Retro Shoes Are on a Comeback

Retro shoes never go old! Surprisingly, there are still aJordans but the first model was released in 1985 in the
number of people that are in-tuned to this kind offootwear market.
bandwagon. Retro shoes are manufactured in limitedAdd to the comeback list are plastic shoes. According
styles; and people who are buying are not onlyto the New York Times, plastic shoes are also making
wearers but some have also turned into collectors.a comeback with brands like YSL and Lacoste. In the
The fashion industry is just continually recycling the80's these plastic shoes that are made of PVC were
trends of yesterday! Trends are based onknown as Jelly shoes. Originally, they were created
movements of a wheel- it just goes round and round. Itduring the World War I because there was shortage in
means that the latest trend today may be overleather. Jelly shoes are flexible, usually flat and
tomorrow and likewise, the past trends can go backsometimes it comes with glitter. Today, jelly shoes
tomorrow. Mere mortals like us just follow what's hothave evolved and there are now a variety of designs
on the radar. We all source our style to the expertsincluding high heeled shoes- targeting people who do
whether they are stylists, designers or celebrities andnot have enough budget to buy shoes of leather
apparently magazines are making retro styles hotmaterial.
again!Chuck Taylor All Stars by Converse on the other hand
How can you just get over the retro eras free spiritedhave successfully made a comeback five years ago.
and bold approach to style? We rock and rolled in theSince then it can be seen everywhere being mostly
50's, joined the hippie movement in the 60's and weworn by kids, teens and young adults in different
danced the disco vibe in the 70's and had an excess incolors. There are low-tops, high tops and even
the 80's. All these eras reflect the current situation atlace-less low tops. Chuck Taylors first became a hit in
that point in history but most especially they influencedthe 50's and were particularly a hit to the greaser
the revolution in style that we see today.(subculture ) or better known as "the hood" in modern
Retro sneakers have made a successful comeback.times. Like the Air Jordan, Chuck's adopted its name
Shoe companies like Nike are now releasing sneakerfrom basketball player Chuck Taylor who adored the
models from the 70's and the 80's. Nike for exampleConverse styled shoe even before it was named
has released again in 1999 the Nike Air Jordan IV,after him. Part of its appeal or unique feature today
which was originally released in 1989. This retro shoecan be pointed to the fact that they are unisex shoes.
was created back then after the famous basketballThe fact that retro shoes are making a comeback
player Michael Jordan and the shoes' re-launch madeonly proved that fashion has its way of bringing back
fans rejoice, who could either add it to their collectionthe classics but with a twist- with the aim of improving
or simply want to reminisce the good old days. Therethe features for better durability, comfort and style.
have been many remakes of Retro Jordans or Air