In the pantheon of fashion-approved footwear, few styles transcend seasons quite like trainers. Comfortable enough to be stomped around all day in while also being stylish enough to garner attention all on their own, trainers are to footwear what lingerie is to fashion — the unsung heroes of our wardrobes.
This year alone, there has been the Wales Bonner and Adidas collaboration, each drop of which has sold like hotcakes, the revival of Adidas Sambas and now, there is the return of Onitsuka Tiger's Mexico 66 trainers, which have been spotted on the feet of every fashion insider worth their salt.
Their return can be dated back to last September. During Copenhagen Fashion Week, which can be credited with the revived sartorial cache of stomper boots, organza dresses and ballet flats in recent years, the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 trainers were juxtaposed with oversized suiting and slouchy jeans-and-shirt combinations. They lent a casual hand to outré ensembles and offered a touch of sartorial jazz-hands to the more pared-back get-ups.
Sure enough, where the Copenhagen set go, everybody else is sure to follow and before long, Hailey Bieber was spotted pairing a pair of black Mexico 66s with slouchy jeans a fitted Prada top, while Bella Hadid wore hers with black drainpipe jeans and an oversized trench coat. Kaia Gerber has championed the Danish-approved yellow colourway, while Addison Rae has been spotted wearing the white. In short, these are trainers that are set for quite the trajectory.
Best Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 Trainers To Buy Now
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 Trainer
If they're good enough for Kaia, they're good enough for us. The bright pop of canary yellow lent to otherwise dreary winter outfits makes these trainers a no-brainer for the colder months that lie ahead.
For anybody whose wardrobe colour palette tends to veer more towards blacks, whites and neutrals, consider investing in a pair of Onitsuka Tiger's more pared-back Mexico 66s. They'll slot seamlessly into already put-together outfits.
With just a flash of vibrant colour, this pair is perfect for pairing with everyday looks.
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 Trainer
Just retro enough, this muted pair of Mexicos will work with every single thing in your wardrobe.
Of course, Onitsuka Tiger's Mexico 66 trainers have a storied history. The earliest iteration of the trainer everybody is wearing now came by way of the Onitsuka Cortez, which was first released in 1969. In 2002, the brand reimagined the trainer into the Mexico 66 silhouette everybody is championing now and in 2003, Uma Thurman firmly cemented the shoes' desirability when she wore them as The Bride in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol I.
After a brief hiatus from the fashion map, the brand and its now-cult trainers' return has been confirmed. On TikTok, the #OnitsukaTiger has been viewed more than 200 million times, while Google Trends has recorded a 200% spike in searches for the brand's Mexico 66 trainers in the past month alone. In its seasonal trend presentation, Net-a-Porter confirmed that it was predicting big things for the label in the coming months.
Best Retro-Inspired Trainers To Buy Now
The retro silhouette of Nike's cult Cortez trainers is a fashion favourite for good reason. Wear to add a utilitarian touch to floaty dresses or to soften office-appropriate tailoring.
Classics for a reason, there's no outfit a pair of Reebok Classics can't lend a helping hand to.
Loewe Flow Runner Trainers
Loewe's Flow trainers have been spotted on the feet of every insider worth knowing about. Wear during the winter months to keep your feet cosy, comfy and, most importantly of all, chic.
Veja's earth-first trainers are worthy of a spot in your footwear arsenal because they're as conscious as they are cool. Wear with maxi dresses and chunky jumpers to make winter dressing a breeze.
These are trainers that are as wearable in the colder months as they are in the warmer months. They'll see you throughout the winter and well into summer, all while never having to compromise on those all-important style points. We'll be wearing ours with slouchy tailored trousers and cosy, chunky knits during the coming colder months and, once the sun puts its hat back on, will swap out the knits for T-shirts and cardigans.
