Nike has noticed as such with its all-new sneaker model, the Air Max Goat Low, a collaboration with creative studio brand Taller De Rafa.

For its first collaboration with the Swoosh, the Bronx-bred brand pulled inspiration from its home borough's automotive culture.

Mossy brown leather warms the upper while subtle distressing at the toe and heel mimic the real-life wear and tear you'd see on an actual work boot, just without having to get up under any hoods or touch a real tire. Good looks, Nike.

Elsewhere, the Air Max Goat Low sports work boot-style hexagonal eyelets and heavy-duty work boot laces, all of which the Swoosh rests on top of a blue outsole.

Perforated "TDA" branding takes up the majority of the upper, while a small metallic Swoosh near the rear rounds out the shoe's rugged simplicity. In a sense, the Air Max Goat is the unofficial poster child for work-boot sneaker hybrids that are sturdy enough for the worksite but much too fly to be used for any real labor.

Even though car culture is a big part of this sneaker's story, its existence is quite fortuitous for those residing in walkable cities. Mechanic-style drip without having to know what an alternator is or does? Why yes, thank you.

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The "In-Security" Air Max Goadome High, which debuted during Public School's Fall/Winter 2026 presentation in February, is a stylized take on the classic security boot.

It serves and protects in every sense of the term. This is the one type of "In-Security" we feel ok endorsing.

Double monk straps cover the all-leather upper while a padded collar keeps things safe and secure. Underneath, a rubber outsole with intense lug-pattern traction wears ACG branding, Nike's outdoor-performance imprint.

Silver buckle mechanisms and Air Units round out the techy specs of the top flight boot, which is available for $320 on the PSNY website.

This high-clearance boot, though not a typical Swoosh offering, isn't the first shoe inspired by an uncommon source. In collaboration with Taller De Rafa, Nike whipped up an Air Max Goadome Low, an ode to the Bronx's automotive industry.

As the saying goes, fashion inspo can be found in just about any arena, so it really shouldn't come as a surprise that Nike is recognizing the contributions of the service sector in its own special Swoosh fashion.

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The adidas Italia 70s is already a throwback by name and silhouette, with its low profile and retro football-inspired shape. This version, though, leans much harder into the vintage old-school side of things thanks to that patterned upper. 

It’s a rather dapper change from the endless stream of suede runners and gorpy tech sneakers as of late. Houndstooth makes the Italia 70s feel a little more dressed up, while the classic adidas shape stops it from becoming too formal. 

There’s something particularly good about that balance, especially when so many retro sneakers are going in the opposite direction. This is the kind of sneaker that holds its own against a pair of smart, relaxed pants and a decent white tee.

No need to wait for the family wardrobe clear-out. adidas has already beat you to it.

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While bold modifications might push boundaries, this release proves that traditional color blocking done right can overshadow even the most radical redesigns. By placing rich dark brown against cream accents, the shoe has a high-end feel without losing its versatility.

Dressed in a deep Aurora Coffee leather upper, the pair feels a lot like a Wales Bonner collaboration, with texture and retro palettes taking the spotlight.

Leather forms the main upper, extending to the T-toe overlay in tonal Aurora Coffee. Off White leather 3-Stripes and heel tabs add a soft, vintage contrast, while metallic gold Samba lettering along the lateral quarter delivers a signature stamp of quality.

Our favorite detail lands on the tongue, which features a woven leather finish to add intrigue to the smooth upper. Underneath, the silhouette stays grounded on its signature gum rubber cupsole.

The adidas Samba OG Aurora Coffee reaffirms why the original framework remains unmatched. With a few more OGs of this standard, we might be heralding the end of the hybrid craze and getting back to basics.

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It’s the first shoe the two have made together, and it feels like a pretty natural pairing.

Kallmeyer has taken the familiar tennis sneaker and made it feel a little more grown up. The Travertine suede gives the whole thing a soft, earthy finish, while the antique brass details stop it from looking too pristine, ‘cause nobody wants that. It’s understated, but there’s enough going on to notice it.

The best part might be the laces. You get the usual cotton pair, plus a rounded leather option that makes the same sneaker feel surprisingly different. The latter has a slightly more polished feel, which is useful when you’re trying to convince yourself that sneakers count as dressing up.

And despite all the fashion “stuff” happening here, it hasn’t forgotten where it came from. The low profile and court-inspired construction keep it firmly in tennis territory, while the suede pouch feels like a very Kallmeyer addition.

Consider this your excuse to take tennis shoes somewhere other than the court. The best of them already are.

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