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Brooks makes some of the best running shoes on the market today (as in, ones you will actually want to ercise in), but in addition, they’ve launched a lifestyle brand dedicated to homaging some of their classic styles. One we’re particularly into is the "Chariot." It was first introduced in 1982 and at the time was one of the most technologically advanced runners around. In partnership with Boston retailer Concepts, a store known for its beautiful sneaker collaborations with every brand from Fila to New Balance, the Chariot is given new life with a beautiful suede upper (perfect for when it’s finally time to ditch your summer canvas), and a color inspired by the making of grapes into merlot. There’s a sort of tangential relationship between Merlot and the state of Washington (where Brooks hails from), but all that plays second fiddle to the fact that these are just a well-made sneaker that will carry you into fall like a good chariot should.

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Available September 13 at Concepts

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