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Oh, the satisfying crunch of the Velcro sneakers! That very onomatopoeic crunnnnnch signifies ease, ease and serious comfort. But while the sound may suggest orthopaedic bliss, what about the shoes themselves? That’s the definition of unsexy; pretty much visual sterilization for your hooves. (Maybe that’s why it’s usually loved by children or seniors.)
My first touch with Velcro sneakers, thank me ‘s boyfriend, who is non-elderly but known for his style. Not only are his Velcro sneakers bulky, they’re the color of oatmeal a day ago, with two giant Velcro straps. However, there’s something alluring about their ease: no laborious lacing, and certainly no shoehorns. Boy, are they comfortable? It’s like sliding your feet into a delicious cloud and a thousand angelic fingertips massaging your heels!
The latter state is especially fascinating for my own feet, sore from over-wearing flimsy flip-flops, High heels chafed – so I started doing some research. Few celebrities wear Velcro sneakers, even on the street, although I did find a Maria at
TRL. another fan? Hailey Bieber in
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After Christian Allaire
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Whether it’s a sporty retro Velcro sneaker or a more standard sport The shoe version, I can’t help but feel like there’s more room for this peel-and-fit footwear style. Sure, Velcro sneakers have had their moment in the fashion spotlight (thanks to Rick Owens and Prada), but if we see more Velcro sneakers on the runways in the near future – from the more extreme In a sense – I wouldn’t be surprised. Whether it’s thigh-high Uggs (Y/Project!) or Crocs (Balenciaga, and everyone) over the past few years, trendy footwear has made a head turn again and again. Just a few years ago, there was a suggestion that toe shoes were making a comeback in Balenciaga, and lo and behold, a few seasons later, they hit the runway. Velcro shoes, bigger, worse, more stylish feel? It’s not quite, well, out of tune.
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