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In this day and age, there are a plethora of sneaker releases from all the top athletic and performance brands. You have adidas pumping out various renditions of the Ultra Boost and NMD while Nike continues to serve up timeless classics like the Air Max 97 and Air More Uptempo.
But what about the brands that don’t have something dropping every week?
Chances are pretty good that you’ve at least heard of the majority of these brands: Common Projects, Golden Goose Deluxe Brand, visvim, No.One and Saint Laurent. These are the brands that focus on the emphasis of craftsmanship, while offering only a select run of their signature styles.
But are you familiar with these specific styles? If you’re not, you’re about to get an inside look on what’s about to be trending. And if you have, that’s great news – you can predict the future.
Regardless, these five styles are among the best designer sneakers that no one is talking about, yet…
Common Projects BBall Low
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Known for their classic Achilles silhouette, Common Projects essentially builds upon the low-profile aesthetic of a tennis shoe and transforms it into a masterpiece that screams luxury and echoes simplicity. Since a lot of sneaker enthusiasts are already familiar with said style, the BBall Low is another minimalist staple that can take on a whole new light in your clothing rotation. Just like its Achilles brother, this shoe also incorporates Common Projects’ renowned Italian leather construction while its vintage basketball design allows them to pair nicely with basic and sophisticated wardrobes.
Golden Goose Deluxe Brand Superstar
It’s almost as if Italian sneaker label Golden Goose Deluxe Brand had forseen the future of fashion ten years ago when they started the brand. Building an entire footwear line off a “do it yourself” inspired aesthetic, the brand has taken some of the finest textiles and beat them up, scuffed them mercilessly and intentionally broken the laces – all before assembling them into one of the most unique silhouettes to appear on foot, giving them a worn in look with unparalleled comfort. The Superstar is the company’s signature model, featuring vintage court styling with intended wear and tear throughout. This makes them appealing to relevant trends, such as customization and heritage essentials. And let’s not forget, GGDB’s collaboration with OFF-WHITE back in 2016 is what initially propelled Virgil Abloh’s streetwear label into creating their own footwear line.
visvim UTE Moc Trainer-Folk
The visvim FBT is hands down one of the heritage Japanese brand’s most coveted styles. But what if you wanted something that not every other visvim head already had in their collection? What if you wanted something that was created with the same precise craftsmanship, had a similar heritage look and matched its comfort? The label’s answer is their UTE Moc Trainer-Folk. It’s a must for any heritage die-hard, featuring only the finest suedes sourced in Sweden on the upper’s moccasin-like styling with a stretch woven heel that allows for an easy on/off. Constructed with a unique leather lacing system that wraps around the foot for a secure fit, this aesthetic is also layered with a cork midsole and Vibram outsole that’s built for luxurious comfort while adventuring throughout the city.
No.One Bravo
What’s better than getting to say that you hands down own one of the best luxury sneakers on the market? Saying that you have a pair that “no one” else does. The up and coming footwear brand No.One does premium better than almost anybody in the game. Their renowned silhouette, the Bravo, is becoming an instant favorite and like the rest of their styles, it’s made by hand. But there’s more: consumers also have the ability to choose from an assortment of exotic materials, including pony hair, premier leather and even stingray to get their own exclusive one of a kind look.
Saint Laurent SL/06
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Basics are back in a big way, but the only thing basic about the Saint Laurent SL/06 is its outer shell appearance. Get closer and you’ll see that these joints have YSL’s attention to detail written all over them – or in this case, just on the quarter-panel. Although just a simple court silhouette, this shoe is obviously designed with the brand’s Italian workmanship, featuring elegant suedes or leathers on the upper with distressed markings and scuffs throughout. Th pair above gets the archetype Saint Laurent Edge with the Sharpie written embellishment on the sides and frayed accents throughout for a been around the block appeal.
