October 2025
From some sturdy winter boots to a basketball-inspired loafer
Published
October 24, 2025
Published
October 24, 2025
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As we settle into the cooler months, it’s the perfect time to reconsider your footwear rotation. There are so many great styles dropping these days, we thought we would pull a few of our current favorites to showcase. From a pair of basketball-inspired loafers and a winterized take on the Birkenstock to some rugged collaborations, these are the kicks our team can’t stop talking about.
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Japanese brand NEIGHBORHOOD just partnered with SOREL, merging military precision, motorcycle culture and cold-weather performance. The boot is a sleek hybrid that fuses rugged, weather-armored performance with clean urban design. Crafted from full-grain oiled leather and canvas panels, it features twin lace options (rope or leather) to shift between rugged hillside and minimalist street-style. Under-the-hood, a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane keeps you dry, while a high-grip Vibram XS TREK EVO outsole ensures traction from city slicker pavements to out-of-town trails.
SOREL x NEIGHBORHOOD Daystorm Horizon GTX boot,
You don’t have to be a baller to appreciate this cool collaboration. G.H.Bass teamed up with Reigning Champ on some basketball-inspired loafers. Crafted from genuine Horween pebbled leather—the same material used in official NBA game balls—each loafer features a white lacquered outsole with debossed basketball lines, designed to gradually reveal themselves with wear. The effect is subtle and makes for a nice IYKYK detail. Otherwise, they’re just badass loafers that will stand the test of time.
G.H.Bass x Reigning Champ loafer,
These are a modern take on a classic service boot. Rugged yet refined, it features a lightweight Vibram 2060 wedge sole that delivers all-day comfort and reliable traction, while premium suede uppers break in beautifully and stand up to years of wear. Cushioned, leather-lined insoles keep your feet feeling great from morning to night, and resoleable Goodyear welt construction ensures a lifetime of dependable service.
Rhodes Dean Wedge boot,
Sperry has reunited with New York-based menswear brand Colour Plus Companie for a wild take on the classic boat shoe. Instead of the usual leather, it comes in a rich dark fawn or speckled cow pony hair, elevating a timeless prep silhouette with a bold fashion-forward vibe, while leather laces perfect the fit. Grounding the design is a Vibram outsole that ensures every step is as luxurious as it is great-looking.
Sperry x Colour Plus Company Lug sole boat shoe,
Birkenstock is getting winter-ready with a refined update of its iconic footwear. Made for the coldest conditions, it replaces the usual leather uppers with plush wool-felt in Anthracite and Stone Coin Light Gray, while maintaining the signature cork-latex footbed for comfort. Accented with leather toe caps, a rugged BIRKENGRIP outsole and a utilitarian G-hook buckle, the London presents a closed shoe slip-on that merges function with quiet luxury.
London Nova felt shoe,
