Cool Sneakers That Aren't Sambas

design: Finley Banks

It’s time to find a new shoe.

by AVA SWIDLER ★ SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Asics

Asics are on the uprising, trust me. There is just something about grandpa shoes that are so trendy right now, and the good thing about this shoe brand is that they have a variety of shoes. The Asics gels are both uni-sex, trendy, and honestly a really good running shoe. The Asic Onitsuka Tiger’s are just cool. They come in a variety of colors and just give cool girl.

Golas

If you want to live the old money, tennis in the Hamptons, sporty and rich lifestyle then go Gola. They are chic, affordable, and very accessible (seriously they are on every major retail store's website). Gola also has a sick collaboration with Anthropologie in which they incorporated velcro in some of their sneakers. The velcro trend is your friend here to stay.

Logan Straye

Maybe it's the fact that it reminds me of when I was in my “tomboy” phase and got vans with flames on them, or maybe it's the fact that I haven't seen any on campus but these shoes are just so cool. When people say your shoes are fire, they mean literally.

Thaely

Similar to Vejas, Thaely sneakers are simplistic and can be styled with a lot of outfits. I really like the shoes this brand has to offer specifically the Sky Blue Y2K pro’s. The cute and simple style of these shoes isn't even the best part, it's the fact that every pair contains 10 recycled plastic bags and 12 recycled plastic bottles. Buying these shoes won't just make you look good but it will make you a better person. At least that's what I would tell myself.

Adidas Aloha Super

These shoes are definitely similar to the Adidas sambas, but at the same time, they are different. Because they are a similar style but still technically different, you have the opportunity to get ahead of the trend. Buy them now. Literally, stop reading this article and buy them.

Happy shopping!