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Top 100 Shoe Trends in 2024

From Fashion Brand-Joint Sneakers to Sculpted Foam Recovery Shoes

— December 19, 2024 — Fashion
2024 shoe trends show innovation across performance and style, catering to both athletic recovery and high-fashion enthusiasts. These trends redefine comfort, functionality, and aesthetics for modern consumers.

Designed for athletes, the Fresh Foam X RCVRY shoes prioritize post-workout recovery with a lightweight build of just 8.5 ounces. These shoes offer a full-injected foam upper and injection-molded EVA foam midsole with 360-degree foot massage elements for enhanced relaxation. Available in sleek colorways like black with spice blue and tamarind with spice blue, they reflect the growing demand for post-training recovery footwear.

Miu Miu’s collaboration with New Balance introduces a premium take on the '530 SL' model for Spring/Summer 2024. Featuring a slim structure, retro design, and unique rope-like lacing system, these sneakers blend fashion and functionality. With tonal palettes in brown and white, this collection reimagines classic sneakers with a modern, high-fashion twist.

These trends highlight the evolving footwear market, where innovative recovery solutions and stylish collaborations create opportunities for brands to meet diverse consumer needs. For more shoe innovations in the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter’s 2025 Trend Report.
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Activity
Freshness
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Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers
Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers
Vans Presents a Look at its Hybrid Erap Shoe for Spring
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99
Cozy Collaborative Cushioned Mules
Cozy Collaborative Cushioned Mules
The North Face and Paraboot Join on a Puffy Mule
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98
Refined Skateboarder Sneakers
Refined Skateboarder Sneakers
The Cariuma Naioca Gum Suede Sneaker Has LWG-Certified Suede
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97
Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear
Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear
KENZO Joins ASICS with the GEL-Kayano 20 Sneaker Model
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96
Bumblebee-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers
Bumblebee-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers
Nike and Corteiz Join Forces on Another Air Max 95 Shoe
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95
Icy-Inspired Textural Golf Sneakers
Icy-Inspired Textural Golf Sneakers
Nike's Air Pegasus '89 G Gets a Textural Frosty Update
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94
Stylish Lightweight Sandals
Stylish Lightweight Sandals
The CushZ Sandal by Chaco is Comfortable and Versatile
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93
Camo Concept Technical Sneakers
Camo Concept Technical Sneakers
New Balance and Stone Island Drop the 991v2 Ghost Shoe
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92
Weatherproof Lightweight Zipped Shoes
Weatherproof Lightweight Zipped Shoes
A New Set of Nike Air Max SNDR Shoes are to Launch
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91
Hyper-Futuristic Running Shoes
Hyper-Futuristic Running Shoes
PUMA's Fast RB NITROTM Elite Shoes Appear to be Floating
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90
Ergonomic Sports Recovery Slides
Ergonomic Sports Recovery Slides
The HOKA Ora Recovery Mule Has a Sugarcane EVA Midsole
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89
Performance-Focused Training Sneakers
Performance-Focused Training Sneakers
The On Cloudpulse Shoe is The Ultimate Gym Companion
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88
Modular Winter-Ready Shoes
Modular Winter-Ready Shoes
The Salomon Snowclog Advanced Has a Boot-Style Overlay
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87
Perforated Hiking Clogs
Perforated Hiking Clogs
Crocs Presents a Look at its New Quick Trails Clog for Hiking
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86
Collaborative Donut-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Collaborative Donut-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Tim Hortons x adidas Sneakers are Ultra-Playful
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85
Fashion Brand-Joint Sneakers
Fashion Brand-Joint Sneakers
Miu Miu Adds Its Take to the New Balance 530 SL Sneaker
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84
Lightweight Agile Runners
Lightweight Agile Runners
The Vertex Alpine is a Complete Rethinking of the Approach Shoe
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83
Lightweight Super Shoes
Lightweight Super Shoes
New Balance Released the V4 Sequel to its FuelCell Rebel Lightweight Shoe
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82
Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways
Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways
Nike Unveils a Black Ostrich Tonla Air Force 1 Low
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81
Skateboarding Heritage-Inspired Capsules
Skateboarding Heritage-Inspired Capsules
Vans Skateboarding and Spitfire Wheels Join Forces
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80
Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes
Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes
XyberDreams Creates The 925 Inspired by Spongebob Squarepants
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79
Maximalist Patterned Lifestyle Shoes
Maximalist Patterned Lifestyle Shoes
New Balance Elevates its 1906r OG with Dynamic Patterning
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78
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
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77
Rapper-Collaborative Bright Sneakers
Rapper-Collaborative Bright Sneakers
Action Bronson and New Balance Present New 1906 Sneakers
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76
Dynamic Vibrant Sneaker Collabs
Dynamic Vibrant Sneaker Collabs
Salehe Bembury Presents the Prosperity Be the Prize Shoes
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75
Collaborative Otherworldly Sneakers
Collaborative Otherworldly Sneakers
The Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Juniper Arrives in 2024
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74
Peachy Basketball Sneakers
Peachy Basketball Sneakers
The Puma Scoot Zeros Georgia Peach Sneakers are Vibrant
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73
Rugged Hybrid Trail Clogs
Rugged Hybrid Trail Clogs
Birkenstock Introduces the Reykjavik Clog with a Dynamic Design
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72
Neutral-Colored Y2K Sneakers
Neutral-Colored Y2K Sneakers
The Nike P-6000 Premium Balances Millennium Style with Modern Colors
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71
Kevlar-Constructed Trail Runners
Kevlar-Constructed Trail Runners
The Naglev Veloce Easily Withstands Abrasions During Adventures
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70
Athlete-Approved Football Boots
Athlete-Approved Football Boots
Nike's Air Mercurial TN Sneakers Get a Purple Update
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69
Chunky Luxe Lifestyle Sneakers
Chunky Luxe Lifestyle Sneakers
The Dior Chrono Sneakers Have Delicate Retro Details
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68
Stark Black Low-Cut Sneakers
Stark Black Low-Cut Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Air Force 1 Low in Vanta Black
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67
Laceless Technical Zipped Shoes
Laceless Technical Zipped Shoes
The North Face Japan Presents the New TOWNT II GORE-TEX
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66
Luxe Limited-Edition Ski Boots
Luxe Limited-Edition Ski Boots
These Phaenom Ski Boots are Crafted in Italy
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65
Versatile Cushioning Sneakers
Versatile Cushioning Sneakers
The Nike Pegasus Premium Has a Sculpted and Visible Air Zoom Unit
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64
Gorpcore Performance Gritty Shoes
Gorpcore Performance Gritty Shoes
atmos and Salomon Drop the XT-6 GORE-TEX Concrete Jungle
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63
Chunky Hybrid Sneaker Clogs
Chunky Hybrid Sneaker Clogs
Crocs Unveils a New Series of the Slip-On Echo Storm Shoe
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62
Weatherized Collaborative Muted Sneakers
Weatherized Collaborative Muted Sneakers
JJJJound Joins New Balance on Another 2002r Sneaker
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61
Ultra-Durable Sneaker Styles
Ultra-Durable Sneaker Styles
The Adidas Samba OG Cordura is Highly Resistant to Damage
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60
Spring-Ready Lifestyle Sneaker Colorways
Spring-Ready Lifestyle Sneaker Colorways
The New Balance 1906R Sneaker Model Gets a Purple Update
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59
Trail Racing Shoe Designs
Trail Racing Shoe Designs
The North Face Summit Series VECTIV Sky Shoes are Durably Designed
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58
Collaborative Stylish Sneaker Mules
Collaborative Stylish Sneaker Mules
Miu Miu Presents the Sleek New Balance 530 mules
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57
Muted Blue Hi-Cut Sneakers
Muted Blue Hi-Cut Sneakers
The Jordan Air Ship Sneaker Gets a Diffused Blue Colorway
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56
Bow-Adorned Lace Shoes
Bow-Adorned Lace Shoes
The adidas Samba Arrives in a Ballerina-Inspired 'Lace' Design
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55
Storytelling-Forward Footwear Campaigns
Storytelling-Forward Footwear Campaigns
Vans Unveils the Old Meets Knu Campaign
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54
Neon Tonal Performance Runners
Neon Tonal Performance Runners
Nike Unveils a New Volt Tonal Alphafly 3 Sneaker Model
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53
Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers
Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers
FENTY and PUMA Collaborate on the Avanti Pony Hair Shoe
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52
Textural Dynamic Mule Silhouettes
Textural Dynamic Mule Silhouettes
HOKA Introduces the Ora Primos with a Technical Build
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51
Space Exploration Sneaker Styles
Space Exploration Sneaker Styles
The 2024 Reebok x NASA Shoes Come in Several Familiar Models
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50
Rugged Dynamic Outdoor Shoes
Rugged Dynamic Outdoor Shoes
Crocs All-Terrain Clogs Gets its Own Unique Accessories
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49
Sleek Performance Collaborative Sneakers
Sleek Performance Collaborative Sneakers
PAF and On Running Launch the 7.0 Collection
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48
Understated Off-Grid Footwear Styles
Understated Off-Grid Footwear Styles
The Salomon XT-6 GTX Now Comes in Two New Colors
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47
Ultra-Agile Lace-Free Footwear
Ultra-Agile Lace-Free Footwear
The Merrell Agility Peak 5 BOA GORE-TEX Offers a Customized Fit
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46
Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals
Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals
adidas' Adilette 22 XLG Silhouette is Secured by a Heel Strap
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45
Deep Green Collaborative Sneakers
Deep Green Collaborative Sneakers
Daniëlle Cathari Creates her Own New Balance 991v2 Shoe
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44
Sculpted Foam Recovery Shoes
Sculpted Foam Recovery Shoes
The New Balance Fresh Foam X RCVRY Weighs 8.5-Ounces
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43
Reissued Millennium Sneaker Styles
Reissued Millennium Sneaker Styles
PUMA Mostro Sneakers Come in Two Color Options
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42
Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers
Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers
Nike's Air Max '87 Sneaker Gets a Velvet Brown Colorway Update
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41
Skate Sneakers
Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Gets a Big Money Savings Colorway
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40
Contrasting Minimal Lifestyle Shoes
Contrasting Minimal Lifestyle Shoes
Nike's Zoom Vomero 5 Gets a Black and White Colorway
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39
Iconic Nylon-Covered Sneakers
Iconic Nylon-Covered Sneakers
The Adidas Samba OG Has Been Shown Off in Two New Options
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38
Moccasin-Style Suede Slip-Ons
Moccasin-Style Suede Slip-Ons
Merrell 1TRL Debuts Its Own Take on the Clarks Wallabees Silhouette
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37
Comfort-Inspired Men's Shoes
Comfort-Inspired Men's Shoes
Nike Released Its Air Max Dn's with Dynamic Air Unit System
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36
Layered Weatherized Breathable Sneakers
Layered Weatherized Breathable Sneakers
The GORE-TEX Nike Air Max 90 is Waterproof and Durable
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35
00s Skateboarding-Inspired Footwear
00s Skateboarding-Inspired Footwear
One Block Down and Vans Join Forces on the Star Bullet
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34
Angularly Finished Clog Designs
Angularly Finished Clog Designs
Crocs Classic Geometric Clog Updates a Familiar Style
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33
Natural-Tonal Sporty Sneakers
Natural-Tonal Sporty Sneakers
The Jordan Spizike Low Shoe Comes in Sail and Coconut Milk
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32
Iconic Shoe Colorways
Iconic Shoe Colorways
adidas to Reintroduce the SL 72 OG Shoes in Five Retro Colors
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31
Mesh-Heavy Bulky Sneaker Models
Mesh-Heavy Bulky Sneaker Models
The New Balance 1906R Cordura has a Waved Texture
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30
90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers
90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers
adidas Presents a Look at the Retro Stan Smith XLG Shoe
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29
Responsive Dual-Chamber Sneakers
Responsive Dual-Chamber Sneakers
The Nike Air Max Dn Features Dynamic Air Technology
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28
Sunset-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
Sunset-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
Nike Gives the Air Max DN a Gradient Sunset-Themed Palette
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27
New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes
New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Nike's KD 4 Sneaker Gets a Year of the Dragon Colorway
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26
Subtly Luxurious Sneaker Styles
Subtly Luxurious Sneaker Styles
The Burberry Box Sneakers Come in a Variety of Finishes
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25
Carbon-Plated Performance Sneakers
Carbon-Plated Performance Sneakers
HOKA Presents the Lifestyle Transport X Sneaker
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24
Animal Print-Inspired Sneakers
Animal Print-Inspired Sneakers
Wales Bonner Remixes Another Pair of adidas Samba Sneakers
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23
Geometrically Fluid Hiking Shoes
Geometrically Fluid Hiking Shoes
The Salomon Elixir Activ Mid GORE-TEX Supports Hiker Comfort
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22
Speed-Optimizing Running Shoes
Speed-Optimizing Running Shoes
adidas Unveils the Adios Pro 4 and Evo SL Sneaker Models
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21
Eco-Conscious Hybrid Sneaker Sandals
Eco-Conscious Hybrid Sneaker Sandals
The HOKA Hopara 2 Has a 100% Recycled Knit Upper
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20
Sleek Minimal Sneaker Colorways
Sleek Minimal Sneaker Colorways
The Air Jordan 4 Fear Colorway is Set to Return
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19
Seamless Waterproof Knit
Seamless Waterproof Knit
Dynamic Waterproof Knit Shoe: Total Support and Seamless Construction
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18
Sturdy Chunky Hiking Sneakers
Sturdy Chunky Hiking Sneakers
HOKA Presents a New Tor Summit Sneaker with Rugged Detail
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17
Insight-Driven Off-Road Footwear
Insight-Driven Off-Road Footwear
The New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v8 Prioritizes Trail Comfort
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16
Neutral Tonal Technical Boots
Neutral Tonal Technical Boots
adidas YEEZY's 500 High Tactical Boot Gets a Sand Colorway
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15
Monochromatic Hybrid Sneakers
Monochromatic Hybrid Sneakers
The Air Jordan 2/3 Gets a New Makeover with Black and Silver Details
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14
Waterproof Gorpcore Sneaker Styles
Waterproof Gorpcore Sneaker Styles
The Merrell Moab Speed 2 GORE-TEX Comes in 14 Color Options
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13
Monochromatic Suede Lifestyle Sneakers
Monochromatic Suede Lifestyle Sneakers
The New Balance 990v4 Made in USA Gets a New Palette
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12
Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Nike Highlights a Look at the Killshot 2 Sneaker
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11
Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs
Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs
The Nike C1TY Surplus Keeps Feet Feeling Cool Yet Protected
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10
Trail-Ready Neutral Sneakers
Trail-Ready Neutral Sneakers
Mizuno Unveils the New Weatherized Wave Mujin GTX Sneaker
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9
Minimal Collaborative Tennis Sneakers
Minimal Collaborative Tennis Sneakers
Highsnobiety and Lacoste Create the L003 2K24 Shoe
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8
Exclusive Lunar New Year Runners
Exclusive Lunar New Year Runners
The On Cloudmonster LNY Model is Festive and Ultra-Comfortable
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7
Artist-Joint Vintage-Themed Sneakers
Artist-Joint Vintage-Themed Sneakers
J Balvin Presents His New Jordan 3 Sneaker Model
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6
Post-Climb Shoes
Post-Climb Shoes
The Arc'teryx Kragg is Made for Quick Approaches, Belay Wear, and Comfort
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5
Classic Technical Running Shoes
Classic Technical Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Bright New Tonal Air Max Waffle Sneaker
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4
Sneaker-Inspired Dynamic Apparel
Sneaker-Inspired Dynamic Apparel
One Block Down Spotlights the Air Max Plus in New Capsule
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3
Retro Low-Cut Skate Sneakers
Retro Low-Cut Skate Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Dunk Low Love and Peace Sneaker with a Western Flair
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2
Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides
Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides
Hello Kitty Launches a New Slide Collaboration with adidas
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1
Bright Chunky Skate Sneakers
Bright Chunky Skate Sneakers
New Balance Unveils its Numeric 480 to Join the Roster
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