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6. Adidas Ozweego $80
Countless amounts of Adidas most iconic shoes have surpassed their roots in sports equipment to become one of the most worn shoes in fashion. This trend doesn’t change for the Ozweego. According to the internet, "the meaning of the given name Ozweego represents compassion, creativity, reliability, generosity, loyalty and a love for domestic life". It started off to be worn while running in 1996 but through many different iterations, it continues to be a highly worn trainer in the street fashion world. This one on the list is similar to the Air Force 1 where you can find pairs on the low end when the shoe goes on sale. It’s mostly the Women's size that has the sale but you can find pairs as low as $60 depending on size and colorway
7. Reebok Classic $75
Reebok Classic Leather was created as a running shoe back in 1983. The simple design gained popularity with the casual wear audience. The iconic leather trainers first captured our hearts and soles in the mid-80s by combining athletic design with high fashion.
8. Puma Cell $65
Thick midsoles, visible technology, and overall bold designs are still all the rage. With 90s style in full effect with nostalgia PUMA CELL is an advanced cushioning system featured in their line of performance running shoes. The dynamic upper design is really complemented by the thick sole unit which features an eye-catching transparent heel element. Minimal tweaks on the tooling make the shoes ready for the modern day, but footwork screams 1998. Your best bet on getting pair is to shop on aftermarket retail websites such as StockX and Goat at $65
9. Nike Blazer Low $90
The brand’s first basketball sneaker and at the time of creating the shoe the company was only 9 years old. 1971 saw the first design of the Swoosh logo by a design student named Carolyn Davidson for $35. Looking to tap into the sportswear market Nike looked to the hardwood of basketball as a jumping-off point. NBA basketball star George “The Ice Man” Gervin to debut the shoe. The classic Mid, Nike has increased price and if your willing to pay for them it’s expected to be $105. But you can own your pair of Blazer Lows for $90 so thanks, Nike.
10. New Balance 574 $99
New balances 574, the brand's oldest and most beloved footwork products. 1988, they began but certainly haven’t stopped from there. Multiple different revisions and colorways have made this shoe a classic among fans.
This concludes my list of the best sneakers you can under $100 bucks. Is this list solid? They’re aesthetically pleasing shoes and you can find more shoes at a price that works for you, it just requires a little more research for the pair want. Or, you may find your own budget-friendly models that you like isn’t on this. Let us know your comments. Until then.
Honor Mentions
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Chuck Taylor https://www.converse.com/shop/chuck-taylor-all-star-shoes
Vans Old Skool/SK8 https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/old-skool-shoe-
Puma Suede https://us.puma.com/us/en/pd/suede-classic-xxi-mens-
New Balance 327 https://www.newbalance.com/327/
Reebok Club C https://www.reebok.com/us/club-c-85-vintage-shoes/
Adidas Ozweego https://www.adidas.com/us/ozweego
Reebok Classic https://www.reebok.com/us/classic-leather-shoes/GY0952.html?
Puma Cell https://stockx.com/puma-cell-alien-og-white-black?
Nike Blazer https://www.nike.com/t/blazer-low-77-vintage-mens-shoes-
New Balance 574 https://www.newbalance.com/pd/574-core/ML574EVG-2E-
Love the diversity on these shoes. I know for me I'm not a basketball shoe type of person and the information and prices on other shoes is great to see. Love the diversity.