When fall and winter roll around, sneakerheads begin to tremble. Sure, you can opt for GORE-TEX-protected uppers and rugged sole units, but if you err on the side of minimalism in your footwear tastes, fall and winter can be a real problem. The main problem is that it’s difficult to continue your consistent casualness when the weather is all but casual. Our secret tip: Axel Arigato.
Axel Arigato sneakers have been improving season on season for years. Now, the label is one of our go-to names for high-end, form-and-function footwear. It’s what makes it a prime candidate for keeping things casual, even in fall and winter.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best Axel Arigato sneakers for fall and winter. From retro-style court designs to chunky, all-purpose runners, there’s a style for all wardrobes, and each one promises to hold up to the elements with robust sole units and top-quality uppers.
Axel Arigato’s Clean 90 is one of the brand’s OG silhouettes. While much of the label’s output has become more specialist in recent seasons, the Clean 90 harks back to the super-clean, minimal roots. A heavyweight, treaded sole unit makes this a sturdy selection for the colder months, too, while a high-quality leather upper takes care of any pesky downpours.
The Axel Arigato Dice Lo is one of our favorite silhouettes on the market right now. Taking inspiration from on-court styles, it’s a retro-leaning, everyday selection that contrasts sleek modernity with retro, varsity styling. Again, a substantial Arigato sole unit makes this a smooth way to keep your style consistent throughout fall and winter.
Arguably the style most suited to bad weather, the Axel Arigato Marathon Sneaker is a chunky runner that will hold you well above the puddles and leaves underfoot. A paneled upper combines with a thick, robust sole unit for big ’90s vibes as well as a smooth trip through adverse conditions.
One of Axel Arigato’s newest arrivals is the Pyro Sneaker. This futuristic design is partially molded from bio-based EVA, which means that it’s watertight and super easy to wipe clean. It makes sense, then, that this is a priority when the weather deteriorates.
The Orbit has one of the more powerful sole units in the Arigato archive. Minimal uppers cut from suede and leather make for style-forward visuals but don’t underestimate the power of the slightly platformed sole.
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