Buy The Sock Sneaker Trend

The athletic industry has crossed over into the high fashion world with collaborations and creations that athletes and consumers alike adore.

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With brands like Puma, creating profitable collaborations with major superstars, like Fenty x Puma. As well as Olivier Rousting‘s collaboration with Nike, brands are also taking a stab at athletics on their own.

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Balenciaga has a slick, sleek, sock, sneaker and one can’t deny that it’s one sexy shoe. However, it’s $695.00.

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However, if you think these were pricey, the Rick Owens x ADIDAS Originals collaboration is even more so. Check out these sock sneakers that cost over $1000.00 on the next page.

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Rick Owens partnered with ADIDAS and created a look similar to Balenciaga’s (but even more pricey). You can buy them brand new for $1025.00 on SSense.com.

Don’t want to commit at such a high price point sneaker? We have you covered click the next page to find out how you can wear the sock-sneaker trend without breaking the bank.

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The 2017 Nike Free RN Motion Fly Knits are available for $119.97 on Nike.com. These shoes are also great for short training runs, so they are fly AND functionable.

Still looking for more of a “sock” look? Check out the Jefferey Campbell ‘Redman’ stretch sneakers on the next page. (These are also only $100.00).

Jefferey Campbell created the ‘Redman’ stretch sneaker in black and at a $100.00 price point, it’s doable and fashionable. Get them on JilDorShoes.com.

Don’t want to pay over $1000.00 for the Rick Owens x ADIDAS Originals shoes? No worries. They made a sleek sock shoe for Stan Smith lovers. Even better? You can get them on ASOS.com for $60.50 (originally $110.00).

…and if you just want to enjoy the trend and not pay more than a fast-food dinner for two, then head on over to Ebay. They have sock sneakers in multiple colors for under $20.00.

Beauties, are you loving this trend?

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