ASICS Gel Lyte III 'No Stitching' Pack

You've come a long way baby.  Twenty-five years ago ASICS introduced their famed Gel Lyte III trainer and 2015 sees a new fresh update to it.  Try no stitching and lots of laser cutting.  For a lighter weight shoe this 'No Stitching' Gel Lyte III has very little machine stitching in the upper for a clean streamlined and handsome sneaker that'll be light on your feet.  As far as comfort, you should already know that ASICS always has that in the bag.  Available now in all three color ways at BowsAndArrowsBerkeley.com.

Converse Chuck Taylor 1970 Hi Woven Textile Sneaker

Inspired by a cat and its toys perhaps.  These latest Chuck Taylor 1970 Hi Woven Textile Sneakers from Converse have an upper that is completely overlaid with multicolor yarns.  The toe box and the tongue consist of vegetable tanned leather that nicely compliment the colors all atop the slightly raised 1970 midsole.  Pair this with your nubbly Fall tweeds and flannels and cozy sweaters.  However, knitting needles not included.  Available now at BowsAndArrowsBerkeley.com.

Vans Sk8 Hi Zip "Varsity Stripe"

Wear them for the 4th perhaps.  Maybe save them for Labor Day.  These Vans Sk8 Hi Zip Varsity stripes may evoke Americana with the classic colors but saving them for holidays isn't necessary.  These gems work perfectly all summer with a variety of summer threads.  With a full leather upper and the patented back heel zip with red suede pull tabs, these sneakers are as American as varsity and as cool as only Vans can make 'em.  Available now in both color ways at BowsAndArrowsBerkeley.

Vans Vault X Taka Hayashi Sk8 Mid LX Chimayo

Vans Vault is up to another great on-going collaboration with Taka Hayashi.  This round, the Sk8 Mid LX gets a makeover.  Color and intriguing print usher in with a Mexican-printed Chimayo pattern.  Then special details like a wispy suede upper, leather Vans stripe and leather laces make this a nice shoe to go with a versatile spring wardrobe and accessories, some of which may in include a skateboard.  Available now in the two color-ways of Formula One and Golden Brown at BowsAndArrowsBerkeley.

New Balance 998 Sneaker in Red/Black

Even better reason not to keep gym bag mentality for the gym is New Balance's Red/Black colorway of their 998 model sneaker.  With the comfort of the ABZORB midsole, 3M branded logo 'N' and the premium red suede upper, this sneaker says forgo the gym and apply to your life.  Pair this with your trim summer and fall suits and blazers, indigo denim and thin-waled cords and don't skimp on the cuffing.  A toned down trainer like this is a good way to add the active gym look to your hyperactive everyday hustle.  Available now at BowsAndArrowsBerkeley.com.

Converse F.S. Bosey Ox Black

Maybe one of the reasons that Converse continues to endure is that it keeps its classic appeal while updating with the best of them.  Take for example their F.S. Bosey Oxford in Black.  Simple and clean in the silhouette but revved up with features like a Vibram® sole and rubber molded corrugated toe-box and sides.  A sneaker shoe that walks the fine line of understated and characteristic.  Available now at Bow & Arrows Berkeley.