The December 2021 shoes roundup features new interpretations of footwear. Shoe companies are focusing on incorporating new styles and materials to create futuristic designs for today's consumers.
One example of this is On Running, a footwear technology development company that created shoe foam from CO2 emissions. Dubbed CleanCloud, the material was made by capturing CO2, concentrating it into ethylene gas, and refining it into EVA pellets. On Running adapts to the climate crisis by offering a cutting-edge solution to CO2 emissions.
Another way that companies are adapting to the changing world is through digitalized sneakers. DIESEL launched the PROTOTYPE Sneaker design with an accompanying NFT. The shoe brand aims to revolutionize conventional sneaker silhouettes and enter the digital sphere as NFTs gain rapid consumer traction.
Top 50 Shoes Trends in December
From Phygital Sneaker Releases to Recycled Emissions Footwear:
Elena Rahman — Dec 11, 2021 — Fashion
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Crystal-Covered Low Top Sneakers
The Swarovski x Nike Air Force 1 Has Officially Been Unveiled
49
Art-Inspired Streetwear Collections
Vans and MOCA has Collaborated on a New Streetwear Collection
48
Ramen-Inspired Sneakers
Japanese Noodle Chain Tenkaippin Collaborated with le coq sportif
47
Fanciful Everyday Sneaker Styles
The CLAE Bradley High Welt Sneaker is Comfy Yet Classic
46
Basketball-Inspired Sneakers
Reebok Launched Shaqnosis “Shaquille O’Neal x Damian Lillard” Line
45
Rapper-Designed Autumnal Sneakers
The Highly Anticipated Travis Scott X Nike Air Max 1 Has Arrived
44
Post-Adventure Recovery Footwear
The Holden Puffy Slip On Acts Like a Sleeping Bag for the Feet
43
Puffer-Inspired Slippers
The Kombi Puff Slip Slippers are Equal Parts Comfortable and Stylish
42
Undulating Molded Clogs
The Design of the Sculptural Crocs Pollex Clog Resembles a Fingerprint
41
Fashionable Fruit Waste Footwear
The ID.EIGHT Hana Light Mix Sneakers are Unisex and Cruelty-Free
40
Graphene-Infused Performance Sneakers
The norda 001 G+ Spike Has a Vibram Sole and More
39
Vegan Sustainable Luxury Shoes
Luxury Fashion Brand 'Louis Vuitton' Debuts Vegan Luxury Shoe
38
Gaming Sneaker Collabs
Xbox is Celebrating Its 20th Birthday with adidas in New 'Forum' Sneaker
37
Surrealist Collaboration Clogs
Birkenstock x Opening Ceremony's Footwear Features Art by Magritte
36
Collaborative Winter Boots
Dr. Martens and Goodhood Released a New Boot for their FW2021 Lineup
35
Co-Branded '90s-Inspred Boots
Dr. Martens and Heaven Join Forces on a New Collaboration
34
Tree-Growing Footwear
'The Johnny' is a Sustainable Shoe That Sprouts an Apple Tree When Planted
33
Layered Multicolor Sneakers
The New KAWS x sacai Nike Blazer Low Colorway Has Been Unveiled
32
Punk Rock-Inspired Sandals
The New Pleasures x Crocs Capsule Has Counter-Cultural Appeal
31
Shoe Refurbishment Programs
Uggrenew Supports Restoration with Refresh & Restore Services
30
Post-Workout Relaxation Footwear
The HOKA Ora 2 Recovery Shoe is Ideal for Leisure Wear
29
Next-Gen Footwear Pop-Ups
The Stride Rite Pop-Up Supports Shopping Straight from Phones
28
Festive Sneaker Events
The Sleigh Drop by eBay Shares a Curated Collection of Coveted Sneakers
27
Tree Fiber Trail Sneakers
The Allbirds SWT Trail Running Shoes are Made with TENCEL Lyocell
26
Cartoon Anniversary Footwear Collaborations
Pokémon and Converse Collaborate on Anniversary Line
25
Pop Art Sneaker Collections
These Reebok Shoes Are Inspired By Keith Haring's Art From the 1980s
24
Peach-Themed Basketball Shoes
adidas is Set to Drop the Trae Young 1 'Peach Tree' Mid November
23
Sports Agent-Designed Sneakers
Rich Paul Reveals His Own Signature New Balance 550
22
Phygital Sneaker Releases
DIESEL Launches the PROTOTYPE Sneaker with Accompanying NFT
21
Zero-Drop Hiker Sneakers
The Lems Primal Pursuit Sneakers Have 3.5mm Lugs for Impressive Traction
20
Iconic Utilitarian Boots
Dr. Martens and A-COLD-WALL Debut a Black Iteration of the Classic 1461
19
Stuffed-Bear-Themed Sneakers
'Vans Vault' Launched a New 'Unstuffed Animal' Mid Sneaker
18
Indigenous-Inspired Streetwear Sneakers
Pharrell and adidas Unveil the Humanrace Sičhona in Black
17
Metal Band-Themed Work Boots
Wolverine and Metallica Join Forces to Launch Three New Boots
16
Multimedia Vibrant Footwear
Artist Geoff McFetrdige Creates a Vault by Vans Capsule
15
Recycled Emissions Footwear
'On Running' Has Launched 'CleanCloud,' a Shoe Foam Created From CO2
14
Supercharged Running Insoles
Spenco's Propel & Propel + Carbon Insoles Feature Running Shoe Tech
13
Tech-Fueled Footwear Pop-Ups
Hotter Shoes' Pop-Up Store Includes a Footprint 3D Scanner
12
Sleek Bubble Heeled Sneakers
LMNTS Unveils New Suede and Nylon Sneaker Dubbed the 'Lunar Low'
11
Purple-Toned Retro Sneakers
New Balance Set to Drop 'Purple/Silver Metallic' Version of the 992
10
Embroidered Multi-Color Sneakers
Nike Reveals New Air Sprung Collection Featuring Air Max 95
9
Celeb-Branded Sneaker Cleaning Kits
Crep Protect and DJ Khaled Launch 'We The Best' Cleaning Box
8
Pearlescent Ballet Flats
Tieks Dropped Limited-Edition Black Friday Ballet Flats
7
Hybrid Climbing Sneakers
KEEN's New Jasper Silhouette Blends Hiking Elements with Modern Design
6
Biodegradable Suede Sneakers
PUMA Unveils Its Most Eco-friendly Sneaker Yet, the Re:Suede
5
Low-Impact Sneakers
The YY Nation Nimbo is the "Lowest Carbon Footprint Sneaker in the World"
4
Retro Basketball-Inspired Shoes
Midwest Kids Launches First-Ever adidas Originals Collection
3
Surfing-Themed Wheeled Shoes
These 'Heelys' Shoes Showcase a Californian Surf Aesthetic
2
Comedic Footwear Campaigns
The UGG Holiday Campaign Stars Comedians Heidi Gardner & Mikey Day
1
Low-Impact Hiking Boots
Erem's Biocircular Desert Hiking Boots are Easy on the Environment
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Sleek Footwear Drops
The Zellerfeld x Nike Air Max 1000 Black Drops in Limited Quantities
Sneaker-Inspired Dynamic Apparel
One Block Down Spotlights the Air Max Plus in New Capsule
Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs
The Nike C1TY Surplus Keeps Feet Feeling Cool Yet Protected
Performance Grid-Patterned Sneakers
The Nike Structure 26 Black/volt Has a Clean, Technical Design
Tech-Centric Collaborative Sneakers
Nike and COMME des GARÇONS Present an Air Max TL 2.5 Shoe
Minimalist New Year Sneakers
On Year of the Snake Cloudtilt Marks the Lunar New Year
Winter-Ready Sneaker Styles
The Nike Zoom Vomero Roam Winterized Running Shoes are Ultra-Durable
Neon-Tinged Performance Footwear
Nike Unveils the Air Foamposite One in a Black and Volt Hue
Electric Truck Shoe Concepts
The 'CyberShoes' Footwear Project is Inspired by the Cybertruck
Luxe Creamy Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 12 Retro Sneaker Gets a Phantom Colorway
AI-Generated Footwear Designs
PUMA Launches AI-Enhanced Inverse Sneaker Collection
Futuristic Silver Tonal Footwear
The adidas Crazy 2 Sneaker Gets a Silver Metallic Colorway
Soft Suede Premium Sneakers
Prada Introduces a New Trail Sneaker with Plush Suede
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Archival Technical Sneaker Designs
The New Balance 509 Returns with New Technical Elements
Extravagant Dad-Inspired Shoes
New Balance’s 'Tech Explosion' is a Dad Shoe from the future.
Stylish Footwear Collab Drops
The Supreme X Nike SB Dunk Low Collection Has Regional Exclusives
Pink Tonal Performance Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Pegasus Premium in an Atmosphere Colorway
Crisp Triple White Footwear
Nike's Air Foamposite One Clean Gets a Triple White
Black Metallic Summer Sneakers
Nike Presents a Stealthy Tonal Pegasus Premium
Second-Skin Luxury Footwear
Balenciaga Presents the Dynamic Zero Shoe with Unique Grip
Performance-Ready Running Shoes
New Balance Spotlights the Fresh Foam X 1080 v13
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
In-Game Digital Sneakers
Nike and Fortnite Launched Four Digital Sneakers
3D-Printed Sports Sneakers
Zellerfeld Partnered with Nike to 3D Print New Nike Air Max 1000
Tech-Driven Streetwear Drops
Nooon Unveils Its 'REBOOT' Collection Bridging 3D Design and Utility
Bold Tonal Sneaker Revivals
Turbo Green Breathes New Life into the Air Max Plus for Fall 2025
Chic Camo-Patterned Road Sneakers
The Nike Vomero Premium Black Realtree Will Arrive This Holiday
Nostalgic Millennium Sneaker Models
The Nike V2k Run Pays Homage to the 2000s Aesthetic
Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes
adidas and Y-3 Introduce the Newest Range of Footwear
AI-Backed Sneaker Design Platforms
Nike Introduces the AIRImagination Platform of Design
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
Dual-Tonal Plush Functional Sneakers
Nike Introduces a White and Green Air More Uptempo Low Model
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
Athletic Performance Essentials
Nike Streamlines Running Collection with Cushioning Categories
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Sneaker is Revived in Metallic Hues
Sporty Dynamic Futuristic Footwear
adidas and James Harden Presents the Cyber Metallic Vol. 9
Collaborative Lifestyle Revived Shoes
Levi's Revives the Iconic New Balance 992 Sneaker Model
Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs
The Nike ACG Air Zoom Gaiadome GORE-TEX Digi Camo Comes in Two Colors
Impact-Absorption Leather Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Premium Touch to the Shox Sneaker
Ceramic-Inspired Footwear Designs
Nike Partners with Japanese Designer Nigo for a New Silhouette
3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers
Mahdi Naim Designs the EXOSKYN Silhouette for KORUX
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
Custom 3D-Printed Basketball Shoes
adidas Revealed New Project R.A.P. Silhouette
Retro Translucent Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Invisible Woman 2.0 Transforms the Air Force 1 Low
Collaborative Fashion Puffy Boots
adidas and Moon Boot Work in Collaboration on the BOOST Sneaker
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
Stealthy 3d-Printed Runner
Nike Air Max 1000.2 Black Evolves the Zellerfeld-Built Sneakerc
Villain-Inspired Futuristic Sneakers
Nike Presents a New Iteration of the Air Flightposite Sneaker
Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes
The Nike Air Jordan 14 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Toe Version
Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers
CLOT and adidas Remix a New Pair of Gazelle Sneakers
3D-Printed Lattice Futuristic Shoes
adidas Presents the Breathable Latticed Climamog Shoes
Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers
The New Dries Van Noten Suede Sneaker Boasts Bright Hues
Abrasion-Resistant Running Shoes
KEEN Taps into the Trail Running Category with 'SEEK'
Grinded Sneaker-Made Sustainable Shoes
ASICS and Studio Hagel Join Forces on the Stealthy NEOCURVE
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Walking Performance Sneakers
Clarks Pace Rise Has Infinity Energy Capsules
Digitally-Collectible Footwear Items
Epic Games is Now Selling 'Kicks' in Fortnite
Metallic-Tinged Premium Sneakers
Nike's Pegasus Premium Sneaker Gets a Metallic Silver Hue
Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers
Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals Drop Shoes with Transparency
Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules
PUMA x E.T. Collection Has Nostalgic Graphics Through Footwear and Apparel
Futuristic Slip-On Shoes
Adidas Unveils 'Climacool' for a Minimalist Lightweight Footwear Option
Digital-World-Based Shoe Collections
adidas Debuts the 'STEPN GO x adidas Ultraboost 5'
3D Printed Shoe Platforms
Fitasy Makes Custom-Fit 3D Printed Shoes More Affordable & Accessible
Knitted Breathable Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Air Max Flyknit Venture Sneaker
Iridescent Performance Sneaker Models
Nike's GT Future Sneaker Gets. Copper Egg Colorway
Glowing Collaborative Y2K Sneakers
Dover Street Market and Nike Present a Glowing Vomero 5
Net Zero Carbon Shoes
Allbirds' M0.0NSHOT Zero is the World's First Carbon-Neutral Shoe
Futuristic Sneaker Releases
The Air Max Dn8 Gets a Sculptural Update in New Collaboration
Co-Designed Ultra-Light Sneakers
LOEWE and On Have Reimagined the Cloudtilt 2.0 Sneaker
Cool Tonal Sneakers
The City Jeans Adidas Gazelle Indoor Diamond in the Rough Drops Limitedly
Elevated Classic Sneaker Silhouettes
Reebok Upgrades Three Classic, Fan-Favorite Footwear Styles
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Progrssive Chunky Running Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Uplift SC Sneaker Model
Co-Branded Premium Running Shoes
LOEWE and On Bring Forth New Cloudtilt 2 Colorways
Dynamic Sole Unit Sneakers
adidas Brings Attention to its New Zponge Sneaker Model
Co-Branded Performance Running Sneakers
The Kith On Running Collaboration Merges Form and Function
Speed-Forward Stealthy Sneakers
adidas' Adizero PR has an Ultra-Slim Structure
Vibrant Festive Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the New KD17 Christmas Sneaker Model
Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs
The KEEN UNEEK 360 Will Come in Three Colors
Rugged Winterized Stealthy Boots
Nike Introduces the New Lunar Force 1 Duckboot
Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers
The Gucci Slip-On Sneaker Has a Monogram Molded Rubber Sole
Collaborative Tech Sneakers
HAL STUDIOS GEL-NYC 2 Architecture of Everyday Life Explores Material
Outdoor Explorative Trail-Tested Shoes
adidas Presents the New Skychaser GORE-TEX Footwear Model
Dynamic Textural Collaborative Shoes
Thug Club & Adidas Drop a Special Iteration of the Superstar
Touch-Reactive Shoes
adidas and Humanrace's EVOLUTION Pro Integrates Haptic Elements
Lunar-Inspired Footwear
Cloudzone Moon is Spotlighted in Zendaya’s latest On collaboration
Nature-Inspired Limited Sneakers
Craft and Houdini Join Forces on the Kype Pro Limited Edition
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
Silver-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces the KD 18 Sneaker in Soft Pearl
Naturally Dyed Collaborative Shoes
3sixteen and Saucony Join on a Set of Peregrine 15 Shoes
Heritage Running Models
Jacquemus x Nike Moon Shoe Drop in Soft Pearl, Fauna Brown & Aluminum Pink
Fashion-Forward Sporty Apparel
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a New Collection
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Collaborative Cushioned Sneakers
Caroline Hu and adidas Originals Join Forces on the SL 72s
Clog-Expansive Sneaker Brands
Crocs is Officially Pushing More Boundaries in Sneakers
Creamy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
The Nike Pegasus Wave Sneaker Gets a Sail and Coconut Milk Hue
Collaborative Futuristic Footwear Series
SUICOKE Joins Space Available on a New Capsule
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
All-White Textural Futuristic Shoe
Nike's Clogposite Gets a Summit White Colorway
Sleek Retro-Futuristic Sneaker Models
The Upcoming New Balance 2000 ABZORB Boasts a Blue Hue
Retro Slim Shoe Releases
The Nike Air Superfly Makes a Bold and Stylish Comeback
Revived Color-Accented Shoes
The New Adizero Evo SL Bring Signature Accents to a Performance Shoe
Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Launches a New Made in USA Series
Inaugural Sustainable Sneaker Collections
Gabriela Hearst Debuts The Ohio Footwear Line
Collaborative Monochromatic Sneakers
The Kith x On Running Sneakers Will Arrive in the Spring
Retro Tech Running Shoes
New Balance's 1000 Shoe Comes in Vintage Indigo and Arid Stone
Consolidated Sports Innovation Engines
Nike is Focusing Its Innovation Efforts Across Its Brands
Ultra-Thin Premium Fashion Sneakers
Prada Introduces a Look at the Dynamic Collapse Sneaker
Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneakers
Maha Amsterdam and Nike Revive the Total 90 Shox Magia
Sustainable Running Shoe Designs
The Circle SuperNatural Runner is Fully Made in Europe
Futuristic Winter Essentials
adidas x Moon Boot Reunite or a Winter Collaboration
Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules
June Ambrose x Naturalizer Fuses Fashion Aesthetics & Athletic Codes
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers
Allbirds Remix is the First Polycotton Recycled Sneaker
Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers
The FUN Ghostbusters Sneakers Pay Homage to the Revived Franchise
Reinterpreted Sustainable Fashion
ADER ERROR and Converse Present the Re-Found Collection
Holiday Sneaker Capsules
adidas x Minecraft Holiday Sneakers Blend Game Characters with Footwear
Recycled Rope-Made Footwear
SHORE Presents a New Footwear Capsule with a Sustainable Build
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
Triple Black Leather Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Dunk Low Sneaker in Triple Black
Lofty Long-Distance Running Shoes
The Adidas Supernova Glide and Rise 3 Maximize Comfort
Unique Footwear Designs
Fluevog Releases Quirky Shoes for Distinctive Tastes
Futuristic Sculptural Footwear
Vans Future Clog Highlights Wearable Art and Dutch Clog Heritage
Marathon Season-Ready Footwear
PUMA Introduces New Shoes in its Marathon Majors Design
Reimagined Stealthy Monochromatic Shoes
BEAMS and New Balance Reissue the 1000 Model Once Again
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
Fuzzy Footwear Collections
Dream Pairs Debuts the Fall/Winter 2024 Fuzzy Collection
Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules
Puma's ET Series Brings Film References to Footwear and Streetwear
Collaborative Zipped Sneakers
Footpatrol, Hiking Patrol, and Reebok Launch an Instapump Fury