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Are Sneakers Summer Shoes?

Are Sneakers Summer Shoes?

Jun 18, 2020

Move over slides and sandals, summer’s not just about open-toed shoes anymore. At Hibbett | City Gear, every season is sneaker season. The right pair of sneakers can elevate your outfit from basic to #outfitinspo status.

Check out Hibbett | City Gear’s selection of slick summer sneakers from brands like adidas, Nike and PUMA to Converse and Vans for your next pair of sunny-day sneaks. Here are a few of our summertime favorites and the best ways to wear them.

Are Sneakers Summer Shoes?

Converse All-Stars

You can get through any season with a pair of the ever-versatile Chuck Taylor All-Stars. In addition to the comfortable canvas upper and diamond-patterned rubber outsole, we give Converse five stars for easy, breezy style.

Skinny jeans, joggers, mini skirts, sundresses. The High Top White Unisex Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star sneaker gives any outfit that so-fresh-and-so-clean vibe. Low cut versions like the women’s All-Star Ox and men’s All-Star Low pair effortlessly with overalls, shorts and tees. Take these easy-to-clean shoes anywhere. They’re basically the sneaker version of summer.

adidas Originals Superstars

adidas original rolled out the Superstars in 1969, so these sneakers have been around for, like, ever. With the famous shell toe, oh-so-smooth leather upper and signature side stripes, the men’s and women’s white casual adidas sneakers exude a summertime cool that goes with anything.

Sporty, formal, casual — make these spectacular sneakers the superstars of your wardrobe, pairing them with athleisure sets, workout gear, prom dresses, skirts and even swimsuits. (Find our swim picks here!)

With easy-to-clean features, don’t be afraid to get dirty in your Superstars. Splash in that puddle, run in the sand, dance your heart out. Need more outfit inspo? Here are the best ways to style your Superstars.

Are Sneakers Summer Shoes?

Nike Air Force 1

When the new decade began, we all knew 2020 would be a game-changer. What we didn’t realize was just how extra the year would be. So we’re calling it: summer 2020 is all about comfort and lounge-worthy looks while recharging and getting back to basics.

And while the Nike Air Force 1 is anything but basic, the low cut, white-white rendition is a testament to the beauty of a blank canvas. Baggy jeans, slimming sweats, fitted leggings, crop tops, oversize tees — the Air Force 1s play well with any outfit. Try on a pair of the low top men’s and women’s white Air Force 1s for some seriously clutch style.

Vans Ashers & Wards

Laidback California skater vibes have propelled the Vans brand forward throughout the decades. These “break all the rules” streetwear shoes are meant for urban exploration. Sure, you can sport a pair of the Vans Asher or Ward skate shoes on the half-pipe skate ramp, but why not wear them on the streets, too?

Slip on a pair of the black-and-white women’s Asher checkerboard beauties with bike shorts and a crop top. Pair with a tailored pant and blouse for the work-from-home office. Choose the men’s Ashers to go with black skinny jeans and a denim top or cutoffs and a tank.

Looking for something a little more luxe? Vans Ward skate shoes in a low cut black suede rendition are amazing. Those thick board-gripping vulcanized outsoles also work great on the pavement or in the grass, providing superior summer protection you just won’t get from open-toed options.

With white midsoles and all-black uppers punctuated only by the white Vans logo, the retro-style men’s and women’s skate shoes give off a super-slick, premium vibe. Show off your curves with form-fitting clothes to complement your Wards, or pair your sneakers with a looser-fitting casual outfit, like joggers and button-down denim.

Are Sneakers Summer Shoes?

PUMA RS-X3

Summer should be fun. And while you’re probably not old enough to remember sugar-cereal-laden summer mornings playing Atari or Tetris on your mom’s old tube TV, you can channel all your retro-youth nostalgia into a pair of PUMA’s RS-X3 sneakers. (You are a fan of the ’80s-inspired “Stranger Things,” after all.)

This summer, kick it all the way back to the decade of Cyndi Lauper, Prince and Wham! The totally rad PUMA RS-X3’s give off those old school vibes with a modern running system and colorfully graphic mesh, suede and leather overlays.

Pair them with jeans and a tee for a picnic in the park. Suit up in running shorts and a moisture-wicking shirt for a jog around the lake. Lace-up your kicks, pull on a pair of cycling shorts and a tee, and peddle that bike like you’re being chased by a “Stranger Things” Mind Flayer. Whether you’re looking for PUMA RS-X3 men’s sneakers in primary blues and reds or women’s green and purple pastels, let PUMA help fuel all your summertime outdoor adventures.

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