What Your Favourite Sneaker Says About You

We don’t like to play into stereotypes, but sometimes irony can be a wonderful thing. We’ve already brought you sneakers to match your star sign, but oftentimes you already know what your favourite shoes are and don’t need us to tell you what you like or what you suit. As a bit of fun, we’ve put together a list of styles and silhouettes and analysed what it means for you if any of these are your favourite. Send this to someone you know to pull their leg, and let us know what your favourite sneaker silhouette is over on our Twitter page.

Out of all of your friends, your screen time is certainly the highest. Endless scrolling on Instagram means that you know influencers better than they know themselves. You’re probably below 5’4 and are hoping that the Shadow hype never dies down as they add that height you so desperately need.

One to play it safe, are you? You know what you like, and you’re going to stick with it. If you never veer off course then you’ll never be shocked or disappointed, which is the last thing you want. You probably buy the same things in your weekly food shop, and listen to the same playlist on your daily commute. But that’s okay, much like these AF1s, it’s the best you've found.

The Air Max 90 is a timeless classic. Things come and go, but the Air Max 90 stays the same. That’s what you need from your sneakers: reliability, comfort, and a guarantee that you’re going to be pleased every single time. You don’t need any more heartbreak in your life, and with the Air Max 90, you won’t get this.

The chunky sneaker trend is alive and well in your house. The Dunk Disrupt acts as the perfect alternative to the sneakers you are never able to get your hands on. You probably wore Fila Disruptors back in the day, which you’re totally embarrassed by now, and dip-dyed your hair pink to match. Thank goodness we got past that.

Wow, you’re brave! You’re not afraid to buck the trend and wear the kicks everyone else actively dislikes. ‘Wear what you like, don’t give into hype’ is definitely your motto. Maybe you just really like being able to get your hands on a pair of Js? We don’t blame you. That being said, the Mid is certainly seeing a surge in popularity - you might have to move onto a new favourite soon.

You’re a caring, loving person. Your friends come to you for advice and you get it spot on every single time. The Air Jordan 3 saved the Swoosh Brand, and that’s what you are to your friends. (FYI, Tinker Hatfield swooped in and took over the production process of the Air Jordan 3, continuing the Jordan Brand legacy). You’re the friend that doesn’t drink so much on a night out so you can look after your friends - you’re the ‘holding back the hair’ person - and there’s much to be said about that.

Providing much-needed stability, like the Superstar did compared to other basketball sneakers around during the time of its inception, you tell your friends how it is. Guy messing your best friend around? You’ll sort it out. This sometimes causes some unwelcome tension in public places, but when it comes down to it, you’re the friend that’s sticking around 'til the very end. You’re well-loved thanks to your unwavering loyalty, even if sometimes your friends cringe at your hotheadedness.

An old-school kinda person, you’re in love with the classics. Your Sundays are spent browsing vintage markets and grabbing coffee from your favourite independent shop. The JJJJound collaboration is the closest you’ll get to straying away from the triple-white Club C.

You’re stuck in 2016, or you’re into your sport and you take it way too seriously. You might have heard that ‘dad’ sneakers are in, but if you’re rocking the Ultra Boost with that mindset then take a step back and reconsider. Although, the comfort of these is not to be sniffed at, so fair play.

So you fell in love with the Protection Pack and now the New Balance 2002R is your favourite sneaker? Okay.

The girls that get it, get it. You spend your life in gym gear, but don’t have a gym membership, and partake in Instagram Live yoga sessions before rewarding your hard work with a trip to Gail’s. You feel your best in the sun and regularly post ‘need a holiday’ on your Snapchat story. Sausages or legs?

You’re lying.

You prioritise comfort over style, that’s for certain, and consider yourself a bit of an ugly-sneaker connoisseur. You pride yourself on the fact you like things no one else likes, but spoiler alert! This is everyone’s secret favourite, you’re not being any different. A harsh truth, but the sooner you learn that, the better.

You definitely appreciate the finer things in life, but remain one of the most down-to-earth individuals your friends know. Chuck Taylors don’t quite make it to the top of your list, as the vintage-style Chuck 70 ticks many more boxes for you. You’re one for adventure, too. You’re well travelled, love trying new things and have an aptitude for meeting new people. There’s a certain flow and serenity in your life that others can only dream of.