ATO Cowhide Boot “Studs”

For next year, many inspirations out of Japan has already seem to incorporate various studded motifs. The now iconic ato Cowhide Boot made ultra-popular by the likes of Kanye West is seen here in an upcoming version as it combines Louboutin-esque studs over a solid black leather upper. Studs include both round versions on the front vamp as well as on the tongue while the two chunky Velcro straps are seen in more traditional square styles.

HAIKATTOSUNIKA Diet Butcher "Slim Skin" Sneakers

Diet Butcher has consistently broken free from the streamline and fitted stylings of its apparel counterpart. The brand’s sneakers are a decidedly much more chunky and offer a textbook definition of the term high-top which seem consistent with a number of smaller Japanese footwear releases as of late. Upcoming releases include three different patent colored versions which are set to debut next year.Retail $350 usd