Image Source: Supplied/ Weber Shandwick/ The Nou Project
Cool kids, wear cool sneakers. Whether you're going for a walk, going to a party, or even just going grocery shopping. A trendy pair of sneakers can take your outfit from 0 to 100, real quick. Plus, they're comfy, which is a win in our books.
Now, because summer is fast approaching, we've put together a list to kick-start your shopping. Pun, very much intended.
Helmed by Basma Chidiac and Nour Al Tamimi, The Nou Project is Saudi Arabia's first home grown sneaker brand. Carefully selected international artists, the brand ensures that your kick of choice is both unique and sustainable - all of the shoes crafted, feature recycled rubber in the soles. Why We Love This Particular Pair: It's Purple and oh so beautiful. Price: AED 1,303 | Click here to buy yours.
Puma joined forces with the Lebanese designer Lama Jouni's eponymous Dubai-based label to create an exclusive collection of sneakers named Thunder Rive Droite and Thunder Rive Gauche. Made of leather, nubuck and suede, the sneakers add an understated pop of color to any wardrobe through its use of bright red, peach, and blue hues. Why We Love This Particular Pair: It's a futuristic take on the classic kick. Price: AED610 | Click here to buy yours
Sneaker-heads will recognize this one as the reinvented version of the classic 90's 997 shoe. This brand new silhouette by New Balance is streamlined for a more contemporary and modernized look. Though minimalistic, the lightweight sneakers offer optimum comfort thanks to the improved ENCAP cushioning. Pair these kicks with a pair of jeans, a monochrome jumpsuit, or a pair of colorful pants, and you have yourself an Insta-perfect look. Why We Love This Particular Pair: The colors, although simple, really pop and, the overall feel is quite vintage. And, most importantly, they are incredibly comfy - we've tried them, and it was like walking on a fluffy cloud. Price: AED 470 | Click here to buy yours
The Ultraboost has come a long way since its launch in January 2015. Newer models see the shoe take on more features with less component parts – the original featured 17 parts, while the latest only has four main pieces; an optimized boost – the cushion surrounding the sole, a new torsion – the sole, a primeknit 360 – the sock looking bit, and a 3D heel frame. Why We Love This Particular Pair: What's not to? Price: AED900 | Click here to buy yours
Proving just as strong in the footwear department, Mango has stepped away (see what we did there?) from its usually safe approach to create a shoe that's not only colorful but, really, quite unique, and affordable. The toe style is rounded and, the rubber is sole is made purely of rubber. The chunky trainer also features leather panels. Why We Love This Particular Pair: It reminds us so much of our youth. Price: AED249 | Click here to buy yours
Made for the adrenaline rush seekers, these sneakers by Ganni take their design-inspiration from tyres. They feature in-built Vibram soles, which are popular with climbers, thanks to their flexibility, comfort, slip resistance, and insulation. Why We Love This Particular Pair: It looks like something the Spice Girls would wear and, we love them. Price: AED1,285 | Click here to buy yours
Look fierce on the outside as you feel on the inside with this line of sneakers by Givenchy. It's distinctive sole, inspired by shark-teeth, are a big step-up from the regular chunky soles, while the unique use of materials such as neoprene, suede, and lux calf leather, give the range it's high-end charm, which can't be mistaken. Why We Love This Particular Pair: It's subtly outspoken Price: AED3,030 | Click here to buy yours
7 / 8
MCM, Himmel Sneaker
Image Source: Supplied/ The Qode
For it's latest sneaker launch, the German fashion house has looked to the sky for inspiration - quite literally. The shoe's design stems from the curvature of clouds and the brand's iconic laurel, while its sole has been sculpted with comfort and practically in mind. For the upper, a mix of suede, nappa, and perforated calf heather have been paired with mesh lining, to create a kick that is both light and breathable. Why We Love This Particular Pair: It's yellow. And, yellow makes us happy. Price: AED2,700 | Click here to buy yours
