It’s new shoe season, but sneakers don’t have to be boring - in fact, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the best themed sneakers available, so you can get where you’re going while showing off the things you love. Whether it’s bubbly, hot-pink Barbie kicks, a pair of Pokemon high-tops, or skate-friendly Mandalorian shoes, there’s quite a bit to choose from.
Barbie Women’s Casual Court Sneakers
Puma Womens X DC Harley Quinn Lace Up Sneakers
Sneakers are a deceptively diverse category when it comes to shoes, so you’ll see low-tops, high-tops, slip-ons, tie-ups, and more. Luckily, with themes like video games, popular movies, and comic books, no matter which you choose, you’ll be able totake the fun with you.
DC Men’s X Star Wars The Mandalorian Hi-Top Skate Sneaker
Most Durable
This DC x Star Wars collaboration celebrates The Mandalorian series with a classic comic book style.
This Star Wars x DC collaboration arrived in 2020, and has remained an essential pair of sneakers for Star Wars fans and skate shoe fanatics alike. While certainly collectible, the shoe also adheres to a particular functionality - it’s a comfortable, good-looking sneaker, but it’s also a skate shoe, so it’s made to accommodate the standard gripping and skipping the average skateboarder is bound to encounter.
Ground Up Wonder Woman Women’s Sneakers
Best Low-Top
These officially licensed lace-ups feature the iconic Wonder Woman logo and her signature red, blue, and gold color scheme.
These low-top lace-up sneakers from Ground Up feature the officially licensed Wonder Woman logo and eye-catching accents atop her signature color scheme of red, blue, and of course, gold. Low-tops are famously easy to wear, so if you’re looking for a set of sneakers that’s casual yet also highbrow, these just might be the ones for you.
Street Fighter High Top Adult Sneakers
Most Unique
These vivid Street Fighter canvas sneakers feature the original cast of characters on the back and sides, with the logo on the shoes' tongue.
These officially licensed Capcom sneakers celebrate the cast of the original Street Fighter with Ryu, Guile, Dhalsim, and more on the back and sides, as well as the original Street Fighter logo on the shoes' tongue. The rubber sole and canvas tops are designed for the classic original high-top feel, so if you’re looking to hit the streets in style, these Street Fighter sneakers are sure to get noticed.
Adult Marvel Loki God Of Mischief Hi-Top Sneakers
Best High-Top
This Ground Up tribute to Loki God of Mischief is perhaps the flashiest set of high-tops on the list, with distinct green coloring and golden accents.
Justice League Men’s Low-Top Slip On Sneakers
Best Casual Fit
DC’s Justice League is now featured on these low-top slip-on sneakers, featuring images of Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and more.
This officially licensed DC slip-on sneaker features images of the Justice League in a stylized, comic book context. The shoe’s basic design offsets the fact that they’ve crammed in a ton of detail into a small amount of space, from the cast of characters on the top to the collection of logos on the back of the sole, so be sure to look closely once you pick them up.
Highest Quality
These hot pink sneakers are officially licensed by Mattel, featuring flashy yellow contrasts on top as well as Barbie logos on the shoes' sides and tongue.
Hot on the heels of the wildly successful Barbie movie, Mattel has licensed an iconic pair of pink and yellow sneakers to celebrate. Technically, these are court sneakers, so while they’re a comfortable fit, they’re also breathable and protective, fully-functional shoes, regardless of context.
Best Women’s Fit
Harley Quin’s signature diamond patterns gets a subtle tribute from Puma, featuring the pattern down the tongue, as well as her initials on the back and sides under the solid red.
This Puma collaboration with DC is inspired by Harley Quinn - you may see her signature diamond pattern down the center of the tongue when looking straight at the shoe, but her initials are also present on the back and sides among the solid red swaths. The sneakers also boast a classy feel to them, as their tops are 100% suede.
Fans of Loki God of Mischief will surely be excited by these caped collaborations from Ground Up. True to Loki’s complex style, these unisex, faux-leather sneakers go the extra mile by using all-new materials in their design, as well as incorporating keychains and an innovative shoelace enclosure on the tongue.
FAQ:
What is a sneaker?
For simplicity’s sake, the technical definition is a shoe with an athletic or rubber sole. That being said, the main difference between a sneaker and a runner’s shoe for instance, is the overall intent and design - sneakers are decidedly casual footwear.
Why would I choose a High-Top or a Low-Top?
The answer depends entirely on the wearer’s preference, and often, what you want to do with them - high-tops can help with stability around the ankles if you are moving around a lot, but for some, low-tops might be more comfortable as they allow more freedom of movement.
What does it mean when a sneaker is officially licensed?
When a product is officially licensed, that means it’s certifiably associated with the owner (or owners) of a given trademark - essentially that it’s not a fake or from a third party, so you can be sure of its authenticity.
