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New Balance is a tall glass of milk, and even though its silhouettes are gleefully aged, this NB204L is far from curdled.Hailing from New Balance's ever-growing arsenal of flattened dad shoes, the 204L offers a refreshing, slim approach to standard dad-shoe beefiness. It's basically the skim milk version of an elderly stepper.Fused with the nostalgic aura of a 2000s runner mixed with futuristic chrome paneling, New Balance's 204L sneaker is a mostly mesh gem that turns the phrase

Nothing says summer quite like a refreshing glass of strawberry lemonade. Hold the ice. Put this fruity drink on a brand-new New Balance dad shoe, and you have a bonafide quencher on your hands — and feet.New Balance's Made in USA 1300 8BH dad shoe is a fresh, citrus-drenched take on NB's brand-new tennis-focused dad shoe. No sneaker release is ever truly complete without an accompanying beverage. Just take a look at any number of Match-infused NB dad shoes or mimosa-flavored 990s. If

Vans is driving the boat this summer with its deck-inspired skate shoe that's nautical and punk all at the same time.The water-ready Premium Authentic 44 Deck sneaker is a yacht-coded sneaker that brings the skatepark to the poop deck. What's more Vans than shredding the seven seas?Inspired by the deck shoes worn by boat dwellers, this Authentic wears its water wings in the form of frayed rope-esque laces, which give the sneaker its undone disposition. Of course, the navy blue hue is q

"Teamwork makes the dream work", they say. Though I find this saying rather corny, sometimes it rings true — like in the event of creatives joining forces to merge two established, often unexpectedly compatible visions. Now that we're well into Q2 of the year, it seemed a good time to review 2026's so-far best sneaker collaborations.God knows there were plenty of options to sift through, seeing as collabs today are a dime a dozen. But following an informal internal pole, we u

No century-old workwear brand can compete with Carhartt’s cool. This is the brand Tupac used to wear head-to-toe and the maker of crusty hoodies that’ve become genuine menswear grails, and whose rugged jackets are sacred scriptures to artisanal labels that recreate the patina of Carhartt’s finest worn-to-death blue-collar uniforms.In the midst of all this hype, Carhartt never changed. The American workwear label continues focusing almost exclusively on outfitting workers with humble, hardworking

All too often, we associate a techy dad shoe with a stereotypical neutral colorway. But just ‘cause your dad might’ve rocked them a decade ago, doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with them now.Enter New Balance’s U1906F “Blue Bird/Deep End.”This isn’t about arch support or mileage stats. It’s about a sneaker that looks like it’s ready to let loose for once. The blue isn’t subtle, and that’s the point, it’s proof that you don’t have to play it safe just because the silhouette is familiar. The “

After mastering maximalism, Nike is taking a sharp left into minimalism. This less-is-more approach takes place across Nike's delightfully understated tennis shoe: The Tennis Classic.Nike's Tennis Classic sneaker is a simple leather shoe designed for the courts but poised to dominate any arena. That is to say, any Nike sneaker can be a lifestyle shoe if you just believe. See, Nike is not one to go back and forth. It picks a side and tends to stay there. But when it comes to its tennis-

New Balance is not above tapping into its dark side, and if there was ever any confusion, let the NB Dunasoft Nitrel V6 GTX GORE-TEX sneaker serve as a reminder.Lined in hard-wearing GORE-TEX and ready to take on the world, New Balance's Dynasoft Nitrel sneaker is a gritty trail shoe built to get down and dirty but still looks impeccably chic.The blacked-out upper, simple as it may be, brings some hue deviation to NB's existing lineup of muted gray dad shoes. It's mesh, it's

SHINYAKOZUKA naming its newest Dickies pants “Baggy” is a grave understatement. A regular pair of Dickies 874 work pants is already pretty baggy. SHINYAKOZUKA’s pair of Dickies is astronomically large. But then again, what's absurdly oversized in the real world is considered a standard fit in SHINYAKOZUKA’s artful universe. Founded by Japanese designer Shinya Kozuka, the label has dedicated the past decade to inventive figure-swallowing clothing that the wider fashion industry is only just

Nike’s Total 90 has been a longstanding fan favorite amongst those who keep up with sneakers. Maybe it’s the football legacy, maybe it’s the constant upgrades. It’s most definitely the playfulness.​The Kids of Immigrants collaboration on the Total 90 is exactly that. Fun.​The multi-dimensional lifestyle brand has been a continuous cultural voice since its birth in 2016. In just a decade, it’s become a place where product and story merge. Something worth celebrating any day, but downright necessa

It truly doesn't get more classic than Coca-Cola. It's not just a soda, it's thee soda. And what better partner for the carbonated classic than an equally timeless flat sneaker? (not that you’d want flat soda.) Yes, adidas' Samba is enhancing its sweet steez with a fizzy Coca-Cola collab.As the name suggests, this thirst-quenching sneaker is the wearable equivalent of a crisp bottle of Coke. Its all-black upper represents the soda's dark cola coloring, while the red heel

Nike knows you don’t mess with a good thing, just make it lighter, sharper, and a little bit slyer. The LD-1000 Flyknit brings a 70s runner into the now, ditching any nostalgia trip for a take that’s quietly clever.Same old-school mood, but the Flyknit upper keeps things breezy and the all-white palette feels just right. No shouty Swoosh, just a whisper, in texture, not color. This is the sneaker equivalent of a pair of perfected linen pants. Besides the crisp white base, you get a flash of oran

adidas and Miaou are running it back, and that's very good news. This time, the Los Angeles-based womenswear brand is taking on the king of all retro adidas running sneakers: The Megaride S2.Despite this collaborative sneaker being a fresh crossover, adidas’ Megaride first released back in the early 2000s. Based on adidas' OG Megaride, Miaou's upgraded version of this retro runner carries a lot of the same nostalgic charm. Up top, the Megaride S2 wears a caged rubber upper and a z

Nike's flattest Air Zoom sneaker is on the fence. In a literal sense. Nike's Air Zoom Fencer sneaker is a slimmed-down fencing sneaker that proves there is no domain Nike can't conquer. Nike is on top and on guard, all at once.The Nike Air Zoom Fencer features a highly flexible forefoot to keep things light on the toes, an important factor during phrase d'armes.The Poron foam is designed to maximize cushioning despite the lack of any chunk, while its grippy outsole primes the

Nike was built to shine. You don't become one of the biggest footwear empires by playing it safe after all. Dull? The Swoosh has never heard of it. Now, Nike is taking a very literal approach to its dazzling designs with a chromed-out Pacific sneaker that looks like it came straight from the Tin Man's wardrobe.The Nike Pacific is a casual sneaker that pulls inspiration from standout performance runners from the Swoosh, like the Cortez and the LD-1000. Though the Pacific is only a year

Some collabs just make sense. Marcos Montoya and adidas is one of them. Its latest iteration takes a legend, the Superstar, and runs it through the filter of a new-school skate icon. Meet the Superstar ADV.Marcos Montoya’s name on the box means there’s more to them than meets the eye. You can count on these being built with purpose, built to handle real sessions, and obviously, built to look fantastic while doing so.The formula? Classic shell toe, slimmed-down profile, and those jagged patent th

If you ever want to know what’s happening at S/DOUBLE, the streetwear label run by Stüssy founder Shawn Stussy, you have to be in Australia. After quietly disbanding S/DOUBLE in 2016, eight years after its founding and two decades after leaving his eponymous brand Stüssy, the designer cryptically announced S/DOUBLE's grand return with a handwritten mural outside skate and surf company Globe's Australian HQ. Now, the rebooted S/DOUBLE has quietly entered its seventh season, and the coll

We don’t have to tell you that New Balance’s have long mastered the dad shoe. It’s one of the brand’s hero pieces and it continuously proves it knows what to tweak and what to honor to ensure it stays that way. The Made in USA 992 is the kind of sneaker that’s never tried too hard, but somehow always invites interest. This season’s drop isn’t holding back either, in a deep sea blue, with a hit of green apple and yellow for hell of it. Summer’s calling, haven’t you heard?The formula? The tried n’

To say adidas knows what its doing when it comes to activewear is a massive understatement. A defining brand of the past century, what started as a shoe manufacturer has since developed into the forefront destination for footwear and clothes made to excel in.Something not everybody thinks about in the heat of performance pressure though is that rest is just as important as even performing the exercise in the first place. As such, it's natural adidas would've designed a shoe to be worn

Pink was never meant to play background, and Nike knows it. The A’Two “A’Pink Shoe” takes A’ja Wilson’s signature line to max-volume, flooding the upper in color-shifting iridescent hits that demand attention from just about every angle.Nike’s not just making this shoe look the part either, it’s making sure it moves just as boldly. Thanks to its Cushlon 3.0 sole, every step feels springy, locked-in, and ready for whatever the game throws your way. Stability is your best friend when you’re switch