6 Viral Sneaker Trends You Can Easily Pull Off in Your Own Way
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The sneaker of your dreams is sold out. Or maybe it's just no longer available in women's sizes or being auctioned on eBay for a price that's a little out of your range. Then there are the styles that you kind of like — be it for the suede finish or the rounded toe — but you'd hoped for slightly different details. It's OK to be picky — that's just how you define your taste.
Since we consider ourselves up on the latest trends, especially when it comes to functional footwear, we're coming in clutch this Spring. Here, six viral shoes to hit the internet (then quickly disappear) and all the trainers, low-tops, and running shoes you can buy to emulate the style. PS You may even find you prefer these over the original.
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Adidas NMD Trainers
The Look: A crisp, sporty trainer that fits like a sock. Stars like Victoria Beckham are already obsessed.
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Adidas Yeezy Boost
The Look: A laced-up trainer shoe by Kanye West with a mesh upper or a speckled pattern that gives off the illusion of serious texture.
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Puma Fierce
The Look: A laceless sneaker with a flat sole modeled by Kylie Jenner. While it doesn't have a tongue, it almost appears as though an ankle sock is peeking out from the edge of the shoe.
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Nike Cortez
The Look: A cleat-like sneaker with a rounded toe that looks functional and fast. These have been restocked, though not in every color, but they're most striking in a metallic shade.
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Fenty x Puma Creepers
The Look: A suede design by Rihanna that's got the ridged platform of a creeper but the laces of a luxe sneaker.
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Fenty x Puma Trainers
The Look: These boot-like trainers are Rihanna's newest Fenty X Puma offering, and you can still shop the exact design at various retailers. The key to this style is the extended tongue, which hits you midshin.