I’ll admit it, I was skeptical. Porsche Design making sneakers? Felt like one of those brand-extension gimmicks. I’ve seen it before. Slap a logo on some generic sneaker and call it “exclusive.” But the Porsche Design 3D MTRX Sneakers? They’re different.

Porsche Design 3D MATRIX Sneakers are not just another luxury sneaker. These felt like someone really thought it through. Someone who’s been inside a 911 Turbo and asked, “How do we take this feeling and put it under your feet?”. They Look Fast. But Not Loud. [Buy It Here]

The upper immediately reminded me of Porsche seats. Not in a tacky way — in that subtle, design-purist way you only notice if you’ve spent time behind the wheel. The pattern is pulled from the 911 Turbo seat centers, and there’s just enough texture to feel technical without screaming for attention.

Then there’s the details: carbon fiber trim, premium leather, all balanced with actual breathability. You can wear them all day without overheating, a miracle if you’re used to leather sneakers. And the Sole… Feels Like Suspension.

This is where it gets wild. The sole is 3D-printed exclusively for Porsche-Design, not for the sake of tech flexing, but to actually mimic the cushioning system inside Porsche seats. I didn’t even know that was a thing. But after walking in these, you would believe it. It’s like the shoe adjusts with you. There’s this springy responsiveness, almost like a low-key version of launch control. You press down, and it gives something back.

They’re the only sneakers I’ve worn that make me want to skip the elevator and take the stairs. Every step has that snap. Not Just Hype. Actually Useful. [Buy It Here]