If you’re not really a sneaker person and there are so many possible boots you can pull off, here are 6 cute retro sneakers to try out if your style is all about the early 2000s and prior! Sneakers are an adorable way to make any outfit chill and comfortable, making them perfect whether you’re running errands or on a date! These are 6 perfect essentials for any retro style that will stay timeless forever.
These Reebok Club C 85s’ are a great retro style that suits any look, whether you’re girlier or otherwise. Its slim silhouette will make your feet look smaller to pull off any oversized upper look, like a thrifted sweater or knit. The shape was loved in the 80s by nostalgic VHS aerobic lovers and continues to be loved today as an iconic retro style. Furthermore, this colour in particular with a slightly washed out look will really add to any outfit.
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These shoes are making its comeback and there’s a reason why! It’s a skater girl style for a girl who doesn’t have to be a skater girl! The checkered pattern pairs well whether your style is more on the minimalistic side or the girl who rocks all kinds of patterns and colours. It seems as though the pattern is never too loud or too quiet. Easy to slip on when you’re in a rush and can really pull together a cute retro style.
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Nike has always been a retro style with their signature tick that really reminds you of the old days. Cortez’s look retro for a reason as one of Nike’s original creations in the 1970s! Having won popularity as seen on the feet of Olympians, the shoe skyrocketed in popularity in its day, giving inspiration to a million and one styles that continue to be loved today! These pair of Cortez’s in particular really stand that out with a bright red tick; the combination of the two primary colours will really make an outfit instantly retro.
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This style really speaks for itself. With a name like Chuck Taylor 1970s, it already sounds like a retro style. It has a thicker sole than the usual Chuck Taylor’s and really adds a new silhouette that the typical style can’t really. Our favourite colourway, Sunflower, is not only an adorable name but also an adorable style!
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Air Force 1’s are a classic for a reason! They will probably never go out of style, making them the perfect essential for any retro wardrobe. With a slightly chunkier silhouette than the others on this list, it still remains a really clean style with its flat sole. White on white is definitely the classic here, with black on black as being the second most loved colourway; either way, this style can absolutely be loved by all.
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You can’t finish this list off without the all classic Adidas Superstars! Seen as the go-to Lorde shoe, Superstars just really speak for themselves. Just like Air Force 1’s, they’re the original basketball shoes that made its way into mainstream fashion! Its iconic silhouette is made a tribute in all subsequent shoes like it but nothing beats getting the original loved shoe!
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