From cloud-like sneakers to a do-it-all chukka
Is it time to re-evaluate the shoes in your closet? Maybe this list will help get you going in the right direction. There are so many great shoes dropping these days, we thought we would pull a few of our current favorites to showcase. From a pair of ’90s-inspired boots and sneakers to some off-road trail shoes, these are the shoes our team can’t stop talking about.
These adventurous sneakers are as versatile as they are innovative. ON has been expanding their range of lifestyle shoes a fair amount over the last few years and the Cloudaway is engineered to be the everyday travel essential—from the streets to switchbacks. The ultra-lightweight mesh upper slips on with a single toggle lacing to secure a personalized fit and the lightweight segmented sole is squishy yet supportive.
$139.99 by ON
A popular HOKA design, the Anacapa Breeze is back and more breathable than ever. The slightly modified design features an ultra-ventilated upper and the same sharp focus on sustainability, thanks to the 100% recycled polyester mesh. Anatomical Achilles construction ensure a comfortable step whether you're hiking or just trucking across town. These are some weather-resistant leaf-kickers that look as good with your trail pants as they do with your regular weekend jeans.
$155 by HOKA
This is a serious boot to get you through the toughest conditions. Built with insights from Oregon State Park Rangers, Danner's versatile Cascade Crest boot combines a modern fit and protection with a handsome heritage design. The durable upper melds premium leather with nylon panels and a GORE-TEX lining to keep feet dry and warm. Micro lugs on the Vibram Traction Lug outsole keep you grounded while the stitch-down construction means they can be resoled over and over. This is one pair you can keep the rest of your life.
$330 by Danner
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After several years going without footwear, Billy Reid has released two of the designer's favorite silhouettes from their archive as they relaunch the category. The Indianola is constructed in three pieces from a light brown kudu leather that is strong yet soft and known for developing a beautiful patina and character over time. Handcrafted in Italy, the finishing touches include a stacked leather heel, waxed laces, and a burnished toe cap for a lived-in look and feel. We got a chance to road-test these and right out of the box, they're incredibly comfortable—they look and feel like the favorite boots you've had for years.
$448 by Billy Reid
This collaborative shoe really makes a statement. A partnership between the Canadian label Body of Work and San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a family-owned business making bespoke and handmade footwear. The debut collab marries Body of Work's eye for ceramics and knitwear with the Texas shoemaker's signature comfort and performance. Handcrafted in the U.S.A. from Italian suede and American knit mesh, the V1 sneaker features a streamlined silhouette, which the brand says is perfect for avid walkers. But for us, it's just that textural, tonal design that's got us hooked.
$240 (available 11/18) by Body of Work x San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS)
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