THE DEFINITIVE FALL SNEAKER FASHIONSHOPPING GUIDE

When the React Element 87 first came to — and quickly flew off of — shelves earlier this year, it sent the world of sneakers into a veritable frenzy. Garnering “sneaker of the year” talk almost instantly, the React Element 87s are the next generation of Nike: unapologetic, unafraid, and fiercely unique. There’s plenty of room for the classics too though; Nike Air Max 97 has become an integral part of the Beaverton behemoth’s offerings each and every season. The bullet-train inspired upper with sleek swooping stripes gives off an undeniable air of speed and captures the attention of the athleisure-loving masses drop after drop. It’s been two decades since they first released — but their momentum isn’t showing signs of slowing down any time soon. And if Nike classics are being discussed, it would be blatantly neglectful at best not to mention the Air Jordan 1. Peter Moore’s masterful 1985 creation has enjoyed a fruitful thirty-plus years on the market, being accepted by a cornucopia of subcultures from skate to punk to high-end fashion. It’s widely regarded as one of the best — and most influential — silhouettes of all time.