Designer Sneakers for Men: 2016's Best Finds

2016: the year of immaculate designer sneakers for men. Check out what's on our radar.

Gone are the days of traditional oxfords. From the red carpet to style influencers, suits are being paired with high tops more than ever. It's all about sneakers with excessive amounts of dimension and shine, resembling styles that look light years ahead of their time. Even if you’re not a self-proclaimed sneakerhead, shoes are a wardrobe staple that's always worth the investment. Here are the most stylish designer sneakers for men that are spreading like wildfire in 2016 and beyond. 

DESIGNER SNEAKERS FOR MEN: 2016's HOTTEST TRENDS

1. SPACE AGE 

Celeb Inspo: Kanye West & Usher

The future is looking bright. Although the 90s made a huge comeback, the trends are going back to the future with the space-age theme. Designers are creating quilted/padded sneakers crafted in iridescent foil materials. Easily mistaken for moon boots, most futuristic shoes also come with cool enhancements, like utility zippers instead of traditional laces.

Editor’s Choice: Metallic Silver Sneakers Apollo

2. GOLD METALLICS

Celeb Inspo: Jason DeRulo & Drake

Remember when Nike dropped gold Air Forces as a tribute to the Rio summer Olympics? Designer gold sneakers are still on the rise. Combining comfort with luxury, this metallic trend is not for the faint of heart. Replicating melted metals, you'll definitely set the bar higher in gold-toned designer sneakers for men. There are understated versions, limiting the gold tones to accents or hardware. Likewise, you can also find a more extreme monochrome treatment, like our Luxor Sneakers. 

Editor’s Choice: Shiny Gold Sneakers Luxor

3. HIGH-GLOSS SHINE

Celeb Inspo: Ben Affleck & David Beckham

There’s something so timeless about patent leather that could surpass even the short life cycle of trends. Designers have managed to kick this trend up a notch by making matte leather look remarkably shiny. Although matte leather sneakers are a style staple, patent leather sneakers are just as versatile. This glossy trend is an easy way to add an extra pop to a neutral shoe without being too flashy. 

Editor’s Choice: Shiny Black Sneakers by Glimms

4. GEOMETRIC SOLES

Celeb Inspo: Lenny Kravitz & Adam Lambert

Is it art? Is it footwear? It's both. We're flashing the spotlight on geometric designer sneakers for men. Normally an afterthought, the geometric trend makes the multi-dimensional sole the main attraction. Moreover, sneakers are being reimagined with much higher platforms. Not only beautiful in design, you'll gain a few inches in height thanks to the statement sole.

Editor’s Choice: Platform Black Sneakers Nero

5. FAUX FUR

Celeb Inspo: Flo Rida & Dwayne Wade

Move over leather, (faux) calf hair is here. It creates the most luxurious effect for its unique texture, right in between fur and suede. Also known as “pony hair," calf hair sneakers are versatile enough for a casual Sunday brunch to an upscale rooftop bar. Moreover, you can find calf-hair designer sneakers for men with unique treatments, such as animal prints and hardware accents.

Editor’s Choice: Black Calfskin Sneakers by Glimms