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Top 100 Fashion Trends in October

From Bow-Adorned Lace Shoes to Bottle-Paired Bag Debuts

— October 4, 2024 — Fashion
The October 2024 fashion trends present a dynamic mix of textile innovation, reinterpretations of iconic styles, and creative inspirations drawn from nature and inanimate objects. In footwear, significant advancements have pushed traditional boundaries, incorporating bold colorways, metallic finishes, and intricate design elements such as lace and chunky heels. Thematic collaborations further enhance these designs, demonstrating how footwear can transcend conventional norms while maintaining a stylish edge.

In the realm of handbags, a noticeable shift emphasizes accessories as key style statements. Campaigns are increasingly highlighting bags that serve as expressions of personal identity, merging unique aesthetics with practicality. This approach results in memorable pieces that balance bold visuals with functional use.

Furthermore, apparel trends are breaking boundaries through collaborations that blend streetwear with luxury fashion, drawing on influences from unexpected sources like porcelain and nostalgic elements from the 1980s and 1990s. Ready-to-wear collections also reflect this evolution, featuring elegant designs alongside robust, weather-resistant attire tailored for harsh climates, showcasing a comprehensive approach to modern fashion.
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Rebellious Nail Polish Collections
Rebellious Nail Polish Collections
The Essie Punk at Heart Collection Features Six Shades
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99
Elegant Family-Dedicated Apparel
Elegant Family-Dedicated Apparel
Chet Lo's SS25 Collection Honors His Mother
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98
Tech-Infused Dynamic Sneaker Models
Tech-Infused Dynamic Sneaker Models
UNAFFECTED Remixes the ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 Sneaker
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97
Moon-Inspired Watch Designs
Moon-Inspired Watch Designs
Arnold & Son Has Introduced Two New Limited-Edition Models
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96
Golden Ratio-Inspired Luggage
Golden Ratio-Inspired Luggage
The Db Journey Hugger Collection Was Developed Over 10 Years
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95
Sporty Modular Cargo Skirts
Sporty Modular Cargo Skirts
Nike's Woven Cargo Midi Skirt Can Fall Down to the Ankles
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94
Chic Celery-Shaped Clutches
Chic Celery-Shaped Clutches
This Moschino Clutch Has a Leafy, Faux Leather Design
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93
Rose Gold Luxurious Wristwatches
Rose Gold Luxurious Wristwatches
Daniel Roth Presents the Rose Gold Tourbillon Souscription
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92
Global Handbag Campaigns
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
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91
Slender Metallic Smartwatches
Slender Metallic Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 10 Comes in Titanium and Aluminum
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90
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Naomi Osaka x Etsy Present a Tennis-Centric Capsule
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89
Indulgent Luxury Fragrances
Indulgent Luxury Fragrances
Maison Margiela's Newest 'Afternoon Delight' Fragrance is Comforting
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88
Unique Retro-Inspired Eyewear
Unique Retro-Inspired Eyewear
Eyebuydirect Debuts the Tan France Collection
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87
Professional Long Weekend Luggage
Professional Long Weekend Luggage
The Bennett Winch Weekender is Handmade in England
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86
Bottle-Paired Bag Debuts
Bottle-Paired Bag Debuts
3.1 Phillip Lim Releases a Custom Tote Bag Inspired by Baileys
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85
Exclsuive Automotive Timepieces
Exclsuive Automotive Timepieces
Shinola Unveils Detroit-Inspired Canfield Speedway Lap 07 Watch
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84
Collaborative Asymmetric Sneakers
Collaborative Asymmetric Sneakers
adidas and Mark Gonzales esign a Pair of Gonz Aloha Shoes
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83
Punk Rock-Themed Hardware Clogs
Punk Rock-Themed Hardware Clogs
Crocs Joins BEAMS On a Pair of Grungy Cozy Foam Clogs
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82
Animalistic Forest Fragrances
Animalistic Forest Fragrances
King Cobra by Zoologist Was Inspired by a Venomous Apex Predator
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81
Iconic Model Campaigns
Iconic Model Campaigns
Cara Delevingne Announced as L'Oréal Paris Global Ambassador
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80
Rugged Trail Running Boots
Rugged Trail Running Boots
Rier Joins Salomon to Reimagine the Performance XA Jungle Boot
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79
Circular-Crafted Perforated Clogs
Circular-Crafted Perforated Clogs
The Keep it Going Classic Clogs by Crocs Features Croslite
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78
Celebratory Co-Branded Lip Balms
Celebratory Co-Branded Lip Balms
The Funfetti x Curology Collaboration Makes Lip Care a Treat
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77
Low-Cut Boot Transformed Shoes
Low-Cut Boot Transformed Shoes
The New Moon Boot Sneaker has an Urban Aesthetic
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76
Wintry Hand Sanitizer Sets
Wintry Hand Sanitizer Sets
Touchland's Power Mist Limited Edition Seasonal Features a Trio
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75
Shoe Brand QSR Collaborations
Shoe Brand QSR Collaborations
McDonald's and Crocs Join Forces on Crocs Clips Toys
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74
Heat-Activated Deodorants
Heat-Activated Deodorants
Degree Dropped a Limited-Edition Greek Freak Antiperspirant with an MVP
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73
Blood-Red Shower Gels
Blood-Red Shower Gels
Lush's Scan Me for Scares is a Brightly Colored Cranberry Wash for Halloween
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72
Musician-Approved Phone Accessories
Musician-Approved Phone Accessories
Bandolier Collaborates with Superstar Alanis Morissette
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71
Rice-Based Skincare Lines
Rice-Based Skincare Lines
Anua Has Added a New Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
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70
Glam Indian Apparel
Glam Indian Apparel
Anamika Khanna x H&M Reimagines Traditional Silhouettes for Global Consumers
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69
Metro Transit-Inspired Sneakers
Metro Transit-Inspired Sneakers
Off-White™️’s BE RIGHT BACK Sneaker Pays Homage to Public Transit
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68
Reversible High-Top Unique Footwear
Reversible High-Top Unique Footwear
MSCHF Introduces a Look at the Transformative BWD High
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67
Oversized Collaborative Streetwear
Oversized Collaborative Streetwear
Awake NY and Levi's Work Together on a Limited Capsule
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66
Puffy Technical Winter Boots
Puffy Technical Winter Boots
Suicoke Continues to Grow its Vibram Furoshiki Project
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65
Ultra-Plush Cushioned Sneakers
Ultra-Plush Cushioned Sneakers
adidas Introduces a New Chunky Samba Model Reflecting a Puffer
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64
Creative-Inspired Denim Lines
Creative-Inspired Denim Lines
7 For All Mankind Partners with Devon Lee Carlson in New Fall Launch
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63
Nourishing Oil Fragrances
Nourishing Oil Fragrances
Cult Gaia Eau de Parfum Has Complementary & Contrasting Notes
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62
Elevated Collegiate Streetwear
Elevated Collegiate Streetwear
October’s Very Own Debuts the 'Campus Collection'
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61
Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Skate Shoes
Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Skate Shoes
Vans and Slam Jam Introduce a FUCT Collaboration
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60
Luminous Limited-Edition Fragrances
Luminous Limited-Edition Fragrances
The Valentino Born in Roma The Gold Boasts Warm Notes
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59
Clip-in Curtain Bangs
Clip-in Curtain Bangs
Luxy Hair Launches Runway-Ready Instant Bangs
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58
Hair-Strengthening Scalp Massagers
Hair-Strengthening Scalp Massagers
Your Hair is in for a Treat with Foreo's Led Hair Massager
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57
Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs
Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs
The New Batmobile Crocs has a Dynamic Silhouette
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56
Makeup-Inspired Music Collaborations
Makeup-Inspired Music Collaborations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches 'Get Ready With Me The Album'
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55
Denim Brand Relaunch Ambassadors
Denim Brand Relaunch Ambassadors
Cheap Monday Enlists Nessa Barrett for the Official Re-Launch
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54
Elegant Ready-To-Wear Collections
Elegant Ready-To-Wear Collections
The Maje Fall 2024 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Ultra-Chic
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53
Mayonnaise-Toting Bags
Mayonnaise-Toting Bags
Hellmann’s and Chopova Lowena Made the Margaret Bag for Taking Mayo to Go
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52
Sensorial Autumn-Inspired Body Care
Sensorial Autumn-Inspired Body Care
Native Debuts its Fall Market Collection
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51
Brand Heritage Watch Collections
Brand Heritage Watch Collections
GUESS Celebrates with the Launch of Four Iconic Watches
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50
Chic Footwear Retail Expansions
Chic Footwear Retail Expansions
Dolce Vita Debuts its First Canadian Flagship Store
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49
Triple-Vetiver Fragrances
Triple-Vetiver Fragrances
Ex Vetiver by Juliette Has a Gun is a Feminine Fragrance for Men
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48
Performance-Driven Acne Peels
Performance-Driven Acne Peels
PCA SKIN's Acne Peel and Acne Peel Plus Address Acne's Main Causes
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47
Reimagined Low-Cut Suede Sneakers
Reimagined Low-Cut Suede Sneakers
atmos Remixes the Jabbar Low Sneakers by adidas
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46
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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45
High Fashion Automotive Colors
High Fashion Automotive Colors
Porsche and Pantone Join Forces In Unveiling New Color 'Turbonite'
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44
Muted Luxurious Joint Sneakers
Muted Luxurious Joint Sneakers
Loro Piana and New Balance Join on a 990v6 Sneaker Model
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43
Revived Olive Oil Haircare
Revived Olive Oil Haircare
Fekkai Brings Back the Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème Product
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42
Squeezable Dropper Bottles
Squeezable Dropper Bottles
HCP Packaging's Twist Tottle Enables One-Handed Dispensing
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41
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
The Old Navy '94 Reissue Collection Revives Nostalgic Style
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40
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Glossier Recruits WNBA Stars for its New Lip Gloss Debut
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39
Fall-Centric Layered Apparel
Fall-Centric Layered Apparel
The UNIQLO U FW24 Collection is Timeless and Elevated
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38
Luxury Beauty Advent Calendars
Luxury Beauty Advent Calendars
Clear Your Shelf for Cult Beauty's 2024 Advent Calendar
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37
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Sneaker is Revived in Metallic Hues
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36
3D-Printed Lattice Futuristic Shoes
3D-Printed Lattice Futuristic Shoes
adidas Presents the Breathable Latticed Climamog Shoes
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35
Multi-Color Skater Sneakers
Multi-Color Skater Sneakers
Parra and OTW by Vans Release a Multi-Color Shoe Collaboration
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34
Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers
Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers
Vans Tokyo Design Collective Introduces the Vans Varsity Collection
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33
Whimsical Spring Apparel
Whimsical Spring Apparel
Anna Sui's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection is the Definition of Demure
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32
Collaborative Punk Rock Clogs
Collaborative Punk Rock Clogs
The Crocs x BEAMS Collection Has Two Footwear Styles
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31
Dynamic Weatherized Sneaker Models
Dynamic Weatherized Sneaker Models
The North Face Reissues the Hedgehog 06 Shoes for 2024
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30
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
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29
Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots
Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots
Fendi and Red Wing Create Boots for Spring/Summer 2025
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28
Actress-Launched Luxury Skincare Lines
Actress-Launched Luxury Skincare Lines
Hunter Schafer Collaborates with Shiseido on a New Line
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27
Collaborative Dark Minimalist Capsules
Collaborative Dark Minimalist Capsules
Levi’s and JJJJound Team Up for a Stylish Fall Collection
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26
Soft Floral Perfume Sets
Soft Floral Perfume Sets
This Marc Jacobs' Mini Holiday Gift Set Features Two Fragrances
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25
Sporty Skeletonized Timepieces
Sporty Skeletonized Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Extreme Sport Collection Features Six Variations
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24
Sophisticated Tassel-Detailed Shoes
Sophisticated Tassel-Detailed Shoes
Vans Introduces a Look at the Elevated Carver Sneaker Model
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23
Timeless Revived Basketball Shoes
Timeless Revived Basketball Shoes
adidas and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Design Muted Footwear
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22
Collaborative Monochrome Streetwear
Collaborative Monochrome Streetwear
COMME des GARÇONS and The North Face Join Forces Again
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21
Stylish Technical-Centric Mules
Stylish Technical-Centric Mules
ASICS Novalis Unveils the Novalis Gel-Styrax Mule
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20
Revamped Luxury Skincare Lines
Revamped Luxury Skincare Lines
Shiseido’s Future Solution LX Boasts Powerful Formulations
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19
Athlete-Backed Sports Training Shoes
Athlete-Backed Sports Training Shoes
Nike Spotlights the New LeBron TR1 Training Sneakers
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18
Rugged Foam Hiking Boots
Rugged Foam Hiking Boots
Crocs Updates the Nova Trek Sneaker Model with New Elements
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17
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
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16
Striking Oversized Performance Shoes
Striking Oversized Performance Shoes
HOKA Introduces the New Stinson Evo OG Sneaker Model
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15
Chunky Base Sneaker Models
Chunky Base Sneaker Models
Nike Introduces a Look at the Chunky Air Max Portal Shoes
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14
Vintage-Inspired Jewelry
Vintage-Inspired Jewelry
theDirtyChic Launches Its Nostalgic 03 Collection
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13
Stealthy Blacked Out Sneakers
Stealthy Blacked Out Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Air Max Verse Sneaker Model to its Roster
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12
Porcelain-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
Porcelain-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
Lacoste x CLOT Fuse Heritage and Urban Fashion
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11
Vibrant Cartoon-Themed Footwear
Vibrant Cartoon-Themed Footwear
The HEYDUDE x SpongeBob Collection Boasts Bikini Bottom Aesthetics
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10
Stylish Collaborative Sneaker Models
Stylish Collaborative Sneaker Models
adidas and Bob Marley Join on the SL 72 sneaker
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9
Pearlescent Neutral-Toned Watches
Pearlescent Neutral-Toned Watches
Casio America Launches Two Eco-Conscious Watch Models for Women
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8
Villain-Esque Tonal Slip-On Shoes
Villain-Esque Tonal Slip-On Shoes
Nike's Clogposite Shoes Get a Green Goblin Colorway
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7
Camo Concept Technical Sneakers
Camo Concept Technical Sneakers
New Balance and Stone Island Drop the 991v2 Ghost Shoe
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6
Stylish Technical Running Shoes
Stylish Technical Running Shoes
ASICS Presents the Small Wins Add Up GEL-KAYANO 20 Shoes
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5
Rugged Dynamic Outdoor Shoes
Rugged Dynamic Outdoor Shoes
Crocs All-Terrain Clogs Gets its Own Unique Accessories
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4
Bow-Adorned Lace Shoes
Bow-Adorned Lace Shoes
The adidas Samba Arrives in a Ballerina-Inspired 'Lace' Design
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3
Modular Winter-Ready Shoes
Modular Winter-Ready Shoes
The Salomon Snowclog Advanced Has a Boot-Style Overlay
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2
Gorpcore Performance Gritty Shoes
Gorpcore Performance Gritty Shoes
atmos and Salomon Drop the XT-6 GORE-TEX Concrete Jungle
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1
Stylish Expedition Timepiece Models
Stylish Expedition Timepiece Models
The Timex Expedition GMT Titanium Has a Lightweight Form
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