These August 2016 footwear trends range from casual comfort sandals to awkward sneaker ads that use familiar celebrity faces to ironically sell a product. For example, Reebok's latest collaboration with UK-based skatewear brand Palace is marketed with a hilarious ad, starring comedic actor Jonah Hill. Pretending to be a fan of both Reebok and Palace, Hill discusses his love for both companies awkwardly while being superimposed inside a retail shop setting. Opposing marketing tactics adapted by more traditional brands, this shoe campaign is fun and sarcastic, appealing to Palace's target demographic of young males.
When looking at the month's top shoe releases, these August 2016 footwear trends include patriotic, commemorative sneakers along with artisanal Italian shoes that are made modern and youthful with the infusion of hand-painted elements.
Top 60 Footwear Trends in August
60
Car-Inspired Sneakers
The Puma X-CAT DISC Was Inspired by the Design of the BMW GINA
59
Supportive Sock-Like Sneakers
These Stylish Nike Sneakers Expand and Contract in All Directions
58
Simplistic Bauhaus Sneakers
The THEY Unisex Shoes Opt for Geometric Shapes and Subtle Pastel Hues
57
Extravagant Sneaker Series
The Ferragamo Shoe Collection Was Expanded with a Variety of Luxe Looks
56
Casual Colorful Sandals
People Footwear Released Two Vibrant Sandal Variations for Summer
55
Satin Slip-On Shoes
Vans Japan Released a Lookbook That Includes Beautifully Embroidered Designs
54
Retro Relaunched Sneakers
Converse Brought Back Its 'Star and Bars' Model Due to Popular Demand
53
Splashed Paint Sneakers
These Rainbow Adidas Shoes are Perfect for the Summer
52
Swirl-Patterned Shoes
This New Converse Shoe's Patterns Are Inspired By Ink-Floating Art
51
Revitalized Moccasin Sneakers
Visvim’s Moccasin Shoes Were Updated with a New Model and Colorways
50
Customizable High-Top Sneakers
The Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes Can Now be Personalized with NikeID
49
Skater-Designed Sneakers
adidas Skateboarding Collaborated with Na-kel Smith
48
Hand-Painted Italian Shoes
This Business Uses Ancient Italian Traditions to Create Unique Shoes
47
Highlighter-Hued Sneakers
The Puma Fierce Brights Collection Comes in Ultra-Bright Shades
46
Resuscitated Running Shoes
These Nike Running Shoes Revisit Classic Sportswear Constructions
45
Psychedelic Sneaker Series
Vans Vault Decorated Its Sneakers with Iconic Art from Robert Williams
44
Marijuana-Concealing Sneakers
These Vegan Sneakers are Designed With a Secret Compartmet
43
Biomorphic Woven Sneakers
The Nike Air Presto Shoes Offer a Weaved Upper for Maximum Breathability
42
Beef Patty Sneakers
This Jamaican Patty Design Was Created to Celebrate Caribbean Culture
41
Rouge Woven Sneakers
The New Filling Pieces Sneaker Features a Tricolor Hand-Woven Design
40
Sporty Superstar Sneakers
The Kevin Durant Nike KD 9 iD Shoes Support the Golden State Warriors
39
Patriotic Sneaker Concepts
The New Nike Air Prestos Feature Red, WHite and Blue Colors
38
Bubblegum Skater Collections
Club 75 and Vans Joined for a Series of Colorful Printed Sneakers
37
Leather DIY Sandals
Pikkpack's Custom Shoe Kits are Stylish and Accessible to Create
36
Knitted Plastic Footwear
The Technicolor Rothy Flats are Constructed Using Recycled Water Bottles
35
Sprinter-Made Athletic Shoes
Olympian Allyson Felix Had a Hand Creating a Special Nike Design
34
Pink Monochrome Sneakers
The Pink Stan Smith Primeknits Modernize the adidas Classic Model
33
Platform Camouflage Sneakers
The PUMA x Rihanna Fenty Was Updated with a Patterned Orange Colorway
32
Cosmic Sport Sneakers
The Air Jordan XXX 'Cosmos' Reflects a Pattern Inspired By the Milky Way
31
Exclusive Kids Sneaker Stores
Berlin's 'Yumalove' Was Designed to Sell Kids Sneakers Specifically
30
Refreshed Signature Shoes
The Kevin Durant Signature Shoe Celebrates the Player's New Team
29
Dancer-Training Sandals
The Jackson Walk Jet Lower Body Training Shoes Increase Leg Muscles
28
Lightweight Ventilated Shoes
This Lightweight Shoe Blends Flyknit Construction With Air Max Design
27
Recycled Plastic Sandals
Philippe Starck's 'The Ipanema' Line is Made Using Repurposed Materials
26
Medal-Inspired Sneakers
adidas' New Stan Smiths are Decorated with Gold Accents
25
Reflexology Massage Sandals
These Sandals with Built-In Stones Offer Foot Reflexology on the Go
24
Non-Athlete Sneaker Partnerships
Kanye West and Adidas Partnered to Create a New Collection
23
Limb-Focused Books
'New York Legs' is a Photographic Book That Shows Indiviuality in a New Way
22
Defiant Basketball Shoes
The New Air Jordan XIII Shoes Incorporate Flyweave Construction
21
Glittery House Slippers
These Hand-Felted Slippers Provide Year-Round Comfort
20
Vibrant Celebrity-Designed Sneakers
The 'Hu NMD' Sneakers Come from adidas and Pharrell Williams
19
Olympic-Commemorating Sneakers
This Nike Design Celebrates the Anniversary of the Atlanta Olympics
18
Solid Gold Sneakers
Drake Commissioned a Pair of OVO-Branded 24k Gold Air Jordans to be Designed
17
Revitalized Basketball Sneakers
The 'Under Armour Curry 2.5' Includes a Range of Fresh Colorways
16
Revamped Classic Sneakers
adidas Originals Gazelle Tribes are a New Take on an Old Classic
15
Stamping Message Sandals
The 'Follow Me Bring Beer' Flip Flops Design Ask For a Drink in the Sand
14
Minimalist Mesh Sneakers
The Auckland Modern is an Updated Version of Converse's Auckland Racer
13
Road Trip-Inspired Sneakers
The 'Nike SB Seat Cover' Reimagines Summer Trips in Sneaker Form
12
Magisterial Soccer Shoes
This New Nike Magista Soccer Shoe Promises Next-Level Performance
11
Sporty Baseball Sneakers
The Vans MLB Footwear Collection Celebrates the Team Styles
10
Famous Feline Sneaker Series
BAIT Released a Limited Edition Felix the Cat Collection
9
Performance-Boosting Baseball Cleats
The Nike Zoom Trout 3 Shoes Maximize Baseball Performance
8
Spiked Sprinting Shoes
These Nike Shoes Are Designed For Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
7
Celebratory Star-Spangled Sneakers
This Puma USA Design Tributes Athletes in the Rio Olympics
6
Gilded Rapper Sneakers
The Nike Air Yeezy 2 Shoes Are Decked Out in a Custom Gold Finish
5
Patriotic Sneaker Collections
These Sneakers Celebrate America's Independence Day
4
Custom Iced Tea Sneakers
Brisk Iced Tea is Marketing a New Pineapple Flavor with a Shoe Giveaway
3
Beast-Inspired Sneakers
24 Kilates Helped to Create Shoes Made with Fear and Gore in Mind
2
Narrative Sneaker Displays
PERCH Interactive's Shoe Shelving Offers Performance Feature Info
1
Awkward Sneaker Commercials
Jonah Hill Pretends to Be an Awful Spokesperson in a Reebok Commercial
Related Ideas
Collaborative Sporty Footwear Styles
Coperni and PUMA Unite for a New Footwear Collaboration
Summer-Ready Woven Sneakers
Nike ACG Presents a New Version of the Watercat+ Sneaker Model
Retro-Inspired Sneaker Hybrids
Martine Rose and Nike Create a Hybrid Air Max Sneaker
Space Exploration Sneaker Styles
The 2024 Reebok x NASA Shoes Come in Several Familiar Models
Archival Low-Sole Classic Sneakers
adidas Presents its new Country Japan Sneaker Model
Flat-Soled Sporty Fashionable Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS and Nike Present a Field General 82
Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Footwear
DJ and New Balance Join to Unveil New 9060 Sneaker Colorways
Fashion Brand-Joint Sneakers
Miu Miu Adds Its Take to the New Balance 530 SL Sneaker
Dynamic Vibrant Collaborative Sneakers
AMBUSH Presents its Own Version of the Air More Uptempo
Highly Anticipated Footwear Releases
Supreme and Nike Reimagine the Nike Air Bakin Model
Iconic Shoe Colorways
adidas to Reintroduce the SL 72 OG Shoes in Five Retro Colors
Collaborative Technical Footwear
Nicole McLaughlin Launches a Merrell 1TRL Collaboration
Premium Fall-Centric Footwear
The New Range of Moncler Footwear Joins the FW23 Season
Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes
The adiSTAR Cushion Sneakers have a Retro Design
Fringe-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers
ABRA Updates the adidas Superstar Sneakers with Fringe
Women's Sportswear Flip Flops
Nike Calm Flip Flops Now Arrive in Styles for Women
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Summer-Ready Sporty Slip-Ons
Nike's Aqua Swoosh Shoes are Expanding to Offer Adult Sizes
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes
adidas and Y-3 Introduce the Newest Range of Footwear
Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers
BAPE Introduces the BAPE® SK8 STA Sneaker for the Summer
Revived Mixed-Material Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Breathes Life Back to the Air Terra Humara Sneaker
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Retro Chrome-Detailed Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Frozen Moments Colorway of the Air Jordan 4
Loafer-Style Sneakers
The New Balance 1906L Toes the Line Between Formal and Casual Style
Timeless Revived Basketball Shoes
adidas and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Design Muted Footwear
Sneaker-Inspired Slide Sandals
The New Adidas adiFOM Adilette Slides Have a Covered Toe
Speckled Minimal Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 6 Sneaker Gets a Reverse Oreo Colorway
Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers
BAPE and adidas Originals Join on a Sneaker Model
Street-Style Moccasin Shoes
Supreme and Clarks are Teaming Up to Debut a Line of Wallabees
Remastered Fall-Ready Footwear
8th Street by Ronnie Fieg Joins Clarks on a Capsule of Shoes
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
Detail-Oriented Retro Sneakers
Footpatrol Launch a Version of the adidas Originals Campus 80s
Sophisticated Monotonal Footwear
adidas Spotlights the Formal Stan Smith Freizeit Shoe
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules
Reebok Unveiled a Universal Monsters Collection
Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear
CLOT and adidas Join Forces on a New Sneaker Model
Vegatable Tanned Premium Loafers
A-COLD-WALL* Launches a New Pair of the Mies Loafer
Summery Collaborative Lifestyle Sneakers
KITH and adidas Continue to Grow their Range of Sambas
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Personalized Platform Sneakers
The Crocs Mega Crush Sandal is Easy to Customize with Jibbiitz
Minimal Chunky Running Shoes
NAMESAKE Takes a Spin at a Pair of its Own adidas Sneaker for SS25
Pink-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Unveils a New Tonal 860v2 Sneaker Model
Dynamic Neutral-Toned Footwear
Sanuk and Surfrider Team Up on a New Summer Footwear Collection
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Creative Sporty Footwear Collaborations
Adidas and Wales Bonner Release New FW23 Silhouettes
Bright Video Game-Inspired Footwear
Onitsuka Tiger Launches a Street Fighter-inspired Sneaker
Anniversary-Honoring Minimal Sneakers
New Balance Unveils a Celebratory 996 Sneaker Model
Stylish Durable Sneakers
Converse Announces New Collaboration with A-COLD-WALL*
Retro Minimal MInimal Sneakers
adidas and Sean Wotherspoon Designs a New Orketro Sneaker
Adventurous Outdoor Sandal Collections
Birkenstock Presents the Outdoor Sandal Collection for SS24
Fall-Ready Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
The New Balance 1906R Sneaker Gets a Burgundy Colorway
Dynamic Retro Running Shoes
Nike Brings Back the Air Pegasus 2005 Sneaker Model
Soft Contrasting Summer Slides
Nike Unveils a New Tonal Air More Uptempo Slide Colorway
Elegant Old-School Sneaker Styles
The Todd Snyder Tuscan Court Shoe Will Come in Two Colors
Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs
CamperLab Draws Attention to its Caramba Footwear
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
Pillow-Like Footwear Capsules
Martine Rose x Clarks Present the Coming Up Roses AW24 Collection
Heritage-Themed Retro Sneaker Capsules
Sergio Tacchini Adds to the Livello Rosso Sneaker Series
Vibrant Sneaker Releases
1906r Collection from New Balance X Salehe Bembury Arrive in 3 Colorways
Crimson Tonal Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 13 Comes in a Retro Dune Red Colorway
Collaborative Outdoorsy Footwear
The adidas x National Geographic Shoe is Performance-Driven
Summer-Ready Barbecue Shoes
Sanuk & Traeger Collaborate to Introduce the Happy Hour Lite x Traeger
Designer-Backed Low-Cut Sneakers
adidas and Stella McCartney Create a New Court Boost
Sci-Fi-Themed Rubber-Like Sneakers
Native Shoes Launch Sci-Fi Sneaker Collection with Star Wars
Technical Collaborative Footwear
Palace and Salomon Continue to Grow their Partnership
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Chunky Olympic-Ready Sneakers
Nike Presents a New Olympic Colorway to the Uptempo
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals
adidas Introduces the Summer-Ready Beach Gazelle Silhouette
Dynamic Collaborative Bright Clogs
Nike and Supreme Join Forces on a Pair of Clogposite
Summer-Ready Sneaker-Sandal Hybrids
The Nike Air Adjust Force Gets a New Sandal Update
Iconic Shoe Campaigns
Amina Muaddi's Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign Ushers in 'New Icons'
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Cosmic Runner Model
Summer Collaborative Premium Footwear
Martine Rose Unveils the Coming Up Roses Capsule
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
Creative-Backed Footwear Campaigns
G.H. Bass Introduces Its Stepping Out Campaign
4/20-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Unveil Its Latest Campus 80 'Crop' for 4/20
Hip Hop-Honoring High-Top Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Air Force 1 High in a Classics Colorway
All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers
UNDERCOVER & Vans OTW Highlight Anarchy is the Key
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Autumnal Outdoor-Ready Footwear
Bodega and HOKA Will Release Autumnal Collaborative Footwear
Hemp Fall-Ready Shoes
Reebok Introduces Hemp Club C Revenge and Beatnik Slide for Fall
Vintage Suede-Accented Shoes
Sporty & Rich Debut a New Samba Silhouette in Partnership with adidas
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Retro Collaborative Textural Sneakers
Fear of God and adidas Present a Collaborative 86 Lo Shoe
Y2K-Inspired Collections
Reebok and Juicy Couture Partner for Y2K-Inspired Capsule Collection
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Summer-Ready Sicilian-Themed Footwear
PUMA Presents the Vintage Palermo Sneaker Campaign
Luxe Monogrammed Spring Apparel
adida and Gucci Join Forces on a New Capsule for SS23
Summer-Ready Tonal Footwear
New Balance Unveils a Monks Robe Colorway of the 576 Sneaker
Elevated Modern Footwear Silhouettes
Sergio Tacchini Debuts Two New Silhouettes for the AW23 Line
Slim-Structural Leather Sneakers
adidas Shines a Spotlight at the Country OG Sneaker
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
Summer-Ready Flip-Flop Sandals
Nike Launches a New Slew of Calm Flip Flops for the Season
Sporty Perforated Slip-On Shoes
Jordan Brand is Planning to Release its Own Foam Clogs
Brogue-Style Skateboard Sneakers
The Vans Varsity Sneakers are at Once Laidback and Preppy
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Seasonal Stealthy Running Shoes
Post Archive Faction Introduces the New Cloudventure Peak
Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
adidas is Channelling Teen Angst with the Fall Out Boy Sneakers
Chunky Branded Collaborative Shoes
AMBUSH and Nike Unveil a New Iteration of the Uptempo Sneaker
Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers
Reformation Launches a New Footwear Silhouette with Veja
Basketball-Shaped Sneakers
The Baller Silhouette by Off-White Mimics the Look of a Sports Ball
Neutral-Toned Patterned Sneakers
Nike's Air Rift Silhouette Joins the 'United in Victory' Lineup
Otherworldly Summer-Ready Streetwear
Palace and Oakley Launch a Summer 2023 Capsule
Reversed-Themed Classic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Icon Flip Collection of Sneakers
Orange-Tinged Collaborative Footwear
Jacquemus Remixes the JF1 Sneakers for Fall with Nike
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear
The SUICOKE FW24 Footwear Collection Has Over 40 Styles
Luxury Footwear Debuts
Ottange Makes its Debut as a New Comprehensive Footwear and Accessory Brand
Sustainable Futuristic Fall Footwear
Ancuta Sarca Presents a New Dynamic Range for FW23
Burgundy-Tonal Low-Cut Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Sneaker Gets an Adobe Colorway Palette
Musician-Featuring Footwear Campaigns
Deyaz Figures in Dr. Martens' Summer 2023 Campaign
Retro Archival Chunky Sneakers
adidas Revives Its Harlem Sneakers After Four Decades
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Colorful Classic Collaborative Footwear
Junya Watanabe Presents the SS23 of Bright Partnerships
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Summer-Ready Elevated Oxford Shoes
A-COLD-WALL* Joins Dr. Martenson the 1461 Oxford Shoe
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Dynamic Collaborative Sporty Sneakers
AMBUSH Joins Nike on its Own Air Uptempo Sneaker
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers
KITH Presents a Range of Refreshing adidas Sneakers for Summer
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
Fall-Ready Footwear Collections
BEARPAW's Fall 2024 Collection Builds on Its Cozy Offerings
National Bird-Honoring Sneakers
Nike Celebrates SNKRS Day in Korea with a Special Cortez
Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
DUKE + DEXTER Joins about:blank on a New Collection
Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Footwear for the SS24 Season
London Creative Loafer Campaigns
G.H. Bass Taps Creatives for the Stepping Out Campaign
LA-Celebratory Footwear Series
Vans Unveils a New Love-Filled Collection of Classic Footwear
Colorful Corduroy Collaborative Footwear
Aleali May Joins Clarks Originals on a Colorful Capsule
Stylish Corduroy Shoe Designs
Clarks Originals Collaborates with Aleali May on a New Collection
Retro Striking Tonal Footwear
adidas Unveils a Regal Purple Colorway of the Crazy 1
Premium Fall-Ready Footwear Designs
Hender Scheme Presents its Latest Lineup for Fall 2023