Speed is everything and getting an edge over your competition is every athlete’s goal. Weight is a great limiting factor when you want to gain speed; heavier is always slower. Nike claims to have created the lightest and quickest basketball shoes with the Kobe IV to give speed that every baller needs. Made from Lunarlight foam and Flywire with a synthetic snakeskin leather, the Kobe IV is not only light, it is stable as well. If these shoes are good enough for Kobe, then they’re probably good eoungh for you. $120.

It’s been two decades since L.A. Gear started adorning the feet of the fashionable youth. Nostalgia fans will be pleased to see the comeback of their “Unstoppable” sneaker line. Design and color schemes remain but the materials used for their kicks will be upgraded. Feel like an MVP once again with the jazzy and funky designs from one of the most popular shoes from yesteryear. $90.

For the winter season, Luxury winterwear outfitter Moncler has launched their weatherproof pairs of boots made of quality materials with nylon quilting details. $500-$600

For the adventurous (and the geeky types), Nike introduces the Air Max Terra 90 Nintendo. Full-length air sole provides heel-to-toe comfort when playing your favorite Nintendo games, inspired by the Nintendo controller graphics. Available cool gray/black/varsity red trim. Unfortunately, it’s not a real collaboration between Nike and Nintendo so you won’t find any logos or markings from your favorite game maker, just the graphics of the controller. Available in most Nike outlets. $130.

The sneakers that students and “yuppies” (young professionals) can afford and still sport a stylish black look. Truly Black is Beautiful! They Feature: Mid-top lace-up sneaker, Multi-textured leather upper, EVA cushioned midsole, Fabric lining, and a Rubber outsole. Thanks to our friends at StyleCrave for these sneaks. $135.

The Abington Shoe Company in the 1950s was one of the best. For those who don’t know yet, it’s now called Timberland! True men who are into the outdoors or simply want to look rough and rugged wear these shoes. The line features 3 boot styles, but our favorite has to be the Abington Hiker which has a premium leather upper that uses material from Chicago’s Horween Leather Company, hinged d-ring hardware, and an oil-resistant Vibram sole. $185.

Skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing or motorcycling – with these patented, rechargeable heated insoles you will always have warm feet and good circulation. Powered by built-in rechargeable batteries, you leave them plugged in the night before so that they’re fully ready to meet the challenge ahead for the coming day. A full charge offers up to 8 hours of continuous heating, and they’re smart enough to turn themselves off once the temperature goes beyond 44 degrees Celsius. £160.

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