4 hybrid shoes that should be in your must-buy list this season

Pairs you can take to the streets, the court, and the mountains

Who doesn’t love crossbreeds? They offer the same familiarity of the classics yet deal better, future-proof innovations. What more can one ask for? In today’s must-have shoe listicles, we’ll be talking about pairs that will not only amplify your style, but pieces that will also offer more functionality than a prototypical model.

The list includes shoes that offer better cushioning, height, performance, to even water-wicking Chelsea boots that you can take out on the streets, weekend happenings, and to everyday work whatever the weather may be.

Converse Run Star Legacy CX

This iteration takes inspiration from the brand’s best-selling Run Star Hike sneaker. The Legacy CX does not only add height but also cushioning to the midsole and sockliner to keep the feet light and comfy. This shoe model, which currently comes in five colorways, also sports Chuck Taylor’s design elements but in a distorted form giving the shoe a modern and renewed look.

New Balance CT302

This timeless unisex tennis shoe blends performance and casual styling. Taking cue from the brand’s 1980 on-court CT300 model, the stacked sole of this model will add height to the wearer while the leather upper and exposed foam tongue construction upgrades the tennis shoe silhouette to a modern everyday sneaker design.

Merrell Hydro Runners

If the Hydro Moc has a stepsibling, this is probably how it performs. Merrell launches the Hydro Runners which are versatile enough to be taken for hikes but good enough to be streetwear sneaks too. This footwear boasts EVA shell and midsole design, rubber outsole for traction on slippery surfaces but in a contemporary streetwear shoe form perfect for streetwear enthusiasts alike.

Sperry Halyard Storm Pull-On Boots

Don’t you just hate it when the rain ruins your office shoe? Well, Sperry has the answer to that! The Halyard Storm Pull-On boots are office-friendly and water-resistant too. The boots and sneaker hybrid sports faux leather upper and neoprene stretch heel that comes in smooth brown and black colorways. The footwear perfectly matches the smart mood in the office yet it’s rugged enough to take on any weather.