Eight years ago, Balenciaga introduced the world to the Triple S sneaker. Anchored by a bulbous sole faintly resembling a living organism, it represented a new sneaker extreme—and set a new ...

so I was excited to try Gola's Viper Sneakers. These high-quality leather alternatives to Sambas offer a similar suede T-toe and a translucent gum sole. After removing them from the box ...

A highlight is the LV Skate sneaker, which is revisited this season in grained calf leather with colorful details.