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These Are The Coolest Trainers Of 2015
According to US Esquire. Do you agree?
According to US Esquire. Do you agree?
Koio Collective Primo Luna
Koio Collective makes sneakers in Italy with some of the same artisans used by much bigger luxury labels, but somehow manages to keep costs down, producing a truly fine sneaker at an incredible price. Even better, the company just opened its first showroom in Brooklyn, so you can see the sneakers in person before buying a pair.
Primo Luna ($300) by Koio Collective, koiocollective.com
Premier x New Balance "998 PRMR"
If American-made quality and complete comfort aren't enough to convince you to try a pair of classic New Balance 998's, maybe this amazing split black-tan colorway designed by Grand Rapids sneaker shop Premier is.
998 PRMR ($220) by Premier x New Balance, thepremierstore.com
adidas Originals Superstar White
The mighty Three Stripes releases the shoe of the summer in a clean all-white colorway.
Superstar ($80) by adidas Originals, amazon.com
Nike Air Huarache Black
The cleanest colorway of the hottest shoes in the streets. Don't sleep, these will sell out soon.
Air Huarache ($109.99) by Nike, amazon.com
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II
The best redesign ever? Maybe. Still, these are just like your Chucks from high school, but with a Lunarlon insole that won't kill your feet.
Chuck Taylor All Star II ($75) by Converse, amazon.com
John Lobb Levah
John Lobb's minimalist take on the classic low top sneaker is decked out in Velveteen Calf leather, while sitting atop a lightweight plim sole.
Levah ($670) by John Lobb, barneys.com
Adidas Consortium Stan Smith Primeknit
Because every shoe looks cooler in a knit. Plus, women love a man in clean white kicks.
Stan Smith Primeknit ($140) by Adidas Consortium, adidas.com
Silent Damir Doma Fedka Low Top Sneakers
Colorblocking and the tonal white combo make these Damir Domas too awesome to pass up.
Fedka Low Top Sneakers ($345) by Silent Damir Doma, eastdane.com
Nike Air Safari Deconstruct
So fresh and so clean. Nothing more to say.
Air Safari Deconstruct ($133.35) by Nike, endclothing.com
Balenciaga Arena
These dipped suede high-tops are the epitome of elevated activewear.
Arena glossed-suede high-top sneakers ($665) by Balenciaga, mrporter.com
adidas MCN Americana 84-Lab
Mark McNairy adds his keen eye and sly sense of humor to these "Team America" retro high-tops.
MCN Americana 84-Lab ($160) by Mark McNairy x adidas, adidas.com
Nike Flyknit Trainer Chukka FSB
Sleek and sporty, these complement a tweed suit (no tie, thanks) just as well as some dark denim.
Flyknit Trainer Chukka FSB ($260) by Nike, amazon.com
ASICS Gel-Lyte III Mita 25th Anniversary
Asics has really made with exclusive colorways and re-releases over the past few years, and these are among the best. Tonal blues and red highlights are bold and sporty, but still classic and wearable, which is what you want.
Gel-Lyte III MITA 25th Anniversary Sneaker by Asics, oneness287.com
Vans Old Skools by Gosha Rubchinkskiy
Russian designer Gosha Rubchinkskiy is quickly making his name mashing up street style and high fashion, but all that doesn't even matter with a colorway this clean.
Old Skool sneaker ($178) by Gosha Rubchinskiy for Vans, unionlosangeles.com
adidas Originals CNTR Weld Leather 84-Lab
Do you want sleek, technical sneakers or earthy, suede runners? I hope the answer is both, because it's exactly this unique juxtaposition that make these adidas so damn cool.
CNTR WELD Leather 84-Lab sneakers ($180) by adidas Originals, adidas.com
Maison Margiela
Margiela's famous German army trainer gets a textured update in canvas with frayed details.
Geometric paneled sneakers ($570) by Maison Margiela, farfetch.com
Acne Studios Adrian Grained Leather Sneakers
These are like feet tuxedos for the street. Take note.
Adrian Grained Leather Sneakers ($380) by Acne Studios, mrporter.com
adidas Originals For size?
UK sneaker boutique size? reimagines this '80s runner as a cream-white dream. And yes, winter whites are okay.
ZXZ ADV Premium—size? exclusive ($113.66) by adidas Originals for size?, size.co.uk
Diadora N. 900 Azzurri Made in Italy for Packer Shoes
Diadora last had a cultural moment in the late '80s, but with these gum-sole, Italian-made runners dropping on Saturday, January 31, look for a comeback to start, oh, right about now.
N. 900 Azzurri Made in Italy runner ($200) by Diadora x Packer Shoes, ps941.com
Nike Killshot for size?
England's biggest sneakerheads strike again with these insanely cool Nike reissues. The Killshot was an '80s racquetball sneaker, but you can just call it the must-have sneaker of spring 2015.
Killshot sneaker ($106.08) by Nike for size, size.co.uk
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