Shoes

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.

One of the highlights of the collaboration between New York streetwear store Kith and posh down jacket specialist Moncler. This triple team-up with Asics sees the Gel Lyte III covered in nubuck and suede. It also has a shearling lining and tri-color laces.

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.

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.

First released in 1987, the Handball Top was meant to be an indoor performance shoe, but quickly became a streetwear hit for obvious reasons. adidas is bringing back the heat with a one-to-one re-release. The shoe drops on 10/27/17. EU customers can cop it from Solebox.

Outdoor gear store REI is currently testing an online store for slightly used items that were returned by its customers. REI Used Gear offers significant discounts on a wide variety of outdoor items, including tents, bags, jackets and shoes.

The latest in adidas’ collaboration with environmental awareness group Parley. Like all the shoes in the series, the EQT Support ADV Parley has a knit upper that’s made of yarn produced by recycling plastic that was reclaimed from coastal communities.

Nike busts out one of the most ’80s basketball sneakers ever made. The High Supreme QS retains the metallic silver textile upper with bright red trim, but has a more comfortable EVA midsole and a grippier rubber outsole than the original shoe.

Introduced in 1983, the Asics Fabre Point Getter has become a cult classic basketball shoe. Asics spins off the silhouette as the Gel-PTG, adding an Ortholite insole and the proven GEL cushioning on the heel to make it more comfortable. Also available as a mid-top.

Another sukajan-themed Gel-Lyte III from Asics Tiger and Japanese streetwear stores Beams and Mita. This Souvenir Jacket release is decked in dark blue suede, velvet and nubuck. It also has dragons embroidered on the heel and illustration on the outsole.

Barneys New York has one of the most sensible adidas Consortium releases yet. The store gave the Samba sneaker a minimalist premium upgrade. The shoe’s suede upper has been replaced with a single piece of soft leather with embossed details.

Train and stunt in any weather with the newest member of the adidas UltraBoost family. The UltraBoost All Terrain has a water-repellent knit upper, a high collar with reflective details, and a thick and coarse outsole made with rubber from tire maker Continental.

Nike celebrates the Air Force 1’s 35th anniversary with a continuation of the silhouette’s Special Field Boot mashup. The casual military shoe takes an even more street wear turn, with a high cut profile and laces that can be arranged in a variety of ways.