Shoes

This deconstructed oddball running shoe got a couple of collaborative releases in 2017. But adidas Originals’ 2018 versions stand out even more. It comes in a refreshing blue/gray/green and an eye-catching black/red/green.

NBA player Paul George’s new signature shoe debuts with a limited-edition Sony PlayStation colorway, with a sweet galactic theme and light up PS and PG logos on the tongues. The shoe offers better grip, and does away with the lockdown strap from the PG1, improving fit.

Vans‘ Made for the Makers collection features extra durable and comfortable versions of its bestselling silhouettes. They have stain- and dust-repellent all-black canvas and suede uppers, cushioned sockliners, padded collars, and extra thick lugged outsoles.

adidas‘ Berlin-exclusive variant of the EQT Support 93 has an embroidered ticket on its tongue that’s good for a year’s use of the city’s public transport. Limited to 500 pairs, the shoe sold for about $220, which is a steal compared to the ticket’s $890 value.

Inspired by the Air Max 93 and Air Max 180, the upcoming Air Max 270 is the first Air Max shoes to have an air unit designed to withstand daily use, as opposed to the running heritage of its predecessors. Expect to see this in dozens of colors starting 2/1/18.

Inspired by 1970’s style, the Chuck Taylor ’70 Vintage collection consists of four shoes loaded with retro details. Each shoe’s upper is made of vintage washed canvas. The midsole is also yellowed and has blue and red piping.

Japanese apparel company ONFadd specializes in tech gear that is influenced by the country’s traditional culture. Their latest product is a pair of latex socks meant to protect sneakers from the rain. Each pair weighs just 3.5oz and can be easily packed when not in use.

Cole Haan applies its light and cushy Zerogrand outsole to the traditional hiking boot. The Zerogrand Hiker Boot has a water-resistant leather upper and an EVA midsole. Available in seven colorways.

Vans’ bestselling skate shoes get a classy Christmas twist. Part of Vans’ Velvet Pack, the Velvet Slip-On has uppers made of crushed velvet, paired with an all-black midsole and outsole. Available in green, red or black.

“I’ve always felt like shoes are like 90% of your outfit.” Complex met with Eminem at Detroit’s Burn Rubber sneaker store to talk shoes and do a little shopping. Slim, it’s hard to laugh at your jokes when you’re that intense.

Converse enters the tech wear game with a stylish yet utilitarian take on the Chuck Taylor. The Urban Utility Chuck 70 has a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane upper, a reflective panel for visibility, and elastic closures for a snug fit. Available in three colorways.

(PG-13: Language) Complex’s new show Jobs Unlisted is about uncommon professions. In its first episode, host Speedy Morman visited Pensole Footwear Design Academy to learn about designing sneakers. Eustace stayed up all night for you Speedy. Show some gratitude.

Dollar dollar bill y’all. Reebok serves up shoes for the hustlers. The Instapump Fury OG Money Band has a military green upper and a removable red strap to make it look like a fat stack of cash. It also comes in all black. No cream though.

The first shoe from Y-3’s Spring Summer 2018 collection. The Suberou is a mid-cut slip on that is as comfortable as it looks. It has a neoprene upper with a leather toe cap and heel lining, a Poron performance sockliner and an EVA foam midsole. Available in black, red or blue.

Part sneaker, part sleeping bag. Teva’s Ember Moc is perfect for camping, long flights, or just chilling at home. It has a soft and cozy quilted polyester upper, a collapsible heel and EVA foam cushioning. Available in four colors.

adidas teamed up with designer Alexander Wang to create these awesome blue suede skate shoes. We love the minimal, modern look, along with the sweet tricolor edging where the sole meets the upper, a scheme which repeats on the sole.

Converse made the original Chuck Taylor ready for winter. The Hiker variant combines the 1970’s form with boot details, such as a water-resistant canvas upper with synthetic coating, fleece lining and a thick and rugged tread. Available in olive, navy and black.

The Secret Shoe is a made-to-order derby with a deerskin upper. But it gets its name from the compartments beneath each insole, which hide 3 gizmos of your choice. Pick from 6 out of 12 devices, including a phone, a camera, a GPS tracker and a Swiss Army knife.

adidas and Palace Skateboards’ Palace Pro skate shoe is getting two new dope colorways named after British skaters. Benny Fairfax’s Palace Pro comes in off-white and mint blue, while Chewy Cannon’s colorway is black and mint green. Drops 11/17/17.

One of the highlights of Gosha Rubchinskiy’s 2017 releases. The Ace 16+ Super marries the past and present of adidas sneakers. It has a one piece Primeknit upper with huge three stripes and a thick gum outsole. Available in black, red and white.

What the Shape offers handmade candles that look like Nike and Jordan sneakers, including the Air More Uptempo, the Air Jordan 1 and the Air Jordan IV. Each candle is about 5″ long. The designs are also available as soaps and fridge magnets.

Rag & Bone’s upcoming collaboration with Star Wars will let you show your love for the franchise without looking like you’re from a galaxy far, far away. The collection includes jackets, pants, sweaters, tees, shoes and bags. Drops 12/1/17. More on GQ.

adidas teamed up with soccer legend David Beckham to create three updated versions of one of Becks’ favorite cleats – the Predator Accelerator. This triple black sneaker variant has a kangaroo leather upper, Primeknit sock and Ultraboost sole. Drops 11/17/17.

Sneakers is a 320-page coffee table book about the culture, the craft and the commerce of sneakers. Aside from its amazing case and photos, it’s filled with interviews with insiders such as Nike’s Tinker Hatfield, Patta’s Edson Sabajo, Serena Williams and more.

The Vans SK8-Hi MTE is a winter-ready variant of the classic silhouette. It has a water-resistant leather upper, an insulating lining and a heat retention layer between the sockliner and the outsole. They also flipped the outsole’s pattern for more traction.