Hottest Athletic Shoes for Fall

Athletic shoes are widely available in specialty sports shops as well as major department stores, so you should have no trouble finding a style perfect for you. If you like low tops, high tops, or slip ons, there is a shoe out there that will fill your needs.

What to Look for in Athletic Shoes

One of your main concerns is comfort. Even if your sport is mall-walking, shoes should have adequate arch support for the wellbeing of your feet. The soles should have good traction so that you don’t slip on slick surfaces. Make sure your shoes fit well. This may sound obvious, but many people don't take the time to adequately ensure their shoes fit perfectly. If you plan to wear socks with your athletic shoes, bring socks when you try them on.

Athletic Shoe Brands

Some sporty shoe names that are very familiar to most people as well as lesser known brands that are just as hot include:

• Nike
• Reebok
• Adidas
• Asics
• Puma
• Avia
• Skechers
• Converse

Where to Find the Hottest Athletic Shoes for Fall

With the popularity of sneakers as all-around footwear, there are many places to find athletic shoes. Some retailers that are sure to carry the latest models are:

• Foot Locker
• Lady Foot Locker
• Kids Foot Locker
• Shoe Carnival
• Shoes.com

Athletic Shoes for the Whole Family

Sneakers are not just for little kids. For men and women who are into casual fitness or more serious sports, there's a shoe for all members of the family. Here are just some of the hottest athletic shoes for fall.

For Men

• Reebok’s Nordic Shoe is made for walking. The rugged soles provide good traction and you get the added benefits of good breathability and waterproof protection.
• The newest Nike Air Max 90 is as colorful as it is stylish. This unique shoe is red, navy blue, turquoise, and bright yellow.
• The Nike Air Max 1 can be found in burgundy with a touch of red and black plaid on the upper.
• This olive and black offering from Avia may become your favorite running shoe.

For Women

• If you’re feeling nostalgic, these Nike Elite (Vintage) are like the shoes you remember from your childhood, before Nike became a household name. You have your choice of four colors. With the current trend calling to mind earlier, simpler times, these 1977 replica shoes are hot right now.
• The Nike Blazer low slip shoe is a casual yet feminine shoe for fall. There’s not much chance of these being mistaken for guys' shoes: a shiny signature swish and pretty embroidery are hallmarks of the softer color shoes.
• One of Reebok’s big sellers is a run/walk shoe suitable for both activities. The attractive Millennium shoe is fashionable and functional.

For Children

• Converse is still going strong with its All Star shoes, but the latest sneakers from this company feature intriguing twists. Animals, numbers, and vintage are all current trends in kids’ shoes.
  • Converse slip ons with butterfly-embellished uppers are a new look for fall. This same cute-but-tough design also comes in a high top especially for girls.
  • You’ll find a lot of All Stars that aren’t like the ones you remember as a kid. One Chuck Taylor All Star Express shoe design is covered with zebra print.
  • Chuck Taylor All Star Striped Tees are high tops in charcoal and black.
  • Girls and boys alike will be able to count on black-and-white sneakers with numbers and blocks adorning the entire shoe. They're available in high tops and slip ons.
  • Girls will adore a gray, low cut sneaker with a pink bunny pattern all over.
  • Perfect for buying now and going into the holiday season is a pair of low tops in white with small green pine trees in orderly rows.
  • If your little girl can’t get enough of pink and bears, she can have the best of both worlds in a high top sneaker with pink bears and pink and green hearts.
  • For the girl who’s a bit of a tomboy but still proud to be a girl, try black low cut sneakers with white flowers and cherries.
  • The classic Converse All Star high top is available and is still a big seller.

• Reebok
  • For the boys, this Tegus Casual Skate Shoe features a thick sole in the skater style.
  • These white and blue floral shoes for girls will keep her running and jumping in comfort.

A Difficult Choice

You don't have to be a professional athlete to appreciate the many offerings in athletic shoes. Finding the coolest shoes for fall isn't difficult, but choosing just one pair might be.