NEW YORK CITY — Even if you're not a "sneakerhead," an elaborate pair of sneakers is a great casual shoe to walk you from summer to fall.
Here are nine sneakers for men and women that you won't want to hide away in your gym bag:
► Nike Women's Roshe One Cherry "Blossom" from Extra Butter on the Lower East Side
Price: $85
Be reminded of spring as the weather turns to fall with Nike's "Cherry Blossom" sneaker. The Roshe line of shoes is equipped with the Phylon outsole, which is meant to add traction.
► Yeezy Boost 350 in "Oxford Tan" from Flight Club in NoHo
Price: Starts at $1,250
Why are these sneakers $1,250? Rapper Kanye West had a hand in designing them. YEEZY is the clothing and shoe collaboration between Adidas and West. Sneakerheads have been known to sleep outside stores ahead of Yeezy releases.
► Nike Lab Air Max 1 "Pinnacle" from KITH in NoHo
Price: $160
KITH is a lifestyle store stocking clothing, accessories and footwear that carries these Nikes. They have a full-leather and white upper and mimic the profile of the original Air Max 1 from 1987.
► Nike Roshe One for Men from Footlocker at Various Locations
Price: $74.99
The Roshe One from Nike doesn't just come in a floral design. There are dozens of color combinations including this slick pair in all black.
► Adidas Los Angeles for Women from Michael K in TriBeCa, Williamsburg and SoHo
Price: $90
Adidas is another shoe company pulling inspiration from its archives. The LA Trainer, with its prominent three strips on either side, inspired this modern version.
► Puma x Trapstar Disc Blaze Sneakers "White Noise" from Rime in Cobble Hill and Upper East Side
Price: $170
These sneakers have a design inspired by that static black and white dots of an old TV. The shoes are part of a collaboration between German sportswear company Puma and Trapstar, a British streetwear label.
► Pony Vintage Slam Dunk Lo UL Casual Sneakers for Men from Finish Line in Downtown Brooklyn
Price: $19.98
Finish Line is a sneaker store located inside Macy's in Downtown Brooklyn. Pony is a New York City brand founded in 1972 and their sneakers are designed with an all-leather upper for traversing gritty streets.
► Air Max '95 "Black Tuscan" from FCS Sneakers in Rosedale
Price: $140
FCS Sneakers deals in consignment footwear as well as unique and collectible sneakers. The design on these Air Max sneakers use colors that are perfect for fall.
► Nike "Hyper Cobalt" Foamposite Pro from Sneaker Bar in Mott Haven
Price: $300
The "Hyper Cobalt" with its eye catching blue metallic shell is scheduled for release on Aug. 25. You can preorder a pair now at Sneaker Bar.
