The new knitted sneakers take the catwalk
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by Giulia Borgazzi
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Dynamic and singular design, often futuristic. The era of innovation in luxury sports footwear has begun. The new running models are all made of technical fabrics and are ready to accompany us every step of the way. Footwear so cutting-edge, comfortable, and original that it would be a shame to use them only for running or other sports. This is why the biggest fashion brands have put them on the catwalk and for several seasons have become part of the male “urban-street” wardrobe. Unusual and interesting genre contaminations created by fashion brands that have given rise to new styles.
Special craftsmanship and new designs give life to footwear with “special effects” that we would never want to take off. Neoprene, micro-operated knitted fabric create an original and ergonomic structure that, combined with the new super lightweight soles, ensures maximum comfort and extraordinary flexibility. Add to that a logo from a famous fashion house… and it’s done! From sneakers to cult objects, the transition is quick. We have selected for you 10 models from as many fashion brands for this spring. Valentino Garavani launches the new technical fabric sock sneakers, with leather details and removable fringes, while Dolce&Gabbana presents the Sorrento line slip-ons in stretch mesh with a printed logo and an extralight rubber sole.
Continuing the logo mania theme, we suggest the Givenchy running shoes with elastic panels and the high-top Fendi sneakers in black technical fabric with rubber straps applied to the back of the shoe, personalized with the contrasting words “Think” and “Fendi”. Ultra-modern design for Balenciaga shoes that mix mesh, calfskin, suede, and neoprene, while Lanvin’s Diving shoes in yellow and black net fabric are characterized by contrasting colored inserts, avant-garde design, and high technical performance. A breath of joy also comes from Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, and Prada (which chooses the double Velcro closure) thanks to their multicolored shoes. Do you prefer a simpler model with a minimal mood? Here is the “Cube” slip-on, the city sneaker dedicated to metropolitan globetrotters in elastic fabric signed by Salvatore Ferragamo.