Thats the beautiful thing about style right now: Functionality is in, for ironic purposes and for not. Chunky dad shoes went from bad to ironic bad to actually good. Birkenstocks and socks made a comeback. Honestly, right now in footwear fashion, anything is possible.
Nike's Air Max 90 FlyEase Sneakers Have a Cool Collapsable Heel
Slip-on sneakers remind me of the seventh grade and remind me nothing of streetwear. Well, they did at least. Until this week, when I saw Nikes new Air Max 90 FlyEase shoe that is cool and fun and looks nothing like the slip-on sneakers that come to mind from middle school.
Nike’s Newest Sneakers Have Collapsable Heels
The Air Max 90 FlyEase shoe and its construction shatters all previously held notions of what a slip-on sneaker entails. The shoe was brought together by the royal family of sneakers, the Hatfields: the silhouette that Tinker made famous, paired with the FlyEase tech Tobie designed. If youre going to trust anyone with a questionable silhouette, these are your guys.
FlyEase is all about making sneakers, well, easier. Here, that looks like a collapsible heel for seamless slipping in and out of the sneaker. This is extremely convenient for people like me who slip their foot into sneakers and crush the heel in anyway. These are made to bend in and snap back into place, no crushing required.
There couldnt be a better time for an easy, classic sneaker, either. If youre trying to instill some normalcy into your day, a cool pair of sneakers is a fresh way to feel reconnected with getting dressed, getting out, and life beyond your couch. Plus, theyre basically made for quarantine-allowed activities, like going for walks outside and getting to the grocery stores.
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They are the slippers for guys who dont like sneakers and the sneakers for guys who dont like slippers. And this is the time to find little mood boosters in any way you can. A fresh sneaker made for simple, streamlined wearing? It doesnt get any more feel-good than that.
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