Basic designs are on the rise.
- What are the latest trends in Gore-Tex sneakers?
Yoppi: Increasingly, they are not much different in appearance from ordinary sneakers. In the past, many Gore-Tex sneakers had an outdoorsy look, as if they were waterproof, but recently there have been a number of basic designs. These "Superstar" sneakers by Adidas Originals' "Superstar" and New Balance's "2002R" are just two examples.
Special order model for "ATMOS" released last June. Scheduled to be restocked this spring.
adidas Originals SUPERSTAR GTX atmos G-SNK ¥18,700
The "Atmos" exclusive all-black color.
New Balance 2002R GTX ¥26,400 (scheduled for release in June 2025)
Hirai: As Yoppi mentioned, Gore-Tex sneakers these days are often used in standard designs, regardless of brand. The same is true of the Adidas Stan Smiths. If you don't look closely, you won't even notice that they are Gore-Tex sneakers.
adidas Originals STAN SMITH GTX ¥17,600
seidai: Indeed. Simple and cool. Almost looks like a regular "Stan Smith".
Yoppi: By the way, which one is your favorite among the ones I picked up this time?
seidai: Hmmm, they are all so attractive, it's hard to decide. ...... If I had to choose one, I'd have to go with the black "Salomon" sneakers. I've been enjoying "Salomon" sneakers lately. The design is sophisticated, and above all, they are functional and easy to wear. You wouldn't even know they were Gore-Tex sneakers if you weren't told.
The Gore-Tex sneaker is a modern update of an archival trail running shoe design.
Salomon ACS PRO GORE-TEX ¥36,300
atmos Gradation Line track Jacket ¥20,900
atmos Gradation Line track Pants ¥16,500
