All Time Classics

While I was writing my last post, I was thinking about what kicks are probably staples and classics in collections all over the world. I was trawling through the web store for yesterday’s post and I came across these. I thought it would be best for me to write about kicks you can actually get now otherwise it’s like dangling candy in front of a baby (or whatever the saying is).

Anyway, enough rambling… I’ve pulled together some styles that I think everyone should have owned at one time or another. Check them out…

Nike Air Max 90

This is definitely a staple shoe and has been in my collection consistently through the years. In every colourway and with any material on its upper, the Air Max 90 has been going strong for nearly 13 years and it still looks as amazing as the day it was first released. I wear mine with both smart and casual outfits and they always make my feet smile!

Get yours here

Adidas Originals Gazelle II

Oh how I love the Gazelle. The very first Gazelle was introduced in 1968 and although this isn’t exactly the same as its predecessors, I am constantly yearning for a pair for my feet and for some reason, over the past few years, I’ve not had the pleasure of owning them! I’m waiting for a black/white suede pair in my tiny size to come along! From the boys playing football on the field at school to me rocking mine with my old Adidas tracksuit, these have been reappearing in my life for years!

Get yours here

Converse All Star Hi 

For nearly 100 years these have been a staple in many a footwear fiends collection as they’re simple, easy to clean, seriously classic and timeless. I used to wear these, day in day out. I can’t say I rock them anymore as my tastes have changed but I’d never rule them out! Hands up if you’ve ever owned a pair of All Star Hi’s!

Get yours here

Nike Air Force 1 Lo

I grew up switching between these and my dunk low’s for school shoes, the all white AF1 Lo is such a beautiful shoe. The first basketball shoe to every use the Nike Air technology and named after the plane that the President of the US flies in, this Nike sneaker is celebrating its 30th birthday this year! Happy birthday, AF1, I will always love you!

Get yours here

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It’s All In The Detail

Last week’s temporary taste of warm weather has sent me on a hunt to find the perfect Summer sneakers. I love block-coloured shoes and I love really fine detailing. So these kicks from Converse are right up my street!

Converse All Star Reform – Black, Grey & White

When I think of mesh, I immediately think of Nike Air Max but the All Star Hi silhouette suites mesh uppers perfectly. It’s such a light, breathable material it almost screams out Summer!

Bright, piping around the midsole keep the shoe vibrant, while the clear logo on the heel gives it a nice, clean finish.

Converse All-Star Hi ‘Panama Hat’ – Brown & Beige

Available in neutral, earthy, brown and beige colours, the Panama Hat All Stars feature woven uppers against a traditional white rubber midsole. I’ve never really been one for hats so Panama detailing on my kicks is the next best thing!

The beige installment really remind me of last year’s Tier Zero Nike x Maharam Zoom Tennis Classic!

Head over to your nearest Converse retailers to cop yours!

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Missoni X Converse

Missoni x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

I absolutely love Missoni prints. Whether its on a bag, jacket, dress, skirt or sneakers, the mix of strong colours, lines and zigzags always looks amazing. Being on a student budget, Missoni clothing is absent from my wardrobe which is why I’m particularly excited to see that Converse has reunited with brand once again to bring us another batch of gorgeous All Stars.

Available in either a cool, wintery blue colourway or a warm, burnt orange colourway (my favourite of the two), these beauties are released this Saturday 1st October from Hanon!

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Converse Accessories

So you may all know Converse for their well known canvas shoes and their infamous Chuck Taylor All Star logo which has been around since the 1900s.. Converse has heritage, history and a whole lotta style!

Well, this season there are some new accessories for you to feast your eyes on.. including this one, which us Big Eyes girls really like..

League Play Medium Canvas Duffel ‘Grape/Leaf’

In their words..

‘The debut collection, which launches nationwide this month, reflects the simple and versatile styling synonymous with Converse and features a Heritage range of airline-style shoulder bags presented in bold primary colours, as well as a line of Chuck Taylor logoed athletic backpacks, duffel bags and messenger bags. The range also includes a nod towards Williamsburg and Bowery (NYC) styling through their premium line of heavy cotton canvas backpacks, messenger bags and duffel bags emblazoned with the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star logo, steel eyelet details and contrast stitching, available in muted white, khaki and charcoal tones.’

Get yours from your local Converse retailer..