Barneys is bringing a breath of fresh air to the men’s footwear industry with the launch of BNY Sole Series, an Exclusively Ours (XO) Project. Overseen by Chris Pepe, senior buyer of men’s footwear, the signature series features original styles created in collaboration with eight brands—some iconic, some up-and-coming—including Adidas, Vans, Timberland, Converse, Filling Pieces, Diadora, Brooks, and Common Projects.

Working closely with the Barneys New York merchant team, each brand will use new materials a…