We’ve already come too far to end this now – Us to ourselves every time we feel the L coming. Anyway, if you don’t get the Squid Game reference, you must have been living under a rock. The show broke records and became the most-watched series with 111 million users watching! However, the popularity of the series wasn’t limited to streaming services. It reached the food, fashion, and sneaker industries! From Squid Game Vans to tracksuits to Dalgona candy, we all looked these up at some point. But today, we’re just interested in the kicks… isn’t that always the case? That’s not all, though, because we’ll also give you some more excellent white must-have kicks!
The Squid Game Vans Phenomenon!
As we already mentioned, the Korean series Squid Game broke records in 2021. One of these records is on the sneaker level. We all googled the Squid Game Vans at some point. And that led to a 7,800% increase in searches for the white kicks, according to Sole Supplier! From skateboarder kicks to an international phenomenon, Vans hit the jackpot. Naturally, an increase in search means an increase in purchases. And that kind of helped VF corp after their 1.5% losses!
Now, if you’re looking for some Halloween kicks, you can count the white Slip Ons as your go-to, especially if you’re going to a Halloween party as player 456, or 001, depending on your character. You can find the white Slip-On Vans here. Thank us later. They’ll only cost you $50 in retail, so you’ll get a cool pair of classics and look cool this holiday!
If the Squid Game Vans Aren’t You Thing…
We gotcha. You know, Vans aren’t for everybody, but white sneakers are! That’s why we decided to round up the top 5 white sneakers that you can rock whatever the occasion. After all, you can never have enough white kicks. Let’s check out all the kicks you should always keep in your sneaker rotation!
Air Force 1 Low
Complex in 2017 dubbed these “Nike’s perfect sneakers”! And they weren’t lying, were they? The white pair initially dropped in 1982 as high-top basketball kicks. It was also the first basketball pair to feature the Air cushioning! A year later, Nike introduced the low-tops, which made the kicks even more popular. And now, in 2021, the Air Force 1 silhouette is a staple among everyday sneakers. There are so many colorways and releases to choose from, but the whites are always different. Luckily, white Air Force 1s are always in stock, retailing for $90!
Adidas Superstar
Another classic sneaker that everyone owned at one point or another. The Superstar is a 50+ years old silhouette that anyone would know anywhere in the world. That shell toe did revolutionize basketball kicks back then. Although they didn’t shine on the court, they found new life in the hip-hop scene. Who doesn’t know Run DMC’s “My Adidas”? And today, you can have your very own all-white Adidas Superstar for $85!
Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star
The OG basketball shoe. In 1920, Chuck Taylor joined Converse and lent them his name, aka the first sneaker collab? So, what’re 100+ years old shoes doing on this list? Well, the Chucks are the shoes you wear when you have no idea what to wear. They lived through every trend. Punk music and dark outfits? Check. School outfit? Check. Artist on a concert? Check. So really, with suck variety of colors, you must find your thing. But your safest bet is always a classic white pair! So, for $60, you’re buying history and a sick pair of kicks.
Adidas Ultraboost 4.0 Cloud White
Running shoes turned into lifestyle kicks is the motto of Adidas Ultraboost. The sneakers were initially meant to be just another pair of running shoes with groundbreaking cushioning. However, the Boost tech blew up and made the silhouette one of Adidas’ modern-day successes. The kicks were so popular that they kept on updating them. But looking at their latest silhouette, we’d say: why fix something that isn’t broken? Anyway, the all-white Ultraboost 4.0 is our top pick because it’s a mashup of great looks and cushioning. However, it’s the most expensive on this list, retailing for $180. Worth it, though!
Yeezy 350 V2 Triple White
You can’t expect us to list the top white sneakers and not mention at least one pair of Yeezys. And trust us, there’s plenty of white-ish Yeezy kicks out there thanks to Ye. Anyway, our pick is hands down the Triple White 350 V2, thanks to its effortless look. The Primeknit is always a plus too. Unfortunately, you’re going to have to pay retail for these babies. Today, Yeezy 350 V2 Triple White is worth around $409 on the aftermarket! And just for future reference, here’s where you can buy Yeezys!
Who Knew the Squid Game Vans Would Trend?
Remember when we discussed sneakers in movies and how pop culture affects trends? Well, that’s a 2021 example of how hype through media works. And if you bit through these just like we did, make sure you know how to protect your white kicks. After all, winter is right around the corner, and so is mud. Godspeed
