Unless you’ve been living under a (Pinterest-less) rock, you’ve probably noticed that sneakers have made quite the comeback recently. For a while it seemed sneakers (or tennis shoes, depending on where you live) were reserved only for athletic wear, but lately they’ve pushed boots and flats out of the way as a go-to for a casual-chic daytime look.
I recently saw a fashion blogger rocking some old school Adidas and loved the look, so I set out to find a pair of my own. I tried about three different stores only to find the newer designs. I headed directly to the actual Adidas store in Soho convinced they’d have what I was looking for, and even THEY didn’t have the classic design in women’s!
BUT – they did have what I was looking for…in the kid’s section.
That’s right – these Adidas Classic Samba shoes are a boy’s size 6 (I’m a women’s 8).
I couldn’t believe how great they fit, AND they were about 1/2 the cost of the women’s shoes. That’s a #TrendyNotSpendy win, right there.
The whole look:
jacket – Sparkle and Fade (Urban Outfitters)
shirt – All Saints
jeans – J Brand (TJ Maxx)
shoes – Adidas
bag – Dolce Vita Handbags Charlotte Crossbody
watch – Swiss Legend
necklace – Speakable
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Are you a fan of the sneakers look? What’s your favorite brand?
This is totally one of my not-so-secret shoe secrets! I love checking out the kids section; try the kids section of Aldo (usually just at outlets), that’s where I got my absolutely favourite pair of flats for about 60% less than the exact same pair in the ladies section.
it’s genius!
Haha that’s great you found them in the kids’ section! I’m a size 8 too so now I’ll know what boy’s size to look for if I ever need to wander out of the women’s section.
It took me a while to accept and appreciate the sneaker trend but I’m a fan! I have yet to snag a pair of my own…awesome advice on buying kids’ sizes haha that’s so smart!
I love the ease and chicness of the blazer, button down and sambas together!
I think you may have just changed my life! You mean that I can buy the boy’s version of some shoes for half the cost???
hehe yes!
SAMBAS!!!!! Love it!!!
I love this look!!! What a steal finding them in the boys department
I love that!!
I’m totally a fan of this… and might have to go find some boys’ Sambas soon. My sister had a pair of those (with tie dye laces) growing up, and I was always a little jealous of them. And I’m a size 8 as well — so it would be perfect! LOVE how you styled them.