 This is a list of my favorite sneakers I've been rocking a lot for this fall season. I've already made one in 2019 and to recap, because I don't want to make the same exact videos I did last year, it was the Jordan 1, Vans, Air Force 1s, Yeezy Power Phases, and any new balanced sneaker. For 2020, I'm gonna start the list off with the Nike SFB Field 2 boot. This isn't a sneaker, it is a boot. I just had to include it in the list because it's a great start to get into boots. I like to think of these as a sneaker turn boot. I mean it's Nike, the number one footwear brand out there that's mainly known for their sneakers. Like you, hearing Doc Martens, St. Laurent's, and Miri's and all these other boots could be quite intimidating and so you just end up never picking up a boot. That was totally me. Well with these, like many of us, we have that brand association with Nike. It was a less intimidating and easy barrier to hop over and I think it's the perfect gateway boots and now I'm looking to pick up a ton of other boots for my collection once I'm not so poor from buying all these plants. Aw, look at that. Anyways, these boots are made from Gore-Tex so they're breathable, weatherproof for the city precipitation or hiking, not super heavy and is very durable. You can tell that these are gonna last a long time. I like to rock these in more techy type of settings but you can just rock it as an alternative to let's say Chelsea boots or Jordan ones. Definitely made me appreciate boots on a whole other level. Alternatively, you can swap these out for Tim's but just wanted to get the word out there on these specific ones. Now the Akron Impresto, 2016 sneaker of the year, Earl St. Hugh revamped an old dying classic, the Nike Presto and brought them back with this design and now the Prestos have been doing pretty well for Nike and even have their own weird collaborations. These are the 2018 models by the way which are the same exact design as the 2016 ones. It just came out with three new colorways, the racer pink, cool gray and dynamic yellow which is the one I have right here. These sneakers just felt weird rocking in the summer, I mean their neon, brights and colorful, shouldn't they be perfect for summer? Not really because it was just too damn hot to rock these. Yes, they're quite breathable but that don't mean the pants to compliment these were very breathable. Plus I never really liked how they looked with shorts either so I think I only wore these once in the summer and that was just for a video but now I believe it's the perfect time and might be for you guys as well. Look how cheap they are now compared to the OG ones from 2016. I could fully lean into the dystopian vibes that these give off and go full performance gear which is always something I enjoy doing or you could half lean into it with a more street techie fit like I have here, Prestos, waterproof cargo pants, a simple oversized shirt and a beanie. The 2016 Prestos were worn in so many ways and now I really only see them in tech fits. I do wish people wore these more as just a normal sneaker replacement because you don't need tech pants but I do think cargo pants are an essential to compliment these sneakers just like you can pick up your essentials with today's video sponsor, Essentials. Let me thank them real quick for supporting the channel. Use my discount code JTAI to save some money on your order. Essentials is a brand started by the Zinigas over at Teachingman's Fashion and of course with their brand name they focus on essentials for men. 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And back to the next sneaker, which are vans. This was included in last year's list, so I'll be really quick with it. But I have two specific models I've been rocking a lot. And that is the Vans checkered slip on pros and the Vans chukka pros. And a very important reminder, do not get the lifestyle model. Please don't do that. I am telling you it is a waste of money. Pick up the pro model. Reason being is that the pro model is only $5 more. You get enhanced durability on the canvas. It has their pop kush insole, which offers stability, comfort and impact protection. You ever decide to skate stairs. Obviously, most of y'all won't be doing that. But again, it's only $5 more. And look at that insole difference. I'm telling you, don't waste your money on the lifestyle ones. Even the comfy kush ones, those are $10 more. And you don't get the enhanced durability. And who knows, Tony Hawk, Skater XL and Session have brought the passion back for skating for a lot of people. And Skate 4 is happening, you might end up picking up a board in the future. And I know you're probably asking, isn't it gonna be cold? Aren't these for summertime? Well, not to worry, because I really like rocking these with colored crew socks. Under a durable pair of pants like the Carhartt Dungarees, the Vans slip-ons were the only sneaker I wore during my road trip back to New York City. Almost 3,000 miles, that was the only sneaker I wore. They go with anything easy to throw on. And it's my favorite. And I personally skate the Chuckas a lot more for better ankle supports. And plus, with any pair of Vans, the wear and tear that comes from everyday activities adds character to the sneaker, and it just gets better over time. And of course, it's the cheapest sneaker on this list. Pick one of these up if you could. Next sneaker I've been rocking a ton since receiving a few days ago. That is a collaboration between Converse and a cold wall. And my goodness, these are beautiful. If you guys saw my last video, you could tell how much I love these. It's been one of the best pickups in a long time. Because I haven't really liked a piece of footwear as much as these since the Nike Elements 87s when they first dropped a few years back. These have a military boot vibe like something coming out of Rogue One or Cyberpunk 2077. I just leaned into it and rocked a techie dystopian fit, but I'll rock these in a casual street fit as well. A cold wall did drop the carbon black ones, which are probably more versatile, but the choice is yours. And since I got a lot of questions on these, they are heavy, like thick, heavier than my Nike boots. Even though they are smaller, definitely go a half to a full size down with these. I went with the half size down at 10 and a half and still I have plenty of room. And because they are kind of like a boots and their weather resistance, they're just perfect for the fall vibes. Next up, the white leather Oliver Cabello's. So white leather sneakers, commonly associated with summer and apparently not after Labor Day. What a stupid rule. Anyways, white sneakers, especially leather ones will never go out of style and they are a year round sneaker. To me, it adds a necessary brightness and color contrast on your outfit to an otherwise muted color palettes of the fall and winter season. And yes, they are low top, but like with the vans, pair it with some crew socks and it easily slides into your fit and compliments it. Plus it's easy to clean, it's versatile and just fresh and crispy. I always wear it with straight cut pants and colored crew socks, but as always, they're beautiful with slim skinny pants as well. The following sneakers are two sneakers that are great alternatives to vans and I've just been personally wearing it a lot. And that is the Niger 2's and the Karyuma Katiba Pros. A great switch up if you're bored of vans and want to expand your horizons. Niger's are a beautiful skate sneaker that has an athletic almost runner silhouette, but skates like any cup sole sneaker. And the white colorway that I have is pretty much an off white eggshell color and is decently comfortable, although if you have narrow feet, these may be a little bit too tight for you. And I basically treat these like vans in terms of styling, in terms of skating, they're completely different. I can't seem to get my flick right with these, so I'll just stick to vans for skating. And along with the Niger's is another alternative, a new skate sneaker brand called Karyuma and their Katiba Pros have been making a splash. You see them all over the barracks and various influencers. Shouts out to Ben DeGro, one of my favorite skate channels on YouTube. What's cool about these kicks is if you pick one up, they're going to plant two trees and you're supporting the future of fashion, sustainable fashion. And they have an off white one just like the Niger's and are relatively the same price, hence why I put them in the same category. And the last sneaker is the Element 55's. And these are on here because the Element 87's are too breathable and your toes are going to get super cold whenever you rock those, even with crew socks. I've already made a video on style tips with these, I'll leave a link in the description. Perfect for athleisure, perfect for techie fits and priced very well as well. And those are my top seven sneakers and boots that I've been appreciating and wearing a lot during this fall season. Let me know what your list would be in the comments down below. Check out essentials in the description, follow me on Instagram and subscribe.