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Top 100 Shoes Trends in October

From Sustainable Colorful Shoes to Memory Foam Cushioned Sandals

— October 24, 2020 — Fashion
These October 2020 shoe trends explore many design angles, including styles made for functional training, ergonomic purposes, sustainability and more.

Sean Wotherspoon recently launched new SUPEREARTH footwear designs in collaboration with adidas Originals. The duo take the ZX 8000 silhouette as the base foundation and add sustainable cloth, canvas, and faux leather details. Another shoe trend that surfaced this month is the Hastalavista sandal by CamperLab. They draw inspiration from traditional Japanese footwear, specifically the Geta split toe sandals. The Spanish brand uses memory foam to create the plush structure of the sandals in multiple colorway options.
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Freshness
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Intricately Woven Colorful Footwear
Intricately Woven Colorful Footwear
Clarks Originals Adorns the Wallabee with Multi-Color Weave
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99
Luxe Textile Muted Sneakers
Luxe Textile Muted Sneakers
Patta Decorates the New Balance 920 in Premium Materials
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98
Marathon-Inspired Running Footwear
Marathon-Inspired Running Footwear
New Balance Launches a New Iteration of the 1500 Sneaker Model
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97
Street-Informed Skate Sneakers
Street-Informed Skate Sneakers
Supreme and Vans Join Forces on a Pack of Footwear
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96
Reversed Logo Sneaker Updates
Reversed Logo Sneaker Updates
The Nike Dunk Sneakers Arrive with a Unique Branding Touch
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95
Golf-Celebrating Minimal Footwear
Golf-Celebrating Minimal Footwear
Nike Golf's Wing It Pack Honors the Winged Foot Golf Club
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94
Fall-Ready Tonal Rustic Sneakers
Fall-Ready Tonal Rustic Sneakers
Reebok Launches the Premier Road Modern Sneaker in Two Hues
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93
Premium Temperature-Regulating Socks
Premium Temperature-Regulating Socks
The Pursuit Ultralight Socks are Made from Ultralight Merino
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92
NYC-Inspired Casual Footwear
NYC-Inspired Casual Footwear
Nike and KITH Launch a NYC-Centric Air Force 1 Sneaker Model
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91
Asymmetrical Pink Tonal Sneakers
Asymmetrical Pink Tonal Sneakers
Converse Unveils the Star Player Model in a Lotus Pink Colorway
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90
Toll-Themed Graphic Sneakers
Toll-Themed Graphic Sneakers
Nike Launches the Toll Free Pack of Monochromatic Sneakers
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89
Utilitarian Rustic Combat Boots
Utilitarian Rustic Combat Boots
Off-White Launches the Black Equipment Combat Boots for the Season
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88
Belted Utility Sneaker Designs
Belted Utility Sneaker Designs
Matthew M Williams Unveils the New Signature Sneaker on Instagram
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87
Extreme Weather-Enduring Footwear
Extreme Weather-Enduring Footwear
Season Three & Benjamin Edgar Debut the Extreme Conditions Range
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86
Colorful Camo Printed Sneakers
Colorful Camo Printed Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS Adorns thwe COMME des GARÇONS in Camo
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85
Fluorescent Luxury Sneakers
Fluorescent Luxury Sneakers
Balenciaga's Track.2 Sneaker Boasts Multiple Layers
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84
High-End Riding Boots
High-End Riding Boots
Off-White's "For Riding" Boots Arrive in All-Black
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83
Fashion-Forward Jelly-Like Shoes
Fashion-Forward Jelly-Like Shoes
Bubblegum Shoes' Offerings Embrace Flexibility and Comfort
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82
Supportive Personalized Insoles
Supportive Personalized Insoles
Fleet Feet's Pressure Mapping Supports Individualized Solutions
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81
Denim-Detailed Casual Sneakers
Denim-Detailed Casual Sneakers
Denham and Nike Work Together on a Pack of Denim Sneaker Designs
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80
Rustic Tonal Footwear Designs
Rustic Tonal Footwear Designs
Nike's Air Max 270 Vistascape Sneaker Gets an Earthy Tonal Update
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79
Mesh Clear Branded Sneakers
Mesh Clear Branded Sneakers
Saucony's Grid Azura 2000 Sneaker is Made to be Breathable
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78
Tapestry-Themed Canvas Sneakers
Tapestry-Themed Canvas Sneakers
Union Works on the Chuck Taylor All Star Hi in a Bold Patterning
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77
Athlete-Honoring Sleek Sneakers
Athlete-Honoring Sleek Sneakers
Nike Mamba Fury Launches the Latest Team Pack
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76
Cartoon-Inspired Hi-Top Sneakers
Cartoon-Inspired Hi-Top Sneakers
Nike SB Celebrates Doraemon with the New Dunk High
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75
Craftsmanship-Celebrating Sneaker
Craftsmanship-Celebrating Sneaker
Packer and New Balance Join on the New M992PK1 Sneaker Model
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74
Fuzzy Textural Casual Sneakers
Fuzzy Textural Casual Sneakers
Concepts and Vault by Vans Join on the World's End Collection
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73
Actor-Collaborative Casual Shoes
Actor-Collaborative Casual Shoes
Jonah Hill Joins adidas on the Samba Pack Inspired by the 90s
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72
Elevated Casual Footwear Updates
Elevated Casual Footwear Updates
adidas Works with END. on the Alternative Luxury Pack
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71
Detachable Logo Muted Sneakers
Detachable Logo Muted Sneakers
HBX and Starwalk Join on the Episode I in the DIY Pack of Footwear
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70
Monochromatic Smudged Leather Sneakers
Monochromatic Smudged Leather Sneakers
PEACEMINUSONE and Nike Launch the Para-Noise 2.0 Model
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69
Elevated Weather-Proof Boots
Elevated Weather-Proof Boots
Hush Puppies Unveiled the New Water-Resistant 'WorryFree' Collection
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68
Chunky Snowboarding Shoes
Chunky Snowboarding Shoes
Northwave Unveils the Revived Espresso Show for the Winter
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67
Knit Sneaker Tonal Updates
Knit Sneaker Tonal Updates
adidas Unveils Two New Colorways of the UltraBOOST DNA Sneaker
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66
Classic Archival Sporty Footwear
Classic Archival Sporty Footwear
Nike Revives the Old School Classic Waffle Racer Sneaker
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65
Emoji-Covered Sneakers
Emoji-Covered Sneakers
The PUMA X emoji Collab Shares Silhouettes Feature Expressive Icons
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64
Bondage-Inspired High-Top Boots
Bondage-Inspired High-Top Boots
Rick Owens Designs a Sleek Textural Boot Silhouette
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63
Monochrome Knit Basketball Sneaker
Monochrome Knit Basketball Sneaker
The adidas YEEZY QNTM Sneakers Boasts a Unique Sturdy Structure
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62
Recycled Hiking Boots
Recycled Hiking Boots
Palladium and Finisterre's PAMPA HI RECYCLED WP+ is Sustainable
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61
Picnic-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
Picnic-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
adidas' Gazelle Vintage is Detailed with Picnic-Themed Emblems
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60
Faux Fur-Trimmed Sandals
Faux Fur-Trimmed Sandals
The Suicoke Fall/Winter 2020 Range Pushes Creative Boundaries
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59
Furry Space Creature Sneakers
Furry Space Creature Sneakers
adidas Launched the Rivalry Hi “Chewbacca” for 'Star Wars' Fans
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58
Dynamicly Patterned Perforated Sandals
Dynamicly Patterned Perforated Sandals
PLEASURES and Crocs Join with Mossy Oak on a Footwear
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57
Durable Vibrant Hiking Boots
Durable Vibrant Hiking Boots
GANT Unveils New Footwear with Diemme to Spotlight Hiking Functions
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56
Mango Tonal-Inspired Sneakers
Mango Tonal-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Pegasus Trail 2 Sneakers Come in a Bright Mango Colorway
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55
Earthy Tonal Rugged Footwear
Earthy Tonal Rugged Footwear
BEAMS and Salomon Launch a XA PRO 3D GTX Shoe Together
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54
Weatherproof Technical Boots
Weatherproof Technical Boots
Y-3 Launches the New Y-3 NOTOMA Boot With Protective Details
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53
Trail Running-Inspired Sneaker Silhouettes
Trail Running-Inspired Sneaker Silhouettes
OAMC and adidas Revitalized the 'Type-05' Design
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52
Quirky Nostalgic Sneakers
Quirky Nostalgic Sneakers
Nike's Waffle Racer Shoes Feature Zig-Zag Stitching and Color Accents
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51
White Minimal Designer Sneakers
White Minimal Designer Sneakers
Saint Laurent's White Sneakers are Both Luxe and Casual
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50
Reconstructed Monochromatic Sneakers
Reconstructed Monochromatic Sneakers
Vault by Vans Drops the Cut and Paste Pack of Collage Styles
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49
Eco Cardboard-Made Sandals
Eco Cardboard-Made Sandals
The Kami-waraji Sandals Have a Traditional Japanese Design
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48
Sustainable Streamlined Footwear
Sustainable Streamlined Footwear
Patara Unveieled New Nubuck Styles In Time for Fall Fashion
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47
Comfort-Centric Sleek Sandals
Comfort-Centric Sleek Sandals
HOKA ONE ONE Spotlights the ORA RECOVERY SLIDES for the Season
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46
Dynamic Disney-Themed Socks
Dynamic Disney-Themed Socks
Disney and Happy Socks Launched a Mickey Mouse Collection
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45
Ever-Evolving Sneaker Hubs
Ever-Evolving Sneaker Hubs
The Endless World of Air Max Unfolds in Real-Time on Google Slides
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44
Toy Block-Inspired Shoes
Toy Block-Inspired Shoes
LEGO and adidas Originals Will Release a Co-Branded Sneaker Design
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43
Luxe Functional Footwear
Luxe Functional Footwear
The Birkenstock x Valentino Collaboration Fuses Style and Function
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42
Double Branded High-Top Sneakers
Double Branded High-Top Sneakers
Nike's Blazer Mid '77 Sneaker Gets a Branding Update
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41
Vibrant Toy-Inspired Socks
Vibrant Toy-Inspired Socks
Happy Socks and Mr. Potato Head Debut a Colorful New Collection
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40
Designer DIY Boot Collaborations
Designer DIY Boot Collaborations
Marc Jacobs' Dr. Martens Boots Have Customizable Charms
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39
Sculptural Chunky Midsole Sneakers
Sculptural Chunky Midsole Sneakers
Pyer Moss Unveils its Inaugural Shoe with the Sculpt Sneaker
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38
Sturdy Camo-Adorned Sample Boots
Sturdy Camo-Adorned Sample Boots
The adidas YEEZY 1050 GORE-TEX Boasts a Chunky Silhouette
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37
Bourbon Barrel-Made Boots
Bourbon Barrel-Made Boots
Wolverine Debuted a Durable Boot Encapsulating the Spirit of Hard Work
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36
Reflective Branding Sneaker Designs
Reflective Branding Sneaker Designs
adidas Draws Influence From Data Collection on Latest X9000L4
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35
Fall-Inspired Sneaker Lines
Fall-Inspired Sneaker Lines
The Karhu Fall/Winter 2020 Capsule Features Sneakers with Warm Colors
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34
Fall-Ready Tennis Shoes
Fall-Ready Tennis Shoes
The Adsum x Reebok Club C Has a Rich, Chocolatey Finish
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33
Memory Foam Cushioned Sandals
Memory Foam Cushioned Sandals
CamperLab's Hastalavista Sandals Come in Bright and Muted Hues
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32
Vintage Sport-Inspired Footwear
Vintage Sport-Inspired Footwear
HUMAN MADE and adidas Join to Design the Tokio Solar HM
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31
Luxe Floral Embroidered Sneakers
Luxe Floral Embroidered Sneakers
Alexander McQueen's Oversized Sneaker Silhouette Boasts Detailing
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30
Whimsical Spiky Sneakers
Whimsical Spiky Sneakers
Walker Van Beirendonck's Spike Sneaker Looks Fragile and Bold
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29
Sustainable Colorful Chunky Footwear
Sustainable Colorful Chunky Footwear
Sean Wotherspoon Showcases the SUPEREARTH ZX 8000
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28
Revitalized 90s Trail Runners
Revitalized 90s Trail Runners
adidas is Bringing Back Its 1995 'SeeULater' Silhouette
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27
Locker-Like Shoe Boxes
Locker-Like Shoe Boxes
Gambol's Limited-Edition Shoe Boxes Can Be Customized with Stickers
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26
Artfully Bold Colorful Sneakers
Artfully Bold Colorful Sneakers
Nike Taps Ruohan Wang on a Pack of Footwear
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25
Video Game-Themed Sneaker Packs
Video Game-Themed Sneaker Packs
Nike's Good Game Pack Features Bright and Digital Graphics
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24
Semi-Translucent High-Top Shoes
Semi-Translucent High-Top Shoes
adidas Drops Two Slightly Clear Tonal NIZZA RF Hi Sneakers
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23
Durable Winter-Ready Hiking Boots
Durable Winter-Ready Hiking Boots
The Vasque Breeze WT GTX is the Brand's Most Durable Boot Yet
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22
Sneaker-Transformed Sleek Boots
Sneaker-Transformed Sleek Boots
Reebok Launches an Instapump-Inspired Chelsea Boot Hybrid Design
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21
Modern Biodegradable Footwear
Modern Biodegradable Footwear
The Kengos Plant-Based Sneakers are Made with 98% Natural Materials
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20
Video Game-Themed Running Shoes
Video Game-Themed Running Shoes
adidas Launches the Cyberpunk 2077 X9000L4 with Hi-Tech Details
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19
Inaugural Sleek Technical Boots
Inaugural Sleek Technical Boots
ISO.POETISM BY TOBIAS BIRK NIELSEN Offers the First PALAVY Boot
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18
Museum-Themed Sneakers
Museum-Themed Sneakers
Vans and the MoMA Collaborated on a Line of Footwear and Apparel
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17
Footwear Accessory Calendars
Footwear Accessory Calendars
The Croctober Jibbitz Charm Calendar Counts Down to Croc Day
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16
Doll-Inspired Platform Footwear
Doll-Inspired Platform Footwear
YRU's Deelite Pink Heels are Made with Vegan Patent Leather
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15
Cozy Campsite-Friendly Footwear
Cozy Campsite-Friendly Footwear
The Greys Camp Slipper Has an All-Terrain Design
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14
Casually Comfortable Chukka Boots
Casually Comfortable Chukka Boots
The SeaVees Sun-Tans Chukka Boots Have a Cushioned Footbed
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13
Durable Insulated Hiking Boots
Durable Insulated Hiking Boots
Wolverine Launched a Range of ShiftPlus Polar Boots
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12
Retro Video Game Sneakers
Retro Video Game Sneakers
Puma's RS Dreamer Super Mario 64 Shoes Integrate Nintendo Motifs
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11
Plush Leather Earthy Sneakers
Plush Leather Earthy Sneakers
The New Balance 327 Sneaker Model Gets a New Makeover
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10
Sustainable Simplified Sneakers
Sustainable Simplified Sneakers
The Salomon Index.01 Has Recycled Components and is Recyclable
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9
Genderless Vegan Sneakers
Genderless Vegan Sneakers
Philéo Makes Chunky Plant-Based Sneakers Inspired by Nightlife
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8
Chinese Character Emblazoned Shoes
Chinese Character Emblazoned Shoes
adidas' NMD Hu Sneaker Comes in a Etherial White Colorway
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7
Protective High-Top Trail Shoes
Protective High-Top Trail Shoes
The Adidas Terrex Agravic Tech Pro is Water-Repellent and More
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6
Hybrid Chic Sneaker Footwear
Hybrid Chic Sneaker Footwear
The Cole Haan 4.ZERØGRAND Oxford Has a Comfy, Versatile Design
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5
Gold-Tinted Hiking Boots
Gold-Tinted Hiking Boots
The Huckberry x Danner Logger 917 Comes in the Goldrush Color
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4
High-End Luxury Sneakers
High-End Luxury Sneakers
The Prada x adidas Collaboration's Second Drop is Scheduled for September
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3
Sci-Fi-Inspired Sneaker Styles
Sci-Fi-Inspired Sneaker Styles
The Adidas x Star Wars ZX 2K Boost Solo Sneaker is Character-Themed
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2
Protective Trail Running Shoes
Protective Trail Running Shoes
The Salomon Speedcross 5 is Weather-Resistant and Durable
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1
City-Friendly Hiking Shoes
City-Friendly Hiking Shoes
The Columbia Facet 45 OutDry is Ready for Trails and Concrete Streets
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