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Chocolate brown is a perfectly sensible sneaker color. adidas has found a way to make it slightly less sensible. The new SL 72 OG in Preloved Brown dresses its narrow running-shoe shape in a mixture of warm brown and deep maroon, with pale yellow stripes and laces providing a little custard-colored contrast. So far, so autumnal. Then you notice the sparkle. Small rhinestones cover sections of the upper, catching the light between the brown panels. It's the sneaker equivalent of putting spri

Nike's Air Force 1 sneaker is a well-established fixture within the fashion shoe circuit. That hasn't been up for debate since, well, ever. And now the Swoosh is taking the Air Force 1's sartorial status up a notch with a gemmed-up, flipped-out Air Force 1 that transcends the sneaker's established fashion legacy.Dark Anthracite tumbled leather gives the sneaker its moody, avant-garde aura that's reinforced through the flipped-out tongue, the go-to fixture for any shoe tr

In celebration of our first year publishing the weekly Shopper newsletter, we crunched the numbers on the picks that most resonated with readers. In this edition of The Shopper Awards, we revisit everyone's favorite bags. Subscribe here or head to the Shopping tab for more recs. The perfect men's bag is a much-debated topic. In our weekly Shopper newsletter, we've spoken about an array of differently sized versions, for different occasions and functions, at every price point. From

There's really no limit to the forms adidas' Samba sneaker can take. Just when you think there's nowhere else to go, the Three Stripes finds new sartorial levels to unlock. This time, adidas has done so with the help of VegNonVeg, India's first multi-brand sneaker and streetwear boutique.Inspired by Indian footwear, VegNonVeg turned adidas' most prolific sneaker into a stylistic mix between a pitch-ready sneaker and a classic jutti. The flat leather slip-on typically fea

Welcome to RUN LIKE A LOCAL—a series powered by Zalando which brings you the insiders’ take on running in three European metropolises. As we gear up for autumnal marathons and half-marathons in Copenhagen, Berlin, and Rome, we’ll get the best routes, coffee stops, and city hacks from five runners in our network.This is the third installment, with siblings Leo, Caro and Cate in Rome. You can check out all their favorite routes illustrated below, and you’ll find a full list of their recommended sp

You’re reading Shopper: Highsnobiety's bulletin on what’s taking up headspace from the marketplace. This is an edit of October 1st's newsletter, in which shopping editor Max Migowski rewards rage bait. Subscribe here, or head to the Shopping tab for more recs.These Clothes Want You to Feel Something. Even If It's BadMany people — Miuccia Prada and Alessandro Michele included — felt it the moment they witnessed robots waving to the crowd at Vogue World's Milan edition. Others

It’s a great time to bet big on Sage Toda-Nation. The London-based designer has quietly been building a reputation for his work at both his namesake Sage Nation imprint and the utilitarian workwear label YMC (or You Must Create). But this past week, he’s really popped off in the realm he's long since mastered: footwear.Not one, not two, but three great leather shoes designed by Toda-Nation have dropped through two big collaborations in one single week, each a near-perfect twist on a classic

Pusha T is always early. He wakes up every morning at 5 a.m. No matter what he got into the night before or has on tap for the day ahead, the 5 a.m. alarm is nonnegotiable. That’s the only time of day that Pusha gets to be alone. The rapper attributes much of his success to these early hours of freedom, which are best enjoyed with a cup of black coffee. He’s even early to the Highsnobiety office. It’s the first day of fall (and it's actually cold in New York City), and even still, Push pull

There’s an old adage: “It takes a village to raise a child.” The same sentiment applies to Junya Watanabe. The Japanese designer’s menswear label is always down bad for collaborations, regularly linking with a village's worth of brands from all corners of the industry each season. Major heritage companies like Levi’s and New Balance appear, but so do more IYKYK names like heritage German shoemaker Heinrich Dinkelacker and Wyoming-founded outerwear label Rocky Mountain Featherbed. Don’t call

Not every great sneaker release has to reinvent footwear. In fact, adidas seems to be at its strongest when it doesn't. While every other brand is busy chasing the next viral trends or shocking collaboration, the Three Stripes continues to expand on their world of performance and design. From terrace classics to futuristic runners and streetwear favorites, they're all part of the same conversation now.In this instalment of our our weekly lineup of adidas releases, find proof that adida

Martin Sallières never planned to start a footwear brand. But then, as often happens, the French shoemaker found himself in the right place at the right time. Last February, a friend offered him space to show his own products in a Paris showroom in June. Sallières jumped at the chance.The only issue: there wasn’t a single shoe to speak of. At least not yet. Sallières had spent years at Dutch luxury label Filling Pieces and, later, as Sunnei’s Senior Footwear Designer. Now he’d settled into his f

This weekly guide sorts the very best from the rest when it comes to the saturated world of sneaker releases, with information on release dates and where to buy. Please note: Some sneakers may sell out at speed.Raffles, friends and family releases, and player exclusives — all of that before a mere mention of the many fire general sneaker releases out there. The world of sneaker drops can be a tricky place to navigate, but we’re here to help. Behold, the best of the best of what's arriving o

Nike's most rugged sneaker just happens to be its most royal.The Nike ACG LDV in "Monarch Purple" takes Nike's All Conditions Gear offerings, known for withstanding all sorts of outdoor hullabaloo, and sets it on a pristine throne. Purple, the color of royalty, ripstop nylon comprises the sneaker's breathable upper, while darker leather paneling at the heel, toe, and eyestay upgrades the sneaker's textural composition, pushing the technical shoe just over the fashio

Ryota Iwai, AuraleeDuring fashion week, I always stay at a hotel with a sauna. On the morning of the show, I start the day by going to the sauna, followed by a short swim in the pool. After that, I sit alone on a bench outside the hotel and listen to the show music to clear my head before heading to the venue. To help myself stay relaxed, I also make a point of wearing familiar, well-worn clothes that I feel comfortable in. I do this every time. Willy Chavarria, Willy Chavarria On the day of a s

Engineered specifically to conquer outdoor tarmac hoops, the Nike ST Charge (ST stands for Street Tough) has quietly emerged as one of the most interesting performance models of the season. The Nike ST Charge Wheat reimagines basketball performance through a rugged, outdoors lens.The Nike ST Charge Wheat seamlessly blends classic East Coast boot culture into a technical court performer. We’re talking Timbs for the court. Draped in the unmistakable Wheat palette, the design borrows the utility of

You're reading One Good, a series shedding light on the tried, tested, and trusted products our editors can’t stop fawning over. For more recs on fashion, beauty, and tech, visit the Shopping tab or subscribe to our newsletter.Yep, you read that right. It’s officially jacket season. Not quite puffer or floor-traipsing wool overcoats territory yet, but we’re getting there. For now, a reliable rain jacket is most certainly a good one to have in the bag.I believe every guy should own two varia

The spot with the best energy this weekend had to be the Berlin Marathon Shake Bar. From Friday to Sunday, AG1 took over Highsnobiety’s UDL space on Unter den Linden just a few hundred metres from the finish line, for a party dedicated to the city’s running scene. The weekend had one message: show up. AG1 is designed to fit into a simple daily routine, whether you’re a runner or not. One scoop delivers the combined effect of multiple supplements: vitamins, minerals and bacterial cultures in a si

Vans' Crosspath XC GORE-TEX sneaker may be green, but it's definitely not with envy. But those who can't successfully cop a pair might feel a little salty, and understandably so.It's a very good-looking Crosspath shoe. And beyond its nice green colorway, it comes with all the tools to survive the outdoors, whether that's the trail or the concrete jungle.The Crosspath XC sneaker keeps its waterproof GORE-TEX uppers and Vibram soles, designed specifically for trekking. It

The New Balance Numeric 442 is a heck of a crossover sneaker. And that's a compliment, by the way.It borrows from the brand's 442 soccer cleat which has since become a lifestyle sneaker and Jack Harlow shoe. As a Numeric model, it's essentially a soccer shoe you can skate in, with a classic slim shape, grippy and durable Ndurance outsoles, and a long foldover tongue.We've seen soccer-inspired skate shoes before (recall the adidas Busenitz). However, this is New Balance's

Golf shoes have been having a bit of an identity crisis lately. Somewhere between the course and the clubhouse, they’ve started looking less like something you’d wear for 18 holes and more like something you’d happily leave the house in.This is the adidas Codechaos Techmoc Golf Mule.And, honestly, it’s not exactly what you’d expect from a golf shoe. The slip-on arrives in Khaki Three and Core Black, with a chunky, almost hiking-inspired shape that gives it plenty of personality. It’s the sort of