Streetwear Fashion Guide: How to Style Your Favourite Sneakers for an Effortlessly Chic Look

The streetwear style is a casual clothing trend that originally became popular during the 90s. It includes casual yet stylish attire like graphic shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, and statement shoes. The biggest inspiration for streetwear clothing is hip-hop and skater culture, as well as intentional product scarcity.

The two key elements to any streetwear outfit are your choice of sneakers and how they coordinate with your clothing. Luckily, streetwear sneakers come in many unique designs, allowing you to express your personal style in different ways. However, it’s also difficult to pick one pair of kicks from the extensive range of options online. Keep reading and find out how to choose the ideal pair that will upgrade your outfit!

What are the Best Streetwear Sneakers?

Although there’s no shortage of stylish sneakers out there, the iconic Nike Jordan 1 is my favourite model. These well-known shoes were Michael Jordan’s first trademark sneakers (he’s also the face behind their famous ‘Jumpman’ logo). Jordans are some of the first sneakers that broke down the barriers between street style and athletic wear. They’re comfy, fashionable, and worn by everyone from your local skaters to musicians and even famous fashion icons.

Below are a few tips that will help you style your Jordans the right way.

High vs Low Sneakers

First of all, you need to decide whether you want Air Jordan 1 low, high, or mid sneakers. All three types are equally cosy and come in a wide range of colourways, but they have their unique pros and cons:

• High Jordans are the most popular out of the three. Fashion people all around the world are obsessed with their classic silhouette. The Air Jordan 1 high are durable, soft, bouncy, and provide great impact protection for your ankles. However, they’re slightly heavier than the mid and low models;
• Low Jordans are slightly less popular, but still worn by many athletes and fashionistas around the world. They don’t offer ankle protection like the high-top Jordans, but they’re comfy and durable nonetheless;
• Mid Jordans aren’t as popular as the mid and high tops because they’re widely accessible.

Choose a Pair That Fits Your Wardrobe

The simplest way to style your Nike Jordan 1 is to coordinate them with your clothing. When you’re selecting a tee, hoodie, or accessory to wear, make sure they complement the design of your shoes. A great way to create a fashionable fit is to choose Jordans with a distinctive colour feature, such as a pop of bright colour, or a tonal colour scheme that matches your outfit.

Being subtle when matching your colours is the key to achieving a successful outfit. Avoid looking tacky or matching everything and settle for something in between! To get the most of these streetwear sneakers, go for a colour scheme in muted tones combined with a pop of bright colour.

Make Your Kicks the Focal Point

In a modern streetwear outfit, you shouldn’t match your sneakers with your clothing, but let them speak for themselves. My favourite way of achieving this is by picking a distinctive pair of Air Jordan 1 and pairing them with a straightforward outfit in neutral or muted tones. For the outfit, I usually wear a black hoodie, matching snapback, a pair of jeans and my statement Jordans with a pop of red colour. Alternatively, I switch out the jeans with a pair of neutral joggers.

It’s incredibly simple to coordinate your look with these sneakers when you’re wearing all black. Selecting the ideal pair isn’t difficult because black is such a universally compatible colour that goes with almost any other colour you can imagine.

Go for a Classic Fit

Apart from the all-black styling version, I also enjoy a good old classic but effective fit. It’s simple to pull off a classic Jordans fit suitable for a range of occasions. For a classic collegiate combination, I suggest pairing your Jordans with cargo pants, a simple tee and a varsity jacket on top. With a simple change to this outfit, you get a look that’s more suitable for work. Put on a pair of straight-leg jeans or carpenter pants and a vintage work jacket and you have a stylish everyday work outfit.

The Jordan 1 isn’t limited to retro or athletic wear just because it’s a vintage basketball sneaker. Feel free to rock your Jordans with some high fashion or modern looks! I’ve often seen folks wear them with suits and formal attire.

The Air Jordan 1 is a timeless shoe that we all know and adore, much like the Air Force 1 or the Nike Blazer. This allows you to push the limits and wear them with some unconventional fits. If you’re tired of classic jeans and trousers, wear them with tailored trousers for a completely new vibe!

Decide on a Cropped Pant

Showing your Jordans out completely is the best way to showcase them in an outfit. This is especially true for the famous high top design. Let’s face it, you’ll want to flaunt your high-heat Jordans, whether they’re in the UNC colourway or a collaborative pair. Combine them with a pair of shorts, some thin joggers, or cropped jeans and round up the look!