How would a live without sneakers possibly look like? Uncomfortable, tedious or even unthinkable? Luckily, the selection is wide enough to never be worried about the personal collection of trainers. Whether they are from a high-fashion label, from a high-street store around the corner or from one of the well-known sportswear brands, it’s likely to find more than one perfect pair. However, here is our secret tip, which will tell you in which sneakers you should invest right now and what its trend phenomenon is actually all about.
How Sneakers Made Their Big Breakthrough
Today, sneakers especially mean community and solidarity. Not just because you can buy them anywhere, but because everyone can identify himself with sneakers. From students to business people or gallerists, the sporty shoes have become part of every wardrobe. The initial starting point of the sneakers’ mania however, traces back to exactly 100 years ago. Back then though, the quiet shoes with the rubber soles were only meant to be worn by British cricket players. They allowed them to sneak up their opponents during the game. That’s also how the story behind the name: sneakers were meant to sneak, of course. Thinking of the loud leather soles people used to wear at that time, this was kind of a big deal.
With the first ever realease of chucks from Converse Allstar in 1919, more and more people began to appreciate the comfortable benefits of sneakers. Today, the light and soft structure might still be based on the same idea but apparently, the designs have gotten a lot more diverse. And well, over the years, they proved themselves as indispensable.
Why It Is Still All About Chunky Sneakers
It might be popular already that sneakers are taken beyond their actual purpose. Some might use them as exhibits and others as financial investments instead of properties. After all, though, wearing them is still high up in the top ten as well. Therefore, it’s clear that new trends are keep coming up every season. Among them, the chunky sneaker trend is one of the few that has been persistent while being newly interpreted by various designers. Whether you prefer a classy white version or a colorful rainbow style. The 90s revival trend is translated into the present in the most creative ways. Since chunky sneakers make great contrasts to feminine outfits and their high-top soles even elongate the legs, let’s appreciate on-going trend. And you’ll never have to think of a life without sneakers.
P.S. Such as sneakers, this pullover from Emerald Berlin stands for solidarity as well. Each design of the German brand is linked to a charity project, which benefits from up to 80% of the actual price. Whether it’s a jumper or a t-shirt, each product is fairly and eco-friendly produced.
Shop the Look:
Sneakers: Dosenbach
Shop the original sweater at Emerald Berlin
Each design is dedicated to a charity program and up to 80% of the sale price goes to the organization
Text by Carmen
Photographed by Daniel
In collaboration with Dosenbach.
