BY NINA BAYS COURNOYER
SNEAK PEEK
Sneakers, trainers, runners, joggers, kicks. Whatever you call them, they’re having a special moment right now. To some, sports and sneakers are synonymous, but you don’t have to be dribbling a basketball or swinging a racquet to get into this season’s styles. Designs run the gamut from old faithfuls like your hi-top Chucks to extreme overload, making any ’90s club kid swoon. Here are a few of the trends sure to get your feet fab for fall.
THROWBACKS: NOT JUST FOR THURSDAY Reebok Freestyle Hi
Converse Seasonal Color Chuck Taylor All Star in saffron
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Vans, Converse, Reeboks, Adidas, Nike. No matter what your vibe, let’s face it – these kicks never really go out of style. This season’s sneaks are bringing back some of the old-school detailing you’ve been pining for like rounded toes, cloudlike insoles, and even Velcro closures. The palette also appeals to a retro sensibility with hues trending towards burgundy, rust, and ochre. If you’re hardcore about the original dad sneaker, you can’t go wrong with the all-white classic.
MAXED OUT Puma RS-X Unexpected Mixes
Take all of the above, shake briskly, and you’ve got the maximalism-inspired sneaker. While in runner speak, “maximalist” refers to certain high-performance features, we’re talking art-speak: specifically, an aesthetic of excess. With mixed prints and materials, loud colors, and even louder styling, these trainers are definitely not for the timid.
