The five pairs our team can’t stop talking about
Sorel and Maharishi’s Daystorm Horizon boot ($350) hides a little camo under its zip-off shroud.
Published
November 12, 2026
Published
November 12, 2026
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When’s the last time you bought yourself some shoes? Let this be your sign that it’s time. There are so many great styles dropping these days, we thought we would pull a few of our current favorites to showcase. From a camo-lined winter boot and a lugged-up Clarks classic to a safety-pinned Venetian loafer, these are the kicks our team can’t stop talking about.
Half duck boot, half combat boot, this is Maharishi’s first collaboration with SOREL, and it shows. The London label applies its military-surplus sensibility to SOREL’s all-weather Daystorm Horizon, dressing it in olive canvas with military-style lacing. The real trick is the removable zip shroud: zip it up and the boot looks clean and utilitarian, unzip it and Maharishi’s Bonsai Tigerstripe camo appears on the tongue. Underneath, there’s a GORE-TEX waterproof build, SOREL’s signature ridged rubber toe cap and a Vibram outsole. Wear them with fatigues, wide-leg cargos or heavy denim and a field jacket. Slush, sleet and puddles are all fair game.
SOREL x Maharishi Daystorm Horizon zip GTX boot,
Long before the Samba took over every city sidewalk, adidas was making trainers for the German army. The BW Army revives that low-slung gym shoe, and it remains one of the most understated sneakers in the brand’s archive. This version keeps things simple: a white leather upper with a cream sole and no unnecessary flourishes. It’s slim, flat and refreshingly free of hype, which is exactly why it works so well with a grown-up wardrobe. Wear them with pleated trousers, faded straight-leg jeans or shorts once spring comes around. If you’re tired of seeing your sneakers on everyone else, this is a good place to start.
BW Army shoe,
G.H. Bass is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and this collaboration with Nepenthes London’s Woburn Walk label might be the most fun way it’s done so. The starting point is the Cobra Vamp, an Ivy League staple since the middle of the last century. This version gets a higher-cut vamp in polished black leather and a brass safety pin threaded through the upper, a nod to London’s punk youth culture. Underneath, a Vibram wedge lug sole adds lift and cushioning without much weight. Wear them with cropped black trousers, a slim-fitting suit or rolled jeans and white socks. It’s preppy with a slight snarl.
Woburn Walk x G.H. Bass Cobra Wedge Venetian Pin loafer,
Japanese outdoor brand Snow Peak takes Merrell’s serious trail runner and gives it a quieter, more contemplative look. The muted blue-gray colorway was inspired by the hour before dawn, when the sky slowly lightens over the landscape. The hardware remains entirely capable. A BOA dial replaces laces for a precise, micro-adjustable fit. Bouncy FloatPro foam sits underfoot, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5-millimeter lugs grips wet rock and muddy trail alike. Wear them on your next long trail run or around town with technical trousers and a fleece. It’s a performance shoe with unusually good manners.
Merrell x Snow Peak Agility Peak 6 BOA trail runner,
Clarks’ crepe-soled classics were never meant for a mountain, but Diemme is happy to change that. The Italian boot specialist rebuilt three Clarks icons for this collaboration. This chukka is cut in Clarks’ signature Cola suede and set on the chunky lug sole Diemme borrows from its own hiking boots. There are hiking D-rings up top and a rubber mudguard with a crepe-like texture—a nice nod to the original. Each pair is handmade at Diemme’s family factory in Italy’s Veneto region. Wear them with corduroy trousers, a chunky cardigan or some well-worn denim. It’s the desert boot you can actually take on a hike.
Diemme x Clarks Chukka boot,
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