Shoes

Kenny Powers is starting to kick things into high gear as MFCEO of K-Swiss. Here he is introducing the world to the new Blades shoe the only way he knows how: like a boss.

A technique for assembling a shoe’s upper by knitting, resulting in running shoes that are lightweight – 5.6 oz – made with less waste, as comfortable as socks – yet still offer support.

Imbued with a bold reddish-orange hue, these lightweight shoes weigh just 11 ounces. Perfect for B-ball, D. Rose himself will be wearing a pair for this year’s NBA All-Star Game. Out 2/23 for $110.

We’ve seen Vans’ slip-on served in cheeseburger colors. Now it’s the equally iconic Era’s turn, thanks to star photographer The CobraSnake and French apparel shop Collette. Only 60 pairs will be sold.

Everyone should own a pair of comfortable walking shoes, and with its track pedigree, the U420 is a good option. It has a rubber outsole and suede and texile upper. Available in many colorways.

Quick Spikes for the green, YakTrax for snow and ice. This easy to wear traction device fits on most types of shoes. It’s made of an elastic material with hand-wound rust-resistant coils.

The Air Jordan 2012 one-ups Kobe Bryant’s signature shoes in terms of its modular system, offering two interchangeable sleeves and three interchangeable midsoles.

There’s a reason that a pair of Louis Vuitton’s can cost you a pretty penny as Youtuber leicax70 shows in this mesmerizing clip recorded at the Fiesso d’Artico workshops in Venice, Italy.

The latest Spring shoes from one of our favorite designer lines have Native American print canvas linings and leather or washed canvas uppers. Watch out for these shoes in stores this February.

Converse’ best-selling Chuck Taylor line gets a vintage military-inspired boot form. Has a powdered suede upper (non-waterproof) and heavy-duty laces. Available in brown and black.

Re-released for the first time in more than 30 years, the Tailwind was the first Nike shoe to have an Air-sole unit. Available at Nike outlets in limited quantities starting this month.

Created by Nike designer Tinker Hatfield with input from tennis great Roger Federer, the ZV9T’s Adaptive Fit ensures that the shoe fits snugly regardless of the movement and foot position.

These running shoes weigh just 6.7 oz., thanks to lightweight materials like an adiPrene+ midsole, nylon mesh upper and thin rubber outsole, but are still stable and comfortable. Commercial here.

A curious mix of a boat shoe with skateboarding elements – nautical street? The Jonbee has a suede upper with leather accents and a vulcanized rubber sole. It’s also available in black.

The fashion of the 90s continues its comeback with this re-release of its original black/yellow/firecracker red colorway for Reebok’s Insta Pump Fury running shoe. Limited to 2,012 units.

Designed by Eugenia Morpurgo, the RIY Shoes’ upper and sole are easily separable, and it comes with several repair kits. Not only do they last longer, the repairs also give it a distinct look over time.

One of the upcoming additions to the Adidas SLVR line, the Plim Lace High is an eye-catching take on high tops. The shoe laces take center stage without being gimmicky. Also has a white color scheme.

2012 is the YotD, so you need some new kicks to celebrate this noble beast. These Chucks have an intricate dragon print, black laces and a bold red All Star logo. Coming to Converse stores “any day.”

The Helmut lace-up boot by Swims is perfect for winter and wet weather. It has a waterproof 3M Scotch Guard high density nylon upper and a soft rubber sole with slip grip. Available in five colors.