The best cutting-edge footwear

Nike Flyknit Racer

With uppers made from a single thread, “these sneakers are so featherweight and formfitting, they’re like wearing a second skin.” Plus, the eco-friendly design creates less factory waste.

$150, nike.com

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Source: O magazine

Timberland Radler Trail Camp Moc

Save space and lighten your load with these foldable nylon camp sneakers. When it’s time to hit the trail again, simply “fold in half and zip shut.”

$65, timberland.com

Source: Backpacker

Nordic Grip MiniIce Grippers

These studded elastic bands are good to have “should the weather suddenly turn slick.” Keep them in a pocket: They give most any footwear better traction.

$14, firebox.com

Source: Gizmodo.com

Nike LeBron X iD

Internal sensors measure your jump height and “hustle,” storing the stats on a phone app. You get to design your own pair, too, choosing the colors and even a personal inscription.

$310, nike.com

Source: ESPN.com

Mast Aqua Loafers

Time to upgrade from flip-flops. These stylish slip-on loafers are “totally breathable, ultra-lightweight, superfast-drying, and ridiculously comfortable.” They come in a range of colors, from aquamarine to classic black.

$50, wantedshoes.com

Source: O magazine