I have always loved wearing sneakers in the spring. I remember when I was in grade 6, I became obsessed with finding a pair of P.F. Flyers after a friend of my parents’ told me they were the coolest things to wear when they were a kid. Since I lived in a rural farm town they were obviously nowhere to be found! So, I asked my big brother set up an ebay account with his credit card. He ordered me the coolest pair of vintage plaid ones from California. They arrived too small and I still have scars on my heels to prove it, but boy did I feel cool (and I gotta admit…I am pretty proud of the fact that I was such an early adopter to online shopping!). From my teens on I mostly stuck with basic slip-ons but, in the last few years more sporty sneakers have been taking the fashion world with a vengeance!
This weekend (and basically every weekend for the last month that has been sans snow) I have been wearing these ECCO Intrinsic Karma sneakers. They’re so comfortable and give every outfit a fresh and sporty vibe. This weekend Dan and I hung around in the East End a bit more and went to Rooster Coffee (twice actually…such a charming place.). After that we walked through Riverdale Park which has the best view of the city – these sneaks were perfect for climbing up and down the hill and walking all over town.
So, how do you rock the perfect sneaker?
1. Go for a bold colour! Bright colours are the best with sneakers. It lets them pop and shows that you aren’t taking anything too seriously. I love the coral of mine and they also come in blue – both are perfect for spring.
2. Show them off – I suggest wearing them with shorts, skinny jeans, skirts, or cropped flares – avoid boot cut or flare jeans because they will cover the majority of the shoe and you really want the sneakers to show.
3. Don’t really think about it at all. It’s true! You can throw your sneakers on with just about anything. Don’t fuss about trying to look a certain way. Gone are the days when sneakers are just for the gym. Embrace the fact that something so comfortable is also so cool!
What I’m Wearing:
ECCO Intrinsic Karma Shoes c/o
American Apparel Tee
Zara Ripped Jeans
Vintage Denim Jacket
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