This month marks the annual LGBT Pride Month, which honors the Stonewall riots of June 1969. 50 years on, the significance of that event still serves as a reminder to the LGBT community and the world to unite and celebrate love and equality.
Unless you prefer painting your own footwear in the LGBT flag’s rainbow colors, check out these kicks you can wear to signal your support for Pride Month whether you’re part of the LGBT community or an ally. We’ve rounded up a list of ten Pride-inspired footwear from major brands such as Nike, Adidas, Converse and Dr. Martens.
Nike BETRUE collection
Political activist and designer Gilbert Baker came up with the rainbow flag in 1978. It’s since become the most recognized symbol of Pride for the LGBT community. To celebrate Pride Month this year, Nike has partnered with the Gilbert Baker Estate to dress its BETRUE collection – comprising the Air Max 90, Zoom Pegasus Turbo and Air Max 720, among others – in the original eight-color flag. Retail prices start from S$209.
Where to buy:
Nike.com
Adidas Pride pack
Adidas joins in the celebration of love with its own series of rainbow-colored sneakers. The all-new Ozweego silhouette steals the spotlight in the Pride pack thanks to its full rainbow chunky midsole. Completing the pack is the classic Adidas Nizza silhouette with a colorful midsole and the Continental 80 with rainbow stripes across its sides. Retail prices start from S$89 (pricing differs for each retailer).
Where to buy:
END, Adidas.com.sg, ASOS, Adidas Pacific Plaza and VivoCity (in-store)
Converse Pride collection
Converse’s classic sneakers have always been the best vehicles for impactful messages, given its popularity and simple construction. But for its Pride 2019 collection, the brand went wild slapping colorful rainbow tones and sparkly glitter onto the Chuck 70. Step into one of these to share the love for Pride Month. Prices start from S$101.90.
Where to buy:
ASOS
Dr. Martens x Pride
If there’s a footwear brand that symbolizes rebellious self-expression, it has to be Dr. Martens. This year, the brand delivers a one-off Pride Month edition of its iconic 1460 boot to celebrate love, individuality and diversity in all forms. Show your support by wearing this loud rendition that features the rainbow flag colors all over the leather uppers and laces. The Dr. Martens x Pride 1460 boot retails for S$240.85.
Where to buy:
ASOS
Which of these Pride Month footwear would you cop? Leave a comment below.
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