John Kim 
It’s now January, which means you are probably still recovering from all the holiday spending. Whether your bank account took a hit from the barrage of must-have sneakers released in December, or from all the holiday shopping you did for friends and family, it’s safe to say your budget for this month has been decreased at least a little.
But as sneaker fiends, we all have to get our fix somewhere, so we’re here to help with another edition of Budget Heat. Continue on to see our picks for ten of the coolest sneakers that hit the market this month, all priced at $100 or less to make sure you can cop some fresh sneakers without too much harm to the wallet.
Nike Kobe Mentality – $100
Kobe’s new takedown model, the Kobe Mentality, offers plenty of performance, style, and this eye-catching “Clearwater” colorway all packed in to a $100 price tag. Hunt down your pair at select Nike Basketball retailers now, including Extra Butter.
adidas Originals Blue Tubular 93 – $100
adidas Originals continues to impress by introducing new versions of the still-hot Tubular, with this limited ‘Tubular 93’ under the premium Blue label. Modern style combines with some early ’90s EQT aesthetics and constructed with premium materials for only $100. Pick them up quickly while they last from select adidas Originals stockists like Oneness.
Nike Roshe Run Print “Maroon Camo” – $80
The Roshe goes camo once again with this new Print edition in shades of maroon. Unless for some reason you hate camo or the color maroon, you can’t go wrong with these. Pairs are available now directly from Nike.
Vans Old Skool “Cork Stripe” – $60
Vans drops another impressive new look for the Old Skool, this time featuring a muted grey suede and canvas upper with unique cork sidestripes. They make for a nice way to add cork to a sneaker without overdoing it. Grab a pair now straight from Vans.
New Balance 530 – $100
Newbie fans will surely approve of this latest look for the 530. The classic 1990s New Balance runner receives a clean color combo of teal, white, black and red for yet another refreshing take on the vintage silhouette. Grab ’em now from New Balance retailers like Rock City Kicks.
Nike Pegasus Racer – $90
Not 100% accurate due to their modified tooling, the OG upper and colorway of the 1991 Nike Air Pegasus Racer still keep these a great option for under $100. Pairs can be located now at Nike Sportswear retailers like Kith.
Asics Gel Lyte III Vegan – $100
The Asics Gel-Lyte III goes totally animal-friendly with this new “Vegan” edition. Luckily, the absence of suede or leather doesn’t hurt their stylish appeal, and neither does the price tag of $100 for one of the most popular retro runner silhouettes on the market. Can’t beat that. Cop a pair while they last from Asics-stocked shops like Sneaker Politics.
adidas Originals ZX Flux NPS – $90
Can’t make it to Hawaii for a break from the cold winter weather? Well, you can at least go to the tropical shores in spirit with these floral-printed Hawaiian shirts for your feet. Say aloha to a pair by purchasing the ZX Flux NPS now from adidas.
Andy Warhol x Converse Chuck Taylor – $95
Iconic pop art and the most iconic sneaker ever combine for this Andy Warhol edition of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, printed with the artist’s famous soup cans. Own this special collab for under $100 now from shops like Proper.
Puma R698 “Green Box” – $100
Puma’s classic ’90s R698 gets a colorway inspired by the brand’s green Trinomic box it originally came in, constructed in lush green suede and mesh and accented with white and red. Of course, they’ll also come in the matching box. You can pick them up now from finer Puma retailers like UBIQ.
