Cool Hunting

by By Christene Barberich and Piera Gelardi
Common Projects—Perforated Leather Slip-On
CP has become the go-to brand for forward-thinking guys who take their feet as seriously as the rest of the package and these subtly stylish perforated Jazz-oxford hybrids are the reason why.
$365 from Common Projects
Band of Outsiders for Sperry—Canvas Topsider
The ultimate summer shoe steps up its game thanks to Band of Outsiders bold color-contrasted version of the American classic.
Available in February at Opening Ceremony in New York and Los Angeles.
Keep—Guerra Canvas High-Tops
The woven Mayan fabric adds a punch to these classic kicks and Cali-based Keep makes sure that every pair they make are animal-, people-, and eco-friendly.
$98 from Keep Company
Acne for Tretorn—Stroll High Over-Dyed Sneakers
At a moment when Swedish has become synonymous with chic, Acne and Tretorn have teamed up again to deliver superior street style with bright and bold over-dyed canvas.
Available this spring at Opening Ceremony in New York for $249.
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by Naomi Nevitt When is a sneaker more than a sneaker? When it's a boot, too. Stockholm-based footwear label Gram Design has crafted a kicker that's just that: part city sneaker, park hiking boot. With a focus on clean lines, subtle humor, and refined classics, three-year-old company Gram kicks shoe-making forward, without stepping on the toes of functionality or comfort. Gram's 406g style is...
With the winter season just around the corner, last night's debut of Timberland's new line of boots aptly named the Abington Collection — Timberland was originally named The Abington Shoe Company — at Alife Rivington Club comes just in time. The three new models are all cut from the famous leathers of Horween Leather Company out of Chicago, who've been in business for more...
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