Train like an A-lister! The world’s number one running shoes are a pair of $163 chunky Nikes beloved by Kylie Jenner and Rita Ora
- Sleek and slim sneakers have been replaced by a chunkier, 1990s-style shoe
- Nike’s M2K Teknos have reportedly become the biggest selling shoe the quarter
- The chunky sneaker retails for just $163AUD and is a celebrity favourite
Gone are the days where sleek and slim sneakers were the number one pick for fashion-forward women.
Instead, they’ve been replaced by Nike’s M2K Teknos, which have reportedly just become the most popular running shoe in the world.
According to global fashion search platform Lyst, the Teknos came out on top of the six million products and five million shoppers it analysed for sales this quarter.
Nike’s M2K Teknos (pictured on Kylie Jenner) have reportedly just become the most popular of the shoe-style in the world
Hallmarked by their chunky look that’s more synonymous with 1990s fashion, the shoe comes in a range of vibrant colours which dominated the era
The Teknos were modelled off of The Nike Monarch I which were released more than 20 years ago and became one of the most popular looks of the decade (pictured on Emily Ratajkowski)
Hallmarked by their chunky look that’s more synonymous with 1990s fashion, the shoe comes in a range of vibrant colours which dominated the era.
The Teknos were modelled off of The Nike Monarch I which were released more than 20 years ago and became one of the most popular looks of the decade.
‘For the M2K Tekno, we had fun infusing design details that are contradictory to the Monarch I—using sleeker lasts to deliver everyday comfort and bringing a sharp/modern edge by adding a heel clip,’ Jin Hong, senior footwear designer for Nike told Well & Good.
Fans hoping to see the sneaker evolve even further will have to wait until early next year for the next series of updates
Lauded by Nike as one of ‘the most undeniable heritage ‘dad shoes’ of all time’ the Teknos has gained millions of fans across the globe
‘It was an unexpected clash of old and new, which delivered something that felt relevant and unique for 2018.’
Following the update it gained fans among Kylie Jenner, Rita Ora and model Emily Ratajkowski who are known fans of the suprisingly affordable shoe which retails at $164AUD.
Lauded by Nike as one of ‘the most undeniable heritage ‘dad shoes’ of all time’ the Teknos has gained millions more fans across the globe.
However, those hoping to see the sneaker evolve even further will have to wait until early next year for the next series of updates.