These Are the 12 Coolest Shoes NOW
From new Yeezys to an iconic pair of Timberlands, here's what you need to know.
There's a healthy amount of hyped sneakers coming out this weekend—most notably Kanye West's latest with Adidas, which already has fans tripping all over themselves to lace up the latest. There are also some other notable collaborations, like the ongoing bangers from Nike and Kim Jones, as well as offerings from Fragment, Odd Future, United Arrows, and End Clothing.
But let's be real: As of this week, summer is officially over. It's not all pumpkin spice lattes and leaf jumping; it's time to face the oncoming onslaught of horrible projectiles from the sky. So, this week we've included a few pairs of boots to get you ready for bad weather. Check out what's breaking and get ready for the less savory parts of the season. Lace up.
AIR JORDAN FUTURE BOOTS "KHAKI"
Every year Air Jordan releases a pack of winterized sneakers, imagining the brand's classics as rugged boots. But this year the Jordan Future Boot takes it to the next level. Drawing design cues from the Future—including asymmetrical lacing and an athletic-inspired sole—and pairing them with supple suede makes for a high boot that's rugged, stylish, and fancy as fuck.
Release: 9/22
$275, nike.com
NIKE X FRAGMENT AIR MAX LD-ZERO "COOL GREY"
Hiroshi Fujiwara is hitting it hard this year with Fragment's seemingly never-ending Nike collabs. The Air Max LD-Zero features a full-length air bubble with a Flywire lacing system and a woven upper, all delivered together in a tonal grey. This look isn't for everyone, so this should be an easy grab for Fragment fans.
GREATS AMERIGO BOOT
From the beginning, Greats has brought its Italian-made footwear to market at super low price points by skipping wholesale. The brand brings that same model to bear on its latest project: the Amerigo Boot. These classic mountain boots use high-quality suede and exceptional construction at prices that are almost ridiculous.
PUMA X UNITED ARROWS & SONS CLYDE
Poggy (Motofumi Kogi) can do no wrong, right? This week, the eclectic designer from United Arrows brings his relaxed vibes to Puma's classic Clyde. A veritable litany of woolen textiles all converge on the iconic silhouette, blending menswear and street style into a single silhouette.
NIKE X KIM JONES AIR ZOOM LWP
We let you know the minute we heard about this latest Kim Jones drop with Nike, but now's the time to grab it. The four (yes! four!) sneakers releasing in this collection are sporty and sleek, with the editing expertise of Louis Vuitton's men's designer. Coming in black, white, volt, and raspberry—there's a colorway in here that will fit your style no matter what it is.
TIMBERLAND 6" FIELD BOOT
This year Timberland is tracing it all back to its roots. Which means that this week, the brand is bringing back its classic 6" Field Boots in heritage colors. You know these iconic boots, but now they're updated with new sole technology that bounces back, bringing a sneaker feel to a real work-ready boot.
ADIDAS YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 "BELUGA"
Version 2 of Kanye's omnipresent Yeezy Boost 350 hits the market this weekend in a "Beluga" colorway that features a solar red stripe in the middle of the greyscale sneaker. This is a much bolder look than the earlier version with a more severe sole, but fans are still logging onto their Adidas Confirmed app to get their chance at purchasing.
VANS X ODD FUTURE SK8-HI AND AUTHENTIC
How can you not love a pair of donut-printed sneakers? Odd Future came together with Vans on this duo release of a Sk8-Hi and an Authentic completely overtaken by fried dough deliciousness. Hope you're hungry
AIR JORDAN V "BRONZE"
The followup to Jordan's Gold Medal Vs that hit during the Rio Olympics, the Bronze version is much friendlier for fall, with a rich navy upper and just the right amount of shine.
Release: 9/24
$190, nike.com
NIKE KOBE XI "WHITE / BLACK"
The Kobe line lives beyond his career and this white woven sneaker proves that's a good thing. It's simple and clean, bold in its brightness, and the low silhouette keeps it sporty and casual.
NIKE KYRIE 2 "WOLF PACK"
Kyrie's second signature sneaker is a certified banger, and this "Wolf Pack" colorway is no exception. An almost totally black upper gets some variation with bright red speckles on the sneaker's strap, giving just a taste of color on a shoe that's got to be intimidating on court.
REEBOK X END CLOTHING NPC CNL "ABYSS"
Reebok's NPC CNL is unique. Drawing deeply and directly from the brand's fitness heritage, the style gets an aesthetic shift from the D-Ring lacing system and rich blue leathers, courtesy of British retailer End Clothing. These will fly under the radar, so if you want to be the only one at the party wearing your sneakers, they're a no-brainer.
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