Awesome Shoes

Acronym follows up its dope Air Prestos with an extra high cut Air Force 1 Downtown. The DAF1 adds a shin-length soft shell collar that’s secured by a cam buckle strap. A full-length zipper makes the shoes easy to put on and take off. Keep the F5 bouncing for the drop.

The casual version of New Balance’s new sock shoe silhouette. The 247 Sport trades the Luxe pack’s leather upper for a lighter and more breathable mesh upper. Available in olive, navy blue, orange and black.

The Boost-updgraded Stan Smith looks awful. Thankfully Adidas toned it down for its shell-toed classic. The Superstar Boost retains its classic look, except for the exposed midsole on the inside arch. Drops 2/9/17. There’s also a BAPE x Neighborhood variant with Primeknit.

Not only does it have possibly the longest name for a shoe, the Tallac Flyknit promises to be as durable as conventional boots yet is as light and comfortable as Nike’s casual running shoes, thanks to its TPU-injected Flyknit upper and Phylon foam midsole.

A water-resistant variant of Nike’s resurgent slip-on sneaker. Aside from its mid cut, a silicon print over the Sock Dart’s knit upper adds water resistance while retaining the shoe’s flexibility. It also has a new outsole for improved traction. Drops 1/26/17.

Adidas relaunches its Equipment line, keeping its signature webbed three stripe lacing system and durable construction but adding more flair. The collection is headlined by the EQT Support 93/17, a reimagining of the EQT Support 93. Drops 1/26/17.

Asics revamps the Gel Kayano as a fire mid-cut chukka, combining a knit sock upper with a cage in the form of its trademark crossed stripes plus the original midsole in white. Available in white or black.

Adidas combines its incredibly popular and comfortable Boost midsole with a gum rubber outsole and the ’70s nubuck silhouette to create a throwback runner. It will initially be available in blue and red, but it will also come in three other colorways.

Be the dopest dumpster diver with Vetement’s Spring Summer 2017 collab with Reebok. The anti-fashion label’s take on the Instapump Fury sees an all-white upper decked with asymmetric red, black and blue doodles. And yes, that Champion hoodie is dope as well.

Vasque Footwear’s rugged and durable hiking boots are ready to take on whatever mother nature throws their way, with a 200g 3M Thinsulate insulation, UltraDry material for warmth, and a high-traction ColdHold outsole. Available in both men’s and women’s sizes.

Kyrie Irving’s latest signature shoe has traction pods and a forefoot band to help with quick cuts and crossovers. We’re not crossing anybody anytime soon, so we’re just sitting here waiting for its dope colorways. Drops 12/26/16 for $120.

The 247 is New Balance’s take on the trendy low profile sock shoe silhouette. Its first version is the Luxe pack, which has a nubuck sock and a full grain leather cage and perforated toe. Drops 1/7/17 in white, brown and black.

Y-3’s new running shoes is a one piece sock upper sitting on a Boost sole and wrapped with a wicked hiking boot lacing that’s secured with d-rings at the heel. It’s in women’s sizes, but whatever. Dope shoes are dope shoes. Available in black, gray and blue.

Italian brand Golden Goose’s signature vintage high tops are pre-distressed to give each pair a unique and casual look. They also have side zipper closures. Available in white leather or navy suede uppers.

Reebok’s new designer unit 58 Bright Street whips up a dope take on the brand’s futuristic sneaker. The Instapump Fury Boot ditches the Fury OG’s mesh upper for leather, while the segmented Hexalite sole is replaced with winter-ready Vibram outsoles.

Asics‘ exclusive collaboration with Kith NYC owner Ronnie Fieg. First released in 1999, the Gel Lyte Mai has a bootie surrounded by asymmetrical lacing. The Gel Lyte III.I is Fieg’s take on the Gel Lyte III, featuring a Gel-Nimbus sole. Drops 11/22/16.