July 2023

The New Shoes
on Our Radar

adidas x Norse Projects campus sneaker

July 2023

The New Shoes on Our Radar

From recovery clogs to some modern leather drivers

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 options dropping these days, we thought we would pull a few of our current favorites to showcase. From a K-Swiss collaboration and recovery clogs to some classic derbies, these are the shoes our team can’t stop talking about.

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Recovery Clog

If you don't know already, recovery slides have been a growing segment of the slip-on market and they happen to make for the ultimate house shoe. Why? They're sturdier than the ones you receive from a distant relative during the holidays and way more acceptable to wear out on quick errands. Whenever you're home, the limbs should be on linguine, right? So why not rock a pair of clogs that reduces pressure on your feet, knees and back? The brand's patented footbed contours to your feet and is so good for you, it's actually endorsed by the American Podiatric Medical Association. Genuinely orthopedic and cool looking? You can't lose.

$79.95 by OOFOS

Campus Sneaker

The campus sneaker by adidas is one of the brand's most popular styles, but if you want to break away from the pack, upgrade to the premium version made with Norse Projects. The tonal green colorway is subtle and stylish—it looks like a gunmetal grey from afar, and the uppers are cut from C.F. Stead “Repello” suede—renowned for its exceptional quality, luxurious feel and weather resistance. The stripes and heel overlay are constructed with recycled materials, and a perforated EVA tongue enhances breathability. Sport these with an all-black fit for an even more sophisticated yet understated look.

$190 by adidas x Norse Projects

Classic GT Sneaker

This is my personal sneaker of the year so far, and it's very slept on. K-Swiss has been killing the collabs this year, first with Corridor, and now Engineered Garments. Daiki Suzuki and the EG team reinterpret the classic GT sneaker, one of the brand's oldest styles that debuted back in 1966. The asymmetrical upper materials are made of smooth leather on one side and a nubby suede on the other. The three-piece toe construction is hand-sewn, and there's a lace toggle to loosen or tighten your shoes with ease. The light whiskey “chipmunk” colorway is rich and looks excellent with any olive drab pant or a full-navy linen suit.

$115 by K-Swiss x Engineered Garments

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Italian-made
Driving Moc

The return of loafers have clearly paved the way for drivers—no pun intended. But they're back in a fresh, new way. Think of wearing them with more relaxed silhouettes and less tight jeans. We don't want you looking like a Formula 1 racecar driver (unless you actually are one). Direct-to-consumer brand Morjas is leading the resurgence with a high-quality pair made in Italy for an extremely reasonable price. Although this pair has seen some updates, there are still the familiar attributes of the trusty summer shoe. Case in point: the signature rubber-dotted soles and buttery calf leather lining—no socks needed.

$299 by MORJAS

Dormance Derby

Quality derbies should be a wardrobe staple for any man. Kleman and Knickerbocker partnered on these, and they're influenced by old time-y workwear styles from the military, postal service and firefighters. The rough-hewn leather upper is a beautiful tobacco color and the outsole is rubber, which allows these to be comfortable to wear right from the jump. These will go with everything in your closet, and the color is a nice break from black or brown and is versatile enough to look great with cream, olive, navy, grey or black.

$250 by Kleman x Knickerbocker

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