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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Cushioned Computer-Generated Shoes
The Loewe x On Cloudtilt Uses Computer-Generated Midsole Tech
Ultra-Cushioned Performance Sneakers
Introducing The All-New Cloudeclipse by On
Hyper-Comfort Eco Sneakers
The Nike InfinityRN 4 Features the Brand's ReactX Foam
Silver Foil Logo Sneakers
Nike's Air Max Pegasus 89 G Gets a Phoenix Open Colorway
Seasonal High-Performance Sneakers
The Adidas NMD_S1 Now Comes in Understated Color Options
Weatherized High-Top Sneakers
Jordan Launches the Durable Air Jordan 5 GORE-TEX Sneaker
Progressive Fabrication Footwear
Assa Studio Limited Launches the Evolve Footwear Capsule
Corn-Cushioned Running Shoes
Saucony Has Launched Sustainable Shoes Using Renewable Materials
Minimalist Clog-Like Sneakers
adidas Just Released Its New adiFom Superstar Shoes
Charitable Horse Sneakers
Horse Kicks Launches its Fall 2022 Collection of Reimagined Sneakers
Luxurious Minimal Sneakers
On x LOEWE Introduce the Sustainable Cloudtilt Collaboration
Versatile Cushioning Sneakers
The Nike Pegasus Premium Has a Sculpted and Visible Air Zoom Unit
Perforated Breathable Mesh Footwear
The adiFOM Climacool Shoes have an Eco-Friendly Shell
Collaborative Technical Footwear
Nicole McLaughlin Launches a Merrell 1TRL Collaboration
Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers
Voo Store Joins On Running to Create a Unique New Sneaker
Futuristic Designed Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Releases Y-3 Itogo in Japanese-Inspired Aesthetics
Plant-Based Sneakers
'The Plant Shoe' is Made Out of Animal-Free, Sustainable Components
Street Style Training Sneakers
The Adidas Y-3 Running Collection Includes Four Styles
Sustainable Sneaker Collaborations
The VEJA x Ref Venturi Sneakers are Offered in Two Colorways
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Carbon Emission Sneakers
On's Cloudprime Sneaker is Made from CleanCloud EVA Foam
Green Panelling Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Offers a New Colorway of the Air Max 90 Future Shoe
Sustainable Wool Running Shoes
These Shoes Are Made From Biodegradable & Recyclable Materials
Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles
The VEJA SDU REC Flannel Sneakers Have Recycled Materials
Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers
BAPE and adidas Originals Join on a Sneaker Model
3D Fit Print Sneakers
The Ghost 15 Adds Effortless Comfort with its DNA LOFT v2 Cushioning
Lightweight Recycled Running Sneakers
The ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI Sneaker has a Sustainable Build
Next-Generation Runner Sneakers
The Nike Structure 25 Merges Comfort, Technology and Performance
Sustainable Deep Sea Sneakers
The New Nike Air Max Terascape Plus Sneakers Channel the Ocean
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear
CLOT and adidas Join Forces on a New Sneaker Model
Synthetic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Adds a New Air Max Pulse to its Have a Nike Day Series
Computer-Optimized Running Sneakers
The On Cloudsurfer Debuts the Brand's New CloudTec Phase
Responsive Eco-Conscious Sneakers
The Adidas X_PLRBOOST Shoes are Comfy and Stylish
Bright Video Game-Inspired Footwear
Onitsuka Tiger Launches a Street Fighter-inspired Sneaker
Revived Collaborative Running Shoes
Joe Freshgoods Joins New Balance on the 1000 Sneaker Collab
Stealthy Updated Lifestyle Sneakers
NOCTA Gives a New Update to the Nike Air Zoom Drive
Virtual Monster Sneakers
LG Electronics is Unveiling Digital Shoe NFTs at CES 2023
Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers
Nike Shines a Spotlight on the Air Max Flyknit Venture
Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
The 'Knitted Colors' Shoes Allow for Easy Style Changes
Fashion-Focused Sustainable Footwear
Collina Strada Puts Sustainability at the Forefront for NYFW
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Innovation-Forward Running Shoes
The adidas SWITCH FWD Boasts Enhanced Performance
Minimally Designed Lifestyle Shoes
adidas Unveils a Close Look at its Recon Pack of Stan Smiths
Outerspace-Inspired Technical Sneakers
adidas Presents Two New COS Supernova Sneaker Colorways
Supportive Ocean Plastic Sneakers
The adidas Supernova 2.0 is Being Launched in Four Colors
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Reinterpreted Sleek Track Sneakers
Nike Updates the Lunar Sneakers with the Lunar Roam Shoe
Sci-Fi-Themed Rubber-Like Sneakers
Native Shoes Launch Sci-Fi Sneaker Collection with Star Wars
High-Fashion Shoe Covers
Dior's New B31 Model Comes with a Protective Shoe Cover
Technical Vibrant Running Sneakers
Nike Unveils the New Dynamic Alphafly 3 Sneaker Model
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Snowy-Themed Tonal Footwear
Nike Launches a New Colorway of the Zoom GT Cut 2 Sneaker Model
All-Black Vegan Sneakers
Sustainable Footwear Brand Rice Launches an All-Black Vegan Sneaker
Mushroom Leather-Made Sneakers
Sean Wotherspoon Designs More adidas Gazelle Sneakers
Vinyl Toy-Inspired Glowing Sneakers
Nike Presents a Glowing Air Max 1 '87 and Terminator Low PRM
Ultra-Lightweight Running Shoes
adidas Running Uneils the UltraBOOST Light Sneaker Model
Space Travel-Themed Sneakers
adidas Unveils Its Highly-Anticipated 'Cosmic Way Runners' Collection
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Revived Dynamic Running Sneakers
adidas' Adistar Cushion 3 Gets a New Visual Update by atmos
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Futuristic Collaborative Sneakers
XL EXTRALIGHT and RAL7000STUDIO Join Forces on a New Shoe
Earthy Tonal Rugged Sneakers
Palace Remixes the adidas ZX 10,000 Sneaker Model
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Car Brand Sneaker Collabs
Porsche Design and PUMA Unveils 3D Printed Sneakers
Dynamic Layered Tonal Footwear
Diesel Launches Five New Tonal S-Prototype-Cr Sneakers
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Creative-Collaborative Custom Sneakers
PHILLLLTHY Designs His Own adidas NMD S1 Sneaker Model
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Food Waste-Crafted Shoes
Frank and Oak Showcase a New Circular Zero-Waste Sneaker
Dynamic Bold WInter Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Join Forces on the Terra Forma Sneaker
Y2K-Inspired Sneaker Capsules
New Balance Unveils the Refined Future Pack of 2002R Shoes
Sustainable Carbon-Neutral Sneakers
Allbirds Launches the 'M0.0NSHOT' Carbon-Neutral Sneakers
Post-Apocalyptic-Themed Footwear
Nike ISPA Launches the Mindbody Sneaker with Distressed Details
Recycled Aluminum Sneakers
The nat-2 Sleek Alchemist Sneaker is Made from PCR Aluminum Foil
Anniversary-Honoring Covered Sneakers
CLOT Gives the Nike Cortez Sneaker Model a New Makeover
Metallic Chunky Retro Sneakers
Nike's Cosmic Unity 3 Sneaker Gets a New Silver Update
Reworked Futuristic Blue Sneakers
Philllllthy and adidas Join on a Blue NMD S1 Sneaker
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
CAMPER Launches All-New Sneaker Silhouette, the 'KARST'
Fall-Centric Hemp Sneakers
Nike Delivers a New Seasonally Appropriate Air Max 90 Sneaker
Warped Collaborative Breathable Footwear
Stone Island and New Balance Tease the C1 Sneaker
Spring-Ready Stealthy Joint Sneakers
Supreme Remixes a Nike Air Max DN Sneaker Model
80s-Style Vegan Sneakers
Fenics' Footwear Boasts Half of the Carbon Footprint of Other Brands
Retro-Themed Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the Retro Air Jordan 2 Chicago Sneakers
Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers
adidas Y-3 Presents New Shoes Inspired by Contra-Natural
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Trail-Ready Durable Footwear
adidas Delivers the New UltraBOOST DNA XXII Sneaker in New Colorways
Weather-Inspired Seasonal Footwear
Hi-Tex HTS74 Drops its New FW22 Collection Connected to Moods
Sporty Perforated Slip-On Shoes
Jordan Brand is Planning to Release its Own Foam Clogs
Icy Holiday-Themed Shoes
Nike Unveils Imagery for the Upcoming Nike Dunk High 'Lunar New Year'
Textile Overlaying Running Sneakers
Reebok Launches Two New Tonal Premier Road Modern Shoes
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Bright Technical Hiking Shoes
adidas Launches a New Durable Free Hiker 2 Sneaker for the Outdoors
Luxe Technical Footwear Designs
Givenchy Launches a New Iteration of the TK-360+ Sneaker Model
Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers
Reformation Launches a New Footwear Silhouette with Veja
Nature-Inspired Running Sneakers
Zegna and norda Launch Earth-Friendly Nature-Themed Collection
Reimagined Footwear Releases
The Dr. Martens x ACW* FW22 Boasts an Incredibly Chic Aesthetic
Apple Leather-Based Footwear
Trash Planet's New Shoes are Made from Vegan Apple Leather
Retro Minimal Leather Footwear
Nike Brings Back the Air Flight '89 Sneaker Model for Fall
Phygital Luxury Sneakers
The Dior B33 Sneakers Use NFC Tech to Link to a Digital Twin
Technical Patterned Adventurous Footwear
SOUTH2 WEST8 Joins Reebok on the Zig Kinetica II Edge
Lunar New Year-Inspired Sneakers
New Balance Debuts a Range of New Releases for Chinese New Year
Low-Emission Sneakers
ASICS' GEL-LYTE III CM 1.95 Sneaker Emits 1.95kg CO2e Across Its Life Cycle
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Neutral Leather Sneaker Models
New Balance Launches a New Premium Leather TDS Derby Sneaker
Soccer-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Unveils its NMD S1 FS That Draw from its COPA Line
Classic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Levi’s Releases 'Glide' Sneaker Made In Sustainable Leather
Progressive Comfy Running Shoes
adidas Launches the New Cushioned 4DFWD Running Sneakers
Shoe Design NFT Collections
NUBIKK Spotlights Archival Shoes to a New NFT Collection
Unique Temperature-Reactive Sneakers
Civilist and Nike Debut a Thermal Air Force 1 Low Silhouette
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Artist-Designed Phygital Sneakers
adidas' Digital Pass Can Be Redeemed for Physical Sneakers
Animal Print-Logo Vibrant Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get a Cholorphyll Colorway
Fall-Ready Green Lifestyle Shoes
The adidas Response CL Sneaker Gets a Green Oxide Colorway
Color-Blocking Vibrant Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Doernbecher Version of the Air Jordan 1 Low
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Dark Neutral Tonal Footwear
Nike's Air Max 95 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Earth Colorway
Sporty Sleek Lifestyle Sneakers
The New Y-3 Footwear Collection Features Timeless Designs
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
Net Zero Carbon Sneakers
Allbirds Introduces First Net-Zero Carbon Sneaker Called The M0.0NSHOT
Weatherized Collaborative Leather Shoes
nanamica and PUMA Join Forces on a PUMA Clyde
Sleek Retro Basketball Sneakers
NOCTA and Nike Join to Highlight the Zoom Flight 95
Bright Inclusive Leather Sneakers
Nike Expands its Be True Collection with a Dunk Low Sneaker
Sustainably-Minded Lifestyle Sneakers
Proto Collective Unveils Its First Earth-Friendly Sneakers
Retro-Inspired Running Heritage Footwear
PUMA Presents a New Velophasis Series of Footwear
Fashionable Bright Technical Footwear
LOEWE and On Join Forces on the New Cloudventure Shoe
Festive New Year-Themed Footwear
New Balance Unveils a 550 Lunar New Year Collection
Seasonal Mood-Inspired Footwear
Hi-Tec's 'TS74' Fall/Winter 2022 Line Features Reworked Designs
Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Footwear for the SS24 Season
Fall-Centric Minimal Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New White and Maroon Tonal Dunk Low Shoe
Monochromatic Sleek Footwear
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get Another Black and White Update
Sustainable Cozy Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Sneaker Gets a Toasty Colorway Palette
Pink Logo Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Continues to Grow its Since 82 Collection of Sneakers
Puffed Futuristic Collaborative Footwear
Rains and Zellerfeld Join Forces on the Puffer Sneaker
Expansive Tonal Sneaker Launches
Travis Scott and Jordan Brand Unveil More Black Phantom Colorways
Lightweight Ventilated Sculpted Shoes
adidas Launches a New Light Tonal adiFOM Q Sneaker Model
Eco-Friendly Sneaker Collections
MSGM Releases New Eco-Friendly 'FG1' Sneaker Collection
Shimmering Dark Tonal Footwear
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get an Iridescent Royal Blue Update
Sleek Minimal Leather Footwear
NOCTA and Nike Deliver the Black and Gold Hot Step Air Terra