Written by Menswear Style in Essentials on the 20th February 2019

The sun is shining and It’s 11 degrees outside in London right now. This has got us in the mood for spring weather which is just around the corner, especially after recently seeing a few daffodils pop their heads out of the grass. Very soon you will be putting those heavy-duty winter hiking style boots into storage to make way for some fresh kicks that will take you into the summer season. Here we bring you 6 of the hottest spring/summer 2019 drops; enjoy!

Scotch & Soda Launch First Footwear Collection  

Amsterdam based fashion brand Scotch & Soda has launched its first footwear line this week. The footwear collection connects strongly with the brand’s SS19 collection and the four distinctive delivery outlooks for the season: Raffia Town, Bamboo Beach, Palm Cove and Poolside. The collection is based on the SS19 colour palette and features key signature prints from the collection such as the Hawaiian inspired prints and raffia weave slides.

Cole Haan Launch ZERØGRAND All-Day Trainer 

The iconic American lifestyle brand and retailer continues to push boundaries by introducing the brand’s first shoe designed to seamlessly transition from work to workout and everything in between. The ZERØGRAND All-Day Trainer was created to ensure durability and endurance during workouts, proving the shoe’s ability to stabilise the foot and provide adequate cushioning throughout your whole day. All styles feature Cole Haan’s proprietary leather heel chassis, which provides 360-degree heel support that cradles the back of the foot when the heel strikes the ground. Grand.ØS energy foam is integrated throughout the shoe, allowing for high rebound and lightweight cushioning that complements the natural running gait cycle of the foot.

Sebago Debuts SS19 Collection 

Lifestyle footwear brand Sebago steps into the new season with style-savy styles which are created to take you from the city to the great outdoors: The Campside, Cityside and Dockside. The Cityside collection consists of classic moccasin toe loafers including the penny, tassle, lace-up and beefroll. The Dockside collection is Sebago’s iconic boat shoe collection updated with seasonal colours. The Campside collection is inspired by the great American outdoors, combining workwear looks with an explorer spirit. The collection presents two looks: first embracing a traditional Native American moccasin construction and second style which riffs off the classic boat shoe and modifies it for more challenging terrain.

Palladium Launch Pallaphoenix Flame 

Original urban explorer brand Palladium launches its SS19 collection with a range that ticks all boxes when it comes to trend, comfort and functionality, and updates its classics with the latest technology and also introduces brand new styles and archival styles updated for the modern commuter. Palladium explores its archive to look for inspiration and brings back another classic from the past: PALLAPHOENIX FLAME. A tribute to Palladium’s sporting legacy, Phoenix was the name of Palladium’s sports sub-brand in the 1970s, with Flame the brand’s signature sports shoe. Reinterpreted as a sneaker, it carries the aesthetics of its predecessor: Flame shaped stripes in red and blue appear as an ode to the French tricolour flag which also features in a more literal and subtle way on the sides of each shoe. The comfort credentials are amplified by the use of a lightweight outsole. Available in either lo-top or hi-top silhouettes, Flame arrives in a kaleidoscope of colour combinations from signature tricolour to various hues of grey.

Po-Zu Launch 100% Vegan Collection

Award-winning ethical shoe brand, Po-Zu, have announced their first 100% Vegan Mainline collection, featuring shoes crafted using apple skin, coconut husks, cork, rubberised cotton and pineapple leaves. The new collection features a twist on urban utility with smooth lines, striking details and modern adaptions to classics like an urban waterproof walking boot made with rubberised Fair-Trade cotton. The range comprises everyday sneakers, cork runners, stylish flats and modern updates to traditional walking and winter boots. Known for turning niche sustainable fibres into fresh modern designs, Po-Zu is tackling the $350bn footwear industry, reimagining traditional design with a fresh approach. Like a coconut falling from a tree, the soles of PoZu have coconut husks or natural bouncy foam rubber Foot Mattress™ to protect you as you walk. The brand has been featured on the BBC, ITV and international news stations for its unique fibre-innovation and fit-for-purpose found-in-nature philosophy, including Stacey Dooley’s The Truth About Fast Fashion documentary, last year.

Tretorn Launch Planet Saving Sneakers 

Swedish outdoor heritage brand Tretorn introduce their new collections for SS19, including the eagerly anticipated re-launch of the brands iconic sneaker line. Founded in 1891, innovation and functionality have always been at the heart of the company’s philosophy, resulting in high quality, contemporary products designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the Swedish outdoors. Synonymous with the world of Tennis, the first Tretorn sneaker started life in 1900. As popular on the court as off, the footwear offered a perfect balance of function and style. Delving into the archives for SS19, Tretorn have resurrected the popular original styles of the 1960s whilst staying true to the brand’s modern day sustainable and eco-conscious way of manufacturing.

We feature Scotch & Soda's First Footwear Collection, Cole Haan's ZERØGRAND All-Day Trainer, and Palladium's Pallaphoenix Flame in this guide to the 6 Hottest Spring/Summer 2019 Men’s Footwear Drops.