The final feature for our sneaker month sees the Nookmag team throwing out our all time favourite sneakers on the table and compiling the top eight. Yes, we fuss over our sneakers just because they define our identity and individuality. Every detail about a pair of sneakers, from the brand to the colour of the eyelet, speaks volume of its character, and eventually, our personality and style. So here we are, baring our soul through our beloved silhouettes…
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Our all time favourite classic silhouette – both high top and low cut offer an effortless style. Its versatility makes it a must-have on our shoe rack while its diverse range of colours and collaboration designs spoil us with options of different looks. From the timeless cream shade to a fierce pair of Stussy collab, we sure can count on our Chucks to complete any outfit. And the best thing? It is quite the only sneaker that looks better as it ages. The more beat-up and dirty it is, the more character it has, most probably reflecting off its owner.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Sneakers in Off-White (Photo Credit to Converse.com)
Converse x Stussy Sneakers (Photo Credit to Stussy.com)
Nike Air Huarache “AWOL Camo” by SBTG
In this HYPEBEAST exclusive, custom sneaker prodigy Mark Ong (or better known as SBTG) decks out the Nike Air Huarache in a base of olive-green with elaborate designs of camouflage – a signature inspiration of the artist. A custom tongue label seals the deal for us as a mark of exclusivity in the highest order. The Nike Air Huarache “AWOL Camo” by SBTG not only makes a wicked wear, it is also a symbol of #localpride.
Photo Credit to HYPEBEAST.com
A Bathing Ape x mita sneakers x Reebok Instapump Fury OG “Camo”
If you haven’t noticed, we love our camo. So it isn’t a surprise that another camo-packed collab made it to our list of favourites. For its 20th anniversary last year, the iconic Reebok Instapump Fury teams up with A Bathing Ape and mita sneakers to put on a pretty epic birthday suit. The sneakers feature A Bathing Ape’s signature camo on the inflatable cage covering the upper. Completing the design is a black mesh base with green suede accents underneath, tan loops on the tongue and heel, and an embroidered white star on the heel.
New Balance H710
While we adore our multi-coloured New Balance runners to bits, what ultimately steals our hearts is the sneaker/hiking boot hybrid H710. Every release offers different mash-ups of colourways that never fail to entice. Superficiality aside, the H710 grants us the opportunity to rough it out and express our rugged spirit in the outdoors, with its aggressive lugged outsole that provides maximum traction.
Photo Credit to Nicekicks.com
Vans California Authentic “Stained”
The Vans California series speaks to our love for surf and skate. Comprising the vintage version of these elements, this series always amazes with its use of unique materials and subtle design features. The Vans California Authentic “Stained” range presents distressed canvas uppers with stonewashed twill, complete with waxed cotton brown laces. Its weathered look complements any surfaces, concrete pavement or sandy beaches, and gives our outfits an unparalleled edge.
Photo Credit to HYPEBEAST.com
Superga x House of Holland Polka Dot Platform in Lilac
Some days, we just want to look pretty in lilac and polka dots. On these days, we (the girls) would don our Superga x House of Holland polka dot platforms in whimsical lilac. While the unpretentious Superga fulfils all our needs of a clean canvas wear, this House of Holland collaboration takes our canvas muse to whole new fancy level where the breathable cotton upper perches atop a thick vulcanised rubber sole, all drenched in a lovely shade of lilac and white polka dots.
Photo Credit to Leblow.co.uk
Converse Jack Purcell Tanned Leather
The iconic cheeky grin of the Converse Jack Purcell is one natural charmer, made fit for the smartest ensemble. A discerning creative who sets his own rules, the persona of Jack Purcell is an attractive one to admire. While the whites and blacks are timeless classics, the tanned version is suave and confident. This leather sneaker not only offers matchless style, but also superior comfort.
Clarks Originals x Laura Ashley Desert Boots in Blue
Not an absolute sneaker, but the Clarks x Laura Ashley Desert Boots made it to our list for its exceptional ability to be edgy and girly at the same time. This collaboration looks to the feminine floral print from the Laura Ashley archive to dress up a Clarks Originals classic silhouette. Whether it’s to soften up a tough look or to edge up a feminine style, this collab boot is an essential that we can count on.
