Puma Faas Lite Golf Shoes
Weather in the Summer is about as predictable as the stock market. But, thanks to the Puma Faas Lite Golf Shoes ($100) you can golf with confidence regardless of what the sky looks like. In fact, they're so confident about the waterproofing on these shoes that they've guaranteed it for a year. Lightweight, waterproof microfiber leather keeps your feet dry even after a nasty downpour, and won't weigh you down when it's dry out. SmartQuill traction technology gives you great footing regardless of the terrain, or its condition.
Nike Lunar 5 EXT Camo
When you're running through the urban jungle, you want your feet to look and feel good. A camouflage-printed upper, green accents and grey swoosh separate the Nike Lunar 5 EXT Camo ($146) from your average running shoe. But, looks aren't always skin deep. Nike's flywire technology keeps the shoes light without sacrificing structure, while the Lunarlon sole helps to evenly distribute your weight. Laser-cut ventilation keeps your feet cool and dry, so you can keep on running.
Nike Lunar Presto
Nike continues its quest to make its shoes even more like cushioned socks with the Nike Lunar Presto (£79; roughly $120). This incredibly lightweight shoe features a water-resistant mesh upper that works with a Flywire lace cage to provide an excellent fit while minimizing bulk and allowing for maximum ventilation. A Lunarlon sole rounds out the offering, which comes in a spring-friendly light grey/dark slate grey/orange colorway. [via]
New Balance Revlite 574 Sneakers
A classic design gets a modern upgrade with the New Balance Revlite 574 Sneakers ($75). While they do feature a new Revlite midsole that provides added responsiveness and durability while weighing 30% less than comparable foams, the rest of the shoe is decidedly old-school, from the basic tri-tone design to the leather upper. Available in four colorways, including black/red, the patriotic navy, white, and red, the running-at-nighttime-friendly hi-viz yellow, black, and white, and the springtime special blue with silver.
An Impressive Interior: The Cadillac ATS
Not to be outdone by the stunning body and performance Cadillac is known for, prepare to revel in the luxury features you’ll find behind the doors of the all-new Cadillac ATS. From the sharp, sophisticated cut-and-sew look, to the available heated seats and steering wheel designed for colder days, to the concert hall quality of the Bose® Premium Audio System, to the available bolstered performance seats (equipped with thigh extenders for added comfort and support), spending hours in the car will be a delight, not a drag.
Further personalize the sumptuous, handcrafted interior to your liking and smart sense of style. Choose from a palette of rich colors—like Light Platinum or Morello Red—for the premium French-stitched leather seating surfaces, complimented by authentic, top-of-the-line wood, aluminum or carbon fiber trim. From exhilarating driving dynamics to modern design that challenges the status quo, the all-new Cadillac ATS is as eye-catching as it is breathtaking.
Learn more about the All-New Cadillac ATS here.
Nike Free Trainer 5.0
Leave it to the sneaker wizards at Nike to come up with a new technological innovation by looking at something as simple as a cheap toy. Inspired by the Chinese finger trap, the woven upper of the Nike Free Trainer 5.0 ($TBD) provides a glove-like fit that moves with your foot during exercise to offer outstanding support. As with all Nike Free models, it also offers a natural motion outsole that delivers a barefoot-like feel, as well as outstanding cushioning, rubber nodes for traction on any surface, and eye-catching looks. Available March 28. [Scouted by Daniel]
Lasso Flat-Packed Slippers
Just think of them as an Ikea product for your feet. Like our favorite affordable Swedish furniture, Lasso Flat-Packed Slippers (£27; roughly $40) arrive in a slim box ready to be assembled. Made from a single piece of grey wool felt, they feature a hearty leather sole, and your choice of laces, which you use to build the shoe by sewing them through precut holes. We haven't seen the printed instructions yet, but we're guessing they're not quite as frustrating as the wordless booklets that come from the big blue store.
Converse 1970s Chuck Taylor All Star Collection
They might not look that different at first glance, but the Converse 1970s Chuck Taylor All Star Collection ($70-$85) really isn't the same as the Chucks you'll find at your local Journeys store. Re-crafted to the specifications of the All Star of the '70s, these now-iconic shoes feature slightly higher rubber foxing around the sole, added cushioning — definitely a welcome change — stitching on the sidewall, a vintage plate on the heel, a more substantial toe box, and a heavier canvas upper. The black and white versions are available now at select shops, with more original colors arriving later this year.
Adidas Energy Boost Running Shoes
Most cushioning is designed to keep your feet comfortable when you step down. The cushioning in these new Adidas Energy Boost Running Shoes ($150) is all about what happens after that. Replacing traditional EVA foam in the midsole is the company's new energy-returning Boost material, which aims to make your runs easier by bouncing your foot back up after each step. Other features include a breathable techfit upper, Torsion technology for midfoot support, an external heel counter for a better fit, and compatibility with Adidas' miCoach system.
Nike Flyknit Lunar1+
There might be a more comfortable running shoe out there, but if there is, we don't know about it. The Nike Flyknit Lunar1+ ($TBA) combines Nike's Flyknit technology — which provides a more precise fit, integrates support and structure, reduces seams, weight, and points of friction, and reduces waste by 80 percent — with the company's incredibly comfortable yet lightweight Lunarlon foam cushioning to provide an optimal running experience. It won't be tailored precisely to your foot — it'll just feel that way. Arriving next month.
Vans OTW Perf Sneakers
If you've been thinking "all Vans really need are a perforated upper", than we have some good news for you.Vans OTW Perf Sneakers ($80-$90) are a collection of four classic silhouettes featuring the aforementioned perforated Nubuck uppers, mint-colored hangtags, and mint-colored alternative laces. Both black and gray colorways of the Alcon, Lasdun, Prelow and Stovepipe will be available starting next month.
Puma BioWeb Elite Running Shoes
Let one of nature's most elegant structures help you on your next run in the Puma BioWeb Elite Running Shoes ($100). Designed in collaboration with Spider-Man*, this lightweight running and training shoe features a PU WebCage for flexible support, a mesh upper, an anti-microbial sockliner to fight off the funk, a flexible WebTech heel wrap for impact protection, and an EVA/rubber outsole that carries the web design through to the bottom of the shoe. *Not really.
Tricker's Valet Kit
No, it's not a kit for helping you park cars. Instead, Tricker's Valet Kit (£350; roughly $570) will help you take care of your shoes. Arriving in a multi-tiered wooden box, this kit includes four cans of polish and five jars of leather cream in various colors, eight brushes, a metal shoe horn with a leather fob, and a buffing cloth for achieving a perfect finish.
