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Featured gray sneaker coordinates & items

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Featured gray sneaker coordinates & items

Gray sneakers boast a high level of versatility that blends effortlessly with any styling while raising the sophisticated urban impression to a new level. In this issue, we focus on gray sneakers and introduce styling tips, men’s coordination from overseas as a reference, and recommended items from popular brands!

Basic, yet profound!Versatile gray sneakers differ from others with different tones

Gray is located between black and white. It is a colorless color that blends easily with all colors. Conversely, it is a color that is easily influenced by subtle differences in tone, such as lightness or darkness, or redness or blueness. Based on the above premise, it is possible to create a more sophisticated coordinate by incorporating gray sneakers with an understanding of the differences in coloration and tone.

Editor Tachibana
Gray with darker tones is often referred to as charcoal or dark gray, and can be used when you want to make your coordination look chic and urban in a sense similar to black. On the other hand, light gray, called pale gray or light gray, is similar to white and can be used when you want to add a sense of coolness and cleanliness to your coordination. There are also differences in the nature of colors, such as reddish and bluish. If you get into the habit of recognizing the characteristics of gray with the mindset that “there are 200 shades of gray,” I think you will be able to coordinate with much greater precision.

From here on, we will introduce recommended dressing points on the theme of how to wear gray sneakers in a fashionable way, along with notable snaps to refer to.

Wearing gray sneakers (1)Pairing with black wide-leg pants to add both modernity and sophistication to your coordinate

To add gray sneakers to your coordinate to add both modernity and sophistication, pair them with black wide-leg pants or black baggy denim. Pairing them with black wide-leg pants or black baggy denim is a good idea. In the fashion world, slouchy black wide-leg pants made of nylon or shiny cotton fabrics are popular, and in the street fashion world, baggy black denim is a popular style. In both cases, full-length and floor-length pants that can create tamaris at the hems are in vogue, and the style favored is to wear loose silhouettes with movement.

Points for wearing gray sneakers (2)Gresni is also good for cooling down the flamboyant look of a coordinate.

The spring and summer season is a time when people want to try on gorgeous colored items. It is not uncommon for people to purchase aggressive tops and bottoms, but then wonder what kind of shoes to match with their feet. Gray sneakers have the potential to handle such situations. As shown in the snapshot below, gray sneakers blend in with items with a strong presence of color, but they also neutralize and cool down the glamorous impression. In this pattern, white sneakers could be paired with white sneakers, but if the purpose is to balance the overall image with less assertiveness than white sneakers, gray sneakers would be a good choice.

Points for wearing gray sneakers (3)By incorporating them into a monotone coordinate, you can create an urban and sophisticated look

By incorporating gray sneakers into a monotone coordinate, you can create an urban and sophisticated look that is different from a monotone look with a contrasting black and white look. The gray sneakers are a sophisticated and urban styling that is different from the monotone look with its black and white contrasts. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the sneakers are not only a great way to differentiate yourself from the standard white or black sneakers, but they are also a great way to get rid of the “conventional” look that monotone coordinates tend to fall into.

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Snaps, including the gray sneaker outfits picked up this time, are now available on the OTOKOMAE snap page. The hashtag function allows you to check all the snaps focusing on a single item at once. If you register as a member, you can save your favorite snaps and articles.

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OTOKOMAE editorial department recommends!

Finally, the OTOKOMAE editorial department introduces “gray sneakers” that we recommend to our readers, based on information obtained from interviews at hot brand exhibitions and leading select stores, and from fixed-point observations in major fashion cities!

Recommended models of brands that offer gray sneakers (1)NEW BALANCE's 90/60 GRY

A cross between New Balance’s representative heritage models “990” from the 90s and “860” from the 2000s, the “90/60” is a modern The “9060” is a cross between the “990” from the 1990s and the “860” from the 2000s, and has been reconstructed with a modern taste and sophisticated style. The silhouette fits the modern relaxed style, and the thick-soled design is expected to enhance the style.

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Recommended models from brands that offer gray sneakers (2)CONVERSE's ALL STAR Ⓡ TREKWAVE OX

The next generation of Converse’s classic All Star model using recycled materials throughout. The impactful design is eye-catching, combining the standard All Star style with a voluminous outsole reminiscent of trekking shoes. The sole boasts a soft E.V.A. midsole and slip-resistant outsole for a comfortable fit that is less tiring than conventional All-Stars.

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Recommended models of brands offering gray sneakers (3) MAISON MARGIELA 'Replica' Sneakers


Maison Margiela’s classic “Replica” sneakers combine nappa leather and suede. Inspired by the “German Trainer,” a men’s sports shoe from the 1970s that was manufactured in Austria, this masterpiece has been updated according to seasonal inspirations and continues to evolve with the times. If you are looking for a top-of-the-line model of terrace sneakers, such as the recently trendy Adidas Samba, this sneaker is a prime candidate.

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Recommended models of brands that offer gray sneakers (4)GAZELLE by adidas


The “GAZELLE” currently available at adidas Originals is the 1991 model “GUTSLEY” The “GAZELLE” is a reissued version of the 1991 model “GUTSLEY”. The shoes feature a pigskin suede upper in the colors of the archival model, with contrasting three stripes and heel tabs reminiscent of the ’90s model.

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Recommended models of brands offering gray sneakers (5)Onitsuka Tiger's SERRANO


Onitsuka Tiger’s Serafino is inspired by the track and field spike shoes developed in the 1970s. The original model was inspired by the track and field spike shoes developed in the 1970s. The design of the outer sole, with its slightly rolled forefoot, accentuates the overall lightweight and thin-soled design with good cushioning.

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