Summer holidays are winding down, and as you get yourself together for a return to class you realize youāve been wearing the same pair of slip ons for the last 2 months. There’s sand everywhere, some stains and scuffs that weren’t there in November, and the shoes appear to be a different colour to what you remember buying. These are all the classic signs of a summer well spent, but it’sĀ not really the look you want for a return to on-campus learning. Weāve got you covered – whether youāre just trying to show up or looking to show off as you get back to class.
New Balance 550 Rich Paul
Studying business? Want to be a successful sports agent for the best athletes on the planet? We canāt say the New Balance 550 Rich Paul will get you there, but theyāre a nice reminder that you donāt have to be the best athlete in the world to get your name on a shoe.Ā
Releasing in late 2021, The New Balance 550 Rich Paul features an off-white perforated leather upper with navy detailing and yellowed New Balance logos. Rich Paul branded woven labels and insoles customize the design in a similar way to most player edition sneakers. On the sole, hits of light blue add a complementary effect.
New Balance have been crushing lately with their collabs, and the 550 Rich Paul was one of their strongest releases of 2021.
Nike Dunk Low Retro White Black (2021)
From the school-spirited College Colors Program to the vibrant Nike CO.JP collection, Nike Dunks have seen many colorways since the designās inception in 1985. But with each new colorway, the Dunkās classic color-blocking has remained in some capacity. Nike put its timeless color-blocking to work with the Nike Dunk Low Retro White Black.
The upper Nike Dunk Low Retro White Black is constructed of white leather with black leather overlays and Swooshes. Classic Nike branding is featured on the nylon tongue, nodding to traditional Dunk design elements. A white midsole and black outsole completes the design.
adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 MX Rock
People think going to school is easy, but they forget about the details – the public transport, the walking (always too much walking), finding time for lunch, and then having to go to work straight after class is done for the day. Itās a lot.Ā
If youāre looking for a sneaker that gives you all day comfort and still looks fresh, thereās nothing like a fresh pair of Yeezy Boost 350 V2. Nothing. From the moment you leave the house in the morning, to coming home late at night and kicking them off, Ye has you covered.Ā
The adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 MX Rock features a marbled black, grey, and brown Primeknit upper styled in a pattern similar to the Yeezy 350 V2 MX Oat, only with dark tones. In signature fashion, a cushioned Boost sole, heel tab, and mesh side stripe complete the design.
Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star 70s Ox Comme des Garcons PLAY Black
You canāt go wrong here. You take a pair of Chucks, which everyone has owned at some point in their lives and are considered a staple in street fashion culture, and you add Japanese brand Comme des GarƧons with their instantly recognizable PLAY logo, and you have yourself one of the most popular sneakers on StockX.Ā
The Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star 70s Ox Comme des Garcons PLAY Black is a versatile sneaker – its heritage means its accepted anywhere and can easily blend into whatever look youāre going for, but the CDG influence delivers luxury brand credibility. Youāre truly ready for anything your day throws at you in the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star 70s Ox Comme des Garcons PLAY Black.
ASICS Gel-Lyte V Kith Salmon Toe
When you want to stand out not for wearing something outrageous or provocative, but for having a distinct sense of style, hit up Ronnie Fieg.Ā
The ASICS Gel-Lyte V Kith Salmon Toe first dropped back in 2011, to coincide with the opening of Kithās first stores in Brooklyn and Manhattan. A decade later, Asics and Kith re-released the classic Salmon Toes with some distinctions from the original release.Ā
The Asics Gel-Lyte V has always been comfortable, so you know itās good for a day walking around campus from lecture to lecture. Add in the unmistakable styling and premium finish of this Kith collab and these are a certified hit. The best part? Youāll probably be the only person rocking them at your school.
Jordan 1 Retro High OG A Ma ManiƩre
Itās not a sneaker guide without some Jās, and one of the hottest pairs recently has been the Jordan 1 Retro High OG A Ma ManiĆ©re. A Ma ManiĆ©re, the fashion boutique originating in Washington and now with stores in Houston and Atlanta, first collaborated with Jordan Brand on a Jordan 3 in May 2021 to critical acclaim, before backing it up with the Jordan 1ās.
The Air Jordan 1 A Ma ManiƩre features a premium cracked leather upper with burgundy reptilian-textural leather collars and Swooshes. Silky quilted lining and custom woven tongue and insole labels add a sense of luxury. At the base, a yellowed sole provides a vintage feel to complete the design.
