adidas’ Stan Smith sneakers have transcended time and style. They were born as a tennis shoe in the ’60s but have since evolved to become more of a fashion silhouette. The minimalist look here is strong, and they work because of that understated simplicity. They’re the kind of shoe that works for every wardrobe — one that’s as fun to own as it is to gift to women or really anyone. There are the white sneakers with green details for classic style as well as modern takes and collaborations for trendier giftees, too.
adidas originally launched the sneaker as the adidas Robert Haillet, named for the famous French Tennis player of the same moniker. In the ’70s, the shoe was rebranded and renamed for American tennis superstar Stan Smith (a two-time Grand Slam singles and five-time Grand Slam doubles champion) and featured his face on the tongue.
Stan Smith competes in the US Open Grand Slam Tournaments in New York, 1981.
But as many sports shoes do, the Stan Smith quickly bled over into street style. Arguably, the pivotal moment came when then-creative
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