WHAT TO WEAR NOW: 7 SNEAKERS YOU MUST HAVE

If you’re spending your time at home looking at all the wonderful shoes in the world, you are not alone. Yes, you could be saving away for a rainy day but there’s no time like the present to treat yourself, especially now when there isn’t much else to do but shop online. We partnered up with KLEKT to see what sneakers are worth breaking the bank… we promise you’ll need your PayPal at the ready and it’ll be so worth it.

Nike Air Force 1 Raygun £133 – £990

An ode to Nikes fictitious ABA basketball team, the Nike Air Force 1 Raygun will have you looking out of this world. Donning a crisp white leather base this clean backdrop overlaid with a vibrant colour scheme mimicking the teams away jersey. Adorning the sneaker’s heel, a satin finish tangerine orange panel offering both a textural and colourful contrast to an otherwise modest design. Whilst sweeping in on the lateral and medial sides a slick black Swoosh outlined with a bold canary yellow takes centre stage, the tails wrap around the back of the shoe meeting at a branded heel cap. Underfoot, a classic AF1 sole infused with Nike Air Technology ensures this sneaker is as comfortable on the court as it is off, the perfect addition to your sneaker rotation. Cop yours on KLEKT

Nike SB Blazer Low Medicom Toy (2020) £119 – £318

We can’t wait fur these, the Medicom Toy x Nike SB Blazer Low Bearberrick Sail follows in the footsteps of its high-heat predecessors. Marking the first time the coveted collaborators have worked on the SB Blazer silhouette. A collectable must-have bear with us as we immediately add to basket. Dressed in a stripped back sail, this tactile upper is crafted from a shag of pony-hair contrasted only by the hit of black adorning the heel cap. This fuzzy construction lends itself across the entirety of this distinctive sneaker, dressing the signature lateral and medial swoosh to the toe box only stopping for the laces and tongue. Medicom’s cute motif takes it place beneath the Swoosh mirrored across the tongue tab too. Underfoot, a stark white midsole houses the famed Nike Air Technology assuring these sneakers are as comfortable as they look. Cop now on KLEKT

Undefeated x Nike Air Max 97 £205 – £1224

Back with a summer banger. The Undefeated x Nike Air Max 97 UNLA is the first instalment in a trio of AM97s for 2021, continuing this iconic sneaker partnership. Undefeated has reimagined the iconic Nike Air Max 97 in a subtle summer ready colourway. Featuring white patent leather and decked out with subtle branding, the shoe uses a combination of yellow and blue accents to bring this well executed collaboration together. Bold “UNDEFEATED” branding wraps around the shoe, with muted co-branding featured on the tongue tag and insole. Sitting atop a full white Air Max sole unit, the Undefeated x Nike Air Max 97 UNLA is one sneaker you need in your rotation. Shop now on KLEKT

Adidas Forum Low END Friends and Forum £385 – £6132

Collaborating yet again, the Adidas Form Low END Friends and Forum the duo have come together to create some much-needed heat as we move into the new year. In super limited supply each of these sneakers are numbers, an absolute must for any collector. Sporting a textural medley of smooth stark-white tumbled leather and soft buttery nude suede. A tiny colourful contrast is added via the signature striped lateral mid-pannel, adorned with hits of vibrant green, red and blue suede. Adjacent to this a debossed Adidas logo embellishes the lace guard mirrored by the END logo sitting on the heel. Underfoot, a nude midsole brings this paired-back silhouette together, finished with the Adidas logo. Shop Now on KLEKT

Jordan 11 Adapt White £503 – £714

Foreshadowing the future of the Jordan brand. The Air Jordan 11 Adapt White perfectly exhibits the merging of technology and contemporary design. This space-age silhouette is the perfect addition to your daily rotation. Dressed in a bright clean white this modern silhouette is split into a dual construction sporting a glossy patent leather across the lower half of the upper whilst a transparent technical fabric is wrapped around the top. Stealthy black hits the lace-guards and tongue decorating the technical throat of this self-lacing shoe. Underfoot, a structured white foam sole finished off with a semi-translucent ice blue outer-sole injected with coveted Zoom Air technology. To top off this distinctive design, luminescent plus and minus buttons glow whilst on foot, the Air Jordan 11 Adapt White has been designed to adapt to the world around you. Cop yours now KLEKT

Bodega x Nike Dunk High Legend Fauna Brown £232 – £1479

Working collaboratively alongside famed Boston streetwear retailer the Bodega x Nike Dunk High Legend Fauna Brown is the perfect pick-me-up.
Dressed in a tonal brown pallet this tactile sneaker boasts a medley of materials decking out it’s distinctive upper. A combination of smooth tumbled leather, buttery nubuck and supple suede works together creating a perfect patchwork of contrasting textures and tones. Sporting the rustic aesthetic this shoe is accented by hits of raw-edge leather stitching decorating the sock liner, heel caps and mid-panel. Sitting adjacent, a glossy tortoiseshell Swoosh decorates the lateral side whilst a debossed Bodega logo brands the medial. Underfoot, a cream-toned midsole is paired alongside the chocolate brown sole housing within the supportive Nike Air Technology ensuring this sneaker will only get better with age. Cop now on KLEKT

Nike Kobe 6 Grinch £189 – £569

Dressed in a green sheen, the Nike Kobe 6 Grinch will have you standing out whatever the weather. Taking hues from the beloved Grinch, this distinctive shoe sports an all-over glowy neon green, contrasted by hits of crimson and black this upper is a colourful and textural delight. Adorning the lateral and medial sides of this sneaker a stealthy black Swoosh paints the textured snake-effect upper sits adjacent to a metallic effect rubber heel cap. Beneath this speedy silhouette, a foam sole injected with the coveted Nike Zoom technology ensures this stealthy runner will keep you supported on and off the court. Get yours now on KLEKT

AND! Always remember to protect your creps…

Crep Protect Spray 200ml £10

200ml super-hydrophobic spray that creates an invisible coating which repels liquids and prevents stains. For use on Canvas, Nubuck & Suede.
Crep Protect is easy to apply and quick drying. Dry time of 10 minutes. Repellent Spray does not affect the look, feel or performance of the sneakers.
With one application of the Spray, shoes have up to 4 weeks of protection from liquids. Protect up to 12 shoes with 1 can of CP Spray today.

 

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