The sharp drop in prices for demi-season men’s and women’s high-platform sneakers indicates only one thing. Manufacturers and stores are urgently clearing out last year’s stock. After all, according to glossy magazines, sneaker fashion in 2020 will change dramatically. Who would have thought that the legendary footwear of the last millennium would once again attract buyers’ attention? Adidas Samba returns. The feature of these sneakers is that they perfectly match any style of clothing. Even conservative trousers or a blazer.
Sneaker Fashion 2020: Adidas Samba
For those who are not in the know – Adidas Samba sneakers appeared back in 1950. It cannot be said that they immediately attracted buyers’ attention. But over time, the model began to gain fans. By the mid-70s, Adidas Samba had made it into the TOP of the best sneakers worldwide.
The three stripes on the sneakers are the brand’s hallmark. These stripes first appeared on the Samba model. The shoes were popular among athletes. Football fans were the first to try out the sneakers. And they liked them very much. The feature of the Adidas Samba model is that they can be worn casually or for sports. The rubberized thin sole, the silhouette made of soft leather, and the long lacing attract actors, musicians, and active recreation enthusiasts.
By the late 80s, the popularity of the model began to decline. But when Queen frontman Freddie Mercury appeared on stage in Adidas Samba sneakers, a new wave of popularity swept the world. However, at the beginning of the 21st century, the comfort of sports and casual sneakers started to be forgotten. Designers from around the world began to use foam instead of rubber soles. Manufacturers started to produce oversized sneakers in various colors.
And now, everything is returning to the origins. Sneaker fashion 2020: Adidas Samba. Interestingly, the manufacturer’s website currently does not have clear ideas about the direction the brand plans to move in. But this is a temporary phenomenon. As soon as there is demand, Adidas will provide a solution. All other brands will also follow suit, like wagons to a locomotive.
There is no need to rush to discard last year’s collection of sneakers. Maybe in a couple of years, designers will once again decide to return to voluminous sneakers. These designers and fashionistas are so unpredictable.
