The Stylish Insider

New Balance and rapper Aminé have officially unveiled the 992 "Outdoor School". This collaboration marks Aminé’s first MADE in USA release, inspired by his memories of attending an Outdoor School program in Oregon. The sneaker features a reddish-brown mix of mesh, suede, and patent leather. It includes custom Club Banana branding on the tongue and heel, along with insoles that reference the Outdoor School curriculum. Each pair comes in a box designed to look like a fishing tackle box. Special accessories include a wooden “wood cookie” hangtag stamped with “Horizon Cabin,” which can be decorated with charms shaped like a frog, compass, whistle, slug, and fish. The Aminé x New Balance 992 "Outdoor School" sneaker drops on October 2 exclusively via Club Banana for $220 USD.

Converse Japan ’s All Star Yunomi Hi turns a traditional teacup into a full-print sneaker. The canvas high-top shoe features a detailed graphic based on the yunomi design, complete with the kanji characters usually seen on Japanese souvenirs. Special details include "All Star" written in Japanese characters and hand-drawn stars mixed into the pattern. The shoe keeps the classic high-top build with a rubber outsole. Look for the Converse All Star Yunomi Hi sneaker to drop on September 25 via Converse Japan for ¥11,000 JPY (approximately $70 USD).

Ryan Reynolds visits Flight Club in New York City to go Sneaker Shopping with Complex ’s Joe La Puma . He discusses why he wears Travis Scott Jordan 1 Lows to Wrexham AFC games, shares a surprising story about his first pair of Converse Chuck Taylors, and explains how he occassionally coordinates his kicks with wife Blake Lively.

The Air Jordan 1 Low Element GTX "Cream II" is a weather-ready update to the classic sneaker. The shoe features a waterproof GORE-TEX lining for protection, styled in neutral tones of "Cream II" and "Light Orewood Brown". Black Swooshes and a dark brown collar add contrast, while gold accents on the tongue and pull tabs offer a refined touch. Finished with a speckled midsole and rugged outsole, this shoe is built for the outdoors. Look for the Air Jordan 1 Low Element GTX "Cream II" sneaker to release in Fall/Winter 2026 via Nike and select retailers for $205 USD.

BEAMS BOY and Birkenstock have reimagined the Boston clog with a "Brown Patchwork" design. The new collaborative clogs replace the usual smooth upper with three shades of suede in Taupe, Mink, and Mocha pieced together in an asymmetrical pattern. The mismatched panels give the shoe a handmade, one-of-a-kind feel to the classic silhouette. Because of the specific arrangement, each shoe features a slightly different mix of leather surfaces. Branding is subtle, appearing on the leather footbed rather than the exterior. The pair arrives in BEAMS’ signature orange box to complete the look. Look for the BEAMS BOY x Birkenstock Boston "Brown Patchwork" clogs to drop on Saturday, September 12 via BEAMS for ¥36,300 JPY (approximately $230 USD).

In addition to the obvious practical purposes for doing so, wearing sneakers has long been a method of self-expression. People have been wearing Converse Chuck Taylors long after their use on the basketball court had grown outdated due to their undeniable rock-and-roll cool look. The same is true for the adidas Superstar and hip-hop, and there really is no need to go on about street culture’s obsession with Air Jordan retros over the last two decades plus; young people rock Jays who are not even old enough to have watched MJ lace them up and grace them on the hardwood. So why not a faith-based sneaker? It is no secret that Christian-themed clothing has long had a presence in American culture as well as in other countries. Everything from cross necklaces to graphic tees to WWJD bracelets are all around, worn by believers and readily available to be purchased. Until now, though, Christianity has not established a strong foothold in the shoe game. Enter Alma Savior and its first of...

Wagyu and Nike are releasing a special edition pair of Black and Anthracite Air Max 90 sneakers. The Harlem-based label adds its beef-inspired branding with metallic Swooshes, a custom cow-head heel badge, and Wagyu letting on the mudguard. The upper mixes shaggy suede with perforated leather, while thick white rope laces break up the dark design. The theme carries over to the packaging, which includes a certificate of authenticity modeled after beef-grading forms. A matching Nike Tech Fleece jacket and pants join the drop, featuring the same print motif inside the jacket. The Wagyu x Nike Air Max 90 sneaker drops on September 12 via Nike SNKRS for $150 USD.