February 2023

The New Shoes
on Our Radar

Greats Park hiker boot

February 2023

The New Shoes on Our Radar

From heritage running sneakers to a pair of handsome oxfords

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 beautiful pair of desert boots and retro skate shoes to some weather-resistant clogs, these are the shoes our team can’t stop talking about.

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Sk8-Hi VLT Shoe

Jimmy Gorecki, co-founder of Standard Issue Tees and founder of JSP, has teamed up with Vault by Vans to create this Sk8-Hi sneaker. The shoes are reminiscent of something indigo-dyed and have all the requisite attributes of a skate shoe. This pair features a supple pig suede upper contrasted by a nylon quarter panel—each sidewall reads “I Love My JSP Vans”—and the translucent toe bumper carries through to the classic Vans waffle sole. An extra cushiony insole can also be found in the shoe for added comfort, making it ideal for shredding or just kicking around town.

$130 by JSP x Vault by Vans

Leather Desert Boot

Rakoh is a young footwear brand that puts comfort first without compromising on the design of its shoes. Founded in 2018 by Raphael Kohlberg, his goal was to create a shoe that could be worn daily without a “wear in” period. These desert boots are a well-executed example of this. Handcrafted in Tuscany from fine Italian leather and a featherweight EVA sole to help support your feet all day, this boot marries high-level engineering with beautiful craftsmanship. These look excellent with a suit or a pair of jeans—either way, it's a failsafe addition to your footwear rotation.

$425 by Rakoh

Pallatrooper
OX-1 Oxford

Need to give your winter boots a rest? These handsome rugged oxfords by Palladium work great for your morning commute to the office. Crafted from premium leather and a lugged outsole with tread trim gives these chic-looking oxfords a utilitarian vibe. The lining of the shoe is cotton canvas, so your back heel will be comfortable and not bleed, and the bottom sits on a durable EVA sole that will keep your foot supported all day long.

$140 by Palladium

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Made in USA
990 Sneaker

New Balance continues to drop constant heat, especially from their Made in USA line. The 990 has been a classic silhouette from the brand since 1982 and has always been appreciated by avid runners to cultural tastemakers. The 990v1 features a pigskin suede upper accented with mesh and leather, an adjustable lace closure, and ENCAP midsole cushioning which combines a lightweight foam and durable polyurethane rim for maximum comfort. An excellent color scheme allows you to wear these with a heavy-duty sweatsuit or a worn-in denim-on-denim look.

$189.99 by New Balance

Bodega Clog

Spring is only 24 days away, so it's not too early to start thinking about warm weather-appropriate shoes. Right?!Whether gardening or giving your weekday shoes a rest, a solid pair of clogs should always be in the rotation. SeaVees has produced a stylish rubber pair from recycled materials featuring a chunky heel and a pull tab, a comfortable soft knit lining, and they're weather-resistant. This “dune” colorway is neutral, so you can style these several ways—relaxed fatigues or even a boiler suit will look killer.

$80 by SeaVees

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