What Types of Sneakers Are Teenagers Wearing?
If you walk into a shoe store these days you may wonder what kind of shoes are on display at the store. Or better yet, you may wonder what types of shoes are popular with today’s teenagers. Many people, particularly parents, are likely asking themselves this question so why don’t we help give you an answer. After studying various social media apps from around the word, we created the following list of the Top 5 most popular brands among teenagers.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Move Platform Sneaker
Price: $75.00
The classic canvas high-top is among the all-time favorite staple shoes, but with an update. The brand’s newest design on the classic involves a thick 2.25-inch wedge platform. Social media apps are talking about how Converse is making a huge comeback in the sneaker business. The shoes cost $75.00, which is a fair price for a staple piece that pairs nicely with almost every outfit.
Custom Nike Air Force One Lows
Price: From $110.00
Many teenagers were not shy on their social media accounts about how sad they were about the basic white Air Force Ones. They felt the shoes were a little too boring for their outfits. After Nike came out with the custom Air Force Ones many of the people that were originally not interested in them suddenly started buying the shoes. It is the same Air Force One design, but you can match them with your own unique style and aesthetic. Eighteen-year-old TikTok star Loren Gray recently said she “wasn’t a big Air Force One person until I started buying custom ones.”
Puma Cali Women’s Sneakers
Price: $80.00
Beyond custom AF1s, Puma is starting to become a big brand in the sneaker world. Many people are saying that the classic athletic brand is long overdue for a change. Social media is buzzing about the new Puma shoes. “I would say that Puma is fast on Nike’s ass with the Cali sneaker,” stated one person on social media. It doesn’t hurt that celebrities like Cara Delevingne and Puma ambassador Selena Gomez have been spotted in the Cali.
Adidas Originals Triple White Falcon Sneakers
Price: $100.00
Another all-white pick is the underrated Adidas Falcon. This sneaker is a big contender to be the next big sneaker because they are the perfect hybrid of a delicate shoe and the chunky trainer. Plus, they are “uber comfy,” and come in various colors.
Off-White Off-Court 3.0 Sneakers
Price: $605.00
One person on social media said, “I think heavier shoes in general will have a surge in popularity just like the AF1s.” While some people admit that the shoes are a bit on the “bougie side,” there are those who can’t get enough of the Off-Court 3.0 trainers from Virgil Abloh’s streetwear label Off-White. On Twitter, some are praising the ‘the look and thickness of the shoe’ and how well they pair with many different outfits.
After viewing all of these shoes, it is obvious that many of them share common traits: either they have a chunky look or an all-white, sleek appearance. All of the shoes that we have discussed range from the affordable to the expensive. Either way, you can keep up with the trends on a budget or while being bougie.