Pierre Hardy Panelled Neoprene Sneakers

Probably not the best footwear for going deep sea diving but very suitable for walking in the rain.  The Pierre Hardy Panelled Neoprene Sneaker is a cool take on a luxury running-style sneaker made from comfortable neoprene and equipped with a full leather liner.  The simple primary color way is a delightful one for the spring season and it comes with a navy lace option as well.  Available now at MrPorter.com.

Jimmy Choo Sloane Glitter-Finish Leather Slippers

You've decked the halls with bounds of holly.  So don't let it stop there.  As you enjoy your Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza, stay aware of New Year's being right around the corner.  Stay festively attired in these Jimmy Choo Sloane Glitter-Finish Leather Slippers when the ball drops.  The full leather upper is sparklingly finished with the toned glitter embellishments making them a fresh and dazzling effect to finish off everything from a trim tuxedo to a dashing printed or blingy dress shirt and vest combo to hyped metallic accessories.  Available now at Mr.Porter.com.

Maison Martin Margiela Leather and Wool High Top Sneaker

Don't know how to wear your high high-top sneakers?  Cuff your trousers, slim down the leg of your trousers and quite possibly look to this offering from Margiela.  This new leather and wool high top for Fall offers a design-inspired solution for several different pant quandaries.  Keep them zipped with slim legs and also cuff 'em high.  Zip them down for a wider hem or longer inseam lengths and get some cool crunch action atop your sneakers.  Whatever your pleasure, the wool insets, premium suede panels and sturdy double-zip on this attractive well-executed sneaker is another winner from a winning design camp.  Available now, but going fast, at Mr.Porter.com.    

Armando Cabral Suede-trimmed Wool High Top Sneaker

Leave it to a male model who's donned all sorts of wool suits from J. Crew to McQueen to show you that wool isn't only for covering the torso and legs.  Armando Cabral, model turned shoe designer, who still models, continues to offer clean insightful shoes with nods to comfort and luxury.  His new Suede-trimmed Wool High Top Sneaker for fall is a wonderful combination of mossy wool tweed and chocolate brown suede in a clean high cut and made even more tasteful by the replacing the more casual white sole with a brown one.  Available now at MrPorter.com in the green/brown color way and in charcoal grey/black as well.