THE BEST Shoes

Cole Haan’s 3.Zerogrand fuses the timeless design of the Oxford shoe with the company’s ever improving Grand.OS cushioning and rubber outsole. It’s available in a casual textile upper or the more formal premium leather upper.

Spilled makes limited edition rugs that feature detailed illustrations of rare or popular sneakers, such as Jordans, Yeezys and Off-White Nikes. Sadly, because they make them in such small batches, many of their designs are already sold out.

Reebok partnered with 20th Century Fox to release a Predator-themed variant of the DMX Run 10. The sneakers have a jungle camo upper with yellow mesh, and iridescent and glow-in-the-dark outsoles. Drops 9/14/18 at Extra Butter and Reebok.com for $200.

Corsini is offering custom made suede shoes that are flexible enough to be folded and packed. They also have an optional antibacterial insole. You can pick from the preset colorways or mix and match the colors of the stitching, laces, upper and outsole.

Acronym’s first take on the Nike Air Presto are one of the most coveted sneakers in streetwear and tech wear. It looks like these new editions will be no different. Set to drop on 9/8/18, the shoes have graphic camo and that sick zippered ankle sock.

From their curvy, wavy details, to their form-fitting looks, to their flight jacket inspired olive and orange color scheme, and reflective 3M detailing, we love everything about these AirMax cushioned sneakers coming soon from Nike. Keep an eye out for style code 918356-801.

adidas‘ ultra popular Ultraboost shoe has seen dozens of iterations, but the Ultraboost DNA LTD has a neat and somewhat practical twist. Its upper is partially woven with reflective yarn, and its three-stripe cage is reflective as well.

Etsy store What The Shape now offers a discounted 10-pack of its awesome Nike and Jordan sneaker candles. The pack gets you candles of the Air Jordans I, III, IV, VI, IX, XII, and XIII, the Air Max I, the Air Force 1 and the Air More Uptempo.

adidas‘ in-house team shows its Consortium partners how it’s done. The Consortium Workshop Falcon is a fire update to the Falcon running shoe. It has a Primeknit upper, a sock-like ankle support and a toggle fastening system. Drops 8/8/18.

Vans collaborated with the Vincent Van Gogh Museum to create a collection of shoes and apparel featuring the late artist’s paintings. The proceeds from the collection will go to the museum to continue preserving Van Gogh’s legacy. Drops 8/03/18.

Developed by a sneaker store owner, Scuffed Up is an affordable shoe cleaner that has been pre-treated with a cleaning solution. All you need is a bit of water and the Scuffed Up to clean your shoes. It has a rough side for heavy dirt and a soft side for mild dirt.

adidas updates its ZX 4000 runner shoe from the 1990’s with the 3D printed 4D sole, sock-like construction and a sweet mesh and suede upper. The ZX 4000 4D will initially be available in two colorways starting 11/2018 for $350.

From skateboarding to slacking off. Vans put a cozy twist to its classic Slip-On silhouette with this quilted variant. It’s more comfortable, more flexible and lightweight than the original, and features UltraCush Lite sockliners for added comfort.

Minimal artist duo Differantly spent months trying to figure out how to make the Nike Air Jordan look like a doodle. The result is this sick optical illusion that creates just that effect when the sneaker is viewed at the proper angle.

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.