Vintage and retro style is always in circulation, but especially in the past few years the vintage market has exploded. Not exempt from this trend is footwear, one of the greatest examples of circulating style. Here are the top retro shoes that are making a comeback.
Adidas Handball Spezial ‘Navy Gum’
Released in 1979 for elite handball players, the Adidas Handball Spezial was a shoe strictly made for performance. Now an iconic shoe in the fashion industry, the Handball Spezial operates just as well in style as it does function. With a gum sole for great traction and a sophisticated look, these shoes are guaranteed to always stay in style. The navy colorway can be dressed with a variety of different looks and makes the perfect closet chameleon. We love styling these with short skirts, graphic tees, or a baggy denim look and crew neck for a laid-back everyday outfit.
Adidas Gazelle Bold ‘Grey White’
Also created as a handball shoe in 1966, the Adidas Gazelle has stood the test of time. Now, with a modern platform twist, it has become one of the best-selling shoes on the market. The extra height provided by a layered sole keeps its silhouette interesting, and this neutral color palette is perfect for any season.
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 ‘Kill Bill’
The comeback brand of the decade is, without a doubt, Onitsuka Tiger. The Japanese brand, full of rich history, is finally getting modern recognition, and one of its most popular shoes right now is the Mexico 66. Playing into the adored sleek silhouette that has exploded over the past few years, Onitsuka creates a more relaxed version with this shoe. With guaranteed comfort and several colorways, the Mexico 66 must be your next shoe purchase.
Onitsuka Tiger Tokuten ‘Cream Caramel’
For a more sophisticated and polished look, the Onitsuka Tokuten is the perfect day-to-night shoe. With premium leather and suede and a structured silhouette, the Tokuten can be worn with everything from class to a business casual meeting. This brown and cream colorway is begging for wear this fall.
Adidas Samba OG ‘Collegiate Green Gum’
A round of applause for the most celebrated shoe of the last three years, the Samba. This classic shoe has made its way around the world and landed in millions of closets, and with more colorways and renditions, the more love it receives. This unique green suede pair adds a pop of color to your neutral looks and is a step above the regular plain Sambas, adding to its versatility. Suede is the fall trend this year, and what better way to start than with a Samba?
Adidas Gazelle Bold ‘True Pink’
If we’ve learned one thing this year, it's that bold shoes are the catalyst for a stylish wardrobe. This electric pink and green shoe is the perfect way to bring some color into your closet. Its platform nature makes it extremely versatile, allowing it to be worn with almost any outfit. We love pairing our bright-colored Gazelles with monochromatic looks or denim.
Onitsuka Tiger Tokuten 'Black White Gold'
If you’re looking for your next go-to white sneaker, you’ve found it. The Onitsuka Tiger Tokuten is the perfect canvas for an essential shoe. With a structured heel and supportive sole, this shoe can take you miles in style. The classic white and black are accented with gold heels for just the right amount of interest, which allows these to never go out of style.
Adidas Gazelle ‘Navy’
These Adidas Gazelles are the perfect intersection between style and function for a casual and playful look. We’ll see a lot more navy suede this fall, and the simple white sole and stripes give it a classic look that is hard to beat. These shoes deserve some wear this fall as a pop of color or a basic.
Nike DBreak Vintage ‘Fir Coconut Milk’
Talk about retro revival; these shoes are the quintessential vintage look that is so popular right now with modern twists. This shoe from Nike plays with a combination of overlaying textures with suede, mesh, and leather, creating an interesting appeal and almost athletic look. The green and white colorways we have seen in previous mentions are here to stay, and this shoe is the perfect everyday shoe that can be the foundation around any outfit.
Onitsuka Tiger Serrano ‘Black White’
Everyone needs a black go-to shoe in their wardrobe; it's just a fact. This athletic black-and-white shoe is insanely stylish and pairs perfectly with dark denim and crisp T-shirts, a look we’re loving for fall. The Serrano pair is laid-back, allowing them to be dressed up or down seamlessly.
