Now or never. The flood of discounts that are pouring in these days – and which reaches its peak with the Anglo-Saxon holiday of Black Friday– present the best scenario for purchasing a cult sneaker at a more affordable price. With the fall of white sneakers in favor of brown soles that kicked off Miu Miu’s collaboration with New Balance, now’s the time to catch up on athletic footwear with the list of the season’s most coveted sneakers.
In terms of colors, in addition to the range of brown that goes from camel to chocolate, mocha or tobacco, there is an unexpected return to that mythical zapa industrial all-black look that was all the rage at the turn of the millennium. While aesthetics race Anchored in the decade of the 60s and 70s, it continues to be the most requested discipline on the asphalt, we perceive an incipient interest in football and mountain boots, associated with technical materials that repel water and add further comfort (and style) to the footprint. Here is our selection.
V2K Run, by Nike
Made with recycled materials in a heartfelt homage to the original running models, this design is recognizable by its sole normcore and the reflective details have positioned it as the sneaker of the year. Dakota Johnson, Kaia Gerber, and Jennifer Lawrence are some of the culprits behind this urban hit (and why they’re exhausted most of the time), valid for both indoor and outdoor workouts or hitting the town without a “fit” goal in between. Original price: 119.99 euros.
Gazelle Indoor, by Adidas
Already at the beginning of the season we anticipated that the brown sole would be hypothesized as a second skin for this autumn. With retro designs and suede patches, the classic low-top design created by the German tycoon in 1966 – now with a more refined toe and rubber grip – is the perfect formula to follow the trend. Original price: 120 euros.
Aura X GTX grill, by Saucony
With the black and ivory versions almost always sold out, this pale pink proposal from the Pennsylvania house’s bestseller is a safe bet (now even more so since it’s on sale). What can we say that isn’t known about this already contemporary icon: its robust design combines with Gore-Tex technology that protects from water and breathes at the same time without sacrificing aesthetics. Original price: 190 euros.
U471TB, by New Balance
It’s clear that retrorunning is trendy. After the extraordinary collaboration with Sézane that offers resale platforms, the 471 EVA midsole, with a wedge shape and breathable mesh in delicious colors such as mint, peach (in the image), cyan or lilac, is addictive. Original price: 99.99 euros.
FloatZig 2, by Reebok
The evolution of its iconic running shoe promises to offer a lighter and more stable ride with a better energy response thanks to SuperFloat+ foam. In short, an ultra-light shoe. Aesthetically, its bright gradient colors and sock-like silhouette seem to point the way to an upcoming rave. Original price: 130 euros.
Jog 100S, by Asics
Black is the new black. After the fall of the white sneakers, this classic from the 2000s returns linked to high-performance technical and compact soles, like this model from the Japanese brand’s AW25 collection. Original price: 110 euros.
Elite Active 225, by Lacoste
The bestseller of the French brand that seduces with its rounded toe and serrated sole in the purest Seventies style, conquers this season with a palette of sweet colors such as cotton candy pink, sorbet or baby blue. Original price: 149.95 euros.
XT Whisper VOID, by Salomon
Each sole launched by the French brand created in 1947 becomes a cult object. This design also focused on running, evolves the legendary Original price: 160 euros.
Arizona Premium, by Puma
Without reaching the faithful portrait that the Avanti LS model from Puma With a more refined design and in an elegant set of ivory and black, it has a flap that covers the laces as the king of sport preaches. Original price: 89.95 euros.
City out of the way, by Hoff
The Spanish brand has long been at the top of the list of the most desired sneakers with designs like this, inspired (once again) by retro running even if its sole with a mountaineering past is deceiving. It has a quick lacing system and the serrated sole offers great resistance which improves grip and durability. Original price: 160 euros.
