Vans shoes are well known for being some of the most affordable sneakers out there. Unlike many other styles of sneakers that retail for $80 and up, you can grab a sweet pair of Vans shoes for around $60. Here are two classic, low-priced favourites for 2012:

Vans Old Skool Shoes

The name says it all: these Vans shoes have been around since the very beginning. The uppers are made of suede/canvas or simply canvas, depending on the model you buy. Padded

Awhile back we heard that Converse was teaming up with Gorillaz to create four distinct designs, including a military theme on a black/brown canvas hi-top shoe with their famous Pazuzu character. Everyone was eagerly awaiting the release, which came out a few days ago. The new Converse x Gorillaz shoes feature the classic Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette with the band’s legendary graphic

Whether you're heading to an Everest base camp or are trying something a little less daunting, one of the most important components is your footwear. A base camp is where you set up for your trek, and probably stay on the way back, too. You may stay in a tent or in a cabin, depending on which mountain you're planning on climbing.

You can't rely on a pair of regular winter boots – you'll need to buy a pair of base camp boots. Here, we look at one of the most popular North

Here's some exciting news: it's just been announced that Nike & Converse will be collaborating to release the Skate Ambassador Collection in spring 2012. Pro skaters Nick Trapasso, Anthony Pappalardo and Kenny Anderson (who have previously done collaborations with Converse) will each have shoes released on February 1st, 2012. As an aside,  Trapasso has just started his own company, Life Extension Skateboards.

Trapasso's signature shoe is called the CONS Trapasso Pro, and

Whether you're looking for a pair of North Face boots for hiking or just walking around your neighbourhood in a cold climate, it's important to choose a pair that will fit your lifestyle. Here's what to look for when choosing a pair of North Face boots:

Cost. North Face boots start at about $34.99, and cost upwards of $185. If you're looking for a pair of North Face boots for

It's exciting as collections are starting to come out for Spring/Summer 2012. After a cold winter it's great to see brighter colours and cheerier patterns! Dr. Martens has released a few lines, including a floral line at Bread and Butter in Berlin. For this collection, Dr. Martens has really emphasized florals; each shoe or boot has a brocade-like pattern of florals in various colours.

There's also a line of men's Dr. Martens for Spring/Summer 2012 in a palette of bold colours,