Jeff Staple on Making His First Book, “Jeff Staple: Not Just Sneakers”
Published by Rizzoli, this monograph doubles as a treasure trove of archival design and a guidebook to how it's done
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Published by Rizzoli, this monograph doubles as a treasure trove of archival design and a guidebook to how it's done
New from Nike ISPA (which stands for improvise, scavenge, protect and adapt), the Link and Link Axis sneaker models are designed to further the brand’s future in circular design. The sneakers are …
From New York-based independent material designer Stella Harry Lee, the Mircogreen Shoe is a prototype sneaker that sprouts edible plants from its bacterial-grown synthetic material. The project consists of crocheted shoe uppers, …
In an industry riddled with gender disparity, this Queens, NY-based brand is changing what sneaker culture looks like
Two hundred pairs of Nike Air Force 1s designed by Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton’s spring/summer 2022 collection recently sold for a combined $23.5 million at a Sotheby’s auction. The proceeds go …

Reebok has teamed up with the Eames Office to create a sneaker collection inspired by Charles and Ray Eames’ penchant for finding joy through functional furniture. The collection—the first footwear collaboration authorized …
Part of the Vans and Nigel Cabourn collaboration collection, these textured, woven sneakers are a playful take on the original 1977 slip-ons. Cult British designer Cabourn found inspiration for the custom jacquard …
In a candid and entrepreneurial memoir, Authentic: A Memoir by the Founder of Vans, Paul Van Doren (who passed away earlier this year) traverses his journey from being a high school dropout …
The "Improvise. Scavenge. Protect. Adapt." label references previous releases while remaining future-forward
Digging into the brand's reemergence in the basketball category