A celebration of white sneakers
Adidas Originals is reissuing 10 iconic sneakers in box-fresh white. Now that really is something worth celebrating
It’s hard to think of a more versatile, timeless and universal wardrobe staple than the box-fresh white sneaker, isn’t it? Over the past few years the once-humble basic has been elevated far beyond an off-duty or workout essential to become a truly classic fashion piece – just as much at home on the front row as in the office or on a night out. Which is why style-savvy women everywhere will be rejoicing at the prospect of adidas Originals’ latest project: a reissue of 10 of its most noteworthy and much-loved styles, each conjured in pristine white leather.
The Home of Classics collection has been dreamed up to mark the 50th anniversary of the German sports brand; that’s an impressive half a century of fine-tuning its technology and expertise, tricking out the world’s greatest athletes in high-performance sportswear and creating some of fashion’s most iconic shapes and styles alongside game-changing collaborations with the likes of Stella McCartney and Kayne West. With that in mind, the label has looked to both its heritage and contemporary styles and given them a bleached-out refresh; tennis shoes like the Stan Smith and the Continental 80 that are inextricably linked with the adidas Originals name and history sit alongside more recent additions to the line-up like the Supercourt RX, the SC Premiere and the AR Trainer. And each one is as enduringly appealing as the next.
“The adidas Originals name and history sit alongside more recent additions to the line-up, such as the Supercourt RX, the SC Premiere and the AR Trainer
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Which shape (or shapes, no need to restrict yourself) you choose to slide into you own closet is up to you; one of the benefits of everything from the seams to the soles being whipped up in tonal shades of white is that, regardless of where you’re wearing them or your sartorial inclinations, they’ll just work. And they’ll fit effortlessly into the mix of FW19 trends set to take over your wardrobe in the coming months too.
Want to put a low-key spin on your favorite midi skirt and chunky knit combo? Add the AR Trainer, an Eighties classic with a just-chunky-enough sole, to give it a hint of understated cool. Need a transitional shoe to see you through the notoriously tricky next few weeks as the weather starts switching up? The lo-fi shape of the Continental 80, inspired by a vintage workout shoe, makes it the ideal sneaker to pair with all your favorite dresses right now, when you start layering them up. And a tennis-influenced low-top, the SC Premiere, is the perfect foil for statement-making trends, balancing out the most opulent and out-there pieces. Pair it with a mix of perennial classics and everything from leopard print to colorful leather to give your look the modern finish it needs.