Travis Epps
- Oct 14, 2022
- 4 min read

Sneakers to Wear in Fall/Winter

The cooler months and holiday season have arrived which calls for a wardrobe change and in some cases, a new rotation of footwear. During this time of the year, fashion and sneakers brands are starting to roll out their fall/winter products from their double season catalogs, transitioning from the products sold in the spring/summer. Just as in those warmer and brighter seasons of spring and summer, the weather and seasonal color palettes of the outdoor environment in the fall and winter dictate the fashion world’s shift towards heavier clothing, certain materials, and specific color hues. Colors of the leaves, brown, orange, and yellow, and of the nationally celebrated holidays, fall out of closets when we dress in the more warm and comfortable clothing. As daylight savings turns sunlight into darkness earlier in the day and summer flowers are dying and no longer blooming, brands focus their attention on the more tonal, darker colors to dress their jackets, hoodies, pants, and sweats. This time of the year, our sneaker rotation changes to reflect these seasonal characteristics and blend with the tones of the seasons. So you might ask “What are some sneakers I can include in my rotation for the fall and winter months?”. Don’t worry, we’re listing some of the hottest sneakers to keep your feet warm and your fits fresh. These listed sneakers, driven mostly by colors, function, and popularity, will give you some thought and insight into what's trending.

Fall hues tend to be warm and rich with red, orange, yellow, brown, maroon, creamy whites, and moody blues while Winter warrants bringing out greys, black, blues, violets, and darker green colored sneakers. Lifestyle low top silhouettes in these colors from Nike, New Balance, ASICS, and more are great to wear with tech fleece jumpsuits, joggers, and sweats when putting on a comfort fit for the day.

ASICS Gel-Kayano 14

(1) JJJJound x ASICS (2) ICE STUDIOS x ASICS

New Balance 550

General Releases

New Balance 990 series (from Teddy Santis)

Teddy Santis New Balance Series

New Balance 2002r

General Releases

Nike Air Max

(1) Travis Scott Nike Air Max 1 'Baroque Brown' (2) Travis Scott Nike Air Max 1 'Saturn Gold' (3) Stussy x Nike Air Max 2015 'Fossil' (4) Nike Air Max 90 'Bacon' 2021 (5) Nike Air Max 1 'Hemp' (6) (7) CDG x Nike Air Max 97 (8) CDG x Nike Air Max Sunder

If you’re looking for something to wear while taking pics in pumpkin patches, at Halloween gatherings and parties, at Thanksgiving dinner, or at Christmas gatherings and parties and you want to stay in theme with those holiday colors, then you can’t go wrong with pulling out one of the latest Jordan brand releases, a simple two toned New Balance or adidas Samba, or a white and colored Nike Dunk. Furthermore, brands are likely to roll out their holiday themed sneakers right before the holiday approaches. Nike has been known to especially release Halloween and Christmas sneakers as they do every year. You can be on the lookout for those on the SNKRS app soon.

Jordan Brand

Coming Soon: (1) Jordan 1 High 'Lost and Found' (2) Jordan 1 High 'Starfish' (3) Jordan 11 'Cherry'

adidas Samba

(1)(2) Wales Bonner x adidas Samba

Nike Dunk

General Releases

Having great looking sneakers with the colors mentioned above is essential when it comes to style, but depending on where you live in the world, environmentally functional footwear becomes necessary to combat the challenges nature throws at us during these two seasons. As the temperature drops, as the air becomes damp with snow or rain, and as the ground becomes slippery, it’s of utmost importance to make sure you’re prepared to deal with those conditions. Your first thought is to guarantee that your head, upper body, and legs are warm and then throw on a pair of Timbs or other boots to keep the toes from freezing. However, comfortability or just style preference may nudge you to put on a pair of sneakers that can keep your feet just as dry and just as warm as boots. At that point, the materials and make-up of the shoe matters, and there are certain sneakers that are made to keep out the cool weather, water, or snow and prevent you from slipping or your toes from freezing. Even if the sneaker wasn’t specifically made to be worn during the fall or winter, you can keep your feet warm by being smart about your footwear selection. Sneakers made for the outdoor conditions include multiple sneakers from Nike’s ACG line, sneakers made with GORE-TEX material, Salomons, and more.

Nike ACG

(1) Nike ACG Moc 3.5 (2) Nike ACG Mountain Fly High (3) Nike ACG Mowabb (4)(5) Nike ACG Zoom Gaiadome GORE-Tex

GORE-TEX Sneakers

(1) Jordan 5 GORE-TEX (2) adidas EQT Support 93 GORE-TEX (3) Jordan 1 High Element GORE-TEX 'Black Particle Grey' (4) Nike Air Max 90 GORE-TEX 'Cargo Khaki' (5) Nike Air Max 90 GORE-TEX 'Photon Dust'

Salomon