Fashion's romance with nostalgia [1] continues with the famous vintage-inspired trainers. At first, we mocked their chunky soles and retro colourways. Then, we labelled them "dad trainers" and banished them into the realm of the uncool. And now, these nostalgic (and comfortable) designs are one of the most sought-after shoe silhouettes of the moment.
If you're on the hunt for vintage and retro trainers, then look no further. We scoured the web to find the most eye-catching and in-demand trainers that offer a fresh, modern take on classic, old-school designs. Ahead are some of the most iconic kicks of 2019 that were originally designed in the '80s and '90s by some of our favourite athletic brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma, and New Balance. We've also found some beauties from luxury brands like Off-White, Burberry, Calvin Klein, and Balenciaga. And if you're keen on copping an original pair in good condition, we'd recommend checking put Vestiaire Collective [2], which sells certified vintage goods.
Retro-inspired trainers are definitely having a style renaissance, so keep reading for our top picks.
New Balance White & Pink 608 Trainers
New Balance White & Pink 608 Trainers [4] (£35, originally £60)
Adidas FYW S-97
Adidas FYW S-97 [5] (£110)
Buffalo White + Orange Leather Chunky Platform Trainers
Buffalo White + Orange Leather Chunky Platform Trainers [6] (£200)
Nike Cortez G
Nike Cortez G [7] (£70)
Gucci Off-White Strawberry Rhyton
Gucci Off-White Strawberry Rhyton [8] (£705)
Adidas Continental 80 Shoes
Adidas Continental 80 Shoes [9] (£77, originally £110)
Converse + JW Anderson Chuck Taylor All Star 70
Converse + JW Anderson Chuck Taylor All Star 70 [10] (£100)
Off-White White & Blue HG Runner
Off-White White & Blue HG Runner [11] (£495)
Burberry Checked Canvas Sneakers
Burberry Checked Canvas Sneakers [12] (£340)
Puma Thunder Spectra Trainers
Puma Thunder Spectra Trainers [13] (£55, originally £110)
Chanel Vintage Velvet Trainers
Chanel Vintage Velvet Trainers [14] (£410)
Puma Cell Alien Space Explorer Trainers
Puma Cell Alien Space Explorer Trainers [15] (£122)
Calvin Klein Green Jeans Maya Trainers
Calvin Klein Green Jeans Maya Trainers [16] (£80, originally £130)
Acne Studios Manhattan Sneakers
Acne Studios Manhattan Sneakers [17] (£144, originally £360)
Balenciaga Track Logo-Detailed Sneakers
Balenciaga Track Logo-Detailed Sneakers [18] (£615)
Adidas Originals FYW S-97
Adidas Originals FYW S-97 [19] (£115)
Reebok Aztrek
Reebok Aztrek [20] (£40, originally £80)
Eytys Jet Turbo
Eytys Jet Turbo [21] (£250)
Skechers White Dlites 3 Trainers
Skechers White Dlites 3 Trainers [22] (£42, originally £77)
Nike SB Zoom Blazer Mid Premium
Nike SB Zoom Blazer Mid Premium [23] (£80)
Converse Red All Star Platform Layer Ox Trainers
Converse Red All Star Platform Layer Ox Trainers [24] (£30, originally £70)
Nike Air Max 98
Nike Air Max 98 [25] (£145)
Adidas Stan Smith
Adidas Stan Smith [26] (£75)
Fila White Disruptor Ii Premium Trainers
Fila White Disruptor Ii Premium Trainers [27] (£80)
Golden Goose Superstar Sneakers
Golden Goose Superstar Sneakers [28] (£345)