Designed to age like a fine wine, Hender Scheme's vegetable-tanned leather 2015 Sneaker adds ornate overlays to a running shoe-inspired silhouette.
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If you’re reading Footwear News, there’s a good chance you already have a pretty solid sneaker wardrobe. Picking up the latest in-demand styles, such as the Adidas NMD, and keeping a solid rotation of classics in your closet is always a safe bet. But what about all the other sneakers you’re missing out on?
For a selection of sneakers that are far from your ordinary, run-of-the-mill looks, we’ve rounded up some of the most outrageous shoes currently available that will take your collection from basic to best on the block to help you stand out from the pack.
Golden Goose’s Superstar Embellished Leather and Suede Sneakers feature the brand’s signature pre-distressed look for a grunge-inspired aesthetic.
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Golden Goose Superstar Embellished Leather & Suede Sneakers, $665; Barneys.
Many of Giuseppe Zanotti’s sneakers are extravagant, but the Enamel Leaves Leather Mid Top Sneaker takes accoutrements to new heights with bold metal detailing on an otherwise ordinary design.
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Giuseppe Zanotti Design Enamel Leaves Leather Mid Top Sneakers, $1,250; Luisaviaroma.
Japanese brand Visvim’s Blue Skagway Lo Stripes Sneakers mixes a timeless canvas construction and rubber toe with eye-catching details.
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Visvim Blue Skagway Lo Stripes Sneakers, $540; Ssense.
Designed to age like a fine wine, Hender Scheme’s vegetable-tanned leather 2015 Sneaker adds ornate overlays to a running shoe-inspired silhouette.
With hardware inspired by the iconic Hermès Birkin bag, Buscemi’s B Court sneakers give the brand’s signature 100MM style a basketball-inspired makeover.
Inspired by the Adidas Crazy Explosive Basketball sneaker, the Y-3 Bball Cage’s standout feature is its exaggerated sock-like Ariaprene collar, which can be worn knee-high or folded down.
Best known for his avant-garde approach to mens’ and womens’ wear, Rick Owens’ Zip Geobasket sneakers are an extension of the designer’s brooding aesthetic.
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