You’re looking at the Trailbreak 2 Tech SE.

Built for going beyond the pavement, the latest Trailbreak swaps Crocs’ familiar comfort-first formula for something with a little more edge. Equal parts trail runner and lifestyle sneaker, it’s the kind of shoe that looks ready for the great outdoors, even if you’re not.

The Trailbreak 2 Tech SE feels like Crocs trying on gorpcore for size, and somehow, it really works. Technical enough to turn heads but playful enough to avoid taking itself too seriously, it lands somewhere between trail gear and a fashion sneaker.

Still rooted in the comfort that made Crocs a household name, the Trailbreak 2 Tech SE feels like a glimpse at where the brand could go next, proof that stepping outside the clog doesn’t mean losing what made it iconic.

Crocs' Trailbreak 2 Tech SE is set to drop on its website July 16. 

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Feast your eyes on the new Aurix satin finish leather mules. 

Inspired by Dr. Martens’ early 2000s box-toe designs, the Aurix feels like a relic from the future, part Y2K throwback, part sci-fi slip-on.

Its squared-off shape and sculptural silhouette give the classic mule a little more attitude, while the silvery satin-finish leather adds a glossy, almost liquid-like finish that catches the light with every step. See, the signature attitude remains.

This is still a Dr. Martens shoe at heart, just one that traded its laces for a little more ease. A cushioned insole and flexible construction make it ready for everyday wear, whether you’re running errands or making an entrance.

There’s something oddly satisfying about seeing such a recognizable brand shape-shift. The Aurix isn’t trying to replace the classic boot, it’s just proving the “Doc” can have more than one mood.

The Aurix proves the “Doc” doesn’t always need to be a boot. Sometimes, it just needs to slip on to slip into your rotation.

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Now, they’re bringing their “Buckle Yup” Tabi collaboration to its final act with the ILARGI FF II.

First unveiled during Kiko Kostadinov’s Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Paris, the sneaker takes ASICS’ technical language and twists it into something far more experimental. 

The split-toe, tabi-like construction gives the lightweight runner its signature alien-like profile, while a soft gradient finish across the upper adds an almost liquid quality to its already futuristic beast.

It’s as summer-ready as they come too, in a delightfully obscure array of greens, as well as a bluer-than-blue pair, these are certainly no Margiela Tabi imitation. 

It’s a fitting finale for a collaboration built around doing things differently. The ILARGI FF II doesn’t chase nostalgia or try to recreate the past. In true Kiko Kostadinov style, it pushes forward, proving that the weirdest sneakers are often the ones that stick around. 

After all, when Kiko and ASICS get together, playing it safe was never really an option. 

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As part of its evolution, New Balance has moved beyond the need for laces, opting instead for a streamlined upper that's irrefutably chic. 

Who needs laces when you have tech-lasticized neoprene for that GOATed slip-on ease? Beyond that, the NB 204V sports an entirely mesh composition that adds a healthy dose of nostalgia to the otherwise future-facing sneaker. 

Silver, chrome-esque trimming throughout the sneaker further enhances the technophile vibe emanating from the angular dad shoe. This isn’t a regular dad shoe — it's a cool dad shoe.

As for the branding, the NB 204V wears a classic stacked suede "N" logo on the side panels, alongside subtle graphics at the saddle.

One of the most defining features of the 204V, though, is its size, or lack thereof in this case.

Compared to the other crazy chunky NB dad shoes in New Balance's lineage, the 204V is surprisingly slim. 

If it weren't for all the mesh happenings and suede paneling, you'd hardly clock this sneaker as a dad shoe. But make no mistake, this 204V is still a fatherly stepper — dad bod or not.

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Hidden in plain sight, Vans is putting pearls on top of a calm, cool, and camo Authentic sneaker.

During Paris Fashion Week, Vans unveiled a full camo version of the Authentic sneaker, gussied up with a pearlized Jazz Stripe and toe, which present quite the elegant contrast to the sneaker's otherwise rugged demeanor.

The junction of polished poise and urbane ruggedness is an avenue Vans knows very well. To be fair, though, the skatehouse all but invented it.

See, convention seldom dictates distressed shoes wear glossy jewels and iridescent pearls. And as we know, Vans is all about defying convention.

That's precisely what makes it so good. A skate shoe that doubles as a Chanel bag? That's a serve only Vans can do. But it's not just channeling the likeness of $15,00 bags that makes Vans' enigmatic sneakers so stunning. It does the same with art and texture, too.

Whether it be charmed Satoshi Nakamoto collaborations or stunning tweed darlings, Vans is at its best when it's breaking the mold where the status quo is concerned. 

Suffice it to say, dainty and rugged are far from mutually exclusive within the Vans universe, and now it's bringing a camo-coated stunner into its ornery orbit.

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See, it turns out that true workwear jacketmaxxing doesn’t involve making the most luxe version of the silhouette; it involves Frankensteining the staple until it becomes something entirely new. With the release of the Beautiful People x Dickies collaboration, the Japanese label proves that the only thing better than one work jacket (or one pair of double-knee work pants) is two, stacked on top of each other. 

For its debut Dickies partnership, first unveiled in its Fall/Winter 26 runway show, Beautiful People stuck close to its deconstructionist DNA, turning out fresh takes on two core pieces of workwear: its work jacket stacks the cropped Dickies' Model 780 Short Blouson over its longer Model 3494 Coverall, but can just as easily be reversed, so that the Coverall snaps atop the Blouson. The trousers, meanwhile, pile Dickies’ iconic painter pants over yet another pair. 

This is no “Buy One Get One Free” sleight of hand in retail trickery. The jacket layers attach with snap buttons, while the upper layer of the pants can be rolled up as needed, depending on how much of a layer cake you want to look that day. 

But the real beauty lies in the details, as both the jacket and pants feature white stitching to highlight each piece’s quintessential workwear paneling and come in two levels of contrasting colorways — navy on grey or a bolder sea green on rusted brown. The result is a pair of workwear staples that are far more fun than anything with “work” in the name has any right to be.

This freaky, more experimental approach to tailoring is what we’ve come to expect from Beautiful People designer  (and former COMME des GARÇONS pattern maker) Hidenori Kumakiri, who has built his brand around transformative silhouettes. 

Last year’s Beautiful People x Umbro collab served up shape-shifting tracksuits, with a high-necked hooded track jacket transforming into an oversized coach's jacket and track pants morphing to create an extended crotch or upside-down pocket at the heel. 

With the Beautiful People x Dickies collab, the small Japanese brand is proving that everything looks better when you pull a Missy Elliott and put that thing down, flip it and reverse it. And while this particular collection may only be available in Japan, the good news is that anyone can emulate the look at home, should they be so bold as to double-up their Dickies.

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The American brand is an authority in clunky elderly sneakers, but clunky elderly sandals? Not so much. Or at least that was the case up until this summer. 

Someone in the New Balance HQ clearly decided this’ll be the year that New Balance’s sandal game catches up to its sneakers, because all of the brand's best new shoes are strap-wielding slip-ons.

Conveniently for New Balance, it already had a huge archive to work with, which has resulted in its normal slides becoming wavy see-through statement pieces and, in the case of the brand's newest viral sandal, the MT2, a barefoot 2010s MT10 model becoming a sleek sandalfied hybrid shoe.

Tokyo Design Studio, an ambiguous design incubator pushing out some of NB’s most experimental sneakers, is responsible for the MT2 and its updated textured mesh upper, thick velcro strap, and tasteful new colorways — the pastel mint green number being a stand-out.

Meanwhile, one of the Tokyo Design Studio’s finest archival sandal bangers is also being re-issued in the form of the HIESV1, a chunky dad-shoe coded mule with that same winning combination of thick mesh uppers and durable techy straps. Also on the thicker side of things are the Rover Clog, which sits somewhere between a Birkenstock Boston and UGG boot (a wild combination, I know), the new Breeze Mary Jane, essentially a 99x-series dad shoe turned strapping slip-on, and the 9060Sv1, a clunky New Balance mainstay sneaker remade into a backless sandal hybrid.

Now we’re getting onto the second type of sandal in New Balance’s rapidly expanding range: The ones built from pre-existing sneaker favorites. And this ilk of breezy summer sandals has one clear standout in the 204v.

What was originally a Miu Miu-flavored flat runner aimed squarely at today's thin sneaker revolution, the 204 has evolved into a retro-futuristic, strap-up, asymmetrically paneled sandal hybrid. Its “Neo flame” red and royal blue colorways aid in stripping the shoe of much of its clean aesthetic, imbuing it with a techier and downright weirder look that’s already landed it on our best sneaker releases roundup.

Honestly, though, all of these many sandals are amongst the best footwear releases right now. While New Balance continues plugging away with its classic dad shoes, there's no looking away from its wild new sandals.

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The new innovation is called “Silk Tech.” And yes, it’s made of actual silk, in varying degrees.

One Silk Tech monogrammed winbreaker and its matching leather-trimmed “running shorts” are both 28% silk, while the rest of the fabric is entirely recycled nylon, but the Silk Tech sneakers and range of bags have a 51% silk content. Either way, they all turn a soft shiny fabric best-known for pajamas and bonnets into a technical performance material.

Silk Tech utilizes the natural weatherproofing of nylon while also adding a water-repellent hydrophobic treatment to keep it extra dry. Plus, an “advanced anti-gray fabric treatment” promises extra durability while the twill fabric’s weave is crease-resistant for a smoother look.

It’s not quite Arc’teryx-level outdoorsy fabric nerdom, but if you want to hike in LV monogrammed garbs, this silky smooth sportswear is your best bet.

The full debut Silk Tech range is up for pre-order on Louis Vuitton’s website, alongside more FW26 goods including a 100% silk “Technical Shell Jacket” that’s completely waterproof, has taped seams and rubberized zippers yet confusingly isn’t part of the “silk tech” collection. I mean, that’s some of the techiest silk on the planet.

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This distinct, lattice-covered runner represents a fascinating peak in Nike’s mid-2000s Innovation Kitchen experiments. Originally introduced ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a post-race recovery shoe for elite athletes, the design prioritizes breathability, lightweight comfort, and foot relaxation over standard rigid structure.

By pairing an exoskeleton cage with a plush internal bootie, Nike offers a modular footprint. The silhouette caters effortlessly to the current desire for alternative utility footwear that breaks away from traditional leather paneling.

The Sunflowers colorway looks to a vibrant, organic graphic pattern that shifts the shoe away from its utilitarian roots. Peeking out from beneath a translucent TPU outer cage, the form-fitting textile inner bootie is completely swathed in a photorealistic yellow and orange sunflower print.

Deep forest green accents anchor the botanical theme, framing the look across the collar lining, heel tabs, and tongue loops. Down below, a flexible, low-profile foam midsole is rendered in a soft tan hue, keeping the focus entirely on the organic warmth of the upper.

It dates back to 2008, but with its fun new summer graphic, the latest Nike Rejuven8 Run feels fresh not only by its own standards, but also in the wider running market that favors hyper-sporty, technical colorways.

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This glossy, cold-weather-inspired iteration completely flips the script on the 1982 classic by trading standard smooth leather for a glossy patent finish. 

The colorway pays direct homage to the classic Beef and Broccoli outdoor palette made famous by Timberland, but completely flips the context by executing it entirely in shiny premium leather. It’s worth noting that Nike’s version has only been dubbed the Beef and Broccoli, and is officially designated as the Team Red/Dark Spruce.

The layout relies on a two-tone palette that looks to reflective materials to give depth to the earthy shades. Constructed with a deep, dark brown patent leather base across the mid-panel and toe box, the upper is heavily contrasted by rich olive green patent leather overlays that wrap around the forefoot, eyestays, and heel.

A solid black patent leather Swoosh cuts across the side panels, matching the interior collar lining. Ultimately, the Nike Air Force 1 Low Patent "Beef and Broccoli" stands as a masterclass in subverting expectations.

This kind of deep-cut reference always goes down well in the world of sneakers. By injecting a beloved staple with a glossy nod to footwear history, the Swoosh delivers a statement piece with emotional weight to it.

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Now it’s back, but the story feels slightly different. 

The Zoom Streak 3 returns in a flipped “Black and Summit White” colorway, taking a performance classic and pushing it into a more everyday lane. It still carries that stripped-back running DNA, just with a sharper attitude this time around. And with those neon green accents, there’s more than enough of that to go around.

Originally designed for elite distance racing, the silhouette keeps things minimal and direct. Lightweight construction and responsive cushioning made it a favorite for going fast, but what stands out now is how easily it slips into a completely different context. Less race-day only, more all-day ready.

The black upper sets a clean base for bold white stripes and a Volt Swoosh to cut through, giving the shoe the energy it deserves. It’s the kind of contrast that does the talking quietly, turning a performance icon into something that feels just as relevant off the track as it ever was on it. 

Now, that’s a rebrand. The Zoom Streak 3 will drop on Nike's website July 2.

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