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100 Hip Sneakers for Back-to-School

From Charismatic Cartoon Sneakers to Brazen Print Kicks

— September 1, 2013 — Fashion
One of the best parts about having to start another school year is being able to shop for new clothes and accessories, and these hip sneakers for back-to-school are showcasing some super fly kicks for any modern youngster to wear.

While most kids might feel down and depressed about the summer ending and a new school year about to start, adding some new clothes and shoes to their back-to-school list is a great way to get them feeling more psyched and energized. Since sneakers are a widely popular shoe choice amongst athletes, young adults and teens, what better way to start off the school year with a bang than with a brand new pair of kicks?

From flowing remixed sneakers to eccentric Japanese high-tops, these hip footwear designs will definitely have kids showing up at school in style.
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Exotic-Skinned Footwear (UPDATE)
Exotic-Skinned Footwear (UPDATE)
The Filling Pieces Leather Sneaker Collection is Couture Chic
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Amusement-Encouraging Sneakers
Amusement-Encouraging Sneakers
These 'Have a Good Time' Slip-on Sneakers by the Van Store are Fun
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98
Killer Kiln-Cooked Kicks
Killer Kiln-Cooked Kicks
Shoes Like Pottery Are Fired at High Heat for Completely Unique Pairs
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97
Crossbone-Covered Kicks
Crossbone-Covered Kicks
These WTAPS Crossbone Sneakers Feature a Canvas All-Over Print
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96
Furry Panda-Inspired Kicks
Furry Panda-Inspired Kicks
The Onitsuka Tiger Fuzzy Shoes Look Like They Stepped Out of the Forest
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95
Dominant Dunking Sneakers
Dominant Dunking Sneakers
The Shaqnosis and Shaq Attaq Sneakers are Back for a Limited Time
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94
International-Inspired Sneakers
International-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike Roshe World Sneaker Collection Travels With You
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93
Cartoon-Inspired Kicks
Cartoon-Inspired Kicks
The VANS Disney Collection is an Adorable Throwback
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92
Sleek Gingham Sole Shoes
Sleek Gingham Sole Shoes
The Junya Watanabe Canvas Boat Shoes are Chic
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91
Electric Tangerine Throwback Sneakers
Electric Tangerine Throwback Sneakers
Ewing Athletics Has Released an All Orange Suede Version
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90
White Hot Basketball Kicks
White Hot Basketball Kicks
The Li-Ning Way of Wade Encore “Home” Are Pure Futuristic F
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89
Chicken Pox Print Kicks
Chicken Pox Print Kicks
These Converse Polka Dot Sneakers Also Feature Flannel Stripes
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88
Scaly Serpent Sneakers
Scaly Serpent Sneakers
The Year of the Snake Pack Adds an Upscale Touch to an Old Classic
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87
Understated Irish-Inspired Sneakers
Understated Irish-Inspired Sneakers
These St Patrick’s Day Converse are a Limited Edition De
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86
Flowing Remixed Sneakers
Flowing Remixed Sneakers
The Adidas 'Super Position Sneakers' Put a Tassled Spin on a Classic Shoe
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85
Handmade Floral Footwear
Handmade Floral Footwear
The Buttero 'Tanino' Floral Blue Sneakers Are Two-Toned
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84
Voguish Snakeskin High Tops
Voguish Snakeskin High Tops
The Snakeskin Pink High Tops from Chloe are Urban Chic
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83
Concrete-Printed Kicks
Concrete-Printed Kicks
This 'Nike Air Jordan 3 Retro 88' Design is Definitely One to Grab
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82
Classic Cartoon Character Kicks
Classic Cartoon Character Kicks
Celebrate Looney Tunes with the Air Jordan VIII Bugs Bunny Shoes
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81
Famous Silver Screen Sneakers
Famous Silver Screen Sneakers
The Air Jordan XII Were Made Famous in the Movie He Got Game
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80
Python Patterned Luxury Sneakers
Python Patterned Luxury Sneakers
The Louis Vuitton Sneaker us the French House's Take on Cali Swag
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79
Vibrant Fuchsia Anniversary Footwear
Vibrant Fuchsia Anniversary Footwear
These Air Pagasus Shoes are for Nike’s 30th Anniversary
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78
Revived Suede Retro Runners
Revived Suede Retro Runners
The Jordan 13 Squadron Blue Sneakers Return 16 Years Later
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77
Highlighter-Hued Tennis Kicks
Highlighter-Hued Tennis Kicks
The Supreme x Nike SB Collaboration Introduces Four New Shoes
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76
Berry Covered Sneakers
Berry Covered Sneakers
The Spring 2013 Converse Marimekko Sneaker Features Colorful Berry Prints
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75
Geeky Military Sneakers
Geeky Military Sneakers
Supreme and Vans Created Sneaker Extension to COMME des GARCONS Collection
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74
Paisley-Camo Kicks
Paisley-Camo Kicks
The Liberty x Nike Air Force 1 Downtown Pack Triple Boosts Your Style
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73
Acid Denim Kicks
Acid Denim Kicks
The Vans Denim Classic Collection is Rad
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72
Art-Splattered Sneakers
Art-Splattered Sneakers
The Puma By Mihara Yasuhiro SS13 Collection is Pop Art-Inspired
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Multicolor Knit Sneakers (UPDATE)
Multicolor Knit Sneakers (UPDATE)
The Sneakersnstuff x Converse ‘Lovikka’ Chuck Taylor
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70
Energy-Enhancing Sneakers
Energy-Enhancing Sneakers
Adidas Boost Running Shoes Increase Speed and Bounce
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69
Sandy Soled Sneakrs (UPDATE)
Sandy Soled Sneakrs (UPDATE)
Nikes' 'Beaches of Rio' Shoes are Ocean-Themed Runners
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68
Bold Cartoon-Inspired Sneakers
Bold Cartoon-Inspired Sneakers
The New Converse ‘PLAY’ Collection is Colorfully Quirky
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67
Cleverly Antiqued Kicks
Cleverly Antiqued Kicks
This Well Worn Chuck Taylor Collection Already Carry That Used Look
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66
Money-Themed Sneakers
Money-Themed Sneakers
The 'Adidas x Jeremy Scott JS Wings 2.0' Sport a Money Printed Theme
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65
Palm Tree-Clad Sneakers
Palm Tree-Clad Sneakers
The Vans Vault 2013 Spring TH Reverie Kicks Go Tropical
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64
Shimmery Disco Ball Kicks
Shimmery Disco Ball Kicks
The SUPRA x A-Morir Skytop Summer 2013 Shoe is Sparkling
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63
Urban China-Inspired Sneakers
Urban China-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike Air Max 90 EM Are Based on Chinese City Tianjin
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62
Rich Risk-Taking Sneakers
Rich Risk-Taking Sneakers
Ronnie Fieg Asics GT II Feature High Risk Color Combinations
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61
Retro-Inspired Kicks
Retro-Inspired Kicks
The 'Air Jordan 1 Retro 89' Sneakers Use Elements from Previous Models
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60
Low-Rise Vintage Kicks
Low-Rise Vintage Kicks
The Nike Koston Heritage Spring 2013 Sneakers are Classic
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59
Speckled Training Sneakers
Speckled Training Sneakers
The Reebok 'Scrimmage Mid' Sneakers are Perfect for Training
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58
Forest-Friendly Camo Shoes
Forest-Friendly Camo Shoes
Converse Releases Chuck Taylor’s in Woodland Camo Prints
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57
Hawaiian-Inspired Kicks
Hawaiian-Inspired Kicks
The Vans Aloha OG Spring 2013 Range Features Classic Hawaiian Prints
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56
Paint-Splattered Shoes
Paint-Splattered Shoes
The Maison Martin Margiela Colour Drops Replica Sneaker are Artsy
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55
Vibrantly Knitted Sneakers
Vibrantly Knitted Sneakers
The Converse & Missoni Collaboration Launched the New Auckland Racer
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54
Elegant Bronzed Kicks
Elegant Bronzed Kicks
The 'Nike WMNS Blazer Mid' Sneakers Feature Futuristic Metallic Accents
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53
Tropical Floral Footwear
Tropical Floral Footwear
The Nike Classic Cortez Nylon QS 'Aloha Pack' is Hawaiian-Themed
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Printed Cartoon Sneakers
Printed Cartoon Sneakers
These Retro Converse Kicks Pay Homage to a Great Canadian Game
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51
Tropical Classic Sneakers
Tropical Classic Sneakers
Include Summer in Your Wardrobe with the Converse Hawaii Print Line
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50
Fabulous Floral Sneakers
Fabulous Floral Sneakers
The Nike Roshe Run GPX ‘Floral Pack’ Brings Some Beauty to Ru
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Furry Animalistic Footwear
Furry Animalistic Footwear
The P.A.M x Diemme Spring 2013 Preview is Textured
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48
Feisty Speckled Kicks
Feisty Speckled Kicks
The Nike NSW Skystepper Blends Intricate Detailing with Iconic Design
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47
Shimmering Rapper Footwear
Shimmering Rapper Footwear
This 'Chimera' Sneaker by Lil Wayne for Supra is Eye-Catching
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46
Vibrant Lightweight Kicks
Vibrant Lightweight Kicks
The Nike 'Flyknit Lunar1+' Sneaker Collection is Cushioned
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Watermelon-Inspired Sneakers
Watermelon-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Mid Sneakers Gracefully Imitate Watermelons
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Punk Rock-Branded Shoes
Punk Rock-Branded Shoes
Relive Green Day’s American Idiot with These Punk Rock Sneakers
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Stylishly Unkept Sneakers
Stylishly Unkept Sneakers
The Jack Purcell Converse Line for Fall 2013 is Fashionably Worn-In
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Heroic Sneaker Prints
Heroic Sneaker Prints
These DC Comics Shoes by Converse Feature Batman, Joker & Superman
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Technicolor Summer Skateboarding Shoes
Technicolor Summer Skateboarding Shoes
The Nike SB Skater Shoes Were Prepped Up for Summertime
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40
Artistic Sneaker Collaborations
Artistic Sneaker Collaborations
Converse Salutes Architecture with Niemeyer x Converse Collection
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8-Bit Winged Kicks
8-Bit Winged Kicks
The Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Sneakers are Pixelated
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90S-Inspired Running Shoes
90S-Inspired Running Shoes
The ASICS 2013 Spring/Summer Colleciton is Comfortable
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Custom-Fit Golfing Footwear
Custom-Fit Golfing Footwear
Pro Golfer Tiger Woods Teams Up with Nike to Design the Nike TW 14
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Urbanite Fruit-Inspired Kicks
Urbanite Fruit-Inspired Kicks
The Red Apple Nike Collection For NYC is Deliciously Vibrant & Sweet
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Cult Cartoon High Tops
Cult Cartoon High Tops
Show Off Your Love for Cartoons in These Hand-Painted Sneakers
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Eccentric Japanese High Tops
Eccentric Japanese High Tops
The Converse Japan 2013 Collection Features Flowers, Sand and Stripes
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Safari-Inspired Kicks
Safari-Inspired Kicks
The New 'Nike Air Foamposite One Safari' Sneakers Feature Tribal-Print
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Brazen Print Kicks
Brazen Print Kicks
The Marimekko x Converse 2013 S/S Sneaker Collection is Bold
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Charismatic Cartoon Sneakers
Charismatic Cartoon Sneakers
This Converse All Star Collection Features The Simpsons
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Hawaiian-Printed Plimsolls
Hawaiian-Printed Plimsolls
Nike Solarsoft Moccasins are Ready to Run in Vacation Destinations
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Metallic Superhero Kicks
Metallic Superhero Kicks
The Iron Man AF1 Editions are Next-Level Awesome
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DIY Crystal-Encrusted Kicks
DIY Crystal-Encrusted Kicks
This Crafty Project Turns an Average Pair of Shoes into a Sleek Design
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Scaled Silver Sneakers
Scaled Silver Sneakers
The Nike Dunk Wedge for Women is Full of Glitter
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Handcuffed Sneakers
Handcuffed Sneakers
The London Donna Sneakers from Giuseppe Zanotti are Literally Captivating
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Faded Female Kicks
Faded Female Kicks
These Nike Pre Montreal Racers Brighten Up Women's Workout Attire
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Flamboyant DIY Spring Sneakers
Flamboyant DIY Spring Sneakers
A Beautiful Mess DIY Sneakers Add Spring to Your Step
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Flamboyant Neon Sneakers
Flamboyant Neon Sneakers
The Saucony Women's Sneaker Collection is its First Ever Female Series
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Lovable Graffiti Sneakers
Lovable Graffiti Sneakers
Vans X Curtis Kulig Create Artistic Valentine’s Day Footwear
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Vibrant Movie-Themed Shoes
Vibrant Movie-Themed Shoes
ASICS' Kill Bill-Inspired Kicks Pay Homage to a Modern Classic
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Custom Shoe Redesigns
Custom Shoe Redesigns
Sneakers Addicts Gives Tips on How to Personalize Your Nike Air Max 1's
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Crazy Color Combination Sneakers
Crazy Color Combination Sneakers
The Vans Classics 2013 Come in an Array of Eccentric Colorways
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Pattern Splattered Sneakers
Pattern Splattered Sneakers
The Kenzo x Vans Fall 2013 Collection is Eclectically Colorful
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Personally Designed Superhero Shoes
Personally Designed Superhero Shoes
Make Your Own Converse Batman: Arkham City Chuck Taylor Kicks
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Hipster Deck Shoes
Hipster Deck Shoes
The SOPHNET 2013 Canvas Kicks Are Perfection
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Cartoon-Inspired Sneakers (UPDATE)
Cartoon-Inspired Sneakers (UPDATE)
These Adventure Time Sneakers are Chic
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14
Stylishly Functional Skate Shoes
Stylishly Functional Skate Shoes
These New Converse Skateboarding Shoes Are Stylishly Functional
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Sneaker History Exhibits
Sneaker History Exhibits
Bata Shoe Museum 'Out of the Box' Documents the Rise of this Culture
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Winged Shoe Accessories
Winged Shoe Accessories
The Schwings Shoe Wings Add a Little Flair to Your Step
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11
Midsole-Accenting Men's Shoes
Midsole-Accenting Men's Shoes
Two-Toned Soles Highlight Different Parts of the Sneaker's Bottom
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Japanese Comic Book Sneakers
Japanese Comic Book Sneakers
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Teams Up with Converse to Make Manga S
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9
DIY Nautical Floral Sneakers
DIY Nautical Floral Sneakers
Make a Fun Summery Statement with This One-Of-A-Kind DIY Sneaker
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Rainbow-Colored Runners
Rainbow-Colored Runners
Nike's Flyknit Racer and HTM Shoes are Vibrantly Knitted Fashion Styles
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Eccentrically Constructed Sneakers
Eccentrically Constructed Sneakers
The giuliano Fujiwara SS14 Collection are Subtly Experimental
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Riotious Leopard Print Shoes
Riotious Leopard Print Shoes
The Kenzo and Vans Fall/Winter 2013-2014 Collection is Animalistic
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5
Modern Minimalist Sneakers
Modern Minimalist Sneakers
These Rick Owens and Adidas Collaborative Sneakers are Modern & Fresh
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4
Celebrity Wedge Sneakers
Celebrity Wedge Sneakers
The Alicia Keys x ReeboK Wedge Sneaker Collection is Bold & Beautiful
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3
Panda-Printed Sneakers
Panda-Printed Sneakers
These Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Panda Shoes Feature 'Panda Camo'
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2
Geometric Serpentine Sneakers
Geometric Serpentine Sneakers
The Christian Louboutin Snakeskin Sneakers Slither into S/S 2013
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Futuristic Film-Inspired Kicks
Futuristic Film-Inspired Kicks
The 'Tron' Leather Sneaker is a Dapper Lace-Up with a Sci-Fi Feel
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