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Top 100 Shoes Trends in April

From Cartoon-Inspired Sneakers to Monochromatic Biodegradable Boots

— May 3, 2020 — Fashion
This list of April 2020 shoe trends are predominantly designed to prepare for the recent arrival of the Spring season. There are a plethora of different silhouettes that ready for the warmer season along with functional footwear for trail or athletic purposes. Some designs even dive into sustainable components to play a role from a macro-perspective to better the environment.

One example this month is by Jordan Brand and the new 'Hare 2.0' shoe that takes the Air Jordan 7 as the foundational silhouette. It is inspired by the cartoon Bugs Bunny and simultaneously celebrates Easter with the playfully pastel color palette. Another example this month is by luxury brand Bottega Veneta and the launch of its biodegradable boots beautifully designed in a monochromatic look.
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Activity
Freshness
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Ergonomic Suede Skate Sneakers
Ergonomic Suede Skate Sneakers
Converse Skateboarding's Proride SK OX is Made with Suede Detailing
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99
Multipurpose Padded Collar Footwear
Multipurpose Padded Collar Footwear
BEAMS PLUS Joins L.L. Bean on a Canvas Gumshoe Iteration
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98
Texturally Focused Sneaker Colorways
Texturally Focused Sneaker Colorways
The New Balance 997S Boasts a Tonal Understated Update
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97
Striking Tonal Chunky Footwear
Striking Tonal Chunky Footwear
John Geiger Introduces the 003 Sneaker in a Black Python Colorway
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96
Colorful Patchwork Sneaker Packs
Colorful Patchwork Sneaker Packs
size? and Converse Join Forces on the Multipatch Pack
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95
Retro Monochromatic Sneakers
Retro Monochromatic Sneakers
New Balance's Latest 860 V2 Sneakers Have a Supportive Midsole
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94
Spring-Inspired Chunky Footwear
Spring-Inspired Chunky Footwear
Nike's Air Max 95 Sneaker Model Arrives in Pollen Rise Version
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93
Retro Tech Running Shoes
Retro Tech Running Shoes
Wood Wood and Mizuno Introduces the Wave Rider 10 02 Edition
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92
Ombre Tonal Chunky Sneakers
Ombre Tonal Chunky Sneakers
Reebok's Instapump Fury OG Shoes Blend Three Colors Together
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91
Supportive Knit Running Shoes
Supportive Knit Running Shoes
Nike's Latest Free Run 5.0 Sneakers is Made for Short Distances
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90
Royal Blue Soccer Runners
Royal Blue Soccer Runners
adidas' Predator Mania TR Arrives in a Japan Blue Colorway
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89
Muted Tonal Athletic Sneakers
Muted Tonal Athletic Sneakers
Mizuno and Wood Wood Introduce a Collaborative Wave Rider 10
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88
Murky Tonal Sneaker Designs
Murky Tonal Sneaker Designs
Nike's Zoom X Vista Grind Arrives in a Night Aqua Colorway
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87
All-Terrain Hiking Boots
All-Terrain Hiking Boots
The Vasque Breeze AT GTX Mid is Waterproof and Breathable
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86
Simplistic Logo Joint Sneakers
Simplistic Logo Joint Sneakers
Supreme and Nike Boast MInimal Branding on a Pair of Air Force 1s
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85
Minimal Textural Poolside Slides
Minimal Textural Poolside Slides
adidas Gives Its Iconic Adilette Slides Two New Makeovers
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84
Extravagant Snakeskin Accented Shoes
Extravagant Snakeskin Accented Shoes
adidas Skateboarding and Jason Dill Launch the Samba Decon
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83
Jamaican Streets-Inspired Boots
Jamaican Streets-Inspired Boots
Dr. Martens Taps BEAMS and Babylon for the 1460 Remastered Capsule
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82
Summer-Ready Vibrant Shoes
Summer-Ready Vibrant Shoes
adidas' ZX 10.000 C Sneaker Gets a Bright Yellow Update
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81
Custom Interchangeable Flip-Flops
Custom Interchangeable Flip-Flops
Ciokki Surf Sandals are Custom, Eco-friendly and Anatomic
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80
Tri-Tonal Canvas Sneakers
Tri-Tonal Canvas Sneakers
Converse's Chuck 70 Silhouette Arrives in a Strong Floral Print Option
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79
Exotic Animal-Inspired Sneakers
Exotic Animal-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 3 SE QS Arrives in an Animal Instinct Iteration
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78
Upcycled Yarn Golf Footwear
Upcycled Yarn Golf Footwear
The Adidas CodeChaos Primeblue Golf Shoe is High-Performance
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77
Boldly Colorful High-Top Sneakers
Boldly Colorful High-Top Sneakers
NIke Unveils a Multi-Color Air Jordan 2 Sneaker Silhouette
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76
Dual Tonal High-Cut Sneakers
Dual Tonal High-Cut Sneakers
Converse's Iconic Chuck 70 Silhouette Drops in Two New Colors
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75
Collaboration Americana Footwear
Collaboration Americana Footwear
The Levi’s x New Balance M1300CL Sneakers Celebrate the Brands
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74
Rugged Velcro Strap Slides
Rugged Velcro Strap Slides
Off-White's ODSY Slides Reimagines an In-House Trainer Footwear
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73
Contrast Tonal Classic Sneakers
Contrast Tonal Classic Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 React D/MS/X Arrives in a New Colorway
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72
Punk-Inspired Matte Footwear
Punk-Inspired Matte Footwear
Raf Simons and Dr. Martens Join on the Refreshing 1461 Derbys
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71
Camo-Inspired Tactical Sneakers
Camo-Inspired Tactical Sneakers
ASICS' Gel-Nandi 360 Sneaker Gets a Tree Camo Tonal Makeover
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70
Rugged Neutral Vintage Boots
Rugged Neutral Vintage Boots
The Iconic Viberg Servie Boot is Unveiled in a Natural Olive Tan
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69
Spiky Cushioned Golf Shoes
Spiky Cushioned Golf Shoes
Jordan Brand's Golf Line Gets the ADG 2 Shoe Added to Its Line Up
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68
Revived 90s Teal Sneakers
Revived 90s Teal Sneakers
Nike Shines a Spotlight on the Air Metal Max Sneaker Model
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67
Lunar-Inspired Sneaker Colorways
Lunar-Inspired Sneaker Colorways
The New adidas Torsion X Sneaker Boasts a Metallic Accent
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66
Zig-Zag Bold Tonal Sneakers
Zig-Zag Bold Tonal Sneakers
Converse's VLTG Mid Sneaker is Offered in Two New Colorways
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65
Casual Earthy Tonal Sneakers
Casual Earthy Tonal Sneakers
New Balance's Made in US 992 Sneakers Option in Neutral Colorways
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64
Avant Garde Sporty Designs
Avant Garde Sporty Designs
Rick Owens and Champions Join Forces Inaugurally on Stripped-Down
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63
Chromatic Expedition Footwear
Chromatic Expedition Footwear
The Garmont Spring/Summer 2020 Collection is Trail-Ready
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62
Vibrant Zebra Print Footwear
Vibrant Zebra Print Footwear
The YRU Qomet Shoe in Zebra is Inspired by Nostalgic Raver Apparel
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61
Chunky Sole Cozy Footwear
Chunky Sole Cozy Footwear
N. HOOLYWOOD COMPILE and UGG Unveil Their Joint Footwear
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60
Shiny Leather Hiker-Inspired Boots
Shiny Leather Hiker-Inspired Boots
Supreme & Timberland Launch New Colours of the Euro Low Hiker
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59
Lava-Like Tonal Sneaker Colorways
Lava-Like Tonal Sneaker Colorways
Nike's New Air Max 97 is Done is Chile Red and Magma Orange
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58
Royal-Esque Tonal Casual Shoes
Royal-Esque Tonal Casual Shoes
New Balance's Latest M991GWR Model Features a Minimal Color Palette
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57
Bespoke Chunky Sandals
Bespoke Chunky Sandals
The ECCO ELEVATE Sandals Can Be Easily Dressed Up or Down
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56
Cartoon-Inspired High-Top Sneakers
Cartoon-Inspired High-Top Sneakers
The Air Jordan 7 Hare 2.0 Sneakers Celebrates Bugs Bunny
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55
Anti-Friction Gel Insoles
Anti-Friction Gel Insoles
Crep Protect Launched a High-End Gel Insole with Enhanced Ergonomics
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54
Futuristic Icy Blue Sneakers
Futuristic Icy Blue Sneakers
Nike's Air Max 2090 is Adorned in a Photon Dust Colorway Makeover
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53
Dominican Republic-Themed Shoes
Dominican Republic-Themed Shoes
NIke's De Lo Mio Air Max 95 Nods to the Dominican Republic
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52
Extravagant Multiple Hybrid Footwear
Extravagant Multiple Hybrid Footwear
Nike's Air Max Box Blends a Plethora of Different Models
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51
Sporty Wilderness-Ready Footwear
Sporty Wilderness-Ready Footwear
The Salomon XA Wild Trail Running Shoes Have a Contagrip Outsole
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50
Sculptural Outsole Canvas Boots
Sculptural Outsole Canvas Boots
JULIUS' New Panelled Lace-Up Boots Come in Two Colorway Options
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49
Urbanized Comfortable Boots
Urbanized Comfortable Boots
Danner Joins MEANSWHILE on the new Mountain Light Boot Design
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48
Cushioned Recovery Sneakers
Cushioned Recovery Sneakers
Oofos' Shoes Absorb 37% More Impact Than the Average Sneaker
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47
Cozy Buckled Tonal Sandals
Cozy Buckled Tonal Sandals
Birkenstock and BEAMS Unveil Two Soft Arizona Sandal Iterations
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46
Colourfully Accented Retro Runners
Colourfully Accented Retro Runners
The Saucony Jazz 4000 OG Come in a Pink and Purple Colorway
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45
Olympian-Approved Sneakers
Olympian-Approved Sneakers
The Saucony Endorphin Collection Includes Three Styles
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44
All-Black Tonal Leather Sneakers
All-Black Tonal Leather Sneakers
The Indivisible Leather Sneakers by 1017 ALYX 9SM are Luxurious
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43
Square-Toed Tartan Slippers
Square-Toed Tartan Slippers
Balenciaga's Slippers are Stylish and Comfortable
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42
Cozy Bandana-Printed Slippers
Cozy Bandana-Printed Slippers
UGG and STAMPD Join Forces on the New Tasman Slipper Design
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41
Dramatic Sole Leather Shoes
Dramatic Sole Leather Shoes
Jil Sander Prepares for SS20 With the Vulcanized Rubber Sole Sneaker
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40
Alligator-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Alligator-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Zion Williamson's Bayou Boys Air Jordan 34 has Metallic Hints
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39
Gothic Luxury Combat Boots
Gothic Luxury Combat Boots
Vetement's Gothic Logo Combat Boots are Made with Leather
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38
Reimaged Chunky 90s Sneakers
Reimaged Chunky 90s Sneakers
FILA's ADL99 Sneaker is a Revived Version of an Archival Sneaker
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37
Posh Technical Activity Sneakers
Posh Technical Activity Sneakers
The Givenchy Spectre Sneaker Comes in a Shiny Nylon Color Option
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36
American Heritage-Honoring Shoes
American Heritage-Honoring Shoes
New Balance's M1500GWR New Sneaker is a Bright Tri-Tonal Colorway
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35
Charcoal Tonal Running Shoes
Charcoal Tonal Running Shoes
adidas' YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 Arrives in a Cinder Colorway
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34
Stark White Hiker Footwear
Stark White Hiker Footwear
The Greats Dante White Leather Boots are Made with Premium Components
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33
Sexually Charged Footwear Designs
Sexually Charged Footwear Designs
Versace's Leather Derbys Nod to BDSM and Kink Culture
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32
Doorbell Camera Campaigns
Doorbell Camera Campaigns
The Reebok Zig Kinetica is Being Introduced on Doorbell Cams
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31
Bespoke Camo-Inspired Sneakers
Bespoke Camo-Inspired Sneakers
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Top Archival Camo are Chic
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30
Coffee-Based Footwear
Coffee-Based Footwear
XpreSole Uses Recycled Coffee Grounds for Every Component of Its Design
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29
Collaboration Chewing Gum Footwear
Collaboration Chewing Gum Footwear
The New Balance x Big League Chew Apparel Capsule is Stylish
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28
Punk-Inspired Casual Shoes
Punk-Inspired Casual Shoes
Vans and size? Join Forces On the English Invasion Pack
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27
Collaborative Custom Leather Shoes
Collaborative Custom Leather Shoes
COMME des GARÇONS and Nike Join on a Air Force 1 Mid Model
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26
Playfully Accented Basketball Sneakers
Playfully Accented Basketball Sneakers
PUMA's Sky Modern is Inspired by Its Sky Dreamer Model
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25
Tire Technology Sneakers
Tire Technology Sneakers
Skechers' Styles are Incorporating Rubber Technology from Goodyear
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24
Collaboration Marshmallow Candy Clogs
Collaboration Marshmallow Candy Clogs
The Peeps x Crocs Classic Clogs Come in Three Color Options
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23
Collaboration Americana Hiking Boots
Collaboration Americana Hiking Boots
The Filson x Danner Combat Hiker is Military-Inspired
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22
Monochromatic Waterproof Boots
Monochromatic Waterproof Boots
The All-In Juxt and Breeze LT GTX are Available in New Colorways
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21
Durable Motorcyclist Sneakers
Durable Motorcyclist Sneakers
The TCX Street Ace Air Riding Trainer Has Perforated Leather
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20
Eco Hiking-Ready Sneakers
Eco Hiking-Ready Sneakers
The Adidas Terrex Free Hiker Parley is Made with Recycled Ocean Plastic
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19
Cartoon Cat-Inspired Footwear
Cartoon Cat-Inspired Footwear
Dr. Martens and Hello Kitty Join Forces to Honor Their Anniversary
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18
Trail-Ready Lifestyle Sneakers
Trail-Ready Lifestyle Sneakers
The ASICS GEL-Venture Re Shoes are Chunky and Minimal
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17
DIY Sneaker Customization Kits
DIY Sneaker Customization Kits
Mack House Created an At-Home Kit for Sneaker Personalization
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16
Sensory-Inclusive Sneakers
Sensory-Inclusive Sneakers
Vans Supports Autism Awareness with Its New Sneaker Collection
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15
Urban Comfort-Focused Running Shoes
Urban Comfort-Focused Running Shoes
Aimé Leon Dore Creates Its Own New Balance 827 Design
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14
Ultra-Slim Training Sneakers
Ultra-Slim Training Sneakers
The Nike Air Zoom Viperfly is Backed by Scientific Research
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13
Luxuriously Detailed Retro Sneakers
Luxuriously Detailed Retro Sneakers
Shawn Stussy Joined with Dior B23 For a Pair of Graphic Shoes
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12
Collaborative Sneaker-Shaped Vases
Collaborative Sneaker-Shaped Vases
The Converse Tokyo x Ceramic Japan x .blnk Retails for $85 USD
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11
Monochromatic Biodegradable Boots
Monochromatic Biodegradable Boots
Bottega Veneta Made Unisex Footwear with Sugarcane & Coffee
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10
Color-Blocked Hiking Boots
Color-Blocked Hiking Boots
The Eye/LOEWE/Nature Paneled Leather and Canvas Hiking Boots are Chic
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9
Futuristically Enhanced Sneaker Collections
Futuristically Enhanced Sneaker Collections
The Converse CX Collection Revamps an Iconic Style
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8
Neon Collaboration Desert Boots
Neon Collaboration Desert Boots
The OVO x Clarks Wallabee Offer a Vibrant Pop of Color
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7
Secret Agent-Approved Sneakers
Secret Agent-Approved Sneakers
The Adidas x James Bond Ultraboost 20 Sneakers are Stylish
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6
1980's Film-Inspired Sneakers
1980's Film-Inspired Sneakers
Vans is Reissuing the 'Fast Times' Checkerboard Slip-On Shoes
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5
Extended Heel Running Shoes
Extended Heel Running Shoes
The Hoka One One 'TenNines' Has a Maximalist Design
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4
Milk Tea-Colored Sneakers
Milk Tea-Colored Sneakers
Vans' Milk Tea Collection Features Retro Colorways
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3
Sustainable Surplus Material Sneakers
Sustainable Surplus Material Sneakers
The New Balance Test Run PRJ 3.0 Has a Playful Design
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2
Waterproof Slip-On Sneakers
Waterproof Slip-On Sneakers
Vessi Footwear's Everyday Slip-Ons Boast Patented Dyma-tex Fabric
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1
Chic City-Ready Hiking Shoes
Chic City-Ready Hiking Shoes
The Danner Caprine Low Suede is Suited for Concrete or Forest Floors
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