Top Picks on Trending Footwear Must-Haves for 2023

Contemporary British brand Mallet really has a way of introducing the slickest, street worthy footwear with a right smattering of technical innovation in there for good measure. And with a man as enthusiastic as Tommy Mallet at the helm, it's no wonder that Mallet are front runners when it comes to designer mens footwear.

With crackin' styles this season including the Hoxton 2.0's and Brentham Court Trainers, as well as perennial must-haves like the Popham's and GRFTR's, Mallet is definitely one of those brand you'll want in your footwear rotation. 

Clarks Originals Fanatics should already know the cultural legacy of the shoes throughout history. 

The Desert Boots, synonymous with Bob Dylan way back in the 60's, Jamaican rudeboys reppin' Wallabees in the 80's on their LP Covers, followed by some pretty heavy name dropping and collab action in the 90's from the Wu-Tang Clan. 

Can you imagine the Clarks Orginals HQ spotify playlist with that much musical ancestry. 

Despite being the relatively new guys on the block, HOFF's track record since their start up in 2016 is nothing short of explosive. 

With a brand image rooted in the colours and visuals from some of the most iconic locations around the globe, HOFF's finely tuned detailing and eye for aesthetics puts these sneaks on the map. 

Sporty and Scandinavian, Karhu have been dominating Olympic running tracks with their trainers and garnered a pretty hefty amount of recognition since the 1920's. 

The original purveyor of the triple-stripe trademark, Karhu sold it in favour of their now famous 'M' Logo, representing the word 'Mestari' which is Finnish for Champion. 

Since then, Karhu have got decades of sneaker innovation in the bank, with a lifestyle range full of sporty silhouettes. 

Merrell's lifestyle range has dialled into a brand new frequency of footwear that's rooted in the exploration of the Great Outdoors but styled for the urban environment. 

With all the trimmings of a crackin' pair of hiking shoes and Gore-Tex innovations galore their collection is optimised for all terrains to take you from paved city streets to the summit. 

With updated iterations of their Moab ('mother of all boots') shoe, Merrell are continuously blending style and performance. 

Founded in 2014 in Sweden, Axel Arigato are another relatively new brand that have kicked up a storm in the footwear realms. 

Taking a top spot with a pretty impressive selection of sneaker silhouettes including the retro runner inspired Genesis', tennis court shaped Clean 90's and the proper sought after Marathon Runner's.