So, you’ve got your classic, retro-inspired kicks. Think crisp white, maybe a little stripe action going on. Those are always gonna be a winner. Timeless, right? But then, BAM! You’ve got Gucci throwing in some serious bling, Valentino with their rockstuds – suddenly, you’re not just playing tennis, you’re, like, a *tennis god* with impeccable taste. And a bank account that could probably buy a small island. Just saying.
And MR PORTER? Bless their cotton socks, they’re keeping the fellas looking sharp. “Elevate your game,” they say. I mean, I don’t know about your game, but my *shoe game* is definitely elevated when I’m rocking some seriously swanky sneakers. Though, honestly, sometimes I feel like I’m just too intimidated to actually, y’know, *play* tennis in them. Like, what if I scuff ’em? Disaster.
Nordstrom’s in the mix too, obvs. Good ol’ Nordstrom. You can always find something a little extra there, even if it makes your wallet cry a little. Golden Goose? Don’t even get me started. I love the pre-distressed look. It’s like, “Yeah, I’m rich, but I’m also, like, effortlessly cool. I don’t even *try*.” (We all know they tried, and paid a small fortune to look like they didn’t, lol.)
But here’s the thing I don’t get… “Tennis shoes for women can be worn on and off the court.” Okay, duh?! Who’s actually only wearing their designer tennis shoes *on* the court? Unless you’re Serena Williams (and if you are, hi Serena!), you’re probably rocking those babies everywhere. Grocery store, coffee shop, maybe even a fancy dinner (with the right outfit, obvi). I mean, comfort is king, right? And if you can be comfortable *and* stylish? That’s the dream.
And the whole “luxury tennis shoes and golf sneakers” thing? A little random, maybe? But hey, I’m not complaining. More options are always good. And if I can convince myself that my ridiculously expensive sneakers are actually “performance enhancing,” then who am I to argue? (Probably just kidding myself, but whatever.)
