I’ll go a head and say Clae can be slapped with the “Gentleman’s Sneaker” label because it’s undoubtedly true. Being a fairly new brand, Clae has been coming out strong — especially if they want to compete with other established-influential brands like the types of Nike; etc — and they have slowly been building a fan base. Their Spring shoes are one of the best lines I have seen this year, one which can (and will) compliment anyone’s wardrobe.

The McQueen, Rollins, Thompson and Zissou are all available at Momentum 8th Street.

McQUEEN With its deceptively simple lines and smooth casual styling, the McQueen is the anti-hero shoe. It revisits the classic desert boot, but aids and assists both the Great Escape and the Getaway with its custom footbed and modern rubber sole. Craed in fine hemp, cotton canvas and supple leathers withunexpected details the McQueen epitomizes the quintessential cool of the West. Put pedal to the metal and speed through a sea of sand.

Available in Black Perf Leather, Boulder Hemp, Brown Hemp

Check out Clae’s Khan (@ 2:34  in Jay-Z’s “On To The Next One” video — I don’t get dropped/I drop the label

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Rollins, Thompson and Zissou after the jump..

ROLLINS Rollins blows in with the crisp autumn air like an improvisational romp across the urban terrain. With a choice of fine suede or mixed medium upper of leather and heavy nylon accented with metal hardware details, Rollins’s roots lie in the trail/hiking tradition. And while it’s strong enough to weather the elements in the wild, the Rollins epitomizes a new harmony between rugged and refined. Luxe materials flipped in a vibrant color palette delivers notes you haven’t heard in a long time.

Available in Pavement

THOMPSON The Thompson offers the unexpected yet harmonious juxtaposition of atheletic-gone-casual. The clean forefoot silhouette is anchored by the athletic design at the heel and collar. Count on athletic cupsole construction with the added luxury of a leather interior to help you feel and look your best.

Available in Caramel, Nubuck, White and Purple

ZISSOU The evolution of the Cousteau manifests itself in the Zissou. Adapted from the same boat-ready platform, its easy to wear canvas upper contains subtle amphibian twists and details such as the accommodating neoprene heel and custom footbed. The Zissou dives into adventure with a thirst for life.

Available in Mint

by JJ

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