THE BEST Shoes

At its Spring Summer 2019 show, Japanese fashion brand Sacai showed off two Nike unisex sneakers, each with two tongues, two laces and two Swoosh logos. One is a mashup of the Waffle Daybreak and the LDV, while the other combines the Dunk High with the Blazer.

Insider takes us through one of Vans‘ factories to show how their sneakers are made. While many of their processes have been modernized, the way they make their world-famous vulcanized rubber waffle outsole remains mostly the same since the 1960s.

Inov-8’s G-Series running shoes have rubber outsoles that are infused with graphene, resulting in an unparalleled combination of grip and durability. These shoes are rated for over 1,000mi of use. There’s one for soft and wet ground, one for trails, and one for indoor use.

(PG-13: Language) Influential DJ, streetball legend and sneaker scholar Bobbito Garcia talks about his life and legacy in his upcoming documentary. Featuring interviews with Questlove, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and so many more. Support the production on Kickstarter.

New Balance took its popular and slim 247 silhouette and added chunky elements for a new design that combines the past and the present. The 247v2 has a thick suede upper and a midsole with exaggerated proportions and a flared shape.

Converse’s new collaboration with punk fashion label Midnight Studios turned the Chuck Taylor and the One Star shoes inside out. Both shoes are made of natural, unbleached canvas. They have visible markings and duty tags, inside out patches, and branded laces.

The Nike React Element 87 is the casual and more stylish version of the Epic React running shoe. It features a patterned outsole designed to make walking and standing more comfortable. Plus it has a wicked translucent TPE yarn textile upper. Drops 6/21/18.

Most outdoor shoes are designed to keep water away. But if you love strolling through beaches, ponds and rivers, check out Tropic. They’re sneakers made of a specially-designed mesh that dries quickly. They also repel odor and are washable. Available in four colors.

Stomp around the house like you’re on a lunar mission with these whimsical slippers, inspired by NASA astronauts’ moon boots. They’ll keep your feet comfy and toasty as you lumber around your living room in slow-motion. Available only in adult sizes, so take that, kids!

Nike ACG’s upcoming sneaker boot combines modern tech with ’90s color. It has a Flyknit collar for comfort, a speed-lacing system for ease of use, as well as a debris guard on the midsole and an outsole designed to improve traction on various terrain.

CJ Sneakers has a great tip for his fellow sneakerheads who have way too many shoeboxes clogging up their closets. You can turn them into framed art easily with just a few simple tools and even simpler steps. Be sure to have paperweights at the ready.

Coiski Media visited the Golden State Warriors’ basketball facility to check out some of their players’ shoes. They spoke with Director of Team Operations Eric Housen about storing thousands of shoes, transporting gear for away games, and the players’ shoe wearing habits.

Maharishi’s take on the jika-tabi, which are traditional Japanese boots that have a split toe. They hug the feet and provide a barefoot feel. The Maha Tabi has adjustable hook fasteners and come with a Jason Markk cleaning kit. Available in white or black.

adidas teamed up with renowned Japanese bag maker Porter-Yoshida & Co. to create a three-way briefcase, a two-way boston bag and a variant of the Campus shoes. The Campus’ upper is made of leather and textile with Porter branding. Drops 5/3/18.

adidas and Parley for the Oceans continue to promote and protect our seas with their latest collaboration. This version of the incredibly comfortable Ultraboost running shoe has a knit upper that’s partially made from recycled plastic ocean waste.

Asics made one of its older designs keep up with the times. The Gel-Mai Knit MT sees the leather upper replaced with a knit mid-top sock. The shoe’s distinctive asymmetrical lacing and webbed overlays complete the look. Also available from Hanon.

Standard Fair’s first shoe is a premium leather sneaker. While it’s not exactly inexpensive, the Sport Camp has an easily replaceable outsole, greatly extending its potential life. Kickstarter backers get one free resole, which will otherwise cost $65.

Benny! The Jet! Rodriguez! PF Flyers celebrates The Sandlot‘s 25th anniversary by releasing the Sandlot Center Hi, a replica of Benny’s shoes in the film. PF Flyers and New Balance also made versions of the shoe that are baseball cleats.

Represent the Resistance with one of Po-Zu’s latest officially licensed Star Wars footwear. The Resistance Badge sneakers features a canvas upper embroidered with badges. Quilted rear hexagonal panels and padded tongues round out their sci-fi look.

For holier grails. Make your sneakers a little more special with LaceSpace’s custom made dubraes or lace locks. They come in gold, silver, gunmetal or black. You can have up to six characters engraved on each piece.

Ecco’s upcoming Exostrike sneaker boots are made from a combination of Dyneema fiber and leather. The result is an upper that’s thin, soft, and smooth yet is five times more resistant to tearing than normal leather. The shoe drops 4/11/18.

The latest collaboration from tech wear king Acronym and Nike. The Air VaporMax Moc 2 sees the laces replaced by a wide elastic strap and the whole upper printed with an aggressive camo pattern based on Acronym’s logo. And yes, they’re already sold out.

Hender Scheme revisited the otherwise played out Adidas NMD silhouette and came back with perfection. Instead of Hender Scheme’s usual raw finish, this all leather NMD_R1 stays true to the shoe’s original colors.

Sushi specialist Yujia Hu aka The Onigiri Artist is famous for his shoe-shaped sushi. He shares some of his most famous work in Shoeshi, a 64-page book that will teach you how to make sushi that looks like Jordan 1s, NMDs, Yeezys and more.