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STYLE Pebble-Grain Shoes Are Menswear’s Latest Subtle Power Move

While women’s fashion lives and dies by large swings of the pendulum—hems sweep floors, then barely graze knees; one season, stilettos are all the rage, and the next, it’s sandals—menswear is a much subtler affair. For proof, one may merely look at the finely drawn details that pass for a style revolution in the world of men’s shoe design. Take, for example, the recent, barely perceptible trend that’s making big waves below the ankle: classic footwear silhouettes made from pebble-grain leathers, in which treated cow hides are embossed or pressed to give a raised, bumpy finish, either to camouflage imperfections in the material or purely for stylistic purposes. The subtle swap instantly imbues traditional lace-ups, slip-ons, and boots with a textured, slightly rustic look—somehow simultaneously casual and refined. Brands ranging from staunch traditionalists (Church’s and Salvatore Ferragamo) to swaggering trend-chasers (Gucci and Dries Van Noten) are standing behind the look.

This Week’s Biggest Sneaker Releases, and Where to Get Them

It’s Coachella weekend, which means that either you’re in the desert watching musical acts, or you're looking to fill your wardrobe for next weekend. (Or, maybe you just can’t be bothered.) No matter your lived experience, we’ve got some sneakers you can’t miss. The obvious call out is the Air Jordan 1 in the classic and always stylish Shadow colorway. Greats hits with a half dozen sneakers that work as well in the office as they do on the weekend, while Feit and Oliver Cabell bring some high-end runners to the game. Take all that and toss in some Yeezys, new Adidas runners, and a dope Nike Kobe sneaker for Mamba Day, and you’ve got a full roster.

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STYLE Pebble-Grain Shoes Are Menswear’s Latest Subtle Power Move

This Week’s Biggest Sneaker Releases, and Where to Get Them

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