The brand endures and the message is clear.  Puma has a got a nice sneaker on tap with their Clyde Court Peace On Earth Sneaker.  Inspired by the goodwill of the holiday season, this sneaker features a textured knit feather upper that takes inspiration from the plumage if a dove and a translucent sole with hints of light blue to represent the sky.  Other features like the branded rear heel guard and tan rib knit center panel & collar make this a functional and performance shoe as well as a cool visual stunner.  To seal the peaceful and humanitarian deal, five dollars from every pair sold will go towards supporting the Trayvon Martin Foundation that helps to end gun violence.  Available now at Puma.com.

If your feet are going to be forced to go out into the Winter weather then give them a little protection from a brand that knows a thing or two about footwear.  The Vans Mid Slip SF MTE Sneaker is a nice sturdy winterized update for the those days when you want sneaker-comfort and Winter-Protection.  The upper is a sweet water-repellent leather with suede trim flanking the rubber treaded sole with an ultra-cozy faux-shearling sock liner with updated breathability construction.  Details like the elasticized side panels and rear heel pull tab make the easy to get on and off to stay warm and Winter-ready.  Available now in both color ways at Vans.com.

Crisp suede and sweet Vachetta tan leather looks bright and sunny for the great days of Fall/Winter ahead.  Nike has teamed up with Victor Cruz on the Air Force 1 Mid CMFT Sneaker.  This mid-top features the natural colored suede and leather upper together with great details like the Cruz' rose gold monogramming on the tongue with matching D-ring hardware that controls two leather straps  and a front eyelet loop detail.  This is a great shoe for the season with the Fall shade and styling that gives it a nice balance for the shearling-lined jackets, plaid toppers and oversized hoodies on tap this season.  Available now at Kith.com.

Puma doesn't quit!  Why should they?  They've been mashing together the world's of music & culture   with sport and innovation for decades and it's always inspiring and provocative.  Here is a crisp shoe that's part of an on-going collaboration with the suave Canadian crooner The Weeknd.

The Suede 50 x XO Mid Cut Boot reminds me of the beloved Puma Sky-Hi 2, however in the hands of The Weeknd, this mid-silhouette gives you classic and tech in one fell swoop.  The pack comes in three options of a black suede & white suede both with tonal trim and black suede with white trim. Details like twill banding with black metal side-release closures across the upper toe-box and double-wrapped across the throat give this pack a tech-military handsome edge while playing up the familiar classic cleanliness of the Puma Suede with the iconic leather Foamstrip.  

More unique details like the 19 and 68 on the respective tongues of each shoe in the pair together with the concrete speckled sole add a fresh cool-factor to this pack and make this a sure cop for sneaker-heads and Puma enthusiasts alike.  The pack is available tomorrow August 11th at select Puma retailers and on Puma.com.

Italian craftsmanship collides with American sportswear.  Casbia, with their slightly avant gard, forward and expertly constructed footwear, has teamed up with sportswear icon Champion on the AWOL Atlanta Sneaker.  Boasting premium leather or nubuck uppers, the AWOL Atlanta has a YKK curved zip-front lacing system with diagonal eyelets and laces, a Phylon rubber sole unit and the Champion 'C' embroidered at the rear vamp.  This is a coolly executed sneaker that speaks to the current 90s basketball footwear and tech movements and can be an interesting finisher to a fresh & funky Spring/Summer ensemble.  Available now in all color ways at Casbia.com.