3 Essential Sneaker Trends And Styles To Invest In For 20205
One lasting impression that the rise of streetwear in luxury left on fashion is an obsession for sneakers. For black men, kicks have been essential in our wardrobes from infancy --one of y'all still owns your first pair of baby retro Jordans-- but with the rise of hip-hop, skater, and youth cultures influencing Italian and Parisian fashion houses, sneakers have become a mainstay in serious fashion conversations and closets. With this in mind, it's no secret that with a year comes the list of sneaker release dates and trends to look forward to, and 2025 is no different. But rather than the long list of trends wear and kicks to buy, we're giving you the three essentials, one sneaker brand, one sneaker style, and one sneaker trend, to invest in for 2025. We have a. entire wardrobe to build; here's how to get the best bang for your footwear bucks in 2025.
The Sneaker Brand of 2025: Nike
On Hypebeast's 25 Sneaker Releases to Look Forward to in 2025 list, Nike releases hold 12 spots, which doesn't include the Air Jordans or the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 “Navy” set to release in Summer 2025. There are other dope brands on the list. New styles and collaborations from sneaker brands like Puma, Saucony, and ASICS are sure to sell out and skyrocket in price on the resell market just as fast as a pair of Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy,” but one thing is for sure, Nike is the best sneaker brand 2025.
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The Sneaker Style of 2025: Adidas Samba
Though the inception of the Adidas Samba dates back to the 1950s, the iconic style that we know today originated in 1972. A football shoe designed for playing over icy pitches in Germany, and "fast-paced football action," the Samba style has evolved into a fashion and cultural style that has seen collaborations with designer Wales Bonner and noticed by the editors at Vogue. "This year, no fashion item has made headlines quite like Adidas Sambas," is the opening line of their 6 Sneaker Trends to Look Out for In 2025. If you're looking to wear the shoe of the season, try the Adidas Sambas.
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The Sneaker Trend of 2025: The Great Outdoors
British UK is betting on Old School Runners as a 2025 sneaker trend. Vogue says the "Gorpcore" trend will be everywhere this year. The big takeaway from this is sneaker styles designed for outdoor activities are in vogue this season. Try the trend with a pair of runners or sneakers devised for hiking with your off-the-runways looks this year.
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