10 sneakers to give and receive at Christmas
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by Paola Montanaro
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For some years now, it seems they are the most popular shoes among men. They wear them both in their free time and at work, as well as in formal occasions. Certainly, as a Christmas gift idea, it’s not a super original thing, but faced with a new pair of sneakers, we will never turn up our noses, even if it’s the umpteenth. GQ has selected a top 10 of the latest novelties from the most sporty brands. You can find all the images in the gallery above.
ASICS TIGER “CHRISTMAS PACK”ASICS Tiger launches the “Christmas pack” and dresses the historic GEL-LYTE III and GEL-LYTE V taking inspiration from the typically Christmas atmosphere and colors. The GEL-LYTE III presents a more rock Christmas theme, using a red and black two-tone suede, embellished with gray details on the sides. Meanwhile, the ice and snow have inspired the GEL-LYTE V, which, through the use of cool colors like gray and aqua green, perfectly recalls the atmosphere of the Christmas period. To complete the look of these two models, both marbled soles give the shoes an additional touch of Christmas spirit.
SAUCONY ORIGINALSShadow 5000 model. Costs 132 euros.
ADIDAS ORIGINALS NMDSneaker with retro-running inspiration: NMD is born from a bold combination of shapes, perspectives, and materials on an iconic color block base: modern upper structure, innovative silhouette, and unmistakable details. The NMD midsole features adidas BOOST technology, where EVA capsules are compressed to create a durable, shock-resistant, and reactive sole. Its upper, using adidas Primeknit entirely, achieves new levels of flexibility, stability, and resistance. Costs 170 euros.
DIADORATrident 90 LuxuryThe fine laminated leather with an aged effect and the Italian production of this model conceal a sporty heart. Trident 90 actually comes from grafting the upper of the classic Trident – a historic model from the 80s – onto a running sole from the 90s. The rubber and E.V.A. sole maintains all the technical qualities of the original, making this shoe potentially ideal even for physical activity.
NIKENike Air Max 90 Mid SneakerBoot by Nike Sportswear, costs 161 euros and can be bought on Nike.com.
REEBOK CLASSIC X WOOD WOODReebok Classic and Wood Wood, a Copenhagen-based streetwear brand founded in 2002, come together for an exclusive capsule collection inspired by British street culture. In addition to sportswear classics, the collection also includes the Reebok Classic Ventilator Supreme, the iconic retro running sneaker made with premium technical materials which, for this occasion, features shades of gray contrasting with black inserts and the Reebok logo in white.
NEW BALANCEBlue navy suede sneaker with golden details on the heel and logo. Price: 109 euros.
D'ACQUASPARTAWimbledon model, this sneaker with leather laces and lining, 100% Made in Italy costs 149 euros.
ATLANTIC STARS100% made in Italy brand, the autumn-winter 2015-2016 collection takes inspiration from the colors of the English countryside. The upper is suede with technical nylon details, while the removable insole is made of completely antibacterial natural latex with silver ions.