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There’s no denying that retro sneakers are bona fide thing. Every year there seems to be a rebirth of a classic sneaker style that gains massive traction and becomes the It shoe of the season. Generally, these sneaker trends seem to be driven by a certain group of supermodels, when spotted in their daily lives they create an instant sensation overnight. In recent years, Adidas Samba sneakers (which harken back to the 1970s) have appeared on every major foot (think Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Emily Ratajkowski) and still are still a hot commodity today and are constantly selling out, drop by drop. Kaia Gerber has been known to wear Onintsuka Tiger’s Mexico 66 (a style that originally dates back to the 1960s), once again creating a frenzy of waiting lists, and only time will tell what this year’s popular sneaker will be , although we already have some ideas. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye on it as the upcoming Women’s Fashion Week shows get closer.
Vogues Guide to must-have retro runners:
- The Street Style Approved: Dries Van Noten leather sneakers$475
- The minimalist’s dream: Toteme The Sport sneakers made of suede and shell$450
- The fashion favorite: Loewe Flow Retro runner sneakers with flowers$990
- The It Girl Pick: Adidas Originals Samba OG sneakers made of mesh, suede and leather$120
- 70’s Inspired: Sam Edelman Isabel Sneakers$100
- The must-have of Fashion Week: Massimo Dutti soft sneakers with peak$169
- The classic red: Rag & Bone retro mixed leather running sneakers$248
- The bright white: Mango canvas sneakers with leather panels$100
- The metal model: Alohas 490 leather sneakers$190
- The daily essentials: Nike LD-1000 sneakers$100
As much as we love these throwback styles from OG, we noticed that retro sneakers are also very present in all of our favorite shoe collections from luxury designers. Toteme’s color-blocking collection, The Sport, is taking off with the brand loyalists, following great success with their first sneaker: a sleek, minimalist design in off-white leather with a rubber sole. Loewe’s Flow Runner has also achieved cult status, inspired by sporty styles from the ’70s, now available in a plethora of colorways and patterns, while Miu Miu and The Row’s suede sneakers have a similar vintage feel that’s so easy to wear . Dries Van Noten’s low sneakers come complete with playful, colorful laces – a welcome addition to any autumn outfit.
The extreme wearability of these styles is the real selling point. Simple designs offer endless styling possibilities, whether that’s with your favorite suit during the work week, with jeans and T-shirts on the weekend, or even with a mini skirt for a night out. Go ahead, shop the 40+ best retro sneakers that you’ll definitely live in all year round.