Sneaker News Staff Picks

You don’t need to be a sneakerhead to understand why the New Balance 9060 has become such a hit, especially among the younger, comfort-first crowd. It pulls from New Balance’s heralded 99X series with a layered upper, but truly stands out with some serious height underfoot. DICK’S has a ton of essential colorways up for grabs now, including a “rain cloud” look that embodies the brand’s mastery of all things grey. Check out the “Incense” and “Sea Salt”, both of which are available now.

The runners of yesterday are the lifestyle icons of today, and that’s wholly embodied by the Nike Vomero 5. It’s not necessarily a Y2K-era sneaker, but features the same sort of nostalgic, visible tech that modern consumers crave. The shoe’s Cushion and Zoom Air cushioning package still plays well to this day, and Nike hasn’t been short on statement-making looks. Our picks are headlined by a “Pure Platinum/University Blue” colorway, but DICK’S also has plenty of versatile, more low-key options available.

Few shoes have invaded more subcultures than the adidas Superstar. Whether it’s basketball, hip-hop, breakdancing, or anywhere in between, the shell-toes have played well for over five decades and counting. If you’re out for something a bit edgy, we found a black and white colorway featuring metal eyelets and metallic stripes. Several other options are also available now at DICK’S, all of which clock in at just $100.

At this point, the Nike Dunk Low just feels like part of the uniform. Its color blocking is iconic, and its availability is unrivaled, with Nike releasing a seemingly endless amount of styles since bringing the model back five years ago. Our top pick is a “Cocoa Wow” women’s colorway that puts a contemporary spin on the “Be True To Your School” formula, but DICK’S is always replenishing its catalog with new options. Can’t go wrong when you opt for a sneaker this timeless.