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Vans is one of the few brands that invests in its icons' legacy. While others spoil us with flashy new sneakers and sneaker-adjacent silhouettes, Vans proves there’s power in the smallest tweaks to the biggest models that started it all.Speaking of which, the Skate Era just got a refresh. Fifty years ago, the Era hit the streets as Vans' first shoe designed for skateboarding. Simple, innovative, and very much ahead of its time. Half a century later, Vans is still squeezing the most out

Since long before its viral fame, the adidas Gazelle has presented comfort and timeless style, being a go-to sneaker for those who want a restrained and unimposing final touch. Introduced in 2025, the Gazelle Lo Pro streamlines the deal even more. With a reduced sole unit, the silhouette is less intrusive than ever, making it a guaranteed styling success. Plus, when there are understated colorways like the emmi x adidas Originals Gazelle Lo Pro Grey Five on offer, it’s hard to beat.adidas has be

Just when you thought Nike's Ava Rover couldn't get any better, they go and whip out the Ava Rover Premium. And premium it is, especially in the case of the effortlessly eye-catching black colorway.The Ava Rover only hit shelves last summer, but Nike clearly wasn't done with it. The Premium takes everything that made the original a hit, the chunky ReactX midsole, the ultralight outsole, the city-ready silhouette, and dials up the quality (and then some)The most notable upgrade is

Nike’s Air Max 90 doesn’t have any ties to the world of motorsport. It’s a technical runner turned lifestyle stalwart, but oddly the Swoosh has chosen it as the starting point for a handful of racing-inspired colorways over the last two years.Last year we were treated to a number of colorways that took root in the color-blocked vinyls of NASCAR cars. Now, it seems that the Racing series is making a return with the new Nike Air Max 90 Silver Sage colorway.While most auto-racing color schemes look

When classic Porsche specialist Andy Prill got his hands on a 1957 Porsche 550A Spyder in August 2019, the highly sought-after vintage car — of which 40 were only ever made — had lived quite the life. American racecar driver Jack McAfee first owned the car, winning races from Phoenix to Palm Springs behind its wheel. The Porsche then passed through the hands of various American drivers who helped drive this 550A Spyder to over 25 wins in various races.It later bounced around American collectors

What happens when the world's most famous music festival teams up with the world's most famous hoodie? Unprecedented levels of Coachella coziness, of course. For the first time, GAP is releasing limited-edition GAP x Coachella hoodies alongside an on-site customization experience at the festival. During both festival weekends, April 10-12 and April 17-19, attendees will be able to choose between black, navy, or gray custom GAP hoodies. But instead of traditional "GAP" letteri

Timeless footwear is New Balance's bread and butter. Add Canadian agency-turned-clothing-brand JJJJound to the mix, and you get a pretty classic serving of sneakers. Except not this time: JJJJound is serving a buttered-up rendition of one of NB's simplest sneakers, the 475. Created for long-distance training in the mid-'80s, the New Balance 475 features a chunky but low profile, mesh toe box, and suede uppers meant to go the distance in comfort and style. It's like a slightly

You probably saw Oleksandr Usyk's Stone Island campaign and thought, "Huh, just another namedrop." He’s a world champion boxer, globally known, easy choice. But his Stone Island turn actually goes way deeper.Usyk’s modeling gig isn’t a big deal just because Usyk is famous. Nearly every Stone Island campaign star is famous. No, Usyk is different because he grew up around Stoney the same way that a lot of Ukrainians grew up around Stoney. This campaign was his coming-home moment. Bu

Converse is in their floral era and we're not mad about it.Few silhouettes have stayed as relevant as the Chuck Taylor. Decades in and Converse are still finding new ways to keep it fresh, and the All Star Flower Charm OX might be one of its most creative spin yet. The All Star Flower Charm OX is the Chuck you didn't know you needed. Rearrangeable flower-motif charms clip straight onto the laces, giving you full control over how the shoe looks on any given day. Going all out? Stack eve

Long before the Samba and Spezial blew up, the world was fixated on two of adidas' other silhouettes; the Superstar and the Stan Smith. Now we're being reminded of what happens when you mash the two together. Say hello to the rejuvenated SuperStan.Originally released back in 2020, Tokyo-based sneaker boutique V.A. is bringing the hybrid back with their own spin, keeping the shell toe up front and the Superstar sole underfoot, but handing the rest of the upper over to the Stan Smith, pa

Vans learned early on that the more simple the silhouette, the more possibilities it presents for variation. It’s why, in 2026, we’ve already seen a steady stream of subtle new takes on the brand’s core styles.From suede loafers to glossy Vibram-soled brogues, the evidence is all there: a little alteration can go a long way to reinventing a silhouette. The latest in the long line of updated designs comes in the form of a Chanel-coded quilted Vans Slip-On in bold pink (not to be mistaken for its

The Pegasus has spent decades owning the road. It's about time it got its boots dirty.Nike's ACG Pegasus Trail takes everything runners have come to rely on from one of the most trusted names in running and points it firmly in the direction of the great outdoors. Same cushioned, responsive ride. Same trusted Pegasus fit. Just with enough grip to handle whatever the trail decides to throw at you. Literally and metaphorically speaking.This edition comes loaded with more ReactX foam than

GAT sneaker aficionados, gather around. adidas has another army-coded treat for the utilitarian sneaker truthers out there. But this time, adidas is taking things down a bit. Literally. The BW Army Decon features a collapsible heel, allowing the shoe to be worn as a mule and a sneaker. What's more functional than that? As it stands, adidas' BW Army shoe is a minimalist gem that stays true to its battlefield origins, with suede paneling at the front, a white leather base, and a sleek lo

Suns out, toes out? Nike says yes. Nike's Marina flip-flop is a crazy casual sandal, betting it all on visible toes. Currently, most toe-focused shoes are wild and wacky, like Vibram's Five Fingers toe shoes and Nike's own Air Rift tabi sneaker. But in the case of Nike's Marina flip-flop, the exposed toes only enhance the shoe's normalcy. It is a flip-flop, after all, toes are par for the course. In fact, the only "strange" thing about this simple flip-flop is

Veilance’s mission has been in place for almost two decades. The label debuted back in 2009, Arc’teryx’s 20th year in the biz, with elegant GORE-TEX soft-shell blazers and long mackintosh coats defined by clean lines and a stark grey palette. It’s pretty conclusive evidence that “quiet outdoors” is far from a new thing. It’s also a solid demonstration of Veilance’s lasting good taste, because we’re now onto the Spring/Summer 2026 season and there is once again a long GORE-TEX coat. The blazer? I

One brisk Saturday evening in East Williamsburg, all eras of Ralph Lauren were simultaneously visible. At Rack-Lo’s Polo Experience 3, a crowd of what the internet might deem “uncs” or “oldheads” and their “ole ladies” milled about, their pants tucked into socks to even flex their Lo socks. Polo Country, RRL, Polo Sport, and Lauren Ralph Lauren were all on display, mingling with truly obscure Polo Sportsman classics and Polo kicks. The feeling was that of a family reunion, down to the aunties po

Welcome to Shopper: Highsnobiety's bulletin on what’s taking up headspace from the marketplace. Below is an edit of April 8's newsletter, in which we opine on the state of pants. Subscribe here, or head to the Shopping tab for more recs. The Pants IssueAs the old fashion adage goes, the style du jour can usually be boiled down to how big the pants are. Since skinnies never made the comeback we were threatened with, and since we've also luckily reversed-course from the ultra baggy

The Air Rift has never been for everyone. Since 1996, that split toe has divided opinion as cleanly as it divides the foot, half the room loves it, the other half genuinely doesn't get it, even more so now they’ve covered it in polka dots. Both are valid. Neither is changing the other's mind. That's always been the point. The backstory is worth knowing. The Air Rift was born from the running habits of barefoot Kenyan long-distance runners, its split-toe construction designed to en

The trails have long since become the unofficial playground for high-performance hiking shoes, praised for both their functional prowess and stylistic intrigue. Now Merrell’s best-selling Moab 3 hiking shoe is coming back with an oat-hued trail shoe to remind everyone why it can’t stay on the shelves for too long.Khaki, a South Korean apparel brand, is known for reimagining American style staples through functional pieces, inspired by the great outdoors. So it just makes sense that the Merrell M

It’s mere minutes into our discussion about Another Aspect when Michael Fong and I come up stuck. We’ve run out of adjectives to describe the young Danish brand. This isn’t because Fong is unfamiliar with it — he’s been buying the label for Canadian menswear store Lost & Found since 2023 — nor because Another Aspect’s style of menswear is difficult to put into plain English. The issue is that Another Aspect has boiled its oeuvre down to such specifics that Fong and I find ourselves repeatedl