If you've decided to part with your chunky kicks, there are a few sneaker styles to look into for summer 2023. Sleeker models are trending, but retro-looking styles are still in. Drew Haines, merchandising director of sneakers and collectibles at StockX, notes that there are a few brands to keep your eye on when scouting for a new trendy pair of sneakers this summer season.
Adidas' Samba Classic Shoe sneaker is back just in time for the soccer summer fever, and it's never looked better. "Classic soccer silhouettes are back in style, a trend we began to see pick up midyear as sales of Adidas Sambas shot up on StockX," Haines explained to Who What Wear. Pair them with the Brazilcore fashion trend, and you'll have all eyes on you and your new soccer kicks.
After soccer comes basketball, and old-school basketball-inspired sneakers are about to be all the rage this summer, according to Haines. He notes that high-top models are especially popular, listing models like the New Balance 550, the Jordan 2, and the Adidas Forum as the most sought-after ones. Even though these are chunkier than the sleek Adidas Sambas, the basketball sneaker is aesthetically far from the "dad" styles of recent years. With its slimmer look, the basketball shoe is far more elegant than the oversized, chunky sneaker.
