Seasonal Solutions: The Best Autumn-Friendly Kicks at Offspring

Dressing for the autumnal months as a sneakerhead isn’t always easy; occasional rain showers, seasonally-appropriate outfits and comfort are all things that need considering. While there aren’t necessarily any specifically-made kicks for the season, there are definitely some safer options out there that can ensure you’re still looking fly while also making sensible decisions for the weather.

Here at The Sole Supplier we’ve had plenty of experience when it comes to selecting sneakers for the colder months, so we’ve clubbed together to carefully curate our top picks for the weeks ahead. Check out our choices below and be sure to let us know what your preferred autumnal sneakers are via our social media channels too!

While you might think white sneakers are a crazy choice for Autumn, we’re kindly asking you to hold that thought for a second. The Air Jordan 1 is actually one of the best sneakers on the market for rainy weather due to the fact that it’s crafted entirely from supple leather. Any dirt marks or rain splashes will simply wipe straight off, breathing a new lease of life into your favourite kicks. Plenty of us here at the TSS office rely on leather kicks for the colder and wetter months of the year, and quite frankly you should too.

In this case, it doesn’t get much better than a super-clean colourway of the popular 1985 silhouette, complete with grey details to form a deadly neutral look that will be a dream to work into almost any outfit imaginable.

If high-tops and basketball sneakers aren’t your thing then fear not, as Aimé Leon Dore frontman Teddy Santis has been cooking up a storm with the New Balance Made in the USA lineup that he’s currently heading up. Dressing the popular 990v3 in a seasonally-suitable colour palette, this release opts for hits of navy blue and grey for a look that’s ideal for the upcoming months. Boasting premium build quality and unrivalled comfort, if you haven’t added a pair of NB’s to your collection just yet then it’s time to wake and smell the coffee - it is pumpkin spiced latte season after all.

Details include New Balance’s signature N logo located on the laterals and medials, range-specific 990 branding on the heels and an ENCAP-cushioned midsole unit, making sure that these offer all the comfort and support necessary for long days on-foot.

Rounding off our trio of curated selections is the adidas Response CL in “Green Oxide”. Recently used as the blank canvas for a collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny, the silhouette was first introduced in the early 2000s and was inspired by trail running sneakers, offering a bulky yet refined look that quickly became a hit with sneaker aficionados. Reimagined by adidas’ specialist Consortium line in 2020, the Response CL has once again proved popular with sneakerheads and is seen here in this luscious green hue that’s ideal for blending in amongst falling leaves.

Classic three stripe branding completes the look, with plenty of ankle padding and underfoot support meaning that these will quickly become a go-to option amongst your ever-growing sneaker rotation.