Sneakers, sneakers, or whatever we want to call this “ugly shoe” hybrid of his I don’t say anything It is inexplicable.
It’s all about hybrids. After flip-flops merged with moccasins — and then spread — they became the dress shoes we hated so much as kids. They appear in the vast majority of school uniforms It has invaded the informal and sporting sectors.
Let’s be more specific and refer to loafers by the name social media has given them: sneakers, a term that comes from the union of sneakers and loafers. The emergence of aesthetics such as “eclectic grandpa” or “grandpa”, Refers to Y2Kand the ongoing obsession with the ’90s has led to the emergence or revival of trends like this magical shoe fusion.
The footwear trends of the fall-winter 2024/2025 season are clearer than ever and almost conclusive, with loafers emerging as a major design from the beginning. In its various versions, such as Leopard models Or two-tone shoes, these shoes captivated even the most reluctant among us who swore not to get into this vortex. We have fallen, and we We are We love designs that suit us best because there’s a style to suit everyone — and hackles are one of them.
Snoafers: This oddly pronounced word that means “the item we silently dream about”, is an innovative combination of sneakers and moccasins that became popular after Junya Watanabe introduced New Balance 1906L During his fall and winter 2024/2025 show at Men’s Fashion Week in Paris. Since then, they have exploded in popularity. So much so that they were sold (almost) everywhere.
The normative and anti-fashion tendency is a trendeven if it is rejected. While its intention is to reject the more popular or mainstream trends, it ends up establishing itself as a new stylistic framework. This paradoxical stance redefines fashion by focusing on functionality and comfort as the basis on which the most interesting designs of the season appear, and to the evidence we point to them. The rise can also be seen in the increasing tendency towards classical models such as clarkswalby-It is definitely affected by the glow around it Marine shoes– Or desirable Salomon XT-6.
In this case, the sneakers are a unisex shoe that allows for multiple design possibilities. For a comfortable look, she turned to fashion influencer Sofia Coelho Associated with her interlopers With barrel jeans, A basic white T-shirt with an oversized sweater and a jacket draped over her shoulders. If you are looking for something more sophisticated, do not hesitate and choose Plaid skirtAnd socks and a huge faux fur coat.
The boundaries between fashion categories are blurring. Sports brands are exploring more sophisticated designs like the ones mentioned above and adapting to the preppy aesthetic, while luxury brands are opting for it Ralph Lauren They’re toning down their approach to casual wear, collaborating with other urban brands like New Era. This creative exchange reflects a strategic change in their goals in order to capture the spirit of Generation Z, a generation that seeks authenticity and diversity. This is done through a dialogue between the practical and the elegant, without fear of experimentation.
In an age where fashion has become a paradox in itself, hackathons are the epitome of a movement that is blurring boundaries and redefining styles. This hybrid born from the fusion of sneakers and moccasins not only embodies the essence of basic rules, but also demonstrates the obsession with retro and practicality. Using Generation Z as a reference, hackers are placed outside the simple trend. It’s part of the new language that fashion speaks today.
This article was originally published by Vogue magazine Spain.