We’re all still fresh off the buzz of the new year (hopefully you’re hangover is gone, but you’re still amped to make 2016 the best yet), but that doesn’t mean we’re not struggling to keep that cheery mood with the current forecast. January kicks off what some deem the worst time of year: Q1. With months of winter still left, and the Christmas decorations that band-aid the dreary streets about to come down, it’s easy to have some serious disdain for those grey skies.
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Before you swear off cloud-filled overcast and start practicing your sun dance, let’s take some inspiration from above and put it to good use. Grey, concrete, heather and charcoal, when used as the color foundation for these great new sneakers, may be just what you need to turn that frown upside-down. Whether it’s the super sleek 2016 Tokyo Design Studio shoes from New Balance, or the Huf Essex where grey meets gum, this pigment gets new life when applied to stylish kicks.
Grey Skies Grey Sneaks
Find some inspiration in those grey skies by taking it to your sneakers. Then bright up with the rest of your threads.
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New Balance 2016 Tokyo Design Studio
To celebrate New Balances 110th anniversary, the brand's Tokyo Design Studio created this shoe, dubbed the ML2016, $179.99.
Photo Credit: New Balance
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Greats The Royale
The Royale, by Greats, $159, is a monochromatic low top, handmade in Italy with superb materials.
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Circa Valeo SE in Shale/Black
The Circa Valeo SE in Shale/Black, $59.99, is a suede and wool sneaker, with creative laces.
Photo: Circa
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PF Flyers Center Hi Retro Athletic
Nostalgia is in when you go back to the Sandlot in the PF Flyers Center Hi Retro Athletic, $59.99.
Photo: PF Flyers
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Lakai MJ Mid
Marc Johnson has a new release: Lakai's MJ Mid, $72, an understated mid-top, with a slim fit, and stylish navy/read houndstooth inside.
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Toms Castlerock Grey Wool Paseo-Mids
The Toms Castlerock Grey Wool Paseo-Mids, $64, have a high top inspiration, but are sleek enough to be deemed office attire.
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Huf Essex in Gray/Gum
This low top features extra attention to detail in assembly. Top stitching and a stamped in logo detailing set this shoe apart. Try the Huf Essex in Gray/Gum, $80.
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Saucony Shadow Original
These retro inspired sneakers are made of mesh, nylon and marshmellowy EVA soles. Try the Saucony Shadow Original, $70.
Photo: Saucony
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Clear Weather Brand The Eighty
In grey wool, Clear Weather Brand's The Eighty, $90, has a felt feel, with posh detailing.
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Eytys Mother in Suede Grey
Eytys' Mother in Suede Grey, $235, is a modernized vulcanized sole sneaker, with an unlikely royal purple pull tab at back.
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Vans Cork Twill Era 59
Pop the cork - with the Vans Cork Twill Era 59, $55, in dark shadow.
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