Friday Feet: The Sneaker

isabel marant sneakers

Before I start, I’ll get it out:  I am all for wearing trainers (or sneakers as Americans say) with everything.

But because everyone’s wearing them, by default does that make them over?

One look through Net-A-Porter, Matches and Barneys alone proves that the humble trainer has a legit space besides heels in the luxury market.  This shouldn’t surprise since the casual aesthetic moved into the luxury space years ago.  Remember when jeans were under $50? Now spending north of $200 – heck north of $400 is normal.

Luxe aside, Nike, Adidas and New Balance are still the most popular shoe worn with everything.  

Reckon it’s a passing phase?

 

10 comments

    • Karen Blanchard says:

      Yea the clash is cool. Hence posting the above photo

  1. tsp says:

    i honestly do not think it is a passing phase, i think it is one of those trends that’ll stay for a very long time. by the way, where is that dress from!?

    • Karen Blanchard says:

      Didn’t ask her!!! I really should have

  2. Kathy1653 says:

    I don’t think they are a passing phase. This has been popular since I was a teen in the 60s! I finally broke down and got Converse All Stars. I wasn’t going to do it because I’ve never liked the way they were made. When they came out with CAS II……and made much better I said I’m going to cave. I used to be a Reebok girl for years. I don’t feel like I’m a traitor *LOL*…………..Happy Easter, Lady.

    • Karen Blanchard says:

      wow Reebok. I’ve not heard that name in ages. Funny how the other brands caught on but not those. Converse All Stars never go out in my eyes

  3. Kathy1653 says:

    I don’t think they are a passing phase. This has been popular since I was a teen in the 60s! I finally broke down and got Converse All Stars. I wasn’t going to do it because I’ve never liked the way they were made. When they came out with CAS II……and made much better I said I’m going to cave. I used to be a Reebok girl for years. I don’t feel like I’m a traitor *LOL*…………..Happy Easter, Lady.

  4. Simply Uneeke says:

    I dont it is passing away anytime soon, i absolutely love sneakers and flat shoes and am sure there are others out there that would choose a good sneaker or flat over heels.

    Simply Uneeke

    • Karen Blanchard says:

      I know they’re literally like outdoor slippers but better so I see the appeal

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