GQ’s Guide to Fall Shoes

Stylish guys are fetishizing sneakers like never before, and designers have stepped up big-time. There are futuristic neon running shoes you can wear with a suit. Retro-inspired sneaks in shocking new colors. And a bunch of exclusive releases you’ll see here for the first time—all of them fly.

Get High with Us!

Our number one sneaker obsession right now? These Vans high-tops. They've got the 'tude of pricey designer sneakers and the cred of being Vans, and they come in tricked-out fall colors.

Sneakers, $85 by Vans. Sports jacket, $1,195, and shirt, $175, by Todd Snyder. Henley, $110 by Vince. Chinos, $190 by A.P.C. plus Carhartt. Belt by J.Crew. Watch by TAG Heuer. Bracelet by Tod's. Cap by Capas at JJ Hat Center. Socks by Happy Socks.

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Vans $110

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Vans $110

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Winterize Your Feet

Thinking seasonally isn't just for farm-to-table chefs—it's a style thing, too. So when it gets cold, ditch canvas for this new crop of woolly kicks.

Alejandro Ingelmo (top) $395

Supra $80

A Bathing Ape $221

Converse $75

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Do the Moonwalk

Our favorite hybrid—the LunarGrand wingtip—is what happens when Cole Haan borrows tech-spertise from its parent company, Nike.

Cole Haan $248

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Cop the Color of the Season: Military Green

There's a full-on army of loden green sneakers out there in styles both retro and modern. Wear 'em with jeans (duh) or a tweed suit (whoa).

Undftd + Converse $80

Converse at Undefeated $70

Adidas Originals $85

A Bathing Ape $290

Bag by Kaufman's Army & Navy

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Wear One Shoe by Two Genius Designers

Question: Is this sneaker retro or futuristic? Answer: Yes! That's because Americana master Michael Bastian and Tron-loving sneaker freak Alejandro Ingelmo created it together.

Alejandro Ingelmo for Michael Bastian $475

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Let Your Wallet Decide

Even sneaker style has been democratized. If you dig a look—like these woven slip-ons—you can find it in a price to match your means.

Vans $80

Bottega Veneta $560

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Dig the New (Old) Jordan

Jordans still dominate the sneaker conversation. The brand drops a few retro designs a year, and the iconic IV is out on November 23. Wait in line, hit eBay, just don't shank anyone for 'em.

Jordan Brand $160

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Splurge!

Luxury designers have made a splashy entry into the sneaker game. If you're gonna spend outrageous cash, get your money's worth. Zippers, metallics, exotic skins? Bring it!

Pierre Hardy (top left) $490

Dior Homme $810

Rick Owens $1,165

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci $645

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