I think these Pumas are so cool—and even quite versatile—in mustard yellow. I also like them in purple, and this improbable-but-it-works maroon and orange platform pair.
These Adidas originals are so excellently candy-colored.
This pair is by the Brooklyn-based sneaker company Greats, and I find them quite graphic and appealing.
I wish I had a lipstick in this color—it’s a perfect plum.
This is such a good dark green, and they’ve got a little snakeskin detail on the tab, which I like.
OK, these aren’t all that colorful, but why not have just a tiny bit of fun with a leopard-striped pair?
Of course I love the blue and black color scheme of these Vans Old Skools.
Here is an easy way to indulge the trend for all things lavender, if you’re feeling it. Also: this.
The colorblock situation here appeals. I also like them in gold.
Such a happy, poppy pink.
I like the slightly faded-out blue on these Adidas Gazelles.
And I also I dig the striped lining on this chambray pair from New Balance.
I think these are spectacular.
And these have way too much going on, but it all kind of works.
Loveth the sneaks…Made me smile….unusual without the requisite coffee…
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I have been obsessing over those violet air force nikes and they are sold out in my size (size 6) seemingly everywhere! As soon as I saw the headline I wondered if you would choose them. 🙂 I keep reloading the nordstrom site hoping they’ll come back in stock, but if anyone has a lead…
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I just found them on shopnicekicks.com
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The dark green Nikes are going to a different link.
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Link fixed!
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How terrible is it that I want EVERY SINGLE PAIR??
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Great roundup! I particularly love the bordeaux Air max sneakers and the suede Nike Cortez. I’m also partial to maroon Adidas sambas, a la that movie Trainspotting.
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I love the Adidas and Puma ones the best. I live in these sort of “shoes”.
Do slip-ons (like Vans) count as sneakers? They are my faves.
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So great to see Veja sneakers, given the many requests for more eco-friendly options. That said, I had a pair of Vejas in a slightly different style, and they were uncomfortable – I could barely get through a day of wear.
Others have had different experiences, so I suggest prospective buyers check out the return policy and wear them for a while on carpet.
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I was happy to see the Vejas also.
Though I agree that the leather is perhaps too thick (or something) and they are not for all-day city walking.
Hope they fix some of the bugs in the brand because the business model is wonderful…
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I bought those cool-looking maroon and orange Pumas a few months ago and returned them because they’re weirdly heavy in weight.
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Gah! Those pink NB are adorable! And I love the 574s
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I got the Pumas in dove grey recently, absolutely love them. Would def buy in the mustard if i saw them in DSW (where I impulse bought the grey ones)
Great picks!!
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Kim, is there a way to delete a post here?
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Sure, Mary Alice, I can delete your comment, but I liked it and the sneakers were way cute.
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Thank you Kim.
The link I posted accidentally became some sort of screenshot that showed all my bookmarks. I was a little uncomfortable with that.
The sneakers are SO cute. I was born & raised in LB and live here still so they mean a lot to me, plus I love old school sneakers…. I was so touched that my daughter spent the time and effort to hunt them down – she found them on Ebay.
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I have had a pair of classic blue Adidas that I love, and have worn for years. I was very disappointed this year when I started in a “learn to run” program, and discovered that “serious” running shoes were all hideous, and the colours were all very gendered: fluorescents, pinks, and purples. At least the men’s were grey, blue or black.
I ranted at some length to the poor guy at the Running Room about this, who meekly agreed with me. And I then dropped $150 on a pair of monstrosities from Brooks.
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Photos please, or it didn’t happen. (Kidding!!! I am just nosy and like to see shoes and see what people consider hideous.)
Anyhow, good for you for getting out there and having fun.
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Know anything about the Allbirds that are so popular? I’m tempted..
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Allbirds are amazingly comfortable and you can throw them in the washing machine. You can also order replacement insoles and laces.
I like the plain-wrap look of them, and I always wear them for travel.
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I know a few New Yorkers who wear and love them, and they walk around the city a lot. My brother-in-law put different color laces on each foot, just to jazz his pair up a bit.
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Adidas with leopard stripes. And another day of non-spending goes into the crapper… #itriedireallydid
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