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This goes without saying but sneaker shopping is a deeply personal experience. Refresh Nike's SNKRS app only to realize the shoes you've been waiting for are sold out? The pain is all too real (and unexplainable to non-sneakerheads.) But when you cop those Gucci orthopedic kicks you've been dying to wear? SUCCESS IS YOURS! Prep for what are bound to be the hottest trends of the season with our edit ahead.
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Common Projects Original Achilles Leather Sneakers The Anti-It Sneaker
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Common Projects Original Achilles Leather Sneakers The Anti-It Sneaker
With the wide presence of OTT shoes with embellishments and platforms and mesh and everything in between, sometimes we need a clean slate. Enter the Anti-It sneaker. Leading this trend is minimalist master, Common Projects.
We've detailed our love for the Fila Disruptor, but that's just one of many orthopedic-friendly styles available this year. It's all Gucci... and Balenciaga, and Chanel, and your middle school fave, Sketchers.
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SkechersD'Lites Now And Then Sneakers Orthopedic Sneakers
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SkechersD'Lites Now And Then Sneakers Orthopedic Sneakers
Nike is having one hell of a year. Literally all of their throwback Air sneakers are popping off. I'm partial to the Air Max '97s, but will always be down with an AF1
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Nike Air Max 95 LX Women's Shoe Air (Fill in the Blank)
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Nike Air Max 95 LX Women's Shoe Air (Fill in the Blank)
If you want an it-shoe that's not an It shoe, reach for a trending detail: gum soles. It's slightly retro, slightly skater, and most importantly, won't look dirty from daily wear.
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Puma Basket Platform Core Women’s Sneakers, $79 Gum Soles
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Puma Basket Platform Core Women’s Sneakers, $79 Gum Soles
Nike's co-founder Bill Bowerman designed the first consumer-friendly running sneaker with a literal waffle iron, making the sole cushioned yet lightweight. It kicked off the classic trainer style, still going strong today, inspiring wearers to reach for them no matter how old they are.
This style is for the adventurous. Sock shoes have been on the rise for the past few years, but the sneaker trend is finally gaining traction. Are you ready to step up?