Summer has kicked into swing, so you know it’s time to retire your favourite baggy denim and puffer for the next few months. But, choosing a shoes and shorts combo that works can be tough, so we’ve put together 3 simple streetwear-inspired outfits to fix that. Pick up these exact ‘fits or build off of them however you please, we’re just here to help you avoid that awkward ‘what do I wear?’ moment once it gets roasting outside.
with the Nike Air Max 95
If you’re trying to switch it up this summer and not be caught in your go-to jorts, then it’s time to give camo a try. The key to making camouflage work is by keeping everything else on the simpler side - think block colours and small graphic prints.
We’ve paired the carpenter shorts with a simple white T from Bene culture and a grey hoodie from Sundays, but you can use this match up with the brands you typically wear.
That light green accenting is just outrageously good
For the feet, we’ve chosen the Air Max 95, a Nike that works with almost any casual ‘fit you can think of. The “Fresh Mint” was an obvious choice because that light green accenting is just outrageously good.
More 95 'fits and colourways
Salomon XT-6
Every year the flannel plus t-shirt look comes back around, and there’s a good reason for that - it just works. We took the premium route by choosing a cut and sew flannel by needles, but honestly any would work.
The key to picking a good flannel is having an eye for the right tartan, however that comes with practice. The Cole Buxton t-shirt in a vintage white complement the overall workwear energy of the pieces, with a tasteful double knee short from Carhartt WIP providing a great foundation below.
There are so many great colourways of the XT-6 now
On foot you’ll find another hugely popular silhouette in the Salomon XT-6. There are so many great colourways of the XT-6 now, but to match the darker palette we’ve opted for the “Black Fiery Red” edition.
More XT-6 'fits and colourways
adidas EVO SL
For the final outfit we’ve gone super simple, sticking to monotone and mostly one brand. Choosing adidas for the majority of the outfit, the Three-Stripes branding can be found across the t-shirt, socks and hat.
Although, we opted for the retro EQT division throwback for the T, throwing in a little contrast compared to what’s on feet…but we’ll get into that in a sec. The shorts are from Estudio Nikson, with a beautiful dark denim and contrast stitch being just what the doctor ordered.
A shoe that has defined the running-to-streetwear crossover for the last year
On foot we had to pick the Adizero EVO SL, a shoe that has defined the running-to-streetwear crossover for the last year. If you ask us, we reckon the standard or EXO edition are the best if you’re going to be sticking to the lifestyle lane.
