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e thank all the rappers for introducing and making us fall for sneakers like crazie,” says Vijay Pal Singh Johal, Director, Truffle collection, a shoe store in New Delhi. “Sneakers are for those who are cool, edgy and young. Trends have come and gone but the sneaker trend has been around for a long time.”

And the trend is here to stay. Sneakers have always been in vogue, whether it is for their style quotient or comfort. This timeless footwear is the essence of one’s wardrobe. Be it at a casual outing or a formal meeting, a good pair of sneakers can never go wrong.

“It’s a mix of style and comfort. Sneakers can instantly add relaxed and cool vibes, all at the same time, to any outfit that is as simple as blue denims and a white tee. Or they can make you slay in a skater dress. It’s a go-to pair for almost all occasions,” adds Johal.

Soledition, India’s first sneaker fest, was held last month in Delhi. The event showcased iconic high-end sneakers from all around the world. The shoes included Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals JS Wings, Nike More Uptempo, and many more. Actor Rannvijay Singh, who was also the curator of the festival, spoke about some trends that a sneaker lover should try. He says, “I think sneakers say a lot about a person. If you love art, graffiti, doodles or anything, get it on the sneaker and it will just add a certain coolness to your look. Now people are experimenting with different colours and it just brightens up the look. My personal interest has always been in basketball so mostly my sneakers are inspired from this sport.”

Talking about some favourite picks for men, Ishaan Sachdeva, director, Alberto Torresi, an online men foot-

wearshopping portal, says, “Sneakers go with all your casuals with the surety to add a hint of spunk and character to your outfits. Sneakers in