Sneakers have been one of the coolest and most effortless trends in fashion for a while, and while most may shy away from “dad shoes”, you can never go wrong with minimal styles. Celebrate the season with these three pairs of fresh-on-the-market sneakers that’ll add a pop of colour to any outfit.
adidas Superstar Bold shoes
Adidas’s ever-popular Superstar line had seen a long history of sold-out models, and we don’t expect any less from this one that was launched last week. Featuring a platform sole, pink leather upper and a holographic logo with a neon orange heel tab, the shoe was created in collaboration with Girls Are Awesome to empower and celebrate women.
Watch their campaign video below.
To show off this unique pair of kicks, style it with a minimalist or colour blocked street style outfit! Here are some options for inspiration.
Make your order here, at SGD160 per pair.
Nike Air Force 1 Sage Low
You can’t blame us for not being able to resist these low-key yet feminine pair! In a warm beige colourway and a low-cut style, this suede-and-leather shoe is the ultimate balance between girly and street-style, revealing a little more ankle to lengthen legs, while adding a touch of colour to spice up any basic outfit. Plus, they provide a tiny boost in height to subtly make you look taller!
Dress up the Sage Lows (SGD159 on JDSports, and SGD165 on Nike, if you prefer track soles) with a short casual dress like this one from Band of Gypsies (SGD49). Or, pair it with your usual uniform of T-shirts and jeans, as well as a matching bag.
In addition to the beige version, there are also other colourways, like the sunny yellow one, a basic black and a clean white one, as well as edgy red and bright pink. View the full collection in Singapore on Nike.sg.
Nike Air Force 1 Shadow
If your style is more edgy than sweet, try these daring, colour blocked ones. Like its name, Nike’s unique swoop and Air logo has a drop shadow to create a subtle point of interest.
While some may cringe at the clashing colours, these look great with simpler, monochrome outfits, whether its a long flowy dress or fitted shirt and pants. There are also simpler colourways, like the red and white ones if you prefer a minimal look but still want colour.
Retails on Nike.sg, at SGD179.
Strawberry Converse
Fans of flamboyant and saccharine styles will love this over-the-top pair. In addition to the adorable strawberries dotting the shoe, the striped sole and red printed laces makes these a true standout in the crowd.
Styling this shoe can be difficult since there are many colours and patterns involved. The trick is to match the colours of your outfit to the colours on the shoe so it looks pulled-together. Try the trendy VSCO girl-inspired outfit of either a hoodie or cropped top in red or white to match the shoe, and your favourite pair of jeans.
(Psst, did you know there’s a “cool” way to lace your converses? Tie the excess lace around your ankle for an updated look, like the one below.)
Launches on 25 April 2020. Purchase your pair here, for 15,000 yen, or about SGD197.97.