kobe System 8 weighs as little as 9.6oz. and has an eye-catching camouflage-like snakeskin graphic on its mesh upper. The shoe can be ordered and customized on NIKEiD starting 12/20/12.

Sneakerheads, watch out for these on Black Friday. The Nike Air Force 1 Low Foamposite Max Black Friday edition has a black foam upper, black jewel Swoosh, red Air Max unit and a long ass name.