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Top 100 Shoes Trends in April

From Plant-Based Dyed Sneakers to Cartoon-Esque Eco-Themed Sneakers

— April 27, 2019 — Fashion
The series of April 2019 shoe trends follow a wide range of innovative factors that push for more conscious design decisions in the form of footwear. There is a focus on environmentally friendly approaches and even design versatility. The Spring season has also begun, which opens up opportunities for the more seasonally appropriate models to hit the market as well.

Nike's Plant Color collection is one of the standouts this month as it is angled from a perspective that highlights sustainability through its dyeing and construction process. It uses plant-based methods to create the subtle, yet colorful colorways. Nike continues its sustainability theme with the Sustainability collection spotlighting Earth Day. The capsule uses a brand new material called 'Flyleather,' which blends 50% leather-fiber materials for durability and lightweight elements.
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White Doodle-Adorned Sneakers
White Doodle-Adorned Sneakers
No-Comply Skateshop and Daniel Johnston Drop a Capsule With Vans
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99
Velcro Black Tonal Sneakers
Velcro Black Tonal Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS and Nike Drop a Dramatic Sneaker Silhouette
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98
Jersey-Lined Mismatching Slides
Jersey-Lined Mismatching Slides
BEAMS and The North Face Dropped the Second Base Camp Slide
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97
Zipper-Accented Leather Shoes
Zipper-Accented Leather Shoes
Dr. Martens Receives a New Version of the 1461 Model Alongside BEAMS
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96
Pebbled Leather Tonal Sneakers
Pebbled Leather Tonal Sneakers
New Balance's Bison Collection Spotlights the 997 Sneaker Design
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95
Nubuck Leather Chelsea Boots
Nubuck Leather Chelsea Boots
Jerry Lorenzo Unveils a New Boot Structure in a Simple Design
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94
Brightly Accented Running Shoes
Brightly Accented Running Shoes
The new Addition of Vapormax 2019 Sneakers Boast a Clear Base
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93
Chic Animal Print Footwear
Chic Animal Print Footwear
Caliroots and Diemme Release the Ultra-Stylish Monte Grappa Silhouette
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92
Thai-Inspired Militaristic Footwear
Thai-Inspired Militaristic Footwear
24 Kilates Honors Its Bangkok Store Opening the The Mine Range
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91
Contoured Customized Fit Sandals
Contoured Customized Fit Sandals
The 'XSIZE' Adjustable Sandals Come in Over 30 Strap Styles
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90
Italian Flag-Themed Tonal Sneakers
Italian Flag-Themed Tonal Sneakers
PUMA's Thunder Spectra Sneakers Receives a Patriotic Colorway
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89
Peace-Themed DIY Styled Sneakers
Peace-Themed DIY Styled Sneakers
Vans Launches a Peace Iteration of the Sk8-Hi Sneaker Model
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88
Neon-Accented Mix-Textile Sneakers
Neon-Accented Mix-Textile Sneakers
Overkill and PUMA Launch a Cell-Venom Radiant Venom Shoe
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87
Fluorescent-Accented Running Shoes
Fluorescent-Accented Running Shoes
size? and adidas Introduce a Road Safety Nite Jogger Sneaker
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86
Zippered Hi-Cut Suede Shoes
Zippered Hi-Cut Suede Shoes
NIGO Joins Converse Japan on a Chuck Taylor All Star Zip Hi Sneaker
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85
Cushioned Antibacterial Sport Insoles
Cushioned Antibacterial Sport Insoles
The Ginosvate Insoles Provide Consistent Support
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84
All-Over Logo Slip-On Shoes
All-Over Logo Slip-On Shoes
Vans Vault Unveils Its Multi-Logo Pack of Slip-On Sneaker Silhouettes
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83
Revived Brightly Accented Sneakers
Revived Brightly Accented Sneakers
DC Shoes Joins FTP To Create a Limited Edition Lynx OG Model
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82
Hairy Suede Textile Sneakers
Hairy Suede Textile Sneakers
Vans Launches Two Sneaker Designs in a Textile Checkerboard Pattern
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81
China-Inspired Chunky Sneakers
China-Inspired Chunky Sneakers
Cash Ru Designs the Shanghai Kaleidoscope Iteration of the AM97
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80
Slip-On Moccasin Footwear Designs
Slip-On Moccasin Footwear Designs
Caspia Prepares for Spring This Year With the HAMMERHEAD Model
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79
Modernized Premium Ballet Flats
Modernized Premium Ballet Flats
ECCO's New Anine Model is Perfect for Spring and Summer Styling
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78
Vintage Store-Designed Sneakers
Vintage Store-Designed Sneakers
Procell Works With Nike on a New Iteration of the Air Force 1s
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77
90s-Inspired Leather Runners
90s-Inspired Leather Runners
adidas and Naked Introduce a Bulky Sneaker Named the Magmur Runner
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76
Artist-Designed Floral Sneakers
Artist-Designed Floral Sneakers
Sue Tsai and PUMA Collaborate on the Wildflowers Collection
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75
Neutral Tonal Caged Runners
Neutral Tonal Caged Runners
adidas' Iconic UltraBOOST Sneakers Arrive in a Raw Khaki Colorway
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74
Surf-Inspired Graphic Casualwear
Surf-Inspired Graphic Casualwear
Yusuke Hanai Creates a Capsule Alongside Vans Full of Graphics
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73
Crystal-Encrusted Running Shoes
Crystal-Encrusted Running Shoes
Nike's Air VaporMax Flyknit 2.0 Arrives in a Sparkling Colorway
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72
Ultra-Durable Cyclist Shoes
Ultra-Durable Cyclist Shoes
The Rapha Explore Shoes Promise Advanced Comfort and Quality
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71
Mesh Paneling Sneaker Designs
Mesh Paneling Sneaker Designs
Ronnie Fieg's S-97 Sneakers Reimagines the Salvation 97
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70
Vibrantly Accented High-Cut Sneakers
Vibrantly Accented High-Cut Sneakers
Jordan Brand Drops a Yellow Toe Iteration of the Air Jordan 1
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69
90s-Inspired Retro Footwear Relaunches
90s-Inspired Retro Footwear Relaunches
Reebok is Gearing Up to Release Its Instapump Fury 2019
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68
Ultra-Flexible Elegant Sneakers
Ultra-Flexible Elegant Sneakers
Nike's Presto Fly World Boast a Performance-Driven Silhouette
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67
Retro Game Console-Inspired Sneakers
Retro Game Console-Inspired Sneakers
adidas and Overkill Drop the Second ZX 10000C Sneaker Design
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66
Japan-Themed Playful Sneakers
Japan-Themed Playful Sneakers
Yu Nagaba Doodles on ASICS' Signature GEL-Saga Sneakers
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65
Tiger-Accented Luxe Sneakers
Tiger-Accented Luxe Sneakers
Gucci Introduces a New Animal Print Iteration of the Rhyton Shoes
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64
Athletic Recovery Footwear
Athletic Recovery Footwear
The Parasoles 3D Recovery Socks Have Compression Design
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63
Neon-Hued Chunky Running Shoes
Neon-Hued Chunky Running Shoes
Donup Introduces a Chunky Silhouette Entitled the D/ONE
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62
Revived Retro Bulky Runners
Revived Retro Bulky Runners
Umbro's ARP Collection Dives Into its Archival Footwear Designs
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61
Vibrant Tie-Dye Sneakers
Vibrant Tie-Dye Sneakers
Vans Japan Introduces Two Tonal-Explosive 'Mysterioso' Sneakers
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60
Lush Mixed-Material Footwear
Lush Mixed-Material Footwear
Kiko Kostadinov & Camper Collaborate on a Range of Extravagant Shoes
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59
Bespoke Dual-Accented Sneakers
Bespoke Dual-Accented Sneakers
sacai and Nike Join to Drop the LDV With Waffle Daybreak Pack
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58
Incense-Inspired Soft Suede Sneakers
Incense-Inspired Soft Suede Sneakers
New Balance and END.'s Purple Haze Pack Spotlights the X-90s
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57
Era-Blending Footwear Designs
Era-Blending Footwear Designs
FILA's Disruptor Future Collection Features Chunky Structures
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56
Luxe Leather Americana Boots
Luxe Leather Americana Boots
Balenciaga's New Santiag Harness Booties Boast a Western Influence
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55
Anime Series-Themed Sneakers
Anime Series-Themed Sneakers
Skechers and One Piece Join on a Second Collaborative Project
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54
Golden Cushioned High-Top Sneakers
Golden Cushioned High-Top Sneakers
Rick Dameris Debuts the Jordan Brand Proto-Max 720 on Linkedin
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53
Vibrantly Accented Performance Runners
Vibrantly Accented Performance Runners
Nike's Presto React is Debuted in a Rich Palette of Colors
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52
Athlete-Tested Running Footwear
Athlete-Tested Running Footwear
The ASICS Innovation in Motion Range is Performance-ready
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51
Interchangeable Logo Sneaker Designs
Interchangeable Logo Sneaker Designs
New Balance's New 997 Pack Has Interchangeable N Accents
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50
Rapper-Designed Casual Footwear
Rapper-Designed Casual Footwear
A$AP Nast and Converse Join to Rework Some Iconic Sneaker Designs
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49
Rumored Customer-Inspired Sneakers
Rumored Customer-Inspired Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 SP Gina are Still a Hypothetical Release
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48
Cartoon-Esque Eco-Themed Sneakers
Cartoon-Esque Eco-Themed Sneakers
Nike's Sustainability Collection Features Earth Day-Themed Shoes
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47
Urban-Inspired Footwear Releases
Urban-Inspired Footwear Releases
The Nike On Air Brings Inspiration from Six Cities into One Place
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46
Extreme Winter Condition Footwear
Extreme Winter Condition Footwear
The 'Xnowmate 3.0' Winter Boot Protects Against the Elements
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45
Luxurious Velcro Sneaker Designs
Luxurious Velcro Sneaker Designs
Gucci's New Ace Sneakers are Crafted from White Buffed Leather
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44
Heritage-Influenced Leather Footwear
Heritage-Influenced Leather Footwear
Yuki Matsuda's Yuketen Prepares for SS19 With a Variety
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43
Ultra-Stylish Collaborative Shoe Designs
Ultra-Stylish Collaborative Shoe Designs
The adidas ZX Series is Given a Style Edge by Shelflife
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42
Digitally Connected Workout Sneakers
Digitally Connected Workout Sneakers
The Under Armour UA HOVR Velociti 2 Sneaker is Advanced
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41
Chic Eco Material Footwear
Chic Eco Material Footwear
The SOLE x United By Blue Shoes are Comfortable and Stylish
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40
Veg-Tanned Casual Leather Sneakers
Veg-Tanned Casual Leather Sneakers
adidas Originals and Hender Scheme Partner for a Slick Collab
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St. Patrick's Day Combat Boots
St. Patrick's Day Combat Boots
The 1460 St. Patrick's Day Dr. Martens Boast a Unique Green Tinge
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38
Gradient-Tonal Cut-Out Sneakers
Gradient-Tonal Cut-Out Sneakers
Raf Simons Joins adidas on Gradient Replicant Ozweego Sneakers
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37
Velcro Strapped Bulky Sandals
Velcro Strapped Bulky Sandals
Palm Angels Joins Suicoke to Design the Patch Slider Sandals
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36
70s Film-Inspired Canvas Shoes
70s Film-Inspired Canvas Shoes
UNDERCOVER Unveils Its Latest Converse Honoring The Warriors
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35
Rainbow-Accented Chunky Sneakers
Rainbow-Accented Chunky Sneakers
Eytys Introduces a New Sonic Sneaker with a Bulky Foundation
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34
Retro Air-Cushioned Footwear
Retro Air-Cushioned Footwear
The Karhu Synchron Classic Sneakers Has a Secure Lacing Structure
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33
Luxurious Split-Toe Sneakers
Luxurious Split-Toe Sneakers
Maison Margiela Releases a Two-toned Low-Top Canvas Footwear
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32
Modernized Punk Sandals
Modernized Punk Sandals
A New Range of Dr. Martens Sandals Has Been Released for the Summer
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31
Colorful Hiking Footwear Collections
Colorful Hiking Footwear Collections
ROA Introduces Bright Footwear Colorways for the SS19 Season
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30
Slacker-Inspired Skateboard Wear
Slacker-Inspired Skateboard Wear
adidas Skateboarding's Latest Line Draws Inspiration from MTV
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29
Detachable-Drip Hiking Shoes
Detachable-Drip Hiking Shoes
1017 ALYX 9SM Drops a Pair of Hiking Trainers with Luxe Construction
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28
Retro Sneaker Collab Campaigns
Retro Sneaker Collab Campaigns
The Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS Collab Boasts a New GEL-Sokat Infinity
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Cream-Colored Skate Footwear
Cream-Colored Skate Footwear
The Sabalo Silhouette Joins the adidas Skateboarding Shoe Range
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Ergonomic Style-Wise Sneakers
Ergonomic Style-Wise Sneakers
The Mvstermind x Dr. Scholl’s Sneakers are Supportive and Chic
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25
Tonal Luxurious Minimalist Sneakers
Tonal Luxurious Minimalist Sneakers
Nike Updates Its Stefan Janoski Range in a Slick & Stylish Way
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24
Anime-Inspired 90s Nostalgia Sneakers
Anime-Inspired 90s Nostalgia Sneakers
adidas is Teasing a Possible Collab for Pokemon Sneakers
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23
Gen Z Sneaker Pop-Ups
Gen Z Sneaker Pop-Ups
American Eagle's Urban Necessities Resells Name-Brand Sneakers
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22
Style-Forward Adventure Boots
Style-Forward Adventure Boots
The Nisolo Andres All-Weather Boots Tackle Any Terrain
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21
Plant-Based Dyed Sneakers
Plant-Based Dyed Sneakers
Nike's Plant Color Collection Boasts Sustainability Values for SS19
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20
Data-Driven Printed Sneakers
Data-Driven Printed Sneakers
The Stella McCartney x adidas AlphaEdge 4D Sneaker is 3D-Printed
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19
User-Designed Edgy Clog Designs
User-Designed Edgy Clog Designs
The Goth Crocs by @garbage_b0y are Gaining Viral Attention
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18
Heavily Cushioned Chunky Sneakers
Heavily Cushioned Chunky Sneakers
New Balance's PRJ 2.0 Sneakers Boast Captivating Colorways
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17
Long-Distance Training Sneakers
Long-Distance Training Sneakers
ZDA Marathon Trainers from Huckberry Offer a Classic 1950s Design
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16
Collaboration Inclement Weather Sneakers
Collaboration Inclement Weather Sneakers
The adidas Originals X Gore-Tex LX CON is Protective
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15
Luxury Auto-Branded Sportswear
Luxury Auto-Branded Sportswear
The Latest PUMA Collab Boasts a Partnership with Porsche Design
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14
Work-Appropriate Office Slippers
Work-Appropriate Office Slippers
These Office Slippers are Chic and Professional
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13
Reflective Road Running Sneakers
Reflective Road Running Sneakers
The adidas Nite Jogger Sneaker Boasts a Stylishly Slick Design
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12
Incredibly Elegant Sneakers
Incredibly Elegant Sneakers
Nike Tapped Four Female Designers for New Footwear Silhouettes
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11
Artist-Themed Footwear Concepts
Artist-Themed Footwear Concepts
REENO Studios' Andy Warhol Sneakers Take on the Nike Air Force 1
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10
Icon-Inspired Glamorous Sneakers
Icon-Inspired Glamorous Sneakers
Vans is Releasing a Footwear Line That Honors David Bowie
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9
High School-Themed Footwear Events
High School-Themed Footwear Events
This Vans Pop-Up Calls Attention to the Brand's ComfyCush Era
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8
Sneaker-Honoring Magazine Launches
Sneaker-Honoring Magazine Launches
atmos Launches an Air Max Magazine That Will Delight Nike Fans
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7
Daring Brand Call-Out Ads
Daring Brand Call-Out Ads
This Skechers Ad Takes a Risk as It Trolls the Nike NCAA Malfunction
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6
Elegant Basketball-Inspired Footwear
Elegant Basketball-Inspired Footwear
Nike's Air Edge 270 Boasts Velcro Tabs and Orange Hints
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5
Animation-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Animation-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The New Nike Air Max 1 Silhouette is Influenced by Missing Link
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4
Branded Donut Sneakers
Branded Donut Sneakers
Dunkin' and Saucony Join Forces Once More for a Dessert-Inspired Design
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3
High-Performance Cork Sneakers
High-Performance Cork Sneakers
SOLE & United By Blue Created "the World's Most Eco-Friendly Shoe"
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2
High Fashion Summer Sandals
High Fashion Summer Sandals
These Classic Louis Vuitton Sandals Boast a Touch of Vibrant Color
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Anime-Inspired Footwear Designs
Anime-Inspired Footwear Designs
These Anime Vans Sneakers are Inspired by JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
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