26 Kick Ass Sneakers (SUPER GALLERY)

Sneakers aren’t just for sports, they have become a tremendously powerful mode of self-expression. Both men and women are using the flat, athletic shoe inspired kicks to display their personalities. Some are tributes to their favourite sports or athletes, while others are purely devoted to fashion.

Next time you’re not in a working environment permeated by businessmen and women, take a look at the shoes around you. Chances are, sneakers will be of the most abundant. Both men and women are opting for this comfy-casual type of footwear on days they don’t need to be in their number ones, and no wonder when there is so much to choose from!

Take a look at this gallery of sneakers, from luxury to DIY shoes; chances are, there’s a design that will appeal to you too.

$50,000 Nike So Cal 1’s - Sneakers With 11 Carats of Diamonds

Shut up, this is just too much! Sneaks with diamonds? Obviously they haven’t been paying attention to luxury trends, because these Nike So Cal 1’s only have 11 carats. Antwan Patton, aka Big Boi, got the pair. The two guys that made the shoes valued them at $50,000. I think I’ve seen grills that cos… [More]

$24,000 Sneakers - Pure Gold Sport Shoes

This pair of pure gold shoes was presented at a press briefing for the 2007 Shanghai Golden Grand Prixat. The $24,000 shoes were made to honor the events record breaker. The footwear is 26 cm in length and are made of 620 grams of pure gold. [More]

6 Converse Shoe Designs + Gold Chuck Taylor All Stars (SUPER GALLERY)

Converse continues their 100 series with a surprise 2008 rendition of the classic Chuck Taylor All Stars, Chucks. Knowing that most guys are fashions slugs, Converse only slightly tweaks the design to ensure it has that “gotta have these” design quality, without losing the integrity on the original … [More]

Nike Safari Shoes (GALLERY)

You’ll need to learn how to read Japanese, but you can order a pair of your very own Nike Safari shoes.  The shoes are pretty intense with faux tiger fur and faux snakeskin.  Only in Japan. [More]

Hidden Slip-Ons Inside Sneakers - 2-in-1 Shoes by Nat-2 (GALLERY)

You never have to leave your slip-ons behind with Nat-2’s 2-in-1 shoes. The award-winning design transforms a Converse-looking hi-cut or low cut canvass sneakers into summer slip-ons. The zipper at the sole is the secret to the solution to a woman’s dilemma of whether to wear sneakers or slip-ons. … [More]

Dolce & Gabbana Shoes - Limited Edition Sneakers

Dolce & Gabbana, the Italian designer who works for the superstars and A listers all over the world, has introduced two limited edition sneakers. Five different colors in different styles are offered. Shown are the glossy bronze and black designs. Look for these sneaks on the feet of your favorite c… [More]

All-Star Show Design Contest - Converse Chuck Taylor MyChucks Competition (GALLERY)

Converse has teamed up with Eastbay and Utah Jazz Basketball star Kyle Korver to launch MyChucks, a contest inviting participants to design a Chuck Taylor All Star shoe with the chance to win the ultimate prize of having their shoe produced by Converse and sold exclusively by Eastbay. The Chuck Tay… [More]

Converse Goes Jackass With Johnny Knoxville Shoes

With Jackass 2 set for September, Converse has jumped on the opportunity to launch Johnny Knoxville shoes.  The Jackass 2 Converse Chuck Taylors are worn by Johnny throughout the movie. [More]

Food-Inspired Footwear - Waffle Cone Ice Cream Sneakers (GALLERY)

The BBC recently released “Waffle Cone” Ice Creams. The kicks come in three flavors: strawberry (left), banana (right), and blueberry (after jump). Unlike the Boardflips, these Ice Creams will be a harder and more expensive find with a retail of $195. The shoes are constructed in Japan with co… [More]

Writable Graffiti Sneaker - ‘Grafeeti’ Shoes Communicate Your Message (GALLERY)

Graffeeti has launched a new line of ‘Re-Markable’ shoes that let you be the artist.  The shoes allow you to design a style that’s just right for you.  And change it over and over again. Graffeeti Shoes are retro high-top sports sneakers with writeable areas on them. One pen attaches to the sh… [More]

Spiced Retro - Can Leather High Tops Reignite the Converse Brand? (GALLERY)

We’ve seen a number of attempts to reignite retro brands, with innovations from Converse topping the list.  The latest innovation from converse: Leather All Star High Tops. These shoes are covered in patent leather including the recognizable Converse ankle logo top. The Beams x Converse All Stars … [More]

Revisiting (RED) - Limited Edition Converse 1Hund(RED)’s From 100 Designers (GALLERY)

Last year, Trend Hunter profiled the failure of the Product (RED) charity, but brands are revisiting the concept in innovative new ways. The goal of the RED product campaign started last year was to bring great products and make the consumers aware of the unfortunate status of people in Africa, fig… [More]

Wingtip Sneakers - Nike Still Has Design Tricks (GALLERY)

If I’m Nike, I’m getting these awesome shoes to North America and Europe as quickly as possible. Nike Wingtips have just been released in Japan and they look wicked. Obviously taking their cue from the classics. The pair is called the Dunk Lo Premium and Dunk Hi Premium, it white or black leather wi… [More]

Bandaid Shoes - Dr. Romanelli’s Converse Shoe for Charity

There was a band-aid concert to launch the adhesive bandage Converse Shoe by Dr. Romanelli at the Supertouch store in L.A. Lupe Fiasco made the launch hot and the shoe was a big hit. As part of RED, the program to fight Malaria, AIDS and TB. I guess the red was the blood covered by the adhesive bran… [More]

Custom Sneakers - Sole Brother (GALLERY)

Matt Francois makes some killer custom sneakers and calls them Sole Brother. He’s based in Winnipeg and has thunk up some fantastic designs. They don’t give up the original quality of the shoe, just add a huge Wow factor. You get to see a computer generated mock-up of the design for approval. Matt w… [More]

Pushing the Boundaries of Athletic Shoes - Puma’s LA Cali Shoes with Gold (GALLERY)

Breezing along effortlessly in the park, or hanging out at the watering hole, these limited edition Puma Sportie LA Cali’s will stir souls. The combination of black and gold says exclusive and the back and side panels are gold - solid gold, layered under a black mesh. On the insole and sole are mont… [More]

St. Patrick’s Day Shoes - Puma Sky 2 (GALLERY)

Although we’ve seen just about every holiday become commercialized, smaller ones, like St. Patrick’s day, don’t seem to gather much attention from bigger brands. That looks like it’s changing. Just look at what Puma’s created for the Irish holiday on March 17. The Puma Sky 2 sneakers are green wit… [More]

Reebok Launches Reeboppers Based on Late Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

The estate of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat has entered into a multi-year agreement with Reebok to produce a new collection of shoes as well as a new global ad campaign.

The new shoe, dubbed Reeboppers and designed by Maharishi of London, features the late artist’s favorite colors—black, red and… [More]

Designers Reinvent Kickers - Limited Edition Hi-Tops

Working on reinventing themselves, Kickers has worked with a series of designers on a range of limited edition range of hi-tops. The House of Holland designs also include a range of brightly coloured kickers & t-shirts which are all very nu-rave. Griffin’s interpretation of the Kick-Hi “moves the… [More]

Racing Shoes - Porsche 911 GT3 RS Nike Air Max Light (GALLERY)

Next time you put the pedal to the metal, why not do it a pair of Porsche branded Nikes? These Nike Air Max Light shoes were inspired by the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The car will be created in silver, black, orange and green, and the footwear colors will be a direct reflection in the same shades, as we… [More]

Scentvertising For Kicks - Reebock Teams With Kool Aid

Athletic brand Reebok has teamed with Kool Aid to produce a new range of funky, scented kicks. The sneakers come in eye popping colours representative of Kool Aid flavors and, to really emphasize the collaborated branding, they’ve scented the soles of the shoes with six sweet flavors. Is that to… [More]

Lofu Shoes Could Endanger Crocs (GALLERY)

By now, Crocs have become globally notorious for there supreme practicality and comfort, the only problem was that they weren’t exactly the most aesthetically appealing shoe on the market. The new Lofu shoes have combined all the best qualities of Crocs with a better good looking, and trendier desig… [More]

Liberace-Inspired Tennis Shoes - New Kashi Kicks Collection

Sneaker manufacturer, Kashi Kicks, is now offering the Liberace Collection of ‘kicks’. As you can imagine, the shoes are as over-the-top as the entertainer himself. Kashi is known for their extravagant shoes that are worn by the likes of George Clinton, Flava Flav, Dj Unk, and Slim of 112. [More]

Flip The Bird Shoes (GALLERY)

Check out the Flip The Bird’s latest shoe colaboration with Run Athletics. Keep an eye on this dude, being from an remote island in this day and age doesn’t mean that you cant rock the show world! “Born on the remote Japanese island of Iriomote, and raised in Honolulu. Tassho Pearce (aka EMIRC) is… [More]

Plaid Sneakers - New Balance Autumn/Winter 2007 Collection (GALLERY)

New Balance is getting its groove on with an English plaid patterns.  The plaid sneakers are part of the New Balance Autumn / Winter Collection.  The shoes are already available in Japan, where they can be purchased from Atmos. Along with the plaid shoes, the new collection includes a number of col… [More]

World Cup: Fashionistas Join the Frenzy

If you’re reading very many blogs this month, it will be tough not to notice the World Cup hype has even stormed the wonderful world of fashion.  Several luxury designers are marketing their world cup designs, such as the $335 Dirk Bikkembergs Ladies World Cup Shoes. “They call it the beautiful gam… [More]