When it comes to sneakers, black and white have always been the go-to color options for almost everyone. Sure, gray is another fairly popular option that comes to mind. But in 2023, brown sneakers have become the new go-to neutral colorway for sneaker drops and popular collaborations. Brown has become the option for fashion-conscious sneakerheads especially with the popularity of brown Dunk colorways like ‘Cacao Wow’. Looking to cop a pair? Here’s your guide to the best brown sneakers you can cop today.
Everything began on Instagram when curated color-matched feeds became a popular trend amongst aesthetically conscious individuals. As brown became the color of the season, influencers began to embrace sneakers with brown and eventually changed up their wardrobe and accessories to fit the kicks. No one was a bigger advocate of anything brown than rap icon Travis Scott.
It would be criminal not to mention Travis Scott when talking about the rise of brown sneakers in streetwear as he quite literally adopted the shade as his brand color. His collaborations with Nike and concert merchandise made the earthy hue incredibly covetable. So in demand that when Nike released the Air Jordan 1 “Mocha”, it quickly sold out instantly as it was regarded as an affordable alternative to S$2,000 Travis Scott Air Jordan 1. Seeing the success, Nike began exploring more releases that featured shade like the “Palomino” and “ Wheat”.
Brown as a color is versatile and actually pretty easy to match. Ironic that it’s taken so long to be considered a viable sneaker color option. They pair well with cargos, pants, jeans and shorts of almost any color. Brown sneakers from brands like New Balance, Nike and Vans tend to be constructed out of brown leather or suede which can double up as kicks for more elevated or formal outfits.
Name: Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG ‘Reverse Mocha’
Price: S$2022 (US9)
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Name: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Palomino’
Price: S$659 (US9)
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Name: BAPE x Adidas Campus 80s ’30th Anniversary – Brown’
Price: S$285 (US9)
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Name: Wmns Dunk Low ‘Cacao Wow’
Price: S$170 (US9)
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Name: Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 ‘True Brown’
Price: S$266 (US9)
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Name: Bad Bunny x Campus ‘Chalky Brown’
Price: S$2967 (US9)
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