This Week's Biggest Sneaker Releases, and Where to Get Them
It's late August. Which is just another way of saying it is the d-o-l-d-r-u-m-s when it comes to sneakers. Except! Well, except for the fact that even in this typically underserved time, there's a brand-new fashion sneaker from Marni that nods to none other than Andy Warhol. And there's also a riff on a cult-classic, early-2000s Japanese Nike Dunk, except now it's an Air Max 90. Oh, and Liam Gallagher—yeah, the frontman of Oasis—made a sincerely great pair of sneakers with Adidas. The doldrums? Who cares!? September is nearly here and sneakers are kicking back into gear! Enjoy.
The idea is right there in the name of Marni's newest sneaker: It's designed to evoke a banana (specifically, the pop-art version you might find on, say, the cover of The Velvet Underground & Nico). There are a couple different versions, but this one, with a banana-y sole shape and a shot of yellow on a mostly-black shoe, is our favorite.
Release: 8/26
This is the second time around for the Viotech version of the AM90 this summer—the first one hit last month. Both play with a colorway full of bright, saturated hues first seen on a Japan-exclusive Dunk from the 2000s. But, if we're being honest, we're just a little more excited about this one, being that it has more of the signature "Viotech" purple.
Release: 8/29
SHOP $189, sneakersnstuff.com
The Asics Tiger Gel-Kinsei is a lot. Like, a whole lot. There's the mostly metallic-silver upper. And the big ol' plastic shank around the heel. And the generally techy vibe of the, admittedly, very techy running sneaker. But try it with jeans. No, really. It actually looks kinda great.
Release: 8/29
Liam Gallagher—yeah, the guy from Oasis—has his own Adidas shoe. And guess what? It's really damn cool. Gallagher has always had a decent hold on English casual style, so when you think about it, this should come as no surprise.
Original Release: 8/30
SHOP $109, sneakersnstuff.com
Nike's ACG line is fully back to its original outdoorsy roots at this point. Well, at least most of the time. Because while some shoes take that original mandate literally—think waterproofing and trail-ready tread—some are more about looking the part. With a full leather upper, the Air Wildwood is one of the latter. But it looks so cool, who really cares if you can't hike in it?
Release: 8/30
SHOP $195, artefact.nyc
Artefact is all about responsibly made—and, frankly, beautifully made—sneakers. The New York-based brand does things right, working with Portugese craftspeople, using leather that doesn't poison the planet, and teaming with organizations like Oceana, which helps protect ocean life like the orca whale. Every paint-splattered pair of these shoes is one-of-a-kind, and helps keep our oceans healthy.
Release: 8/30
It's a UNC-inspired Air Jordan 1, and the colors themselves are extremely wearable. Of course we love it.
Original Release: 8/31
SHOP $99, sneakersnstuff.com
The first shoes from the Adidas x Arizona collaboration nearly caused a riot when they appeared at a New York pop-up that promised pairs for the low, low price of $0.99 (the same as a can of Arizona). The pop-up was shut down before any sneakers actually sold. So, sure, these Continental Vulcs are a little more expensive, but you'll actually be able to get them. Plus, they look pretty damn cool. Win-win.
Release: 8/31
This Week's Biggest Sneaker Releases, and Where to Get Them
It's late August. Which is just another way of saying it is the d-o-l-d-r-u-m-s when it comes to sneakers. Except! Well, except for the fact that even in this typically underserved time, there's a brand-new fashion sneaker from Marni that nods to none other than Andy Warhol. And there's also a riff on a cult-classic, early-2000s Japanese Nike Dunk, except now it's an Air Max 90. Oh, and Liam Gallagher—yeah, the frontman of Oasis—made a sincerely great pair of sneakers with Adidas. The doldrums? Who cares!? September is nearly here and sneakers are kicking back into gear! Enjoy.
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