So the most modern non-beater sneaker I do is the Jordan 5. When I first saw these Cosmuc Unity 3s they reminded me of Mary Poppins’ carpet bag. Now I’m thinking of getting them in the sale. Can’t work out if I just find them interesting as a sneakerhead (v Worherspoon 97 and really well made) or if I like them to actually wear. Anyone else feel this about a sneaker you admire but isn’t your normal style?
Maybe it’s just me but I hope hype retros become a smaller part of the industry as a whole, and brands focus more on innovation. The reason those shoes you mentioned became cultural phenomena is because they represented the peak of their respective times. Everyone had or wanted them. If you look back at photos of those eras you see those shoes. If in 30 years you look back at photos of this era it will all be retro something. Not too many cosmic unity or alphafly unfortunately.