And now the Mind 2 is even more so. 

This one is every bit as innovative as the first. Nike’s never been coy about blurring the lines between science experiment and sneaker drops. 

You want comfort? You get soft, responsive foam that basically turns every step into a low-key massage. You want next-level tech? Try 22 pressure points under your foot, moving and nudging your brain to pay attention to, well, everything.

Developed in Nike’s Mind Science Department (yes, that’s apparently a thing), the Mind 002 is all about “activate your senses” energy, literally. The pressure points have been proven to fire up sensory areas in your brain, so you’re not just wearing a sneaker, you’re wearing a neural hack. 

The rest is pure Nike: a knitted upper with perforations for breathability, plush foam that’s actually comfortable, and an elastic footbed that lets those pressure points do their thing without getting weird. 

The look is futuristic, but the vibe is all about being present, pre-game or not. In a world of distractions, the Mind 002 is the sneaker that wants you to actually feel your feet.

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The top-tier Levi’s imprint, Levi’s Vintage Clothing, has recreated an 1870s pair of Nevada Jeans, a precursor to the now world-renowned 501, in what Levi’s describes as “a stitch-for-stitch reproduction.” Over 150 years ago, when jeans were still a new invention, this is what blue-collar workers would’ve been buying for utilitarian needs rather than aesthetic appeal. 

As a result, these jeans look a little different from what you’ll find in Levi’s stores today. There’s only one back pocket on the right side and no signature Levi’s red tab label (that wasn’t introduced till 1936), and the back leather patch sits between two waistband buttons for attaching overalls and an adjustable back cinch, a neat detail rarely found on jeans post-World War II.

But the feature that’ll really get denim nerds salivating is a tiny rectangular pocket on the left leg. This is a tool pocket and, according to Paul O’Neill, design director of Levi’s Vintage Clothing, “it was only used for a very short time,” and “is what makes the Nevada so special.”

To ensure the fabric feels just like original denim from the 20th century, Levi’s sourced deadstock unwashed raw Cone White Oak denim from Cone Mills, a Carolinian denim mill that had a 100+-year partnership with Levi’s until it closed in 2017. There isn’t much of this original Cone Mills material still in existence, and as such, there aren’t many $595 American-made Levi’s Nevada Jeans to go around.

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Meet Miu Miu's Chino sneaker, an upcycled canvas sneaker that looks like it should be sliding down the slopes at your local skate park.

That is to say, this luxury sneaker has a very approachable nature, on par with the likes of many existing skate shoes like Vans' Authentic sneaker. 

That said, the Chino sneaker maintains signature Miu Miu tropes like the double lace feature, which has been adopted by many a brand by now, including Vans itself. That's right, these sneaker similarities aren't a one-sided affair. Vans has reheated Miu Miu's nachos with its double-laced Super Lowpro sneaker too, and now Miu Miu seems to be returning the favor.

Beyond all of that, these upcycled Canvas sneakers, available on the Miu Miu website for $895, have definitely been here before.

And that's not just because these shoes bear such a strong resemblance to existing skate shoe makes. True as that is, the familiarity of this shoe gets its literal meaning from its recycled composition.

Miu Miu's Upcycled 2026 collection is a range of reinterpreted vintage and archival pieces reimagined and given a second lease on life.

Because some Miu Miu pieces are so GOATed they deserve to live twice.

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Timberland's Authentic Loafer is a first-in-class shoe that balances its preppy ethos with a delightfully aged aura. This maturity plays out through a patinated leather upper that proudly wears its signs of aging,no retinol required.

In addition to the worn-in look that only gets better with wear, the shoe taps into its scholarly heritage with a rubber lug outsole that enhances its overall prep school energy.

It's classic collegiate charm layers perfectly with Timberland's established knack for really good leather. Never one to be stingy, Timberland has spread its buttery leather goodness across several silhouettes, including convertible clogs and slouchy Telfar boots.

Best known for its signature “Butters,” Timberland has diversified its stylistic portfolio quite a bit, as demonstrated with this BILLY’s-backed Authentic Loafer. 

Generally, Timberland plays quite well with others.

Just take a look at Veneda Carter's ever-growing arsenal of super sick Timberland hybrids, from glossy iterations of the classic six-incher to knee-grazing cobalt boots… Timberland does well with a little help from its friends is all we're saying.

No less because the best parts of Timberland's iconic brand identity reside in its ability to shine through in any collaboration, be it on land, sea, or the feet of hip-hop's finest.

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But it turns out the seemingly random strainer is only the start of Stüssy’s newest and far-reaching accessories. As its Summer 2026 products start to filter in, more unexpected oddities are popping up on the Californian label’s website.

One recent drop in early May was comprised mostly of beach towels (standard stuff for the beachy Californian label) alongside a tiny pool-shaped ceramic for stashing spare change and a branded frisbee (slightly less standard stuff).

And that's before we get to the collaborations.

There’s no sell-out Nike sneaker or another chapter of fantastic Our Legacy goods this season (yet). Instead, there’s a $75 solid aluminium ballpoint pen made in collaboration with the century-old German penmaker Kaweco, where a lime-green Stüssy logo pops out from the all-black base.

Then there’s THOR (the maker of rugged storage bins, not the Marvel superhero film) providing a light yellow square storage box and an accompanying storage bin where, again, big Stüssy logos steal the show. 

Slapping a logo on quotidian objects is a quintessential streetwear technique. Hiroshi Fujiwara basically invented the practice and Supreme took it to its inconceivable peak. Stüssy, meanwhile, had its fun in the 2010s mostly by way of the Japan-only Stüssy Livin’ General Store imprint that sold chairs and coffee makers and shampoo all emblazoned with the Californian label’s inimitable logo.

But since the Stüssy Livin’ General Store line ceased operations around 2016, Stüssy has largely stayed in its lane of beachy surfer clothes, occasionally abetted by the occasional collectible or incense pack. Now, exactly a decade later, after pulling off an impressive rebrand to once again become one of streetwear’s most vital labels, the Stüssy-fied household goods are back.

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The JJJJound x Vans OTW Half Cab, a shoe that swiftly sailed off the shelves this time last year, has quietly reappeared.

The soft suede of Vans’ high-end OTW line still covers the upper, realized in the same two classic colorways as before, black and dusty burgundy, and the shape is still slightly sleeker than your average Half Cab.

JJJJound’s most far-reaching update is removing the padding from the ankle and tongue for the first time in the 35-year-old skate shoe’s history, meaning less protection for skaters but a more streamlined shape. It’s “the perfect shoe for the retired skaters,” according to JJJJound. 

It’s also the perfect example of what makes JJJJound’s sneakers so captivating. 

The 20-year-old moodboard-turned-authority-in-refined-basics drops a slew of new shoes every season, from French gardening clogs to ASICS runners. They’re all as handsome as they are deceivingly simple.

Its Crocs Clogs are just the right shade of milky white, its normal Superstars are actually made in Germany of supple leather with a brown leather lining that ever-so-slightly pokes out, and its rare flashes of color are distinctly considered.

JJJJound’s minimal shoes are just like its clothes, in that they’re all defined by small perfect details that add up to an excellent final product, which inevitably sells out.

The Vans Half Cab is different, though. Not because it isn’t excellent, but because its re-release has been so quiet, with not even an Instagram post to announce its release, that it’s not sold out on Vans’ website. Yet.

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