Top 70 Sneaker Trends in October

From Shark and Python Basketball Shoes to Drake-Made Sandals

With the warmer days dwindling, many brands included in this cluster of October 2016 sneaker concepts are offering up footwear that will keep its wearer warm and stylish simultaneously.

In an effort to bring back the 90s, Reebok and Joyrich joined to adapt the 'Insta Pump Fury' -- a statement-making model that the pair imbued with an electric blue colorway that is accented with hints of white. What's most unique about it is the realm between sandal and sneaker that it straddles -- as Reebok and Joyrich incorporate an open-toed upper with a well-gripped athletic sole.

With these October 2016 sneaker concepts circulating the time of Halloween, brands like Nike decided to drop a few styles that make use of the holiday's theme. One of these includes the jack-o'-lantern Foamposites -- which have an eerie pumpkin face featured on the heels.

SCORE
5.8 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 85%
Activity 81%
Freshness 8%
Dual-Branded Anniversary Sneakers
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Dual-Branded Anniversary Sneakers
Skater-Made Sneaker Campaigns
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Skater-Made Sneaker Campaigns
Majestic Biker Shoe Ads
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Majestic Biker Shoe Ads
Contract-Celebrating Sneakers
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Contract-Celebrating Sneakers
Revisited Laser-Printed Sneakers
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Revisited Laser-Printed Sneakers
Wool-Clad Basketball Sneakers
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Wool-Clad Basketball Sneakers
Luxe Patchwork Shoes
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Luxe Patchwork Shoes
Hand-Dyed Suede Boots
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Hand-Dyed Suede Boots
Snakeskin-Accented Tennis Sneakers
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Snakeskin-Accented Tennis Sneakers
Revitalized Retro Runners
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Revitalized Retro Runners
Partnership-Honoring Sneakers
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Partnership-Honoring Sneakers
Stylishly Lightweight Boots
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Stylishly Lightweight Boots
Slip-On Snakeskin Sneakers
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Slip-On Snakeskin Sneakers
Sleek Supportive Sneakers
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Sleek Supportive Sneakers
Label-Launching Skate Shoes
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Label-Launching Skate Shoes
Regally Revitalized Sneakers
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Regally Revitalized Sneakers
Relaunched Beer-Branded Sneakers
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Relaunched Beer-Branded Sneakers
Athlete-Specific Sneakers
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Athlete-Specific Sneakers
Rebranded Tennis Sneakers
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Rebranded Tennis Sneakers
Luxe Understated Sneakers
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Luxe Understated Sneakers
Snakeskin Graphic Shoe Designs
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Snakeskin Graphic Shoe Designs
Fuzzy Suede Shoes
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Fuzzy Suede Shoes
Poker-Inspired Sneakers
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Poker-Inspired Sneakers
Decade-Inspired Sandals
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Decade-Inspired Sandals
Wine-Hued Soccer Shoes
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Wine-Hued Soccer Shoes
Nostalgic Athletic Sandals
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Nostalgic Athletic Sandals
Skeletal Football Cleats
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Skeletal Football Cleats
Maroon Shelled Sneakers
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Maroon Shelled Sneakers
Rapper-Designed Cleats
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Rapper-Designed Cleats
Hotel-Made Suede Sneakers
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Hotel-Made Suede Sneakers
Beer-Branded Sneakers
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Beer-Branded Sneakers
Fashionable Ergonomic Slippers
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Fashionable Ergonomic Slippers
Flexible Skate Shoes
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Flexible Skate Shoes
Bonfire-Inspired Sneakers
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Bonfire-Inspired Sneakers
Luxe Python Sneakers
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Luxe Python Sneakers
Sleek Oxford Shoes
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Sleek Oxford Shoes
Popstar Platform Boots
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Popstar Platform Boots
Revitalized Rapper-Made Sneakers
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Revitalized Rapper-Made Sneakers
Furry Futuristic Sandals
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Furry Futuristic Sandals
Sneaker-Celebrating Sandals
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Sneaker-Celebrating Sandals
Luxe Rapper-Inspired Sneakers
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Luxe Rapper-Inspired Sneakers
Co-Branded Leather Loafer Shoes
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Co-Branded Leather Loafer Shoes
Kid's Jack-o'-Lantern Sneakers
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Kid's Jack-o'-Lantern Sneakers
All-White Rapper Sneakers
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All-White Rapper Sneakers
Vibrating Navigational Boots
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Vibrating Navigational Boots
Color-Blocked Fur Sneakers
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Color-Blocked Fur Sneakers
Luxe Skull-Branded Sneakers
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Luxe Skull-Branded Sneakers
Transparent Sole Business Shoes
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Transparent Sole Business Shoes
Revitalized Modular Sneakers
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Revitalized Modular Sneakers
Modernized Combat Boots
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Modernized Combat Boots
Denim-Accented Burgundy Boots
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Denim-Accented Burgundy Boots
Luxe 70s-Inspired High-Tops
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Luxe 70s-Inspired High-Tops
Eclectic Exclusive Footwear
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Eclectic Exclusive Footwear
Metallic High-Top Shoes
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Metallic High-Top Shoes
Race Car-Inspired Sneakers
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Autos
Race Car-Inspired Sneakers
Reconfigured Military-Inspired Sneakers
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Reconfigured Military-Inspired Sneakers
Masculine Fall-Ready Sneakers
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Masculine Fall-Ready Sneakers
Lizard-Like Custom Sneakers
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Lizard-Like Custom Sneakers
Stylish Winter Sport Boots
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Stylish Winter Sport Boots
Ceramic Sneaker Collectibles
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Ceramic Sneaker Collectibles
Feline-Inspired Footwear
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Feline-Inspired Footwear
Vintage Patchwork Sneakers
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Vintage Patchwork Sneakers
Handmade Luxury Sneakers
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Handmade Luxury Sneakers
Multipurpose Kevlar Shoelaces
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Multipurpose Kevlar Shoelaces
Textured Sweater Sneakers
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Textured Sweater Sneakers
Explorative Space Sportswear
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Explorative Space Sportswear
Sand-Hued Sneakers
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Sand-Hued Sneakers
Minimalist Light-Up Sneakers
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Minimalist Light-Up Sneakers
Humanized Footwear Editorials
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Humanized Footwear Editorials
Premium Suede Sneaker Reboots
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Premium Suede Sneaker Reboots

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