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Top 100 Shoes Trends in 2020

From Ergonomic 3D-Printed Footwear to Pillow-Like Designer Boots

— January 24, 2021 — Eco
The 2020 shoe trends explore many different themes that are translated through progressive designs that deliver function just as well. The creative looks are brought by special collaborations, new materials constructions, design inspirations, and more.

A notable shoe trend is the conceptual Armis slide by Shun Ping Pek, which is a futuristic footwear that is made to be ergonomic through 3D printing methods. The shoe features two different parts starting with the interior mesh and the outer later. Another great shoe trend is by luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton and its iconic Pillow Boot. The plush footwear is centered around comfort to cater to the homely theme of this year. It is available in black, green, and white colorway options.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
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Museum-Themed Sneakers
Museum-Themed Sneakers
Vans and the MoMA Collaborated on a Line of Footwear and Apparel
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99
Jersey Sweatshirt Sneakers
Jersey Sweatshirt Sneakers
The York Athletic Henry Sweatshirt Sneaker Has a Flexible Design
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98
Strappy Plant-Based Sandals
Strappy Plant-Based Sandals
Rothy’s New Sandals Come in The Triple Band and The Knot Silhouettes
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97
Supportive Everyday Runner Footwear
Supportive Everyday Runner Footwear
The Adidas Ultraboost S&L Shoes Have a Supportive Midfoot Cage
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96
Punk Venue-Inspired Boots
Punk Venue-Inspired Boots
Dr. Martens Joined with CBGB to Launch a Pair of Co-Branded Boots
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95
NBA Integration-Honoring Sneakers
NBA Integration-Honoring Sneakers
The Converse 'Breaking Down Barriers' Collection Honors Pioneers
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94
Powered Custom-Fit Sneakers
Powered Custom-Fit Sneakers
The Nike Adapt Auto Max Sneaker Has FitAdapt Technology
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93
Native American-Influenced Mules
Native American-Influenced Mules
SUICOKE and ALANUI Reinterpret the Zavo Mule for Winter 2020
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92
Celebratory Camo Combat Boots
Celebratory Camo Combat Boots
An Exclusive Look at the 1460 Boot From Dr. Martens X A Bathing Ape®
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91
Deconstructed Suede Sneakers
Deconstructed Suede Sneakers
Nike Unveils a New Jordan Delta SP Sneaker with Unique Designs
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90
Customizable Rippable Sneakers
Customizable Rippable Sneakers
The Converse All-Star RIPLAYER Hi Build on Personalization
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89
Retro-Futuristic Collaborative Sneakers
Retro-Futuristic Collaborative Sneakers
Chinatown Market and PUMA Unveil Its New Future Rider Shoe
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88
Energy-Return Dress Footwear
Energy-Return Dress Footwear
Cole Haan's New Style Introduces the Future of Men's Dress Footwear
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87
Fall-Ready Leather Boot Lines
Fall-Ready Leather Boot Lines
These New ECCO Boots are a Part of the Brands Fall/Winter 2020 Drop
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86
Recycled Space-Age Sneakers
Recycled Space-Age Sneakers
The Nike Space Hippie Sneakers are Crafted Using Space Waste Yarn
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85
Energy-Saving Sneakers
Energy-Saving Sneakers
The MIZUNO ENERZY Signature Shoe Delivers a High Energy Return
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84
Bot-Proof Raffles
Bot-Proof Raffles
Klarna's High Tech Smoooth Raffle Proves to Be a One-of-a-Kind Experience
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83
Utilitarian Technical Sneakers
Utilitarian Technical Sneakers
adidas and White Mountaineering Unveil a New Set of LXCON Shoes
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82
Futuristic Chunky Skenaers
Futuristic Chunky Skenaers
Vans Debuted the New City TRL Collection Designed with Enhanced Grip
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81
Japanese-Inspired Sandal Collections
Japanese-Inspired Sandal Collections
The Havaianas x mastermind JAPAN Collection is Traditional
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80
Sporty Elegant Shoe Collaborations
Sporty Elegant Shoe Collaborations
A Partnership with Randomevent Reinvents Four PUMA Models
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79
Sustainable Simplified Sneakers
Sustainable Simplified Sneakers
The Salomon Index.01 Has Recycled Components and is Recyclable
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78
Contoured Utilitarian Sandals
Contoured Utilitarian Sandals
The Suicoke Pardi Sandal Slides Have a Contoured Footbed and More
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77
Colorful Sleek Suede Sneakers
Colorful Sleek Suede Sneakers
Ronnie Fieg Debuts a Vibrant New Balance 1700 Sneaker Design
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76
Pressure-Alleviating Shoelace Accessories
Pressure-Alleviating Shoelace Accessories
'LaceComfort' Eliminates the Need to Tie Shoelaces
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75
Iridescent High-Top Sneakers
Iridescent High-Top Sneakers
Converse's Summer Glow Chuck 70s Glisten in the Light
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74
Unconventionally Stylish Basketball Shoes
Unconventionally Stylish Basketball Shoes
The New Rendition of the Air Jordan 13s Celebrates CNY
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73
Tattoo Culture-Inspired Footwear Designs
Tattoo Culture-Inspired Footwear Designs
These Vans Sneaker Designs are Edgy and Thematic
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72
Segregated Toe Flexible Footwear
Segregated Toe Flexible Footwear
Vibram Joins Balenciaga on the Unique Toe Collection
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71
Intricately Stitched Sneakers
Intricately Stitched Sneakers
The Adidas Kontuur I by Craig Green is Minimalist and Comfortable
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70
Recycled Factory Waste Sandals
Recycled Factory Waste Sandals
The KEEN Harvest Flip-Flops Have an Eco-Friendly Style
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69
Comfort-Focused Winterized Sneaker Boots
Comfort-Focused Winterized Sneaker Boots
Forsake's 'Lucie Boot' is Waterproof, Cozy, and Stylish
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68
Collaborative Sneaker-Shaped Vases
Collaborative Sneaker-Shaped Vases
The Converse Tokyo x Ceramic Japan x .blnk Retails for $85 USD
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67
Unconventional Western Americana-Inspired Shoes
Unconventional Western Americana-Inspired Shoes
SHOES 53045 'S Bold EASY RID’AIR Have Dropped
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66
Custom Wedding Sneaker Services
Custom Wedding Sneaker Services
Converse Japan's White Atelier Customizes the Chuck Taylor Shoes
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65
Incredibly Fashionable Rain Boots
Incredibly Fashionable Rain Boots
Louis Vuitton Embraces Style & Color in This Functional Capsule
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64
Sneaker-Inspired Slides
Sneaker-Inspired Slides
The Balenciaga Track Slides are a New Take on a Popular Footwear Style
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63
Eco-Friendly Color-Changing Shoes
Eco-Friendly Color-Changing Shoes
SUNS Shoes Offsets Its Footprint by Planting 10 Trees Per Pair
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62
Monochromatic Biodegradable Boots
Monochromatic Biodegradable Boots
Bottega Veneta Made Unisex Footwear with Sugarcane & Coffee
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61
Uniquely Designed Shoes
Uniquely Designed Shoes
Li-Ning Launches Captivating Styles in Its Fall/Winter 2020 Footwear Range
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60
Chic Vegan Footwear Brands
Chic Vegan Footwear Brands
Californians Explores Various Animal-Free Leather Alternatives
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59
Post-Apocalyptic Sneaker Campaigns
Post-Apocalyptic Sneaker Campaigns
CGI Models Sport the Reebok x Chromat Zig Kinetica Sneakers
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58
Sneaker Culture-Inspired Round-Ups
Sneaker Culture-Inspired Round-Ups
eBay & Briony Douglas Call Attention to Popular Shoe Models
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57
AR Sneaker-Coloring Zines
AR Sneaker-Coloring Zines
'Create with Air Max' Digitally Customizes Nike Sneakers
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56
Natural Landscape-Inspired Sneakers
Natural Landscape-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike ACG Air Nasu Sneaker Pays Homage to Japan
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55
Protective High-Top Trail Shoes
Protective High-Top Trail Shoes
The Adidas Terrex Agravic Tech Pro is Water-Repellent and More
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54
Vegan-Friendly Bamboo Sneakers
Vegan-Friendly Bamboo Sneakers
Cariuma's IBI Sneakers are Knit from Bamboo & Recycled Plastics
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53
Wear-Away Monochromatic Shoes
Wear-Away Monochromatic Shoes
Nike Unveils a New Set of Unique Air Force 1 Sneaker Models
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52
DIY Slipper Kits
DIY Slipper Kits
The Hender Scheme Craft Yourself / Room Shoes Kit is Interactive
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51
Chaotically Stylish Sneaker Collections
Chaotically Stylish Sneaker Collections
The Nike 2020 ISPA Collection Includes Five Styles
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50
Futuristically Enhanced Sneaker Collections
Futuristically Enhanced Sneaker Collections
The Converse CX Collection Revamps an Iconic Style
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49
Expansive Futuristic Footwear
Expansive Futuristic Footwear
LI-NING Unveils its FW20 Collection of Footwear Designs
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48
Comfy Glow-in-the-Dark Clogs
Comfy Glow-in-the-Dark Clogs
Crocs' Glow-in-the-Dark Launch Arrives in Green and White
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47
Neon Collaboration Desert Boots
Neon Collaboration Desert Boots
The OVO x Clarks Wallabee Offer a Vibrant Pop of Color
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46
Luxe Sneaker-Inspired Sandals
Luxe Sneaker-Inspired Sandals
Off-White Creates the Bold ODSY Sandal
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45
Quilted Luxury Sneaker Designs
Quilted Luxury Sneaker Designs
Rick Owens' New DRKSHDW Launch Showcases the Cozyboy Sneakers
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44
Striking Red-Accented Sandals
Striking Red-Accented Sandals
Nike's Air Max 90 Slides Arrive in a Vibrant Chile Red Colorway
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43
Stylishly Sustainable Sneaker Collaborations
Stylishly Sustainable Sneaker Collaborations
The Rick Owens x VEJA Boasts Two Unisex Silhouettes
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42
High-End Luxury Sneakers
High-End Luxury Sneakers
The Prada x adidas Collaboration's Second Drop is Scheduled for September
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41
Artful Collaborative Luxe Sneakers
Artful Collaborative Luxe Sneakers
Dior Taps Daniel Arsham on a New CD1 Sneaker Design for SS20
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40
Retro-Futurist Shoe Revivals
Retro-Futurist Shoe Revivals
The PUMA Future Rider Model is in Collaboration with Chinatown Market
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39
Minimalist Leather Construction Sneakers
Minimalist Leather Construction Sneakers
The Hardgraft Low Top Sneakers Come in Four Styles
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38
Sustainable Sneaker Packaging
Sustainable Sneaker Packaging
Everlane's Eco-Friendly Footwear is Packed Into a Plastic-Free Box
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37
Stylish Hybrid Trail Shoes
Stylish Hybrid Trail Shoes
The Danner x Flower Mountain Footwear Capsule Collection is Trail-Ready
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36
Raw Eco-Focused Sneakers
Raw Eco-Focused Sneakers
The Converse Renew Chuck Taylor All-Star ’70 Has a Vintage Feel
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35
Multifunctional Trail Running Sneakers
Multifunctional Trail Running Sneakers
The Nike Pegasus Trail 2 Provides Enhanced Support
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34
Sci-Fi-Inspired Sneaker Styles
Sci-Fi-Inspired Sneaker Styles
The Adidas x Star Wars ZX 2K Boost Solo Sneaker is Character-Themed
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33
Secret Agent-Approved Sneakers
Secret Agent-Approved Sneakers
The Adidas x James Bond Ultraboost 20 Sneakers are Stylish
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32
Luxury Trail Running Shoes
Luxury Trail Running Shoes
Valentino's Garavani Climbers Sneakers are Rugged and Elegant
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31
Pillow-Like Designer Boots
Pillow-Like Designer Boots
The Louis Vuitton Pillow Boots Re-Imagine High-End Comfort
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30
Customizable Tearaway Sneakers
Customizable Tearaway Sneakers
Nike is Releasing Its Air Force 1 & Air Max 98 with Tear-Off Pieces
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29
Streaming Service Sneakers
Streaming Service Sneakers
The Spotify x Reebok Zig Kinetica Ultrasounds Collection is Artistic
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28
Ergonomic 3D-Printed Footwear
Ergonomic 3D-Printed Footwear
The Conceptual 'Armis' Slide Shoe Can be Printed in a Single Cycle
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27
Laid-Back Cartoon Fashion Collections
Laid-Back Cartoon Fashion Collections
The Simpsons x Vans Collection Celebrates the Cartoon Family
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26
Wrap-Around 3D-Printed Footwear
Wrap-Around 3D-Printed Footwear
The 'Walk Of Mind' Shoes Have an Ergonomic Design
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25
Waterproof 3D-Printed Shoes
Waterproof 3D-Printed Shoes
The 'Bisca360' Shoe are High-Tech and Ultra-Resilient
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24
Featherlight Military-Inspired Footwear
Featherlight Military-Inspired Footwear
The Brandblack Mil-Spec LTD Has Vibram Wraptech and More
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23
1980's Film-Inspired Sneakers
1980's Film-Inspired Sneakers
Vans is Reissuing the 'Fast Times' Checkerboard Slip-On Shoes
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22
Limited Edition Knitted Shoes
Limited Edition Knitted Shoes
On Launches a New Cloudnova Sneaker for the Warmer Seasons
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21
All-Day Comfort Sneakers
All-Day Comfort Sneakers
The On Cloudnova Sneakers Have a Stylish Yet Comfy Design
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20
Comfort-Focused Leisure Footwear
Comfort-Focused Leisure Footwear
The New Balance All Coast V2 Sneakers are for Passive Wear
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19
Mystery Cartoon Sneaker Collections
Mystery Cartoon Sneaker Collections
The Converse x Scooby-Doo Sneakers Come in Two Styles
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18
Supportive Speed Hiking Shoes
Supportive Speed Hiking Shoes
The Salewa Dropline Mid Speed Hiking Shoe Offers Great Stability
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17
Valentine-Ready Footwear Designs
Valentine-Ready Footwear Designs
The Low-Top Grey & High-Top Pink Timberlands are a V-Day Release
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16
Hightop Kevlar-Infused Hiking Boots
Hightop Kevlar-Infused Hiking Boots
The Naglev Unico Combat Waterproof Boots are Lightweight
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15
Gamer Exclusive Footwear Drops
Gamer Exclusive Footwear Drops
Players Can Unlock Nike Offerings Through MyPLAYER Nation
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14
Testing ASICS' Smart Shoe Prototype
Testing ASICS' Smart Shoe Prototype
Trend Hunter Went to CES with ASICS to Test Its New Prototype
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13
Milk Tea-Colored Sneakers
Milk Tea-Colored Sneakers
Vans' Milk Tea Collection Features Retro Colorways
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12
Bespoke Military-Inspired Sandals
Bespoke Military-Inspired Sandals
These BEAMS x Crocs Sandals Come in Two Style Options
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11
Laid-Back Winterized Footwear
Laid-Back Winterized Footwear
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star All Terrain is Weatherproof
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10
Two-in-One Hiking Footwear
Two-in-One Hiking Footwear
The Haglofs Duality AT1 GT Trekking Shoe Has a Replaceable Midsole
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9
Sustainable Surplus Material Sneakers
Sustainable Surplus Material Sneakers
The New Balance Test Run PRJ 3.0 Has a Playful Design
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8
Waterproof Slip-On Sneakers
Waterproof Slip-On Sneakers
Vessi Footwear's Everyday Slip-Ons Boast Patented Dyma-tex Fabric
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7
Streetwear-Inspired Winter Shoes
Streetwear-Inspired Winter Shoes
The Nike ACG Air Terra Antarctica GORE-TEX is Weatherproof
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6
Chic City-Ready Hiking Shoes
Chic City-Ready Hiking Shoes
The Danner Caprine Low Suede is Suited for Concrete or Forest Floors
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5
Sustainable Athletic Footwear
Sustainable Athletic Footwear
Nike's Space Hippie Collection Works Towards a Circular Economy
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4
Visually Manipulating Luxe Sneakers
Visually Manipulating Luxe Sneakers
Alexander McQueen's White 3D Sneaker Boasts a Trippy Design
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3
City-Friendly Hiking Shoes
City-Friendly Hiking Shoes
The Columbia Facet 45 OutDry is Ready for Trails and Concrete Streets
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2
Doodle-Inspired Sneakers
Doodle-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike Air Force 1 Sketch Style Looks Like It Has a Drawn-On Swoosh
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1
Collaboration Activewear Clogs
Collaboration Activewear Clogs
The Conceptual Nike Air-Jordans x Crocs are Sporty and Distinct
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