The 17 Celebrities Who Are Kicking It In Stylish Sneakers It seems as though there's no rest for the fashionably weary when it comes to sky-high heels. But alas, the shoe gods have looked down upon our tired soles and answered our prayers, delivering the most comfortable and stylish treads around -- chic sneaks. And we're not the only ones exercising the latest footwear fad. A-listers are, too -- the very same ones who wouldn't have been caught in anything other than stilettos. More On This Trend: How To Wear It – The City Sneaker The trend's origin can be traced back to Isabel Marant's wedged sneaker, a shoe that exploded in popularity several seasons ago for blending comfort, style and sport. It may be because of this season's sporty trend, but these days, stars are foregoing height altogether, opting for traditional kicks to take them swiftly from point A to point B. Make note that the gym isn't a part of that equation. They're pairing their rubber soles with anything but workout gear, from tough leather pants to ladylike pencil skirts.
WATCH: Get That Look: Model Off-Duty Hair No more teetering on needle-thin heels or hobbling home after a night of arching pain. Ahead are days of mobility and all-around comfort—yes! Look to celebrity sneakerheads, including Olivia Palermo, Miranda Kerr, and Sarah Jessica Parker, for practical shoe style inspiration. The model flaunted a blue-and-white look while heading to A-list restaurant Nobu in Tribeca. Gigi stood out in white cropped pants featuring a sports-inspired navy blue stripe on the sides, which she paired with white kicks and a sheer navy blue top. Blake Lively rocked the sneaker trend in an eye-catching pair of leopard-print and burgandy Christian Louboutin trainers. ), toughening up the girly hue with leather pants and a Koral chambray shirt.More On This Trend: How To Wear It-The City Sneaker Said Elatab / Splash News In between shoots in Manhattan, Hadid rocked an all-black look that was punctuated by her show-stealing Fenty Puma by Rihanna collection kicks.
) stand out against her minimalist black-and-white ensemble. Chung elevated a pair of New Balance classics with a tailored suit and printed blouse at the Calvin Klein fall/winter 2014 show. Swift stepped out, showing off her patriotic pride with an American flag sweatshirt, short shorts, and pretty pink Keds.More On This Trend: How To Wear It-The City Sneaker The supermodel mixed things up, layering a cool moto jacket over a ladylike ensemble and injecting an athletic vibe with Adidas trainers. Copy Iman and give a pair of crisp Nikes an edgy twist with white skinnies and a quilted moto jacket. Feb 22, 2017 @ 7:30 AMSee the Stunning Looks from the Costume Designers Guild Awards Feb 10, 2017 @ 12:45 PM36 Grammy Beauty Moments We're Still Talking About Feb 9, 2017 @ 3:30 PMFrom 1995 to Now: The Wildest Grammy Gowns Ever Feb 8, 2017 @ 9:30 AMAva and Reese Witherspoon and the Big Little Lies Stars Step Out for the Premiere Feb 3, 2017 @ 9:15 AMAll the Glamorous Looks from the Fifty Shades Darker L.A. Premiere
Jan 10, 2017 @ 10:15 AMThe Live by Night Premiere Gives Us a Post-Globes Fashion Fix Dec 12, 2016 @ 5:15 AM5 Celebs Who Bought Their Award Show Dresses Off-the-Rack Dec 11, 2016 @ 10:00 AMFelicity Jones Absolutely Dazzles at Rogue One Premiere We’ve partnered with esteemed LA stylist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Elyse Walker, for a limited collaborative footwear collection. Price - High to Low Price - Low to High You are using an older version of Internet Explorer. As a result, some features of this site may not work optimally. For the best site experience possible, please update your browser. No matter where you go in the world, there is no doubt that you can find fake streetwear just about anywhere. Whether you’re exploring the depths of Southeast Asia in Thailand’s Rot Fai Market or stumbling upon Kingston’s biggest market, Coronation, you can find everything from (fake) Supreme to YEEZY. Lagos, like these two cities, has its own unique market located in a suburb close to University of Lagos.
This makes it a hotspot for young students and local buyers looking for anything from sneakers to house utilities. The space buzzes with music and the sounds of shop owners persuading local buyers. As soon as you arrive at the market, you’re greeted by store owners who try to get your attention through whistling, settle calls and compliments about your attire. For them, foot traffic is how they boost their sales and they aren’t afraid to let you know that your visit is valuable. When it comes to footwear, Yaba Market has an enormous supply of sneakers, but it was a lot more limited in terms of streetwear and clothing. Based on my conversations with store owners, a lot of the shoes are sourced from China or replicated in the region. I was able to pick up a few pairs of sneakers including Nike Air Max, adidas NMDs and a pair of Nike Sock Darts. The total cost came to $113, which may have been a bit higher than what they would generally charge local shoppers – they can pretty much smell foreigners from a mile away and my dual citizenship didn’t come in handy.
While I saw many authentic-looking pieces, the pieces I bought from Lagos were on the low-quality side. Some, though, were passable. The Nike Air Max, for example, were some of the better replicas in the bunch. At a glance, the shoe may even look real to the uneducated eye. The shoes are noticeably lighter than the originals, though, and most of the mistakes come from incorrect placement of the Air Max sign and the Nike swoosh. The Sock Darts were another replica that lacked execution. The silhouette of the shoe was wrong and didn’t elevate at the tip like the original. There was also a missing Swoosh on the inner side of the shoe and the material of the sneakers seemed more like jersey than shoe material. Another major difference was that the embroidery on the back of the shoe was very crooked and incorrectly made. The strap on the shoe was already yellowed even though it was supposedly bought “brand new.” Lastly, the very popular adidas NMD were a pretty hot commodity in the Lagos streets.