Michelle Silva, co-founder of content creation agency Con.cept, calls AF1s her go-to.
Their versatility is what makes them an essential. I could actually shoot hoops in them if I wanted to, because they have some bounce to them I stuck to sidewalk treks instead and found them endlessly comfortable for thousands of steps. The sneakers also boast supercomfortable cushioning and a breathable toe box with perforation holes in in a sunburstlike pattern. There’s a largeness about them, which made them popular with the basketball crowd from the beginning - unlike shier Supergas and basic Converse. I was curious about the decades-old design (which debuted back in 1981) and asked Nike if I could try a pair to understand the hype. They’re undeniably timeless, with a white-sock-revealing low top and clean lines. They’re also on Nike’s more affordable side, coming in at just a little more than $100. These not only top our list but take the superlative of “most mentioned,” an astounding feat when you consider that we heard about more than 40 pairs when reporting this guide. Unsurprisingly, the sneakerheads we talked to had much to say about the cult-favorite–to–classic Air Force 1. Material: Leather | Sizes: 5–13 with half-sizes | Design: High-foam midsole, toe perforations | Price: $$ Even if, from a practicality standpoint, white sneakers can be a bit of a chore - especially if you like to keep them as pristine as possible - there’s no denying their appeal. (Like “ It” girl Alexa Chung, I subscribe to the philosophy that you should scuff them up a bit before your first wear.) To find the very best of the best, I turned to sneakerheads and shoe obsessives for their favorite white sneakers, from minimalist low-tops to Tabi-like split-toes.
These latest iterations (and the inevitable ones to follow) are further proof of the kicks’ power. Think of the Stan Smiths craze that unleashed many a copycat and the ubiquitous ugly-trainers trend that’s showing no signs of stopping: There are orthopedic-esque Salomons and Hokas out on the streets as we speak (it’s all about comfort nowadays). From modern chunky sneakers to highly coveted designer collaborations, scroll on for the 25 best cool sneakers that live up to their hype.Hypebeast or not, it’s hard to ignore the white-sneaker boom of the last few years. Lee name-checks New Balance and Nike as labels where vintage styles are gaining momentum, but they're just the beginning.
"Running shoes from the 90s and 2000s have been reintroduced with fresh new colorways and collaborations, and people are wearing them as everyday shoes." "Retro runners will be very big in 2023," says Cynthia Lee, vice president of merchandising at StockX. In more exacting footwear circles, sneakers with vintage DNA are having a moment. As a recreational runner and fashion editor, my definition of the best cool sneakers always involves a cushioned sole and sleek shape I can wear jogging in the park or to work. Some are running shoes and walking shoes with fits calibrated for getting active others are homages to sport that are purely for casual styling. When you get down to it, cool sneakers come in all sorts of rises, color combinations, and levels of support.
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