If earlier these shoes were worn exclusively for sports, now they have become the main component of a new fashion religion, which is based primarily on comfort, because more comfortable shoes simply do not exist.

Today, you can mix sneakers with absolutely any bows, be it a dress, pantsuit, jeans or even a coat.

They have replaced our pumps and ballet flats, and they will come to the rescue in any situation, and even such giants of the fashion industry as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Gucci have realized this, because in their new collections, models on the catwalk are more and more often wearing

sneakers

.

Therefore, if you are looking for a stylish basic pair, we offer you this selection, and we will also tell you a little about the history of their appearance.

1. Yohji Yamamoto Y-3

Yoji Yamamoto is a world-renowned Japanese designer whose style always pays special attention to street style and avant-garde.

Thanks to this vision and partnership with Adidas, the brand managed to create a completely new Y-3 sports shoe, which is still considered one of the most successful collaborations.

Often in the sneakers of this brand, you can find such distinctive, unique details that resemble a ninja outfit, with a high tongue, a massive sole and smooth elastic straps.

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2. Yeezy 500

Kanye West became famous not only as a rapper, but also as a successful designer.

His history with sports shoes began with collaborations with such brands as Bape, Louis Vuitton and Nike.

But the true era of Yeezy sneakers began when Kanye began collaborating with Adidas.

Thanks to this sports giant, models began to appear, which eventually became iconic and one of the most desirable among fashionistas.

A special role in this hype was played by the high cost of shoes, raffles (lotteries), and, of course, the popularity of West himself and his ex-wife.

The Yeezy 500 model on the Feet You Wear sole became especially popular and unusual.

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3. Balenciaga Speed ​​Trainer

This is a brand that simply creates trends with each of its collections.

They are criticized, called "strange" and "ugly", but in the end they buy everything completely.

And against the background of other fashion houses, sneakers-socks became the main accessory of Balenciaga.

They first appeared on sale in 2016 and became so popular that the brand made a full-fledged limited collection by releasing several more batches.

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4. Nike Air Jordan 4

This is a truly iconic pair of sneakers that began its history back in 1989, but they are still popular today.

Air Jordan 4 has been re-released, improved and slightly changed in design many times, but the concept of this model has always been unchanged: high fit on the leg, fastening on the sides, a visible capsule with air on the midsole.

It was in these sneakers that Michael Jordan added a point to his Chicago Bulls team in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

That's why his throw is depicted on the tongues of the sneakers.

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5. New Balance 574

This is one of the oldest brands of sports shoes, the distinguishing feature of which has become model numbering.

Initially, New Balance established themselves as innovators and market leaders, so in addition to comfort, they began to bet on the visual component as well.

Thus, in 1988, the 574 model appeared, which was released in the men's and women's collections.

These sneakers are laconic and today they can be found in any colors and materials, but the most popular, of course, remains the model in suede.

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6. Adidas Gazelle

Despite a decade of successful business, an incredible number of collaborations with stars and athletes, the Gazelle model remains one of the most popular at Adidas.

A distinguishing feature of these sneakers was brevity and three stripes on the side.

The origin of the name of the sneakers is not fully known.

Some believe that it is related to the American athlete Wilma Rudolph, who won three gold medals in this model at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.

Because of her grace and speed, the Italians nicknamed the girl "Black Gazelle".

But Adidas also released other models named after fast animals: panther and jaguar.

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7. Gucci Flashtrek

The fashion house decided to keep up with trends and also plunged into the world of sports shoes.

This is how unusual Flashtrek sneakers appeared, during the creation of which the brand was inspired by hiking boots, which is indicated by the massive figured sole and lacing, like those of hikers.

The style of the logo located on the tongue of the model is inspired by the vintage SEGA logo in the spirit of the 80s.

The model has become incredibly popular and is ideal for the active city dweller, and its distinguishing feature is the removable straps with crystal decoration

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8. Reebok Club C 85

From the name of this model, it is clear that it was created in the mid-80s, just in the period when sports, and in particular tennis, were in vogue.

After its appearance on the market, these laconic sneakers became one of the best-selling models of the brand, and even after minor modifications in the design, they still remained very popular.

Today, Reebok Club C can be found not only in white, but also in other colors.

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9. Veja V10

This is a French brand that combines aesthetics and social responsibility.

It was founded in 2004 by Sébastien Copp and François-Ghislaine Morillion, who set themselves the goal of transforming the production of sneakers into an environmentally friendly process at every stage of its journey.

The Veja V10 model has become especially popular, in which both stars and

representatives of royal families

regularly appear .

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10. Fila Disruptor

The South Korean company, which was founded in Italy, is primarily associated with the 90s, because it was then that the peak of popularity of their sneakers fell.

But they won special love through contracts with athletes and fashion brands that advertised this brand.

One of the most popular models of Fila was the Disruptor sneakers, which first saw the light of day in 1996.

They remain popular even today, and also lead in the title of the main "ugly shoes" in the world, because they meet all the canons of ugly sneakers: a careless silhouette, a massive rough sole, a large amount of decoration and a large brand logo.

However, in the modern world, this model in the style of the 90s has once again fallen in love with fashionistas.

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