After futurism and minimalism have dominated of late, fashion brands have set out to put an anti-cool spin on our sneakers starting this fall.
And at the moment they are not bad at all. Yeezy, Acne Studios and Balenciaga are some of the brands that are succeeding challenging the general concept of what is cool and what is not through rugged and retro models.
Balenciaga
These slippers became one of the main pieces of Balenciaga's autumn / winter 2017-2018 collection.
In addition to their monstrous size (they still show through even the most baggy pants), the Balenciaga Triple S characterized by a dirty effect on the soles that puzzled more than one during his presentation.
Yeezy Boost 700
Unlike previous sneakers designed by Kanye West, his new creation - launched by surprise last August - lacks futuristic lines.
They have been said to be "big" and "ugly.", although we prefer kinder words for the Yeezy 700. Instead, we would describe them as stylishly anti-cool.
Acne Studios
Acne Studios is another of the firms that is doing its bit to flood the market with retro-looking sneakers in the coming months.
In addition to their strong soles, the Sami lilac from Acne Studios have something else in common with the two previous models: their high price (560 euros). Although you are, luckily, not sold out yet.