Ground Up International, a leader in creative footwear, has joined forces with
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, to unveil an exclusive line of high-top sneakers inspired by Universal Pictures’ Wicked. The collection, inspired by the beloved characters Elphaba and Glinda, coincides with the much-anticipated release of the Wicked film this November. These enchanting sneakers offer fans a fashionable way to celebrate the magic of the story while making a bold style statement.
The Wicked high-top sneakers captivate the spirit of the iconic musical and upcoming film with whimsical designs that embody the essence of the characters. The shoes feature a stunning pink-and-green ombre design, symbolizing the contrasting personalities of Elphaba, the fierce and rebellious Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the charming and glamorous Good Witch. Complementing this unique aesthetic, the sneakers are adorned with silver sugar glitter accents and classic white twill laces, combining comfort with a touch of fairy-tale flair.
Adding a personalized element, each sneaker includes a distinctive bumper message. On the right shoe, “Defy Gravity” reflects Elphaba’s empowering and daring nature, while the left shoe’s “Perfectly Pink” celebrates Glinda’s signature elegance and optimism. These details allow you to channel your inner witch and embrace the magic of Wicked in their daily lives.
This collaboration exemplifies Ground Up International’s innovative approach to footwear design, blending pop culture and style seamlessly. With the buzz surrounding Wicked’s theatrical release, these sneakers offer fans a creative way to showcase their love for the story and its unforgettable characters.
Available exclusively at
Walmart, the Wicked high-tops deliver a magical combination of fashion and fandom. Whether you’re drawn to Elphaba’s rebellious edge or Glinda’s sparkling charm, these sneakers let you step into the world of Wicked like never before.
For those of you who love the look of classic chucks but appreciate modern styling, these Converse Run Star Hightop Sneakers are for you. The modern, hightop chucks boast a chunky platform and jagged rubber sole. The build, lace-up closure, rubber toe cap and iconic Chuck Taylor ankle patch stay true to the original silhouette; while its molded platform, exaggerated two-tone outsole, and rounded heel gives it a modernistic feel. You'll love it's cowhide upper, a break from the classic canvas. Its smartFOAM sockliner offer cushioning, so you will be comfortable while looking cool.
We love the Black/Saffron Yellow/Egret colorway for the fall season and we know you will too. Get them for $110.00 on www.shopbop.com.
We're sitting at home thinking of all the shoes we're missing out on wearing and the ones we're trying not to purchase but wish we owned. Like these
Isabel Marant Benkeen Sneakers. Can't you see yourself rocking these with your new spring jacket? The cool high tops boasts a canvas upper, colorful an spring-ready paint splatter design, classic lace up details, rounded toe and rubber sole. What's not to love!! Get them for $285.00 on
www.shopbop.com.
Converse X JW Anderson Grid Logo Chuck 70 Hi Archive Print Sneakers
Perhaps you wait until the 4th to be patriotic or perhaps flags aren't your thing. However, you have to admit that these Grid Logo Chuck 70 Hi Archive Print Sneakers from Converse's on-going collaboration with JW Anderson are mismatched coolness. In stars and stripes fashion, the upper of this iconic American sneaker is bedecked in the American flat print with stripes on one foot and stars on the other. The printing is laid over another print featuring the cheeky designer's name in a grid pattern. The effect is both American and avant and is available now at
Ssense.com.
While summer is peak season for butterflies. We get to enjoy the beauty that is Monarch butterflies now. How? With these amazing
Keds x Rifle Paper Co Monarch High Top Sneakers, that's how. These very cool high tops boast Keds' famed canvas upper in cream with a Monarch butterfly print that starts above the toe toe and goes up to the ankle, metallic accents, rounded toe, laces up to the ankle, and a thick rubber sole. Perfect for butterfly loves, the Monarch High Tops are available for $75.00 on
www.keds.com.
Converse A$AP Nast Edition JP Chukka Mid Pump High-Top Sneakers
I love Converse year-round but especially in the Spring/Summer season. This new collabo between Converse and A$AP Nast is a nice new kick off for the Spring Converse season. The JP Chukka Mid Pump High-Top Sneaker is a remixed Jack Purcell silhouette featuring a black rubber sole, toe cap and a canvas upper that've been partially dipped in black rubber. The result is a cool downtown update to an American classic that can be rocked with everything from trackies to jeans to khakis. Available now in both color ways at
Ssense.com.
Converse Yellow Chuck Taylor Gore-tex™Sneaker
You've just got to protect the classics! Chuck Taylor are an American classic from Converse and here it gets love and protection from the folks at Gore-Tex™. Affixed to the inside of this yellow leather upper abstractly printed with the Gore-Tex™ branding in bold black lettering in the protective membrane that is Gore-Tex™. Anchoring the deal is the classic rubber sole making the sneaker a plausible fun option that puts a little whimsy and technical verve into an honored footwear champion. Available now at FarFetch.com.
Off-White Off-Court Suede/Leather High-Top Sneakers
The 90s sneaker resurge has placed high tops back into spectrum full throttle. These Off-Court Suede/Leather High-Top Sneakers from Off-White are a nice take on a popular silhouette for the brand in a fresh color way. The sky blue nylon and navy leather & suede with black detailing and hazmat orange branding pulls out a softened vibe for the season while maintaining a cool downtown edge. The presence of the strong lugged gum-sole makes this a nice sneaker to usher in the softened bevy of blues for the season. Available now at
BergdorfGoodman.com.
Gone are the days when sneakers were just for athletic activities. We're seeing sneakers with major design details, not just in color and shape, but embellishments as well. Take for instance the
Kennel & Schmenger Big Pearly High Tops. These sparkly women's sneakers feature a genuine leather upper, ribbon laces with blind eyelets, round toe box, a pull-tab at the back, and is embellished with rhinestone and pearl accents.
Originally $410.00, they're going fast at only $184.99; and once they're gone, they are gone. Grab them while you can at
www.6pm.com.
Maison Margiela 22 Replica High Tonal Sneaker
The classic do endure! This modern classic from Margiela has endured to become a timeless sneaker that can be dressed up or down with its nods to a Germain trainer and its premium leather and suede panels. This update sees an all black color way to the 22 Replica High the infamous gum sole being replaced with a sleek black rubber sole and black laces. This is a winning stunner that will be worn for years with trousers and denim alike. Available now at
EndClothing.com.
Converse Golf le Fleur Pack
I kind of love it when the classic canvas of a pair of Converse undergoes artistic interpretation. Such is the case with this Golf le Fleur pack from Converse and the collaborative artist, Tyler The Creator. The pack consists of a Chuck Taylor 70 Hi done up in curry beige burlap with an egret off-white toe-cap & sole and reverse black printing on the vamp and black branding on the tongue. The Chuck Taylor 70 Hi also comes in an egret off-white canvas version with blue and brown striping on the sole. Rounding out the pack is a One-Star Ox sneaker in the curry beige burlap color way. Pretty cool surface treatments for a classic. All three style are available now at
Ssense.com.
