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100 Wicked Retro Shoes

From Revived Suade Retro Runners to Vintage Derby Kicks

— August 8, 2013 — Fashion
Classic fashion styles have a way of fading out and eventually becoming popular again over time, and these wicked retro shoes are some great examples of how vintage footwear styles are making a resurgence within mainstream fashion.

While every new collection of designer clothing or shoes often features sleek and futuristic designs, it's sometimes nice to pay tribute to the classic stylings of the past, and these retro shoe designs are showcasing why these vintage classics were popular in the first place. Displaying footwear designs that showcase geeky gamer references, plaid detailing and old school designer logos, these lovely retro shoes are allowing a whole new generation of people the opportunity to appreciate these classic kicks.

A great way to pay tribute to iconic designs of the past, these wicked retro shoes will definitely have you feeling nostalgic about how things used to be.
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Gold Stitched Raven Footwear
Gold Stitched Raven Footwear
The Jordan Spiz’ike Black/University Gold Kicks are Striking
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99
Retro Cushioned Technicolor Sneakers
Retro Cushioned Technicolor Sneakers
These Reebok Pump Fury Kicks Bring Back a Favorite 90s Shoe
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98
Delicately Decorated Low Tops
Delicately Decorated Low Tops
These SASQUATCHFABRIX Wingtip Brogues are Extremely Detailed
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97
Retro Robot-Like Sneakers
Retro Robot-Like Sneakers
The Adidas Originals Blue BIT Textile Shoe Exudes Iconic Vintage Style
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96
Reinvented Retro Sneaks
Reinvented Retro Sneaks
The Nike Air Flow 'Old vs New' Brings Back the Classic Air Flow Shoe
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95
Nightlife-Inspired Kicks
Nightlife-Inspired Kicks
The 'Koi Klub X Onitsuka Tiger X-Caliber' by Asics is Dance Club-Worthy
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94
Bespoke British Wingtips
Bespoke British Wingtips
The Grenson x Heritage Research Long Wing Brogue is for Dapper Gents
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93
Old School Rap-Inspired Sneaks
Old School Rap-Inspired Sneaks
The Pro-Keds Biz Markie 69er Lo Has Got What You Need
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92
Vibrant Old School Kicks
Vibrant Old School Kicks
Supreme x Vans SS 2011 Updates the Classics With a Modern Twist
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91
Subtly Style-Meshed Shoes
Subtly Style-Meshed Shoes
These Cute Booties are a Mash-Up of Several Styles
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90
Concrete-Printed Kicks
Concrete-Printed Kicks
This 'Nike Air Jordan 3 Retro 88' Design is Definitely One to Grab
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89
Resurrected Blocked Retro Sneakers
Resurrected Blocked Retro Sneakers
Nike Air Current Sneakers are Back From 1989
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88
Retro Supermodel Sandals
Retro Supermodel Sandals
The Givenchy 'Pin-Up' Flip Flops Exhibit Classic Glamor Girls
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87
Animezing Sneakers
Animezing Sneakers
'My Own Shoe Monster' by James Whitworth Gives a Manga Touch to Pro-Ked Kicks
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86
Hiking Hybrid Sneakers
Hiking Hybrid Sneakers
Bernhard Willhelm's Fall/Winter 2012 Footwear Combines Outerwear Themes
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85
Pixelated Plumber Game Kicks
Pixelated Plumber Game Kicks
Converse One Star Super Mario Bros OX Stylizes Vintage Nintendo
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84
Triangulated High-Tops
Triangulated High-Tops
The Adidas Hardland 'White & Multi' 2011 is a Summery Take on Average Kicks
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83
Revived Suede Retro Runners
Revived Suede Retro Runners
The Jordan 13 Squadron Blue Sneakers Return 16 Years Later
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82
Locale-Inspired Kicks
Locale-Inspired Kicks
Le Coq Sportif Summer 2011 Collection Combines Culture & Fashion
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81
Marathon Memorial Sneakers
Marathon Memorial Sneakers
The Consortium Boston Super OG Shoes Honor the Boston Runners
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80
Retro Media Sneakers
Retro Media Sneakers
The Cassette Sneaker Company Hasn't Launched, but Facebook is Abuzz
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79
70s-Inspired Runners
70s-Inspired Runners
The Nike Air Max Light and Venture Sneakers Offer Timeless Retro Styling
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78
Retro Suede Oxfords
Retro Suede Oxfords
HUGE Magazine Features the Verginia 2010 Spring Summer Collection
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77
Meat-Eating Sneakers
Meat-Eating Sneakers
The Nike 2010 Spring Air Carnivore is Like a Time Machine for Your Feet
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76
Collegiate-Colored Throwback Sneakers
Collegiate-Colored Throwback Sneakers
The Ewing 33 Hi Top Sneakers Return in his College Colorway
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75
Turquoise Trainers
Turquoise Trainers
The Lacoste Stealth Chevel Hi Sneaks Drop in Neon Pastel Shades
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74
Vintage Metallic Couture
Vintage Metallic Couture
Tiddleywink's Etsy Shop Has What's Hot in Old School Accessories
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73
Pink Retro Court Kicks
Pink Retro Court Kicks
The Nike Air Pegasus '89 is a Revamped Classsic
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72
Vintage Computer Company Sneakers
Vintage Computer Company Sneakers
These Apple Branded Shoes are Straight Out of the 90s
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71
Empire State Hoop Kicks
Empire State Hoop Kicks
Nike Air Flight Maestro Plus 'Knicks' Wears NYC B-Ball Colors Proudly
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70
Retro-Inspired Kicks
Retro-Inspired Kicks
The 'Air Jordan 1 Retro 89' Sneakers Use Elements from Previous Models
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69
Low-Rise Vintage Kicks
Low-Rise Vintage Kicks
The Nike Koston Heritage Spring 2013 Sneakers are Classic
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68
Slipper Sneaker Hybrids
Slipper Sneaker Hybrids
The Nike Air Huarache OG Returns After More Than Two Decades
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67
Everything Old is New Again
Everything Old is New Again
Pony High Top Sneakers
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66
Retro Rabbit Sneakers
Retro Rabbit Sneakers
The Air Jordan 7 Year of the Rabbit Puts an Oriental Spin on the Classic Cou
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65
Video Game Footwear
Video Game Footwear
Nintendo Right in your Sneakers
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64
Eclectic Kick Shops
Eclectic Kick Shops
Livestock Sneaker Boutique Focuses on Limited Editions
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63
Retro B-Ball Sneakers
Retro B-Ball Sneakers
The Unforeseen Pack From Adidas Consortium is Simple
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62
Boomtastic Comic Kicks
Boomtastic Comic Kicks
The Nike Quickstrike Dunk Hi's Look Like Pop Art
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61
Tropical Floral Footwear
Tropical Floral Footwear
The Nike Classic Cortez Nylon QS 'Aloha Pack' is Hawaiian-Themed
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60
Aquamarine Court Kicks
Aquamarine Court Kicks
The Nike Auto Force 180 Shoes Harness Old Street Cred
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59
Sweet 60s Kicks
Sweet 60s Kicks
PF Flyers WindJammers Bring Old-School Back in Style
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58
Incandescent Bowling Shoes
Incandescent Bowling Shoes
The Christian Louboutin 'Platers Flat' Shimmers in the Style Limelight
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57
Hip Historical Kicks
Hip Historical Kicks
Spalwart Shoes are Both Old and New
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56
Blue Suede Skate Shoes
Blue Suede Skate Shoes
A Bathing Ape 2010 FOOT STA Are High Quality Sneakers
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55
Vibrant Vintage Court Kicks
Vibrant Vintage Court Kicks
The Air Jordan 1 Retro High Reveals New Bold Colors for the Fall
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54
Vintage Canvas Sneakers
Vintage Canvas Sneakers
The Feiyue Delta Mid Gets Brilliant Colorways for Their SS11 Collection
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53
Retro Print Kicks
Retro Print Kicks
The UBIQ Fatima Polka Dot Sneakers Make Me Want to Go to The Sock Hop
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52
Retro Footwear Revivals
Retro Footwear Revivals
Spats Make a Comeback, Fueled by ‘Posso the Spat'
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51
Neon Plaid Kicks
Neon Plaid Kicks
The New Balance 574 Sneakers Cram in More Color Than a Pack of Skittles
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50
Fringed Feather Kicks
Fringed Feather Kicks
Adidas Nizza Hi Lux Shoes Fluffs Up Its Athletic Look
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49
Faded Footwear
Faded Footwear
The Vans California Washed Pack Has a Distressed Vintage Look
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48
Warship Shoes
Warship Shoes
Phil Noto Creates a Custom Art Sneaker for the Bold Hype Gallery in New York
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47
Old School Shoe Tributes
Old School Shoe Tributes
The Air Jordan CP3.III Pays Homage to the Original Court Sneaker
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46
Modern Vintage Kicks
Modern Vintage Kicks
The Nike Lunar Collection Blends Old School Style with Modern Features
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45
Writable Graffiti Sneaker
Writable Graffiti Sneaker
'Grafeeti' Shoes Communicate Your Message
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44
Retro Comeback Kicks
Retro Comeback Kicks
The Puma Dallas Shoe Honors a Previous Decade
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43
Sock Hop Kicks
Sock Hop Kicks
The Original Bass Saddle Shoes Make Doing the Jitter Bug Easy
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42
Fashionable Sneaker Skates
Fashionable Sneaker Skates
These Yves Saint Laurent Old-Fashion Roller Skates are Retro
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41
$525 Distressed Shoes
$525 Distressed Shoes
The Golden Goose Francy Sneaker is High-End Vintage Footwear
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40
Classic Court-Side Kicks
Classic Court-Side Kicks
The Nike Vintage Blazer Shoe Boasts the Brand's Signature Comfort & Style
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39
Throwback Blue Kicks
Throwback Blue Kicks
The Adidas ZX 8000 Retro Brings Back the Funk
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38
Circus Colored Kicks
Circus Colored Kicks
The Adidas Consortium Makes Wearing Shoes Even Better
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37
Super-Stitched Sneakers
Super-Stitched Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 2K High is a Patchwork of Its Predecessors
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36
Modernized Skate Kicks
Modernized Skate Kicks
The Adidas Ciero Mid ST Updates an Old Classic with Vibrant Colors
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35
Olympian Throwback Sneakers
Olympian Throwback Sneakers
These Adidas Originals SL72 Sneakers Bring Your Feet Back to the Days
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34
Illuminated Street Sneakers
Illuminated Street Sneakers
Frances Ranno Turns a Pair of Nike High Tops into a Desk Lamp
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33
Faded Female Kicks
Faded Female Kicks
These Nike Pre Montreal Racers Brighten Up Women's Workout Attire
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32
Throwback Hip High-Tops
Throwback Hip High-Tops
The Mi Basket 84 Sneaker by Diadora Takes After 1980s Basketball Shoes
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31
Revamped Retro-Kicks
Revamped Retro-Kicks
Reebok Revitalizes Famed Classics in 2009 Summer Collection
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30
Custom Shoe Redesigns
Custom Shoe Redesigns
Sneakers Addicts Gives Tips on How to Personalize Your Nike Air Max 1's
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29
Retro Revival Kicks
Retro Revival Kicks
The Air Jordan IV 2012 Retro is a Shoe for All True Jordan Fans
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28
Custom Comic Cover Kicks
Custom Comic Cover Kicks
Arth Akal Paints Funky Footwear Inspired by Superheroes
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27
Brogue-Detailed Street Kicks
Brogue-Detailed Street Kicks
Adidas Originals Adi-Rise Ups the Class Factor in Casual Sneakers
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26
Coolly Classic Kicks
Coolly Classic Kicks
Zuriick is a Label Offering Simple Shoes with a Contemporary Twist
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25
Retro Baby Booties
Retro Baby Booties
The LaLa Shoe Collection is Made from Colorful Felt
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24
Relaunched Retro Runners
Relaunched Retro Runners
Reebok Re-Releases Their Classic BB4600 Kicks
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23
Revived Retro Kicks
Revived Retro Kicks
The Adidas Originals Denim Pack Features Styles From the 70s and 80s
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22
Designer Collaboration Retro Footwear
Designer Collaboration Retro Footwear
Nike Unleashes the ‘Air Jordan 1 Retro Gucci’ Ed
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21
Throwback Hollywood Kicks
Throwback Hollywood Kicks
Nike Cortez Classic OG Leather Brings Back the 'Forrest Gump' Sneakers
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20
Empire Fighting Kicks
Empire Fighting Kicks
The Star Wars Sneakers are Finally Revealed
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19
Reworked Retro Sneakers
Reworked Retro Sneakers
80s Athletes' Favorite Puma Whirlwind II Sneakers Get a 2010 Makeover
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18
Seaside Skate Sneakers
Seaside Skate Sneakers
The Vans California Vintage Anchors Shoe Makes a Stylish Splash this Season
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17
Geeky Gaming Pumps
Geeky Gaming Pumps
The 'Super Mario Wedge Heels' Will Stomp Out Goombas
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16
Vintage Vessel Shoes
Vintage Vessel Shoes
Sebago Docksides Fall 2010 Vintage Collection Looks Worn and Torn
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15
Vintage Brawling Arcade Kicks
Vintage Brawling Arcade Kicks
The Street Fighter Converse Chucks Brings Back Nostalgic Gaming
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14
Killer Zip-Up Kicks
Killer Zip-Up Kicks
The Adidas Nizza High Zip Sneakers are Super Stylish and Unique
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13
Colorful Classic Kicks
Colorful Classic Kicks
The Nike Pre Montreal Racer Sneakers are a Bright and Bold Throwback
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12
Retro Leather Sneakers
Retro Leather Sneakers
Ryusaku Hiruma Recreates Classic Converses
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11
Retro Revival Footwear
Retro Revival Footwear
The Loeffler Randall Spring 2012 Collection is Fun and Flirty
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10
Geeky Gaming Sneakers (UPDATE)
Geeky Gaming Sneakers (UPDATE)
Two New Super Mario Converse Shoes to Hit the Market
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9
Relaunched Retro Hightops
Relaunched Retro Hightops
The Reebok PUMP Twilight Zone Kicks Make Me Wanna Jump
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8
Retro-Inspired Road Runners
Retro-Inspired Road Runners
The Nike Oregon Waffle 2011 Summer Collection is Vibrantly Vintage
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7
Vintage Derby Kicks
Vintage Derby Kicks
Nike SB ‘Rollerderby' Dunk Low Pro Rolls Out in Retro Style
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6
90's Throwback Kicks
90's Throwback Kicks
The Reebok Respect Pack II Brings Back Retro Style Memories
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5
Retro Footwear
Retro Footwear
Pin-Up Pumps and Cha Cha Heels Reign Supreme for Spring
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4
Humdrum Color Blocked Heels
Humdrum Color Blocked Heels
The Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
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3
Vintage Freedom-Fighting Kicks
Vintage Freedom-Fighting Kicks
The Converse All Star 50475 Recreates Converse's Own WWII Shoe
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2
Retro Color Block Booties
Retro Color Block Booties
The Christian Louboutin Spring 2011 Shoe Collection
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1
Classic Sneaker Sandals
Classic Sneaker Sandals
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Sandal Mixes Two Styles in One
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