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Top 100 Shoes Trends in September

From Campsite-Ready Slippers to Carbon-Negative Insoles

— October 15, 2021 — Fashion
From cushy campsite-ready slippers to carbon-negative insoles, the September 2021 shoes designs create an unlikely intersection between fashion and science by considering the environment. One of the most obvious environmentally-conscious innovations is SOLE's CO2negative insoles. This alternative to petroleum-based foams and plastics was manufactured using natural recycled cork.

Another thoughtful product comes from the Baffin CUSH Slippers. While this product is not made from recycled material, it boasts a nylon bottom that is meant to withstand daily use. The long-lasting and durable slippers reduce the likelihood of consumers purchasing fast-fashion products as it focuses on longevity and practicality. As the world becomes increasingly aware of the harm we have inflicted on our planet, it is important to make small changes to our shopping and consumption habits.
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Gray Tonal Performance Sneakers
Gray Tonal Performance Sneakers
New Balance's 1500 Made in England is Neutral in Color
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Crisp Elevated Skateboarding Shoes
Crisp Elevated Skateboarding Shoes
Hockey and Vans Join Forces on the Authentic Hi Sneakers
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Premium Denim Casual Sneakers
Premium Denim Casual Sneakers
ASICS Latest Set of GEL-LYTE III OG Sneakers Get a Premium Build
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96
Vibrant Oceanic Tonal Footwear
Vibrant Oceanic Tonal Footwear
adidas Originals' Time In Series Boasts a Rich Blue Color Palette
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95
Entirely Denim Chunky Sneakers
Entirely Denim Chunky Sneakers
Reebok's Instapump Fury Gets a Full Denim Design for Japan
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94
Mountain-Inspired Earthy Footwear
Mountain-Inspired Earthy Footwear
The ASICS GT-II Sneaker Gets a New Set Inspired by Mt. Fuji
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93
Neon-Detailed Dark Tonal Sneakers
Neon-Detailed Dark Tonal Sneakers
New Balance Offers a Dark Palette of the 992 Sneaker Model
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92
Stellar Climate Neutral Sneakers
Stellar Climate Neutral Sneakers
Finnish Sneaker Startup Rens Created a Climate Neutral Sneaker
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91
Stark Running Sneaker Colorways
Stark Running Sneaker Colorways
adidas Prepares for Marathon Season with the Sonic Ink Design
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90
Vibrant Sporty Retro Sneakers
Vibrant Sporty Retro Sneakers
ASICS Unveils Two Bright Colorways of the GEL-LYTE III Sneakers
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89
Dusty Tonal Collaborative Sandals
Dusty Tonal Collaborative Sandals
Stüssy and Birkenstock Join Forces on a Boston Collaboration
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88
Camo Patterned Low-Cut Sneakers
Camo Patterned Low-Cut Sneakers
Vans' Acer Mesh Ni Sneaker Comes in a Neutral Desert Camo
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87
Teal Tonal Low-Cut Sneakers
Teal Tonal Low-Cut Sneakers
The Nike Air Jordan 1 Low Gets a Light Teal Colorway Design
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86
Earthy Tonal Mid-Rise Sneakers
Earthy Tonal Mid-Rise Sneakers
Vans and JJJJound's Sk8-Mid Sneakers Launch Globally
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85
Denim-Inspired Casual Footwear
Denim-Inspired Casual Footwear
Levi's and New Balance Adorn the 990sv2 Sneaker with Denim
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84
Speckled Neutral-Tonal Laceless Shoes
Speckled Neutral-Tonal Laceless Shoes
Nike's Space Hippie 04 Sneaker Gets a Light Bone Colorway
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83
Fall-Ready Sleek Leather Shoes
Fall-Ready Sleek Leather Shoes
JJJJound Works on the P204 Along with Padmore & Barnes
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82
Carbon-Negative Insoles
Carbon-Negative Insoles
These Insoles are Eco Alternative to Petroleum-Based Foams and Plastics
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81
Carpet-Themed Slip-On Shoes
Carpet-Themed Slip-On Shoes
Clarks Originals Launches a New Iteration of the Velvet Wallabees
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80
Iridescent Branding Tonal Sneakers
Iridescent Branding Tonal Sneakers
adidas Spotlights its Three Stripes Branding with New 4DFWD
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Chunky Graphic-Adorned Slip Sandals
Chunky Graphic-Adorned Slip Sandals
EVISU and Suicoke Work on a Patterning KAW Sandal
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78
Camouflage-Detailed Perforated Shoes
Camouflage-Detailed Perforated Shoes
The adidas YEEZY Foam Runner Gets a MX Cream Clay Colorway
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77
Minimal Leather Hi-Top Shoes
Minimal Leather Hi-Top Shoes
Vault by Vans Gives the Sk8-Hi Reissue Shoe a Premium Update
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76
Sustainable Mesh Nubuck Sneakers
Sustainable Mesh Nubuck Sneakers
AFEW Launches a Soil Colorway of the Yamasura Sneaker Model
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75
Workwear-Inspired Rugged Sneakers
Workwear-Inspired Rugged Sneakers
New Balance Launches a New Iteration of the 574 Sneaker Model
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74
Mobile Sneaker Authenticators
Mobile Sneaker Authenticators
eBay UK is Helping Sneakerheads Authenticate Sneakers in Person
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73
Militaristic Casual Low-Cut Footwear
Militaristic Casual Low-Cut Footwear
AGE Launches a Military-Themed CamouflAGE Collection
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72
Minimalistic Low-Cut Sneakers
Minimalistic Low-Cut Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get a College Themed Colorway
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71
Lightweight Durable Slip-On Shoes
Lightweight Durable Slip-On Shoes
Dr. Martens and Suicoke Join Forces on the MURA Silhouette
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70
Wine-Themed Tonal Sneakers
Wine-Themed Tonal Sneakers
The Nike Dunk Low Sneaker Gets a new Bordeaux Colorway
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69
Immigrant-Honoring Skate Shoes
Immigrant-Honoring Skate Shoes
The KOI x Vans Colllab Features an All-New Old-Skool Silhouette
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68
Eco-Friendly Ethical Sneakers
Eco-Friendly Ethical Sneakers
WAYZ Makes Sneakers Using Only Local Producers & Ethical Factories
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67
Bomber Jacket-Inspired Footwear
Bomber Jacket-Inspired Footwear
The Reebok Beatnik Draws Inspiration From M-65 Jacket Linings
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66
Water-Economizing Sneakers
Water-Economizing Sneakers
adidas Moves Towards Sustainability with its New No-Dye Collection
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65
Denim Tonal Casual Sneakers
Denim Tonal Casual Sneakers
atmos Launches a Denim Pack of adidas Originals ZX 8000 Shoes
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64
Human Rights Footwear Collections
Human Rights Footwear Collections
Reebok Revealed its 'Human Rights Now!' Collection of Footwear
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63
Color-Blocking Canvas Footwear
Color-Blocking Canvas Footwear
Converse Gives its Chuck 70 Shoes a Hybrid Texture Design
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62
Modern Fairytale Sneakers
Modern Fairytale Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger Created Cinderella Sneakers That Remix the Glass Slipper
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61
Fuzzy Artist-Collab Sandals
Fuzzy Artist-Collab Sandals
Daniel Arsham Joins SUICOKE On a New ZAVO Sandal Design for Summer
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60
Reflective Leatherg HikinhFootwear
Reflective Leatherg HikinhFootwear
Demon Launches an Avant-Garde Poyana Boot Reflective Design
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59
Athlete-Approved Apparel Collections
Athlete-Approved Apparel Collections
The Adidas x Patrick Mahomes Collection is Ready for Training
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58
Streetball-Inspired Sneaker Models
Streetball-Inspired Sneaker Models
Nike's Dunk Low Gets a Notable NY vs NY Colorway Design
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57
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Shoes
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Shoes
Young Soles' Collection Brings Back the Iconic Snoopy Character
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56
Fall-Ready Recycled Leather Shoes
Fall-Ready Recycled Leather Shoes
SOLS Unveiled a New Colorway for its Fan-Favorite Ana Shoe
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55
Nostalgic Video Game Sneakers
Nostalgic Video Game Sneakers
The NBA Jam x Converse Collaboration is Retro Gamer Gold
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54
Tennis-Inspired Crepe Unit Shoes
Tennis-Inspired Crepe Unit Shoes
Clarks Originals Launches a Neutral Set of the Tor Match Shoes
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53
Jumbo Logo High-Top Shoes
Jumbo Logo High-Top Shoes
Nike's Blaxer Mid Jumbo is a Dramatic Iteration of the Sneaker
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52
Handwoven Genuine Leather Shoes
Handwoven Genuine Leather Shoes
SOLS Unveiled its Newest Style of Sandals, The Black Noemi
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51
Whimsical Neopolitan Sneakers
Whimsical Neopolitan Sneakers
The Melting Ice Cream Sneakers Play with Dessert-Like Tones
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50
Travel-Insipred Cushioned Hiking Footwear
Travel-Insipred Cushioned Hiking Footwear
On Launches a New Cloudaway Footwear Design
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49
Hybrid Lifestyle Sneaker Styles
Hybrid Lifestyle Sneaker Styles
The Columbia Wild One Heritage Sneaker is City and Trail-Ready
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48
Cozy High-Top Lined Sneakers
Cozy High-Top Lined Sneakers
Nike's Toasty Dunk High Sneakers Ready for Colder Seasons
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High-Fashion Retro Sneakers
High-Fashion Retro Sneakers
Reebok and JUUN.J Team Up to Drop New 'Omni Zone II' Collection
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Vibrant Sustainable Sneakers
Vibrant Sustainable Sneakers
The Stella McCartney Reclypse Sneakers are Made from Fishing Nets
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45
Cozy Summer-Ready Mules
Cozy Summer-Ready Mules
Dr. Martens' Carlson Lusso Mules are Suitable for Indoor Wearing
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44
Distressed Luxury Running Shoes
Distressed Luxury Running Shoes
Balenciaga Delivers a Chunky Runner Sneaker Model in Neutral Hues
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Versatile Trail-Ready Runners
Versatile Trail-Ready Runners
adidas Teams Up with Tinman Elite to Launch 'ADIZERO' Collection
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Sunset-Inspired Streetwear Sneakers
Sunset-Inspired Streetwear Sneakers
The Nike Air Max Plus 'Reverse Sunset' Has Finally Dropped
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'60s Surf-Style Footwear
'60s Surf-Style Footwear
Californians Shoes are Designed and Crafted in Los Angeles
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40
Eco-Friendly Retro Sneakers
Eco-Friendly Retro Sneakers
Rothy Gives Its Classic Athletic Sneakers a Sustainable Upgrade
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39
Video Game-Inspired Footwear
Video Game-Inspired Footwear
PUMA Collaborates with Hit Nintendo Game Animal Crossing
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38
Collaborative Militaristic Durable Sneakers
Collaborative Militaristic Durable Sneakers
AAPE Prepares to Launch a New Set of 703 Sneakers
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37
Hybrid Sustainable Trainers
Hybrid Sustainable Trainers
The Lane Eight Trainer AD 1 Combines Recycled & Natural Materials
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36
All-Over Tan Luxe Sneakers
All-Over Tan Luxe Sneakers
Burberry Unveils the British Tan Honey Colorway of the Arthur Shoe
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Multicolored Hiking Boot Collections
Multicolored Hiking Boot Collections
Salomon ADVANCED Unveils New Colorways for F/W 2021 Capsule
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34
Colorful Tactile Sneakers
Colorful Tactile Sneakers
Reebok Teams Up with Rothco to Drop New 'Nano X1' Silhouttes
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Cushy Campsite-Ready Slippers
Cushy Campsite-Ready Slippers
The Baffin CUSH Slippers Have a Multifunctional Design
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Mocha-Themed Tonal Sneakers
Mocha-Themed Tonal Sneakers
Jordan Brand Launches a Mocha Brown Air Jordan 1
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Eco-Friendly Fashion Capsules
Eco-Friendly Fashion Capsules
The Puma Down to Earth Capsule Uses Recycled Materials
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Eco Plant-Based Sandals
Eco Plant-Based Sandals
The Newly Relaunched Old Navy Sandals are Made from Sugarcane
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Customizable Luxury Sneakers
Customizable Luxury Sneakers
Daniel Essa's Nous Collection Changes Style with Handcrafted Straps
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28
Tapestry-Clad Moccasin Boots
Tapestry-Clad Moccasin Boots
Clarks Originals 'Caravan' Silhouette Draws From '70s Counterculture
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Sunset-Themed Tonal Sneakers
Sunset-Themed Tonal Sneakers
The Air Jordan 6 Low Gets a Glowing Dongdan Colorway
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Racing-Inspired Running Shoes
Racing-Inspired Running Shoes
The New Balance x Casablanca 'XC-72' Borrow From '70s Sportscars
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UV-Reactive Logo Sneakers
UV-Reactive Logo Sneakers
Nike's Latest Air Force 1 Sneakers Get a New Light Responsive Accent
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Unexpected Material Sneaker Styles
Unexpected Material Sneaker Styles
The Off-White x Nike Blazer Low Sneaker Blends Materials
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23
Floral-Printed Patterned Sneakers
Floral-Printed Patterned Sneakers
Liberty of London Adds Floral Prints to the PUMA Basket Shoe
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22
Winter-Ready Travel Boots
Winter-Ready Travel Boots
The Danner Forest Moc Provides Comfort During Cold Weather Excursions
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21
Colorfully Remixed Streetwear Sneakers
Colorfully Remixed Streetwear Sneakers
Nikes Gives the Air Presto the "What The" Treatment
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Recycled Material-Crafted Footwear
Recycled Material-Crafted Footwear
Nike's Air Max 90 Terrascape Gets a Fuel Orange Colorway
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19
Pop-Up Running Labs
Pop-Up Running Labs
On's Performance Running Lab Helps Runners Harness Their True Potential
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18
Repurposable 3D-Printed Shoes
Repurposable 3D-Printed Shoes
The 'HILOS' Shoes Are Designed To Be Recycled and Reimagined
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17
Color-Changing Knit Sneakers
Color-Changing Knit Sneakers
The Latest YEEZY Boost 350 V2 Light Has a UV-Sensitive Mesh Material
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Trail-Ready City Sneakers
Trail-Ready City Sneakers
The Nike ACG Air Nasu 2 Maintains a Functional, Hybrid Design
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15
Offbeat Sneaker Collabs
Offbeat Sneaker Collabs
adidas and Kerwin Frost are Teasing a Fun Collab
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14
Regency Era-Inspired Shoes
Regency Era-Inspired Shoes
Shondaland and Netflix Team Up for a Bridgerton Inspired Shoe Line
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13
Cartoon Character-Themed Sneakers
Cartoon Character-Themed Sneakers
The Simpsons x adidas McCarten 'Left-Handers Rule' are Detailed
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Fashion-Forward Slip On Sandals
Fashion-Forward Slip On Sandals
Stüssy Teams Up With Birkenstock to Deliver New 'Boston' Colorways
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11
Mafia Movie-Inspired Sneakers
Mafia Movie-Inspired Sneakers
Puma Teams Up with 'The Godfather' to Drop New 'Palermo' Silhouette
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10
Monochromatic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Monochromatic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Nike's OverBreak SP Gets a Black and White Colorway Update
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9
Colorful Candy Branded Sneakers
Colorful Candy Branded Sneakers
The Reebok x Jelly Belly Collection is a Perfectly Playful Collab
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8
Hybrid Hiking Sneakers
Hybrid Hiking Sneakers
The Salomon 'XT-6 FT' is Built for Long Distance Trail Running
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Hiking-Inspired Skate Shoes
Hiking-Inspired Skate Shoes
The New Nike SB Blazer Mid 'Acclimate' Looks Fit for the Trails
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6
Eye-Catching Retail Spaces
Eye-Catching Retail Spaces
Studio Animal Transforms a Retail Space into a Life-Size Rainbow
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5
Padded Protector Sandals
Padded Protector Sandals
SANKUANZ & Crocs Created a Design That Looks Like a Shoe Inside a Shoe
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4
Limited-Edition Soda-Branded Clogs
Limited-Edition Soda-Branded Clogs
The Coca-Cola x Crocs Collection is a South Korea Exclusive
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3
3D-Knit Hiking Footwear
3D-Knit Hiking Footwear
Diemme and Byborre Team Up to Launch 3D-Printed Footwear Collection
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2
Cozy Sherpa Fleece Sneakers
Cozy Sherpa Fleece Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Low Sneaker Gets a Fluffy Winter Update
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Futuristic Fatigue Reduction Footwear
Futuristic Fatigue Reduction Footwear
The Conceptual 'City Glider' Sneaker Extends Capabilities
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