In summer, when the weather is nice, white sneakers are a basic and essential item of clothing that we can rely on for both comfort and versatility.

This does not necessarily mean needing to have a slim and refined model like, for example, a Stan Smith or a low All Star. Those who love larger models, inspired by basketball or skateboarding, have a whole universe of white sneakers available.

Under the large umbrella of sneakers to be considered elegant, everything that is not too bulky or clumsy falls. Veja, of course, belong to this category, as do the New Balance 1500 and even the Nike Air Force 1. Even the Yeezy, the epitome of the so-called “ugly sneakers,” ironically dubbed so for their not-so-attractive and simple shape, are passable in their neutral colorway.

Here, however, we are talking about shoes with the aesthetics of the Nike Air Force 1, that is, large white sneakers with a thick, cushioned sole exuding that padded look borrowed from the rival adidas Rivalry Low. Today, following the trend of classic white leather sneakers, this adidas model has been reworked and is ready to become the essential and affordable base of the summer wardrobe.

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Thanks to an upper made of light leather, the Rivalry Low excels in design with attention to detail. The classic perforations in the front area of the shoe and the iconic three adidas stripes coexist in harmony with the overlaid leather patches of the new model. The visible white stitches and the brand name complete the shoe’s harmony.

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In this regard, there is a tag at the end of the sneaker tongue, a direct legacy of the original Rivalry Low model, which was designed in the ’80s as a basketball shoe. Another brand reference is on the sole, also white with the logo and the unmistakable trefoil. The rubber extends over the toe and heel to protect the most sensitive areas of the foot.

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The white adidas Rivalry Low sneakers recapture one of the most traditional basketball silhouettes and bring us back, at least in terms of footwear, to the ’80s. A classic model that does not give up its streetwear identity. In short, they are shoes suitable for traditionalists and sneaker enthusiasts.

They are priced at € 89.95 on the adidas website.

The article was originally published on AllinReplica Espana