Interview with Dan ‘Mache’ Gamache, the Custom Sneaker Artist to the Stars
Dan "Mache" Gamache's talent for making connections through art has turned into a six-figure career where he creates custom designs on shoes for the likes of NFL, MLB, NBA, and WWE superstar athletes, as well as internationally famous musicians and celebrities.
The Craziest Nike Air Max Remixes of 2021 (So Far)
Check out these 2021 Nike Air Max sneakers, blending athletic technology with streetwear attitude and partnering with the most respected figures in current design culture: Atmos, Clot, Heron Preston, and Cactus Plant Flea Market (CPFM).
Danner X Helinox Dropped the Only Camp Gear We Need for Spring
A hiking boot, a chair, and a table comprise the collab line created by Danner and Helinox to kick off the spring 2019 camping season. Each piece is lightweight but tough as nails.
Teva and Publish Combine Street Style with First-Rate Functionality
Featuring serviceable sandals, a bright and stylish tee, and functional joggers, the Teva X Publish collection offers a utilitarian streetwear style fit for any environment.
6 Lightweight Men’s Dress Shoes to Wear When the Weather Is Warm
It may not be barefoot weather, yet, but as temperatures warm up, it’s certainly nice to head out for the day without swathing our feet in thick winter socks, and lacing them into thick-soled heavy boots. Instead it’s time to pull on shoes that are light in both feeling and weight.
Adidas Finally Drops those Magical Game of Thrones Sneakers
You can officially cop a pair of Adidas' 'Game of Thrones' — just in time for the premiere of the eighth and final season in April. There are six colorways, including Stark, Targaryen, Daenerys, Lannister, the Night's Watch, and the White Walkers.
Say Bye to Winter Boots and Hello to Your Favorite New Spring Sneakers
Spring is here, which means it's time to start putting away those heavy boots and lace up some lightweight kicks more appropriate for the season.These fresh spring sneakers are all deserving of a spot in your footwear rotation.
An Honest Review of Sole X UBB’s Jasper Chukka, an Eco-Friendly Shoe Made of Cork and Bison Hair
The Jasper Chukka, a new show collaboration from Sole and United by Blue, is made of cork, algae, rice, and bison hair and promises to add a stylish and sustainable option to everyday footwear. But how do the shoes actually feel and look?
These Avocado Toast-Inspired Sneakers by Saucony Sold Out In 2 Days
Not only have we created a global shortage of the good-fat fruit and turned #avocadotoast into a lifestyle, but now we’re wearing avocado sneakers?
Wolverine Boots Collabs with 2 Other Michigan Brands for Limited-Edition 1000 Mile Boots
Michigan is home to some deeply rooted heritage clothing brands and three of them are coming together in a new boot collaboration: Wolverine Boots, Stormy Kromer, and Detroit Denim Co. We caught up with designer Rea Verburg to get the details on how these makers came together.
Get Ready for Spring with Madewell’s Sidewalk Sneaker Collection
The Madewell Sidewalk Sneaker collection is here to transform your early spring wardrobe. Each of the nine offerings is versatile and damn near essential.
Reebok Sole Fury Sneakers Are the Perfect Blend of Street and Gym
The Reebok Sole Fury collection arrives in new color combinations for the spring and summer seasons. They also boast enhanced performance detailing as well as textured, futuristic design components. The release is the second installment in Reebok’s culture-driving #SplitFrom campaign that debuted in 2018.
Luxury Car Maker Pagani Teamed Up with Performance Footwear Maker Piloti for an Over-the-Top Boot Collaboration
Piloti, a Canadian maker of high-performance footwear for driving, collaborated with Pagani Automobili to create The Roadster Driving Boot — because an expensive, beautiful car deserves to be driven with expensive, beautiful boots.
Which Loafers Are the Best? And What Do You Wear with Them Anyway?
Loafers. By definition, they’re a pair of shoes for loafing around in, right? Not really. We dissected the loafer style by its various iterations and made a few suggestions for the clothes most likely to complement the shoes.
The Converse Chuck 70 Gore-Tex Collection Keeps Style In and Water Out
The Converse Chuck 70 Gore-Tex line offers vintage Converse style in five different color ways with weather-ready water repellent canvas or leather uppers.
Why Your Next Pair of Boots Should Be Nicks Boots
Nicks Boots does right by its customers by making some of the best men's work boots on the market. Pick your favorite style, get a custom fit, and then get to work.
The Reebok Alter the Icon Series Takes On Its Third Remaster and Goes Full Street
Reebok reimagines its vintage Classic Leather and Workout Plus silhouettes with updates materials and modern designs in its Rebook Alter the Icon series. The brand is hacking its heritage with 10 new models of vintage classics.
The Best Men’s Snow Boots for Everything from Style to Extreme Conditions
Whether you're headed for a high alpine summit in the depths of winter or you just have to shovel the damn driveway so you're not late for work, with a pair of the best snow boots for men strapped onto your feet, you'll be surefooted, warm, and maybe even stylish, depending on the pair you pick.
OB/VS Founder Kelly Dachtler on Climate-Adaptable Footwear and Changing the Shoe Game
OB/VS is a direct-to-consumer footwear brand that specializes in creating the world's most versatile footwear. We sat down with the founder, Kelly Dachtler, to understand more about climate-adaptable footwear, including what exactly it is, what it does, and how the idea came about.
Lems Trailhead Hiking Shoe Is Just as at Home on the Trail as It Is at the Taproom
The Lems Trailhead shoe features a mountain to town outsole with a low-profile rubber tread that has no problem maintaining traction on the trail, while also remaining durable enough when pounding the pavement in the city.
Get Your Feet Winter-Ready with the New Danner Weatherized Collection
Danner's new Weatherized Collection features two of the brand's leading styles, the Raptor 650 (based on the Explorer 650) and the Mountain 600, which have been one-upped with better insulation, winter-ready outsoles, and mountain town style.
Clarks and Pendleton Woolen Mills Teamed Up for the Perfect Patterned Boot
There's a new pair of boots on the block from English footwear-maker Clarks and American-woolens maker, Pendleton Woolen Mills, and they have just the right amount of color and spice to stand-out (and brighten up) any gray-skied fall day.
Footwear Facts: How to Weather- and Waterproof Your Boots
Fall is a disastrous time for footwear. Freezing rain, sleet, snow, hail, and all other forms of autumnal precipitation can wreak havoc on even the toughest shoes if you don’t take the proper precautions.Here's the ultimate guide to weather- and waterproofing your boots.
Check Out These Chuck Taylor All Stars Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
Ray Polanco Jr. designed a custom Chuck Taylor All Star for Converse that honors Hispanic Heritage Month and the culture of the Dominican Republic “in a way that hasn’t been seen in the sneaker industry."
How to Winterize Your Camping Gear: Tips for Cleaning and Storing Equipment
There’s nothing worse than getting stoked for a trip and pulling out rotten tents, sleeping bags, or hiking boots. Here's how to clean and store camping gear so you can actually use it when the warmer seasons comes.
These 6 Pairs of Moc-Toe Boots are Fall Footwear Perfection
Aptly named for the moccasin-style stitching at the toe, moc-toe boots are a serious fashion statement today. The best men's moc-toe boots shown here are equal parts stylish and rugged — exactly what we need during the fall season.
5 Best Basketball Sneakers on Sale Now From NBA Superstars
With the newest NBA season starting in just a few weeks, you can expect to see a blitz of last year's best basketball sneakers getting price cuts. Nike and Adidas shoes from Lebron, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook are all on sale right now.
The Red Wing x Todd Snyder Moc Toe Boots Are Our New Fall Favorites
Some of the best men's boots for fall are here. These new moc toe boots from Red Wing x Todd Snyder are simply too good to pass up.
Would You Wear These Oxford Sneakers to the Boardroom or Ball Court?
Cole Haan created a hybrid shoe out of a traditional leather oxford wingtip upper and a workout gym sneaker sole. Would you wear this oxford sneaker to the boardroom or the basketball court?
When You Buy Toms’ New Climbing Shoes, You Can Help Change a Kid’s Life
Toms has teamed up with climbing gear company So iLL and non-profit 1Climb. Now through September 10, 2018, you can pre-order the Collaboration Street climbing shoe or Alpargata lifestyle shoe via IndieGogo. Proceeds will go to 1Climb and its goal of helping 100,000 kids try climbing for the first time
Wolverine Partners with Mike Rowe on New Boot Supporting American Workers
Mike Rowe has created a limited-edition version of the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot that pays homage to the masons, carpenters, and other workers. One-hundred percent of all sales will be donated to the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, a non-profit helps train people for skilled jobs.
The Shorrock Brothers’ Lane-Eight AD1 Trainers are the Newest Kicks on the Block
The Lane-Eight AD1 Trainers aren’t built for the super athletes of the world. They’re built for guys like you who want a sneaker that will get them through a day on the job and follow through with functionality at the gym.
The PF Flyers X Ball and Buck Center Lo Sneaks are the Perfect Shoes for Summer’s End
PF Flyers teamed up with Ball and Buck for their latest summer sneaker collaboration: The PF Flyers X Ball and Buck Center Lo. Wear them anywhere from the office to the beach to the end of summer barbecue and we guarantee you'll get looks--in a good way.
The Timex x GREATS Bayman Will Be Your New Favorite Watch
Your new favorite watch is going to come from an unexpected source: the purveyors of some of your favorite sneakers on the market. That’s what the new Timex x GREATS Bayman represents —a blending of a classic watch brand with a quickly growing footwear company.
How Sneaker Con Provides a Trusted Marketplace for Sneakerheads Everywhere
If you’re a sneakerhead, you understand just how important authentication is. That’s why Sneaker Con was created: to give sneaker enthusiasts a safe hub for buying and selling some of the rarest shoes on the planet. The traveling convention has a slew of dates set up for 2018.
Danner Teases New Lightweight Hiking Shoe Inspired by the Pacific Crest Trail
It's not surprising that a brand known for both excellent hiking and casual boots would make the step out into the sneaker market with a new trail trainer debuting in spring 2019. The Trail 2650 is the latest transition piece from big-name, Pacific Northwest-based bootmaker Danner.
The Best Hiking Shoes for Men, From Lightweight Runners to Solid Trekkers
Most adventures don’t require heavy, hot hiking boots. A lightweight hiking shoe or trail runner can get you to the summit and keep you comfortable at the same time. We've found the best hiking shoes for men, perfect for running, trekking, and everything in between.
Only the Finest Italian Leather Was Used for these Rare Clarks Originals Wallabees
Clarks Originals released an extremely limited-edition run of their new made-in-Italy Clarks Wallabees. Constructed from the world's softest suede leather, these chukka boots are a rarity and can match with almost any outfit or season.
Style Essentials: Classic Men’s Clothing You Need in Your Wardrobe
From the cowboy boot to the blue jean, Americans have been at the forefront of classic men's clothing since the beginning of the 20th century. As we round out the second decade of the 21st century, we pay homage to time-honored American style with this roundup of the essential fashion pieces for men.
G.H. Bass & Co. and Haspel Launch Classy New Shoe Collection
New England meets the old south with the upcoming G.H. Bass & Co. and Haspel shoe collaboration. These two iconic U.S. made brands have joined forces to bring a truly unique capsule collection to the well-dressed American man this spring and summer.
What Guys Should Wear to a Music Festival (That Isn’t Cheesy or Cheap)
Make your next music festival your most stylish yet with our guide to the best clothes and accessories for guys that don't look cheap or cheesy. No mesh shirts or bro-ho fringe, please.
Put Your Best Foot Forward with these 8 Sock Subscription Boxes
With so many sock subscription boxes out there, it can be hard to choose. We've narrowed down the top options for men — you'll have to pick from there.
Standard Fair’s New Shoes Are Refined, Resole-able, and Ridiculously Good-Looking
The Standard Fair Sport Camp shoe, which has currently surpassed its initial Kickstarter funding goal, is a classic take on the sneaker and handmade in the U.S. with lasting vegetable-tanned leather. Oh, and the best part? It's completely resole-able.
Allbirds is Turning Trees into Stylish and Sustainable Sneakers
Allbirds has followed up its collection of eco-friendly wool shoes with a new line that features an usual textile: tree fiber. You can peep the new profiles and colorways now.
Take a Tour of Danner Boots’ Factory in Portland, Oregon (Video)
Go behind closed doors with The Manual as we take a tour around Danner Boots' factory in Portland, Oregon, to see just how the brand's iconic boots and award-winning gear is made.
Sneak Peek at the Futuristic Snow Leopard 25 Snowshoe from Alite
Alite founder Tae Kim has reinvented the snowshoe with the Snow Leopard 25, which features collapsible camp chair technology and a sexy aesthetic.
What’s this New Foam that Nike is Working On?
Nike re-engineered shoe foam technology from its basketball division, Nike React, to meet the conflicting requirements of runners who wanted cushion, light weight, and durability.
Jordan and Levi’s Team Up for a Pair of Denim Sneakers and Matching Jacket
Jordan and Levi's have collaborated on a pair of Air Jordan sneakers and denim jacket with custom seam work reminiscent of your everyday pair of jeans.
Danner and New Balance Team Up Again for Pioneering Pair of Kicks
Danner and New Balance have collaborated on a second edition of their American Pioneer Project, which pays homage to the "Portland Penny" toss of 1845.