The Best Sneakers of 2017

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The olive green version of Karhu's recently-reissued Synchron Classic "Outdoor Pack" sneakers are a handsome mix of fall-ready hues and good design, befitting their heritage.

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The All Terrain Ultra Boost—debuting in a perfectly autumnal burgundy hue—includes a water-repellent Primeknit upper.

Tomas Maier—the talented designer of his own namesake label and creative director at Bottega Veneta—put a high-end spin on the classic Roma 1968 silhouette.

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A necessary, reasonably-price palette cleanser in today's more-is-more sneaker climate.

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The new "Triple S" sneakers are a chunky, bulky, overdone take on a dad sneaker and right now, that makes them the hottest ones in the game.

The sneaker marked a radical shift in design ethos from West, whose game-changing Yeezy Boost 350 sneakers were futuristic and different, but hardly belonged to the ugly sneaker family.

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Adidas and Hender Scheme have come together on a properly-sanctioned assortment of Adidas sneakers both old and new, including the Adidas Superstar, Micropacer, and NMD R1, all given the full-on Hender Scheme treatment.

The sneakers that turn J.Crew fans into hypebeasts.

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A version of the Gucci Ace sneaker that comes with interchangeable patches featuring the kinds of tigers, dragons, flowers, and those aforementioned rainbow-powered UFOs he's fond of in his runway collections.

The"Track Runner" is Common Projects' take on the oversize, chunky running sneaker.

The hypest Air Jordan in years, these kicks were worn by everyone from Roger Federer to Bella Hadid.

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The laceless design still delivers convenience and comfort, but now is turning into a full-on maximalist canvas, thanks to a new leopard-print Primeknit upper and rusty orange details.

These new Air Force 1 Premium models came in tan, red, even purple. But the latest in this series—a version with a black leather upper atop a white midsole—is the best yet.

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A re-release of the Tom Sachs Nikes first released in 2012, updated with materials that are better built to withstand the elements. To get these, hopeful customers had to take a boat to Governor's Island in NYC and complete and obstacle course.

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Officially named the "Golf Le Fleur x Converse One Star" sneakers, these kicks are Tyler, the Creator's sneaker dreams come to life for more than a few reasons.

Thanks to Flyknit, Nike's lightweight woven fabric, the Nike Dunk Low is looking fresh once again—especially in an ultra-crisp all-white colorway.

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The ClimaCool 1 was re-released in its original white, red, and black design along with a special 20th anniversary model dubbed the ClimaCool 02/17.

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Flyknit purists and sneakerheads alike still swear by the original Flyknit Trainer, especially the white version that Kanye West wore back in his Nike days.

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After an initial release in May, the Ultra Range was Vans' lightweight summer-ready sneaker that also provided the cushion of a modern day classic.

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New Balance introduced a major update to the 574 dubbed the 574S—a sporty, streamlined version of the sneaker that finally brought the style into the 21st Century.

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Though often overshadowed by the more popular Converse Chuck Taylor and Weapon, these historic mid-high kicks are now back for the first time ever.

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Each of the shoes reps a different city. The Milan version comes in an all-suede olive green, the Paris iteration is "bordeaux," while the most noteworthy of the bunch is what is (most likely) a Timberland-inspired wheat suede version (a clear and clever homage to New York City hip-hop culture).

The army trainer that spawned hundreds of imitators is got resuscitated at the three stripes brand.

The best damn slip-on sneakers money can buy.

John Elliott brought back the Nike Vandal in the most J.E. way imaginable by dropping it in two industrial hues—ash gray and off-white.

King of collab Ronnie Fieg dropped a massive soccer-inspired collection with Adidas this year, but no sneaker was more coveted than the slip-on pink-hued Ace 16+ Boost.

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The most no-nonsense "any weather possible" sneakers of 2017 made by former GQ Best New Menswear Designer in America The Hill-Side.

Inspired by Nike's new partnership with the NBA and Riccardo Tisci's imaginary brother, these Air Force 1s are an All-American take we wouldn't normally expect from an Italian designer.

Nike x RT Air Force 1 "Victorious MInotaurs"

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Matthew Williams' ultra-cool up-and-coming streetwear label Alyx brought some early aughts sparkle laces to the Vans Old Skool.

The most technologically advanced Nike running shoe ever, these shoes almost broke the 2 hour marathon and won the Berlin marathon.

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One of the weirdest new releases from Nike this year, these kicks are the perfect mix with Errolson Hugh's city ninja style that he brings each season to Nike ACG.

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A simple, well made suede sneaker with a unique tongue design that'll get you the right kind of attention.

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Billion-dollar label Supreme teamed up with Nike on the most aggressively branded kicks of 2017.

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A surprisingly minimalist sneaker offering from the folks at DC, who 15 years ago were at the forefront of the oversized sneaker shoe trend.

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A hardcore-inspired take on the Chuck Taylor, with Babylon LA's logo actually gracing the much more modern Chuck Taylor II.

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These insanely hyped kicks will run you $1,000+ on the aftermarket, though they retailed for the not-so-cheap price of $350. NYC artist Kaws took the Jordan IV and gave it a luxurious spin via premium suede and a glow-in-the-dark sole.

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An affordable, well-made low-top sneaker that some might mistake for a designer style worth 3 times the price.

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Downtown NYC label Aime Leon Dore dropped these low top basketball kicks in beautiful premium suede in some amazing colors like this rich burgundy.

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Inspired by the kinds of clothes royalty used to wear hundreds of years ago, these New Balances were more coveted by youngsters than New Balances more geriatric demographic.

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The Air Max that started it all in 1987 was brought back in its original form, and the original toe shape that fans loved.

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Swedish label Our Legacy collaborated with Vans on the Half Cab, and gave the stout style some much needed elegance in the form of a burnt orange suede.

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Legendary New Jersey sneaker store Packer Shoes turned Asics Gel Lyte III into some derby-inspired kicks specially made for J.Crew.

We won't ever put it passed CDG's Rei Kawakubo to surprise us with her collaborations, and these see-through Nike Dunks did just that.

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These Made-in-England New Balance kicks come with a premium price tag, but are a style you can't find in the United States and are handmade by workers who are paid a living wage.

A modern update to Nike's classic Air Force 1, these sneakers were part boot, part sneaker, while still packing the timeless style of the 1982 classic.

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