15 Sneaker-Heels to Replace Your High Heels Forreal!

The comfort of sneakers and style of stilettos rolled into one for a fashun moment.

22 October, 2019

15 Sneaker-Heels to Replace Your High Heels Forreal!

The comfort of sneakers and style of stilettos rolled into one for a *fashun* moment.

What started as a DIY experiment by London-based designer Ancuta Sarca, has singlehandedly restarted the sneaker-heel trend. You may have seen these Nike-stilettos flood your Instagram feed and there is more where this came for. This sneaker hybrid retails at Rs 36,241.24 (approx) at East London concept store LN-CC.

1ancutcca6a20sarca.jpgWhat started as a DIY experiment by London-based designer Ancuta Sarca, has singlehandedly restarted the sneaker-heel trend. You may have seen these Nike-stilettos flood your Instagram feed and there is more where this came for. This sneaker hybrid retails at Rs 36,241.24 (approx) at East London concept store LN-CC.

These architectural Dsquared2 beauties shot to fame when rapper Cardi B rocked them with an orange bodycon dress on her Insta feed. They are probably the most noticeable element of the label's Spring 2019 collection and mixed sneaker heels with the raging 'Ugly Sneakers' trend. Oh! And there is also a peep-toe version of the same. It retails on the brand's website for Rs 1,30,179.49 (approx).

2dsquared202.jpgThese architectural Dsquared2 beauties shot to fame when rapper Cardi B rocked them with an orange bodycon dress on her Insta feed. They are probably the most noticeable element of the label's Spring 2019 collection and mixed sneaker heels with the raging 'Ugly Sneakers' trend. Oh! And there is also a peep-toe version of the same. It retails on the brand's website for Rs 1,30,179.49 (approx).

The Nike Machomai got a Rei Kawakubo upgrade with Nike x COMME des GARCONS Spring 2018 collection. At the time of the drop in at Dover Street Market, it was priced approximately Rs 92,225.25. The two brands are at it again with the makeover of the Outburst sneaker recently.

3nike20x20commes20desgarcon.jpgThe Nike Machomai got a Rei Kawakubo upgrade with Nike x COMME des GARCONS Spring 2018 collection. At the time of the drop in at Dover Street Market, it was priced approximately Rs 92,225.25. The two brands are at it again with the makeover of the Outburst sneaker recently.

Moschino's lace-up mule was a colourful respite for those looking for the best of both worlds in 2015. But the style continues to be a hit in fashionista circles and retails at approximately Rs 28,761.57 on online shopping portals.

4moschino20laceup20heels.jpegMoschino's lace-up mule was a colourful respite for those looking for the best of both worlds in 2015. But the style continues to be a hit in fashionista circles and retails at approximately Rs 28,761.57 on online shopping portals.

Love it or hate it...but these hybrid heels created by Berlin-based design student All Amin are footwear couture, forreal. Price on request, of course, via DMs. Also, FYI, you can also check out her other creations, namely, bustiers crafted out of Nike shoes.

5all20ami_20haram20with20sugar.jpgLove it or hate it...but these hybrid heels created by Berlin-based design student All Amin are footwear couture, forreal. Price on request, of course, via DMs. Also, FYI, you can also check out her other creations, namely, bustiers crafted out of Nike shoes.

Vegan brand Rombaut's Dysmorphia boot combines art with awareness. The variants of this footwear also featured in a photo series by Romain Roucoules inspired by the recent Amazon Rainforest fire. The sneaker-heels are for sale on the brand's website for Rs 45,516.85.

6mats20rombaut202.jpgVegan brand Rombaut's Dysmorphia boot combines art with awareness. The variants of this footwear also featured in a photo series by Romain Roucoules inspired by the recent Amazon Rainforest fire. The sneaker-heels are for sale on the brand's website for Rs 45,516.85.

Needless to say, the images were a hit on social media and so was their creative director and founder Mats Rombaut's message: Why are we focussing on the wrong things? We receive a constant flow of sponsored content to keep us consuming more while, on the other hand, we push and sell our personal brands on social media. Meanwhile our home and our planet is dying mostly because of this ridiculous cycle.

7mats20rombaut.jpgNeedless to say, the images were a hit on social media and so was their creative director and founder Mats Rombaut's message: Why are we focussing on the wrong things? We receive a constant flow of sponsored content to keep us consuming more while, on the other hand, we push and sell our personal brands on social media. Meanwhile our home and our planet is dying mostly because of this ridiculous cycle.

Here's another offering from Rombaut to emphasise global warming and even though these are not for sale, we are wishing Lady Gaga cops this one.

8lead203.jpgHere's another offering from Rombaut to emphasise global warming and even though these are not for sale, we are wishing Lady Gaga cops this one.

Fashion world's current sweetheart Virgil Abloh and his brand Off-White unleashed a classy take on the sneaker-heels trend with Arrow Runner Sandals. This the closest you will get to a pair of sneaker heels that you can wear to a formal dinner too. It retails on the brand's website at Rs 86,213.36 (approx).

9https_hypebeast.com_wp-content_blogs.dir_6_files_2019_03_off-white-runner-heel-sandals-lace-heels-release-1.jpgFashion world's current sweetheart Virgil Abloh and his brand Off-White unleashed a classy take on the sneaker-heels trend with Arrow Runner Sandals. This the closest you will get to a pair of sneaker heels that you can wear to a formal dinner too. It retails on the brand's website at Rs 86,213.36 (approx).

A lot of glorious creations came out of the Adidas x Jeremy Scott partnership circa 2014 and it continues to be very relevant after making an appearance on Harley Quinn's feet in Suicide Squad (2016). This one is for sale on the brand's international website at Rs 4,827.35 (approx).

10lead202.jpgA lot of glorious creations came out of the Adidas x Jeremy Scott partnership circa 2014 and it continues to be very relevant after making an appearance on Harley Quinn's feet in Suicide Squad (2016). This one is for sale on the brand's international website at Rs 4,827.35 (approx).

Just in time for Halloween, in case you wanted to channel Margot Robbie in her Harley Quinn avatar, you can cop this for Rs 4,898.34 (approx).

11adidas20x20jeremy20scott.jpgJust in time for Halloween, in case you wanted to channel Margot Robbie in her Harley Quinn avatar, you can cop this for Rs 4,898.34 (approx).

During his stint at Dior, designer Raf Simons' take on the trend resulted in this elegant 'Fusion Pump' that lent a chic streetwear vibe to the classic Dioressence of 1959. They are available on online couture portals and range from approximately Rs 27,332.11 onwards.

12raf20simmons20x20dior.pngDuring his stint at Dior, designer Raf Simons' take on the trend resulted in this elegant 'Fusion Pump' that lent a chic streetwear vibe to the classic Dioressence of 1959. They are available on online couture portals and range from approximately Rs 27,332.11 onwards.

Those looking for a more comfortable mash-up can meet Reebok x Gigi Hadid leather platform sneakers. It retails on the brand's international websites for Rs 8,920.03 (approx).

13reebok20.jpgThose looking for a more comfortable mash-up can meet Reebok x Gigi Hadid leather platform sneakers. It retails on the brand's international websites for Rs 8,920.03 (approx).

Creations by Japanese designer Mikio Sakabe features on every hypebeast's must-have list. This is a design from Walter Van Beirendonck x GIDDY UP collaboration and retails for Rs 16,334.69 (approx) online. Good luck trying to snag one though, it is sold out almost everywhere!

1460611308_2174342042857050_8998877675677169409_n.jpgCreations by Japanese designer Mikio Sakabe features on every hypebeast's must-have list. This is a design from Walter Van Beirendonck x GIDDY UP collaboration and retails for Rs 16,334.69 (approx) online. Good luck trying to snag one though, it is sold out almost everywhere!

Sakabe's Giddy Up project is also teasing fans with these 3-D high-heeled sneakers on social media. You game?

15mikio20sakabe_0.jpgSakabe's Giddy Up project is also teasing fans with these 3-D high-heeled sneakers on social media. You game?

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15 Sneaker-Heels to Replace Your High Heels Forreal!

The comfort of sneakers and style of stilettos rolled into one for a fashun moment.

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