The Nike Tyan running shoe for women is currently available at major shoe retailers throughout the United States. This shoe has a mixture of leather and mesh to keep the Tyan comfortable to runners and walkers alike. Nike has released this shoe with a number of colorways though my favorite is the blue/black/white combination shown above. The best part about the Nike Tyan is that it is relatively inexpensive ($65) compared to similar shoes from other makers.

I enjoy the crossover of Nike’s running and ACG sections in shoes like the Tyan though I wish sometimes they would focus their attention on one section or the other. The Tyan is a successful combination of the rugged design of ACG shoes and the distinct style of Nike running shoes but it is one of Nike’s limited crossover successes. Try out the Nike Tyan even if you aren’t a die hard runner to find comfort for your daily activities. View More Photos/Info

Nike SB will release their collections of Horror packs in time for Halloween.The Nike SB Horror “Jason” Dunk Hi is originally inspired by “Jason Voorhees”. This horror movie character was supposedly the most horrifying one of all. This sneaker is liberally done in blood red to signify the gore in blood letting.

The mid-shoe has a black section to represent the mystery and evil in the horror film. Where there’s black, there should also be white. The heel of the shoe is done in white to contrast against View More Photos/Info

I have spoken a bit in the past about the efforts by major shoe companies to muscle into the skateboarding industry based on name recognition alone. The action sports company Consolidated Skateboards and skate shoe company Osiris have teamed up to create a satirical version of mainstream sneaker shoes with the Drunk. This shoe is available now in skate shops around the United States.

The shoe is a standard skate shoe with patent leather from heel to toe. The large yellow banana that streaks across the outside of The Drunk shoes the light hearted nature of the Osiris/Consolidated Skateboards collaboration. If you are looking for a statement and a skate shoe, The Drunk seems your best option. The only issue I have with this effort is that Osiris and Consolidated Skateboards are preaching to the converted. Skateboarders and action sports fans likely dislike the corporatism of Nike and Adidas already. In the end, you may be able to spark conversation and retrieve skateboarding from the jaws of corporate giants with a single purchase of The Drunk. View More Photos/Info

These sneakers are seasonal sneakers because they embed elements of the festive season of Halloween in them. The SK8-HI comes in black-orange-white shiny leather. It is very colorful and cheerful. Watch out for them at the Vans website.
At the side of the sole, there is even the famous holiday question, “Trick Or Treat?” printed in big letters.Along the white colorway, a small carved Jack-O-Lantern grins confidently at us. I like the Vans SK8-HI for its bright orange color.