These August 2016 footwear trends range from casual comfort sandals to awkward sneaker ads that use familiar celebrity faces to ironically sell a product. For example, Reebok's latest collaboration with UK-based skatewear brand Palace is marketed with a hilarious ad, starring comedic actor Jonah Hill. Pretending to be a fan of both Reebok and Palace, Hill discusses his love for both companies awkwardly while being superimposed inside a retail shop setting. Opposing marketing tactics adapted by more traditional brands, this shoe campaign is fun and sarcastic, appealing to Palace's target demographic of young males.
When looking at the month's top shoe releases, these August 2016 footwear trends include patriotic, commemorative sneakers along with artisanal Italian shoes that are made modern and youthful with the infusion of hand-painted elements.
Top 60 Footwear Trends in August
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Car-Inspired Sneakers
The Puma X-CAT DISC Was Inspired by the Design of the BMW GINA
59
Supportive Sock-Like Sneakers
These Stylish Nike Sneakers Expand and Contract in All Directions
58
Simplistic Bauhaus Sneakers
The THEY Unisex Shoes Opt for Geometric Shapes and Subtle Pastel Hues
57
Extravagant Sneaker Series
The Ferragamo Shoe Collection Was Expanded with a Variety of Luxe Looks
56
Casual Colorful Sandals
People Footwear Released Two Vibrant Sandal Variations for Summer
55
Satin Slip-On Shoes
Vans Japan Released a Lookbook That Includes Beautifully Embroidered Designs
54
Retro Relaunched Sneakers
Converse Brought Back Its 'Star and Bars' Model Due to Popular Demand
53
Splashed Paint Sneakers
These Rainbow Adidas Shoes are Perfect for the Summer
52
Swirl-Patterned Shoes
This New Converse Shoe's Patterns Are Inspired By Ink-Floating Art
51
Revitalized Moccasin Sneakers
Visvim’s Moccasin Shoes Were Updated with a New Model and Colorways
50
Customizable High-Top Sneakers
The Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes Can Now be Personalized with NikeID
49
Skater-Designed Sneakers
adidas Skateboarding Collaborated with Na-kel Smith
48
Hand-Painted Italian Shoes
This Business Uses Ancient Italian Traditions to Create Unique Shoes
47
Highlighter-Hued Sneakers
The Puma Fierce Brights Collection Comes in Ultra-Bright Shades
46
Resuscitated Running Shoes
These Nike Running Shoes Revisit Classic Sportswear Constructions
45
Psychedelic Sneaker Series
Vans Vault Decorated Its Sneakers with Iconic Art from Robert Williams
44
Marijuana-Concealing Sneakers
These Vegan Sneakers are Designed With a Secret Compartmet
43
Biomorphic Woven Sneakers
The Nike Air Presto Shoes Offer a Weaved Upper for Maximum Breathability
42
Beef Patty Sneakers
This Jamaican Patty Design Was Created to Celebrate Caribbean Culture
41
Rouge Woven Sneakers
The New Filling Pieces Sneaker Features a Tricolor Hand-Woven Design
40
Sporty Superstar Sneakers
The Kevin Durant Nike KD 9 iD Shoes Support the Golden State Warriors
39
Patriotic Sneaker Concepts
The New Nike Air Prestos Feature Red, WHite and Blue Colors
38
Bubblegum Skater Collections
Club 75 and Vans Joined for a Series of Colorful Printed Sneakers
37
Leather DIY Sandals
Pikkpack's Custom Shoe Kits are Stylish and Accessible to Create
36
Knitted Plastic Footwear
The Technicolor Rothy Flats are Constructed Using Recycled Water Bottles
35
Sprinter-Made Athletic Shoes
Olympian Allyson Felix Had a Hand Creating a Special Nike Design
34
Pink Monochrome Sneakers
The Pink Stan Smith Primeknits Modernize the adidas Classic Model
33
Platform Camouflage Sneakers
The PUMA x Rihanna Fenty Was Updated with a Patterned Orange Colorway
32
Cosmic Sport Sneakers
The Air Jordan XXX 'Cosmos' Reflects a Pattern Inspired By the Milky Way
31
Exclusive Kids Sneaker Stores
Berlin's 'Yumalove' Was Designed to Sell Kids Sneakers Specifically
30
Refreshed Signature Shoes
The Kevin Durant Signature Shoe Celebrates the Player's New Team
29
Dancer-Training Sandals
The Jackson Walk Jet Lower Body Training Shoes Increase Leg Muscles
28
Lightweight Ventilated Shoes
This Lightweight Shoe Blends Flyknit Construction With Air Max Design
27
Recycled Plastic Sandals
Philippe Starck's 'The Ipanema' Line is Made Using Repurposed Materials
26
Medal-Inspired Sneakers
adidas' New Stan Smiths are Decorated with Gold Accents
25
Reflexology Massage Sandals
These Sandals with Built-In Stones Offer Foot Reflexology on the Go
24
Non-Athlete Sneaker Partnerships
Kanye West and Adidas Partnered to Create a New Collection
23
Limb-Focused Books
'New York Legs' is a Photographic Book That Shows Indiviuality in a New Way
22
Defiant Basketball Shoes
The New Air Jordan XIII Shoes Incorporate Flyweave Construction
21
Glittery House Slippers
These Hand-Felted Slippers Provide Year-Round Comfort
20
Vibrant Celebrity-Designed Sneakers
The 'Hu NMD' Sneakers Come from adidas and Pharrell Williams
19
Olympic-Commemorating Sneakers
This Nike Design Celebrates the Anniversary of the Atlanta Olympics
18
Solid Gold Sneakers
Drake Commissioned a Pair of OVO-Branded 24k Gold Air Jordans to be Designed
17
Revitalized Basketball Sneakers
The 'Under Armour Curry 2.5' Includes a Range of Fresh Colorways
16
Revamped Classic Sneakers
adidas Originals Gazelle Tribes are a New Take on an Old Classic
15
Stamping Message Sandals
The 'Follow Me Bring Beer' Flip Flops Design Ask For a Drink in the Sand
14
Minimalist Mesh Sneakers
The Auckland Modern is an Updated Version of Converse's Auckland Racer
13
Road Trip-Inspired Sneakers
The 'Nike SB Seat Cover' Reimagines Summer Trips in Sneaker Form
12
Magisterial Soccer Shoes
This New Nike Magista Soccer Shoe Promises Next-Level Performance
11
Sporty Baseball Sneakers
The Vans MLB Footwear Collection Celebrates the Team Styles
10
Famous Feline Sneaker Series
BAIT Released a Limited Edition Felix the Cat Collection
9
Performance-Boosting Baseball Cleats
The Nike Zoom Trout 3 Shoes Maximize Baseball Performance
8
Spiked Sprinting Shoes
These Nike Shoes Are Designed For Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
7
Celebratory Star-Spangled Sneakers
This Puma USA Design Tributes Athletes in the Rio Olympics
6
Gilded Rapper Sneakers
The Nike Air Yeezy 2 Shoes Are Decked Out in a Custom Gold Finish
5
Patriotic Sneaker Collections
These Sneakers Celebrate America's Independence Day
4
Custom Iced Tea Sneakers
Brisk Iced Tea is Marketing a New Pineapple Flavor with a Shoe Giveaway
3
Beast-Inspired Sneakers
24 Kilates Helped to Create Shoes Made with Fear and Gore in Mind
2
Narrative Sneaker Displays
PERCH Interactive's Shoe Shelving Offers Performance Feature Info
1
Awkward Sneaker Commercials
Jonah Hill Pretends to Be an Awful Spokesperson in a Reebok Commercial
Related Ideas
Archival Low-Sole Classic Sneakers
adidas Presents its new Country Japan Sneaker Model
Flat-Soled Sporty Fashionable Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS and Nike Present a Field General 82
Model-Approved Footwear Campaigns
Gigi Hadid x Havaianas Lead The Flip-Flop Comeback
Modern Heritage-Based Streetwear
adidas Spotlights its 'Superstar Collection' for Fall and Winter
90’s Inspired Archival Footwear
Dr. Martens Introduces its Edgy 'Buzz' Collection
Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 5 Reverse Metallic Gets a Re-Release
High Fashion Clog Collabs
Crocs x Jean Paul Gaultier Meld Comfort With Couture in New August Drop
Heritage-Driven Boot Campaigns
The Red Wing Made the Hard Way Goes Against Sneaker Drops
Stylish Footwear Collab Drops
The Supreme X Nike SB Dunk Low Collection Has Regional Exclusives
Celebrity Basketball Shoe Launches
Reebok and Angel Reese Debut the Angel Reese 1 Signature Shoe
Celebratory Footwear Capsules
The adidas X West NYC Capsule Honors 85 Years of Tip Top Shoes
Black Metallic Summer Sneakers
Nike Presents a Stealthy Tonal Pegasus Premium
Stylish Skate Sneakers
Gino Iannucci Asics Leggerezza Fb Drops in Navy White Late August
Classic Bottle-Cap-Inspired Footwear
The 'Dr. Martens x Palace' Collab Features Vintage Leather
Revived Driving Shoes
Vagabond Shoemakers Debuted a Refined Take on a Retro Silhouette
Fringe-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers
ABRA Updates the adidas Superstar Sneakers with Fringe
Floral Footwear Capsules
Liberty London x Adidas 2026 Collection Presents 4 Collaborative Sneakers
Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes
adidas and Y-3 Introduce the Newest Range of Footwear
Vintage-Inspired Summer Sneakers
Nike Presents a Light British Tan Air Max Muse Shoe
Lifestyle-Catering Molded Footwear
adidas Presents the Harden Vol. 9 in a Molded Leather Look
Revived Mixed-Material Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Breathes Life Back to the Air Terra Humara Sneaker
Yellow Patterned Bold Sneakers
Nike Adds a New University Gold Palette to the Air Max 90
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Cosmic Runner Model
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Sneaker is Revived in Metallic Hues
Timeless Revived Basketball Shoes
adidas and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Design Muted Footwear
Impact-Absorption Leather Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Premium Touch to the Shox Sneaker
Summer Sneaker Colorways
The Igloo Air Jordans Bring a Fresh Look Just in Time for Summer
Heritage Sportswear Collections
Wales Bonner x adidas Fall 2025 Explores Sport Heritage and Craft
Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Court Shot Sneaker with Minimal Design
Slingback-Heel Zipped Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduces the Air Max Craze in Smokey Blue
Weatherized Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Introduces its GORE-TEX Gazelle for the Season Ahead
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Warming Culturally-Inspired Apparel
UGG and Palace Reunite for Their Third Cozy Collaboration
Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes
The Nike Air Jordan 14 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Toe Version
Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules
Reebok Unveiled a Universal Monsters Collection
Chic Festival-Ready Footwear
adidas' Icons are Festival and Spring-Forward Sneakers
White Tonal Vintage Sneakers
New Balance Unveils a Minimal 990v6 MADE in USA
Reimagined Classic Shoes
Sandro x Clarks Originals Team Up for an Elevated Collab
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Athlete-Starring Footwear Campaigns
DICK’S Sporting Goods Unveiled its 'Speed Shopping' Campaign
Minimal Collaborative Summer Footwear
Wales Bonner and adidas Join Once Again for SS25
Dramatic Cinematic-Style Footwear Campaigns
New Balance Partners with Rosalía on a New Campaign
Futuristic Slip-On Shoes
Adidas Unveils 'Climacool' for a Minimalist Lightweight Footwear Option
Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers
Nike Drops the SB Dunk Low in a Red Stardust Colorway
Comfort-Focused Urban Shoe Campaigns
Cole Haan's New Campaign is Dubbed Cole Haan Comfortable™
Coastal Style Apparel
Sperry x Abercrombie & Fitch Launch a Footwear and Apparel Collection
Game Console Sneaker Designs
Reebok Introduces a Playstation-Inspired Sneaker Collaboration
Luxurious Ergonomic Footwear
Thibo Denis Launchis His Birkenstock 1774 Line of Premium Shoes
Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers
&SONS ROGUE Baseline Hi Top Tan Has a Vintage-Inspired Profile
Bold Skate Shoe Campaigns
The New Vans Off the Wall Campaign Celebrates the Authentic Sneaker
Elevated Classic Sneaker Silhouettes
Reebok Upgrades Three Classic, Fan-Favorite Footwear Styles
Tread-Embossed Leather Clogs
Birkenstock Footwear is Celebrating 50 Years with a New Style
Functional Everyday Footwear
Under Armour Spotlights a Selection of Versatile Shoes
Woven Textural Summer Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Woven Field General 82 Sneaker
effortless footwear campaigns
Cole Haan launches 'Meet Every Moment' for the upcoming season
Pillow-Like Footwear Capsules
Martine Rose x Clarks Present the Coming Up Roses AW24 Collection
Sleek Cozy Footwear Rebrandings
The Refreshing UGG Rebranding Brings the Name to New Heights
Slim Low-Profile Sneakers
Reebok Revives Retro Minimalism With the Classic AZ and R400
Humorous Brand Ambassador Partnerships
KANE Footwear Taps Yeti Boo Fas Its Latest Brand Ambassador
Casual Red-Tonal Shoes
adidas Embraces Valentine's Day with a Red Shoes and Clothing Edit
Retro Silhouette Sneakers
The Reebok Classic AZ Shoes Feature Bold Colorways
Dynamic Textural Collaborative Shoes
Thug Club & Adidas Drop a Special Iteration of the Superstar
Nostalgic Sporty Footwear Campaigns
Collier Schorr Shoots the Balenciaga Hamptons Sneaker Campaign
Performance Basketball Footwear
Adidas Fear of God Athletics Basketball III Nods Signature Design
Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Presents Two New Heritage ABSORB 2010 Sneakers
Authentic Footwear Campaigns
Crocs' Wonderfully Unordinary Marks a New Chapter for the Brand
Athleisure Style Influencers
Reebok Ambassador Angel Reese Wins 2024 FNAA Style Influencer
Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers
Nike and Converse Join Forces on a Pair of Chuck Taylors
Emoji-Style Sneakers
Josewong's Shoe 1 Mimics the Look of an Iconic Emoji
Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers
Ganni Joins Forces with New Balance on a New Fresh Foam Shoe
Minimalist Slip-On Sneakers
The Adidas Taekwondo F50 Silver Metallic Highlights Martial-Arts Roots
Athlete-Approved Sneaker Designs
PUMA and Tyrese Haliburton Release the Hali 1 Halucinating
Comfortable Everyday Men's Shoes
Align Introduces the Donovan Sneaker for Spring/summer 2026
Alluring Footwear Campaigns
René Caovilla Has Unveiled Its Spring 2026 Ad Campaign
Fashion-Forward Sporty Apparel
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a New Collection
Collaborative Asymmetric Sneakers
adidas and Mark Gonzales esign a Pair of Gonz Aloha Shoes
Summer-Ready Lightweight Footwear
Nike Reintroduces the Free Forward Moc 2 N7 for Summer
Clog-Expansive Sneaker Brands
Crocs is Officially Pushing More Boundaries in Sneakers
Summer-Ready Neutral Sneaker Sets
New Balance Continues to Grow its 1906 Franchise
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Minimal Collaborative Leather Sneakers
Jeremy Scott and adidas Join Forces on a Samba Model
Speedy Video Game-Inspired Sneakers
The Sonic the Hedgehog x Reebok Collection Arrives in December
Monochromatic Speckled Sneakers
Nike Introduces a White Cement Colorway for the Air Jordan 4
Retro Indoor Sneakers
Puma x Beams Unveil the KING INDOOR Reimagined Classic in Off‑white Suede
Mule-Style Streetwear Sneakers
The Vans Authentic Sneakers Now Have a Crushable Heel
Rich Burgundy-Toned Footwear
Reebok Spotlights a Seasonal Color with Bestselling Silhouettes
Sleek Retro-Futuristic Sneaker Models
The Upcoming New Balance 2000 ABZORB Boasts a Blue Hue
Resilient Collaboration Fashion Capsules
Converse and Daily Paper Launch Rise Through the Ropes
Multi-Year Footwear Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Team Up for a New Kid-Centric Collaboration
Retro Slim Shoe Releases
The Nike Air Superfly Makes a Bold and Stylish Comeback
Stylish Utility Footwear
KEEN's Jasper Sneaker Blends Functionality with Street Style Aesthetics
Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs
BEARPAW Launches Its Spring/Summer Footwear Collection
Streetwear Skate Remixes
The New Future Campaign Revives the Old Skool with Athlete-Driven Designs
Tactical Camo-Tinged Sneakers
Nike's Book 1 Sneaker Gets a Desert Camo Colorway
Western-Inspired Footwear Collaborations
Dr. Scholl’s and Wrangler Launch Capsule Collection
Footwear Campaign Launches
Village PM 1PM MID Headlines the Brand’s Spring/summer 2026 Lineup
Comfortable Spring-Forward Footwear
Clarks Offers Spring Comfort with a Range of Styles
Outerwear-Inspired Footwear Styles
The North Face Basecamp Footwear is Rugged Yet Stylish
Spring Footwear Capsules
UGG Golden and Heritage Utility Collections Introduce Warm-Weather Styles
Varsity-Inspired Footwear
AVIREX x SUBU Iconic Varsity Model Updates Subu’s Sandal Silhouette
Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneaker Gets a Snakeskin Colorway
Bronx Childhood-Inspired Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Present the To Do List Collection
Rebellious Clog Collaborations
The Jean Paul Gaultier x Crocs Capsule Fuses Function with Couture
Rapidly Expanding Footwear Brands
STOKE Shoes is Now in Over 450 Retail Stores in the US
Brogue-Style Skateboard Sneakers
The Vans Varsity Sneakers are at Once Laidback and Preppy
Low-Profile Lifestyle Sneakers
Alo Taps Into Studio-to-Street Cool With Its Sunset Sneaker Drop
Men's Footwear Marketing Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman Launches Stuart Weitzman New York
Comfortable Fall Footwear
The WIND AND SEA x SUBU FW25 Collection Offers Winter Ready Slippers
Heritage-Inspired Apparel Debuts
Clarks Originals Launches an Apparel Collection for SS26
Suede Footwear Collections
Crockett & Jones' SS25 Collection Offers Timeless Craftsmanship
Outdoor Performance Footwear Capsules
Merrell 1TRL AW25 Blends Trail Function with Seasonal Style
Seasonal Footwear Releases
R.A.D. Launches the Factory Racing Campaign & New Colors
Game-Inspired Breathable Footwear
Fortnite and adidas Join on an UltraBOOST Collection
Textural Chunky Collaborative Footwear
KITH and adidas Join Forces with a Festive Sneaker Capsule
Holiday-Theme Footwear Capsules
Footwear Brand AUTRY Uses AI to Generate its Holiday Campaign
Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear
Nike and Supreme Launch a New SB Dunk Low Sneaker
Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear
The SUICOKE FW24 Footwear Collection Has Over 40 Styles
Collaborative Sun-Bleached Footwear
JiyongKim and Clarks Drop a Special Sun-Bleached Wallabee
Muted Neutral Earthy Sneakers
New Balance Presents its 2010 Model in a Grey Days Colorway
Bandana-Inspired Collaborative Shoes
atmos Joins New Balance on the Bāṅdhnū 1000 Sneaker Model
Unique Footwear Designs
Fluevog Releases Quirky Shoes for Distinctive Tastes
Futuristic Sculptural Footwear
Vans Future Clog Highlights Wearable Art and Dutch Clog Heritage
Vacation-Ready Shoe Collections
Nordstrom Launches an Exclusive Tory Burch Capsule
College-Inspired Footwear Collections
Sporty & Rich X Adidas Revamp the Handball Spezials
Seasonal Footwear Series
The ROA FW26 Collection Presents Updated Silhouettes in Muted Tones
Spring Accessory Staples
Call It Spring Debuted Warm-Weather Shoes and Bags
Taupe-Tinged Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Hi 85 Gets an Irregular Shadow Colorway
Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes
Nike and Arts-Rec Join Forces on the SB Dunk Low Model
Vivid Footwear Capsules
norda SS26 Kaleidoscopic Collection Introduces Nine New Iterations
Neon-Tinged Dynamic Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Plans to Launch a 1906A Neon Pack
Weatherized Limited Footwear Designs
Merrell and FreshService Join on the Moab Speed 2 GTX
Premium Technical Rugged Footwear
Balenciaga Introduce the New Hike Sneaker Model
Bold Collaborative Sneakers
S.R. Studio LA CA x Vans Revive Iconic Shoes with Bold Print Treatment
Stylistic Footwear Campaigns
Bata Launched its 'Make Your Way' Campaign with a Focus on Comfort
Fall-Ready Footwear Collections
BEARPAW's Fall 2024 Collection Builds on Its Cozy Offerings
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
Simone Rocha and Crocs Develop Dynamic Heel-Clog Designs
Romantic Seasonal Sneaker Ranges
The Converse Chucks in Love Range Celebrates Valentine's Day
College-Inspired Footwear Capsules
HEYDUDE Launches its 'Collegiate Footwear Collection'