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Top 100 Sneaker Trends in September

From Brazil-Themed Runners to Naomi Campbell Collaborations

— September 3, 2016 — Fashion
With the Olympics having just come to an end, many of these September 2016 sneaker innovations are marked by patriotic colorways and medal-centered accents.

As the prevalence of these models make clear, many consumers chose to show their support with statement-worthy shoes that commemorate the athletes from their homelands, with brands everywhere looking to cater to this desire. While some models took on vibrant all-gold themes, other brands chose to implement the theme more subtly with slight accents on mostly white colorways.

Another noteworthy concept that's included in this cluster of September 2016 sneaker ideas in a partnership between Converse and a South Korean rapper known as Keith Ape. In order to promote its products a specific to young men in the area, Converse worked with the artist on a psychedelic music video that saw close-ups of its sneakers throughout.
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Militant Garb Sneakers
Militant Garb Sneakers
The New Balance 791S Offer an Army Green Colorway Inspired by Uniforms
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99
Metallic-Plated Olympic Sneakers
Metallic-Plated Olympic Sneakers
adidas is Celebrating the Rio Games with Another Model's Makeover
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98
Varsity-Inspired Shoes
Varsity-Inspired Shoes
Vans' New Varsity Shoes Are Inspired by Popular Sports Jackets
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97
Raffled Collaborative Sneakers
Raffled Collaborative Sneakers
BAIT and DreamWorks Made a Limited Series of Themed Blue Sneakers
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96
Reinterpreted Woven Sneakers
Reinterpreted Woven Sneakers
Nike Adapted Its Air Max 90 Model with a White Woven Addition
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95
Video Game-Enhancing Sneakers
Video Game-Enhancing Sneakers
The Vixole Matrix Shoes Vibrate When the Wearer is near Pokémon
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94
Promotional Psychedelic Music Videos
Promotional Psychedelic Music Videos
Keith Ape Partnered with Converse for His 'Diamonds' Visuals
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93
Football-Themed Sneakers
Football-Themed Sneakers
These Colorways for the adidas UltraBOOST Celebrate NCAA Football Teams
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92
Perforated Suede Shoes
Perforated Suede Shoes
Nike's Newest Tennis-Inspired Shoes are Sophisticated and Elegant
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91
Athlete-Honoring Camouflage Sneakers
Athlete-Honoring Camouflage Sneakers
PUMA's Design Celebrates German Soccer Player Lothar Matthäus
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90
Gimmick-Free Training Footwear
Gimmick-Free Training Footwear
The NOBULL Camo Trainer Sneakers Opt for Simplistic Engineering
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89
Faded Two-Tone Sneakers
Faded Two-Tone Sneakers
The Revitalized New Balance 580 Comes in Two New Colorways
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88
Controllable Sneaker Concepts
Controllable Sneaker Concepts
'The Terraclaw' is a Comfortable Running Shoe That Prevents Slippage
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87
Banana-Covered Sneakers
Banana-Covered Sneakers
China's FOSS Helped to Create a Playfully Designed Reebok Sneaker
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86
Grooved Running Shoes
Grooved Running Shoes
This Puma Running Shoe Offers Improved Comfort Upon Landing and Rebounding
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85
Charitable Footwear Collaborations
Charitable Footwear Collaborations
The New TOMS Collection Features Designs by Prabal Gurung
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84
Luxe Onyx Boots
Luxe Onyx Boots
Sacai & Hender Scheme's Military-Style Boots Have a Price Tag of $1,395 USD
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83
Collaborative Insect Sneakers
Collaborative Insect Sneakers
Madrid Skateboards and Vans Joined Up for a Celebratory Release
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82
Reinterpreted Retro Shoes
Reinterpreted Retro Shoes
adidas' New Gazelle Shoe Will Match Any Outfit
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81
Brand-Heavy Striped Sneakers
Brand-Heavy Striped Sneakers
OFF-WHITE Released a Shoe Series Decorated with Its Iconic Logo
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80
Leather-Coated High Tops
Leather-Coated High Tops
These Sneakers Were Made in a Collaboration With John Varvatos
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79
Deconstructed Classic Sneakers
Deconstructed Classic Sneakers
These Redesigned Air Jordan Sneakers Offer a Basic Silhouette
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78
Exploration-Themed Sneakers
Exploration-Themed Sneakers
A Collaborative Gray New Balance Was Promoted Alongside Natural Marble
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77
Mars-Themed Sneakers
Mars-Themed Sneakers
These Unique Woven Sneakers Have a Design That's Driven by Space Travel
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76
Gold-Detailed Suede Sneakers
Gold-Detailed Suede Sneakers
UBIQ's Series of Quality Sneakers Embodies a Minimalist Aesthetic
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75
Concrete-Inspired Sneakers
Concrete-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike SB 'Road Pack' Features a Design That Commemorates Its Name
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74
Collaborative Korean Olympic Wear
Collaborative Korean Olympic Wear
Packer Shoes and Diadora Joined for the 'From Seoul to Rio' Line
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73
Denim Basketball Sneakers
Denim Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 KO Was Subject to an Original Blue Jean Makeover
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72
Square-Patterned High-Tops
Square-Patterned High-Tops
These Shoes are Simultaneously Minimal and Patterned
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71
Relaunched Basketball Sneakers
Relaunched Basketball Sneakers
Reebok is Set to Bring Back the Popular 'Shaq Attaq' Model
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70
Gel-Bottomed Suede Sneakers
Gel-Bottomed Suede Sneakers
These Comfortable Suede ASICS Feature a Subdued Multi-Toned Colorway
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69
Rope-Accessorized Leather Sneakers
Rope-Accessorized Leather Sneakers
These High-Top Leather Vans Come with an Outdoorsy Touch
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68
Supportive Ventilated Sneakers
Supportive Ventilated Sneakers
Adidas' Ultra Boost Offers Increased Stability And a Knitted Design
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67
Athlete-Designed Gradient Sneakers
Athlete-Designed Gradient Sneakers
These Nike Shoes Were Created in Collaboration with Kobe Bryant
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66
Simplified Modern Shoe Designs
Simplified Modern Shoe Designs
Nike's Newest Roshe Silhouette Will Suit Any Fashion Style
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65
Woven Linen Sneakers
Woven Linen Sneakers
Nike Revitalized One of Its Popular Models with an Especially Neutral Theme
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64
Spike-Studded Sneakers
Spike-Studded Sneakers
Reebok's 'Instapump Fury OG' Was Remodeled with a Punk Influence in Mind
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63
Pink Panther Sneakers
Pink Panther Sneakers
This Vintage-Inspired Converse Sneaker Design Results from a Collaboration
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62
Woolen High-Top Sneakers
Woolen High-Top Sneakers
The Air Jordan Wool Model Boasts an All-Gray Theme
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61
Subtle Olympic Sneakers
Subtle Olympic Sneakers
NikeLab's Commemorative Design is Refreshingly Less Flashy Than Most
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60
Classic Monochrome Sneakers
Classic Monochrome Sneakers
Adidas Has Released New Colors in the Brand's Samoa Silhouette
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59
Butter-Inspired Sneaker Ads
Butter-Inspired Sneaker Ads
Reebok's 'Classically British' Ads Promote the Softness of Leather
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58
Bandana-Themed Shoes
Bandana-Themed Shoes
Vans Has Revealed Sneakers That Take After the Design of Bandanas
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57
Patriotic Game Sneakers
Patriotic Game Sneakers
The Nike Flyknit Racers Celebrate the 2020 Tokyo Olympics With Indigo Dye
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56
Creator-Commemorating Sneakers
Creator-Commemorating Sneakers
Vans' Van Doren Collection Celebrates the Brand's 50th Anniversary
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55
Monochrome Platform Sneakers
Monochrome Platform Sneakers
The 'Ace' Eytys Sneakers Pair a Sleek Modern Upper with a Thick Sole
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54
Exclusive Rainbow Sneakers
Exclusive Rainbow Sneakers
adidas' New NMD Colorway Can Only Be Purchased Through European Markets
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53
Ale-Inspired Sneakers
Ale-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's New Masculine Sneaker Design Utilizes a White, Brown and Black Theme
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52
Custom Glowing Sneakers
Custom Glowing Sneakers
Dank & Co. Made a Glow in the Dark Sneaker That Uses an Adidas Model
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51
Revitalized Metallic Sneakers
Revitalized Metallic Sneakers
The BAPE Roadsta Received a New Colorway with Silver Accents
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50
Bus-Inspired Sneakers
Bus-Inspired Sneakers
Kyrie Irving's Nike Collaboration Reveals Yellow Sneakers
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49
Beach-Inspired Classic Sneakers
Beach-Inspired Classic Sneakers
These Chuck Taylors are Inspired by the Beaches of Brazil
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48
Revitalized Onyx Sneakers
Revitalized Onyx Sneakers
adidias Originals Released an All-Black Stan Smith Primeknit Version
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47
Woven Sports Shoes
Woven Sports Shoes
The New Vans Collection Features Artistic Woven Designs
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46
Luxe Cotton Sneakers
Luxe Cotton Sneakers
Rick Owens' Collection is Minimalist, Masculine and Alternatively Vegan
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45
Commemorative Metallic Sneakers
Commemorative Metallic Sneakers
Nike Released a Gold Air Force 1 Model in Time for the Rio Games
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44
Floral Silhouette Sneakers
Floral Silhouette Sneakers
The Converse x PatBo Collection Embraces Playfully Feminine Prints
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43
Metallic Shoe Designs
Metallic Shoe Designs
Nike's Presto Silhouette is Being Released with a Futuristic Twist
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42
Geometrically Patterned Shoes
Geometrically Patterned Shoes
This Air Jordan Alternate is Inspired By 1992's Air Jordan VII
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41
Masculine Insect Sneakers
Masculine Insect Sneakers
FACETASM and Vans' Slip-Ons Feature a Black and White Butterfly Design
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40
Tubular Perforated Sneakers
Tubular Perforated Sneakers
The Adidas Tubular Invader Shoes Opt for a Moon Boot Aesthetic
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39
Textured High-Top Sneakers
Textured High-Top Sneakers
These adidas Sneakers Were Designed with the Help of Rick Owens
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38
Olympian 3D-Printed Shoes
Olympian 3D-Printed Shoes
Adidas is Giving Rio 2016 Olympians Their Own Futurecraft Shoes
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37
Padded High-Top Sneakers
Padded High-Top Sneakers
Adidas' New Cushioned Shoes Are Both Comfortable and Stylish
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36
Sleek Snake Sneakers
Sleek Snake Sneakers
Gucci is Set to Include a Series of New Luxe Footwear in Its Fall/Winter Line
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35
Pinstripe Sports Shoes
Pinstripe Sports Shoes
These Minimal Pinstripe Shoes Were Designed by Adidas
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34
Luxe Flame Sneakers
Luxe Flame Sneakers
These Gucci Sneakers Feature a Fiery Metallic Design Along with the Brand Logo
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33
Snakeskin-Inspired Sneakers
Snakeskin-Inspired Sneakers
These Snakeskin Sneakers Were Designed by Vans and WTAPS
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32
Modular Hybrid Sneakers
Modular Hybrid Sneakers
This Sleek adidas Boot is Combined with the Flexibility of a Sneaker
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31
Gold-Branded Basketball Shoes
Gold-Branded Basketball Shoes
The Nike Swoosh Logo Was Colored Gold to Commemorate the Rio Games
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30
Box-Stitched Sneakers
Box-Stitched Sneakers
These Sneakers Feature Unconventional Asymmetrical Designs
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29
Modernized One-Cut Shoes
Modernized One-Cut Shoes
These "Blucher" Shoes Feature a Unique Twist on a Classic Design
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28
Military-Inspired Sneaker Concepts
Military-Inspired Sneaker Concepts
NEXUSVII Redesigned Converse With a Militant Inspiration
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27
Furry Unisex Sneakers
Furry Unisex Sneakers
The New 'Nordstrom X Vans' Sneakers Feature a Fuzzy Exterior
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26
Spiked Running Sneakers
Spiked Running Sneakers
The Cloudventure Flexible Footwear is Built to Grab the Ground
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25
Grayscale Knit Sneakers
Grayscale Knit Sneakers
The Cortica Infinity Knit 2.0 is Highly Reminiscent of adidas' Yeezy Boost
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24
Sleek Leather Shoes
Sleek Leather Shoes
Nike's Newest Roshe Collection Will Be Offered in Leather
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23
Modernized Running Shoes
Modernized Running Shoes
This Converse Shoe Features High-Level Performance Technologies
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22
Patriotic Brazilian Sneakers
Patriotic Brazilian Sneakers
This Nike Brazil Model Was Made to Honor the Country's Athletes
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21
Psychedelic Sneaker Series
Psychedelic Sneaker Series
The Nike Air Presto GPX Was Updated with Vibrant Multi-Colored Uppers
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20
Celebrity Sneaker Pop-Ups
Celebrity Sneaker Pop-Ups
The Under Armour Curry Lux Will Be Featured at a Limited-Time NYC Shop
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19
Gold-Dipped Sneaker Concepts
Gold-Dipped Sneaker Concepts
Air Jordan's Golden Shoes Celebrate the Olympic Games
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18
Revitalized Foam Sneakers
Revitalized Foam Sneakers
Nike Introduced a Series of New Colors to Its 'Air Foamposite One' Model
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17
Holographic Sneaker Designs
Holographic Sneaker Designs
Nike's Roshe Two Colorways Stir Up Strange Visual Illusions
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16
Synthetic-Covered Striped Sneakers
Synthetic-Covered Striped Sneakers
This adidas NMD XR1 Features a Futuristic Black and White Theme
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15
Minimalist 3D-Printed Sneakers
Minimalist 3D-Printed Sneakers
These Printed Shoes are Part of Adidas' Futurecraft Technology
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14
Olympics-Celebrating Sneakers
Olympics-Celebrating Sneakers
These Stylish Sneakers Feature the Colors Of the Brazilian Flag
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13
Collaborative Iconic Model Editorials
Collaborative Iconic Model Editorials
Naomi Campbell Modeled Rihanna's Latest Work for FENTY PUMA
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12
Spy-Inspired Sneakers
Spy-Inspired Sneakers
Porsche Design Sport Reinterpreted adidas Models with More Functionality
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11
Future Olympic Sneakers
Future Olympic Sneakers
Nike's Design Tributes the 2020 Olympic Games That Will Be in Tokyo
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10
Simple Sock-Like Sneakers
Simple Sock-Like Sneakers
The adidas NMD City Sock Has a Sharp White Colorway and No Laces
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9
Premium Leather Sneakers
Premium Leather Sneakers
These Leather Shoes Have a Sophisticated Design
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8
Anime-Inspired Sneakers
Anime-Inspired Sneakers
'PokéID' Pairs Pokémon Characters with Personalized NIKEiD Shoes
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7
Hunter-Inspired Sneakers
Hunter-Inspired Sneakers
New Balance's Plaid Sneakers Were Made Specifically for Adventurous Men
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6
Military-Inspired High-Tops
Military-Inspired High-Tops
These Shoes Were Inspired by Vintage Sneakers from the 20th Century
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5
Unusually Structured Sneakers
Unusually Structured Sneakers
These Adidas Sneakers Boast an Eccentric Design
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4
Trailblazing Skateboarding Shoes
Trailblazing Skateboarding Shoes
The New Nike SB Shoes Feature Distinctly Danish Designs
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3
Military-Inspired Hybrid Sneakers
Military-Inspired Hybrid Sneakers
Nike's Relaunched Design Draws from the Look of Military Boots
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2
Japan-Inspired Sneakers
Japan-Inspired Sneakers
These Luxury Sneakers are Inspired by the Japanese Flag
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1
Classic Weatherproof Shoes
Classic Weatherproof Shoes
These Sneakers Offer a New Take on a Classic Adidas Silhouette
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