Zack Schlemmer 
It’s time once again to forget about the hyped sneakers you already know about—that you probably already missed out on and are debating whether or not you want to pay an inflated resale price—and take a look at the overlooked gems currently up for grabs on the shelves. If you’re an individual that doesn’t only buy the most popular sneakers and actually has your own taste, then this is the feature for you. That’s because we highlight some of the best sneakers at decent prices that are easily available and will still keep you looking plenty fresh. The following ten sneakers are our suggestions on how to round out the rest of your summer sneaker rotation in style—without all the hassle of the hype.
Vans Vault Old Skool Deluxe Leather
The Old Skool gets a refined makeover compliments of the Vans Vault division with this premium leather version featuring perforations making the shape of the iconic side stripes. Seen in all-white here, the classy Old Skool is also available in tonal navy and black colorways from finer Vans retailers like UBIQ.
Nike Roshe Tiempo VI
The hottest new remodel of the Nike Roshe is the soccer-infused Roshe Tiempo VI featuring a premium leather upper, seen here in a vibrant Racer Blue hue. The latest soccer inspired casual silhouette from Nike Sportswear is in stock at shops like Sneaker Politics now.
donna isabel marant sneakers sneaker bryce in pelle | ASICS GEL-Lyte III “Yin Yang”
One half of a “Yin Yang” pack of the GEL-Lyte III, this version features a high contrast black and white colorway blocked with black on top and white on the bottom (the other half of the pack flips the placement of the two colors). The strong look for the beloved split-tongue runners is hitting ASICS suppliers like Extra Butter right now.
adidas Stan Smith Primeknit
Definitely one of the best sneakers of the summer, the timeless design of the adidas Stan Smith got a remodel in Primeknit to keep your new feeling and looking cool all season long. The latest drops of the Stan Smith PK come eye-catching tonal colorways, like this rich blue edition that’s in stores like Kith right now.
Reebok Classic Leather “Clear/Gum”
You’ve seen plenty of sneakers with clear soles or gum soles, but how many times have you seen both popular outsole colors on the same shoe? Reebok kills it with this new version of the Classic Leather sporting a premium black and grey leather upper with the unique touch of both clear and gum rubber utilized on the outsole. Reebok fans should grab a pair while they last at shops like trekker boots arc teryx konseal lt w 073086 439746 g0 black black.
donna isabel marant sneakers sneaker bryce in pelle | Nike Air Huarache Premium “Ale Brown”
The classic Air Huarache gets a new premium makeover in canvas and suede with a unique color palette in off-white, navy blue, and Ale Brown for one of the most memorable editions of the silhouette all year. If you like what you see, find your pair now at trusted Nike Sportswear retailers like Packer Shoes.
Ewing Eclipse “Olympic”
Returning for the first time ever just in time for the summer games in Rio, Ewing Athletics celebrates the legendary ’92 Dream Team with the shoe Patrick Ewing wore while grabbing a gold medal. If you’re a fan of the Ewing sneaker line, this is definitely a must-have release. Get a pair now at Ewing stockists or directly from EwingAthletics.com.
Vans Major League Baseball Collection
Vans teams up with Major League Baseball for an awesome capsule collection featuring the Authentic an Sk8-Hi decked out in the logos of select teams across the nation. See if your favorite team is included in the lineup at Vans.com.
Nike LunarEpic Low Flyknit “Oreo”
One of the best sneaker debuts of 2016 that’s flying under the radar is the epically-comfortable LunarEpic Flyknit Low. Trust us, go try a pair on. We haven’t seen a bad colorway of the shoe yet, but one of the best is undoubtedly the popular “Oreo” treatment in a mix of black and white Flyknit. Get your pair while you still can at select Nike Running retailers or directly from Nike.com.
New Balance 580 Deconstructed
The New Balance 580 gets a sleeker and extra stylish new version with the Deconstructed build in premium suede up top and a REVlite foam midsole for extra comfort and less weight. There’s a few colorways currently on the market, but our pick goes to this latest look in dark navy suede with white and grey accents. Definitely one of the best New Balance models of the year, you can find pairs now at boutiques like Rise.
