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Get In On the Retro Sneakers Trend With J.Crew
J. Crew is getting in on the retro sneakers trend with J. Crew x Onitsuka Tiger, a new collaboration. The look is perfectly on brand for the retailer — if you pair the kicks with cuffed ankle jeans, a distressed T shirt, an antiqued statement necklace, and coral lipstick, of course — so they've paired up with the ultra hip footwear brand to create a very trendy new-old collection that is to-die-for cool.
Sneakers are everywhere. They were all over all the international fashion weeks (especially Seoul Fashion Week), and they have prime real estate on Eva Chen's carefully curated Instagram account (they were even featured in her adorable pregnancy announcement), so let's face it: old-fashioned sneakers are basically taking over the world.
The only downside of J. Crew's new sneaker venture? The collaboration only includes men's shoes, so unless your feet are on the larger side (women's size 8 and up, since the smallest size currently available is a men's 6), you're a tad out of luck. That said, J. Crew and Onitsuka Tiger aren't the only ones out there re-releasing and reinventing old favorites. Brands like Puma, Nike and New Balance also offer some adorably vintage-esque options. Read on to shop on!
Onitsuka Tiger for J. Crew Colorado 85 Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger for J. Crew Colorado 85 Sneakers, $95, J. Crew
Vans Sk8-Hi Slim
Vans Sk8-Hi Slim, $55, Vans
Puma Suede Classic Women's Sneakers
Puma Suede Classic Women's Sneakers, $59, Puma
Saucony and Madewell DXN Trainer Sneakers
Saucony and Madewell DXN Trainer Sneakers, $75, Madewell
Adidas Originals Campus 2 Suede Sneaker
Adidas Originals Campus 2 Suede Sneaker, $70, Urban Outfitters
Women's Nike Blazer Mid Vintage Sneakers
Women's Nike Blazer Mid Vintage Sneakers, $100, J. Crew
New Balance Pop Tropical 574
New Balance Pop Tropical 574, $79.95, Zappos
What do you think? Will you give the trend a spin? The way I see it, the whole comfy-stylish vibe is win-win.
Images: J. Crew