Never Been Hotter: The Best of the Orange Sneaker Trend at Stadium Goods
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We present our picks for the best releases of 2021’s hottest trend: orange sneakers.
Matt DeSciora
Looking for insight into what’s trending in sneakers right now? Orange you lucky—you’ve come to the right place.
In 2021, industry heavyweights like adidas Yeezy, Jordan, and Nike have been setting the sneaker game ablaze with fiery, orange-based colorways that dial up the heat on classic and modern styles alike. Everything from the Air Jordan 1 to the Nike Blazer Low to the adidas Yeezy Slide have appeared in orange in recent months, which is a pretty strong indication of the hue’s staying power.
Without further ado, let’s dive into this comprehensive list of our favorite orange sneakers at the moment.
Sacai x Nike Blazer Low “Magma Orange”
If Sacai is hip to something, you know it’s the real deal. Earlier this summer, the Japanese avant-garde fashion brand created the Nike Blazer Low “Magma Orange” and, like everything from camp Sacai x Nike, the shoe features the duo’s beloved “double” theme.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Electro Orange”
The Air Jordan 1 High OG “Electro Orange” is a descendant of the “Shattered Backboard” color story that more or less introduced orange-based looks to the Air Jordan line. In other words, it’s a great shoe, especially if you prefer subtle pops of orange on your kicks.
Women’s Nike Dunk Low “Laser Orange”
Another modern colorway inspired by a classic color theme, the Women’s Nike Dunk Low “Laser Orange” mirrors the color block of the Dunk’s original “Syracuse” style. Who doesn’t love when Nike gives us options?
adidas Yeezy Slide “Enflame Orange”
Likely inspired by Kanye West’s obsession with workwear apparel and accessories, the adidas Yeezy Slide in “Enflame Orange” can be worn well into autumn with a pair of chunky knit socks. Slides are no longer strictly for summer, if that weren’t already obvious.
adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Mono Clay”
Adidas introduced the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Mono Clay” as part of a series of 350 V2 colorways dubbed “Mono” in June. The collection updates the sock-like sneaker with a new semi-translucent monofilament mesh construction in place of the shoe’s original Primeknit woven design. The fact that adidas and ‘Ye decided to dip one of the sneaker’s colorways in a reddish-orange clay hue is again very telling of the “orange” theme’s staying power.
Women’s Air Jordan 1 Mid “Apricot”
Different shades of orange leather and suede on the Women’s Air Jordan 1 Mid “Apricot” elicit a premium vibe for the adventurous mid-top shoe.
The Nike Dunk Low “Ceramic” wasn’t the first Dunk to appear in orange—the “Syracuse” holds that distinction—but it deserves a mention when discussing orange-based kicks due to its unique origins of being a former Japan-only release all the way back in 2001. Yes, that’s 20 years ago!
Piggybacking off the Yeezy Boost 700 “Wave Runner,” the first 700 with orange accenting, the model’s “Sun” colorway goes full-send with its orange Boost cushioned midsole and yellow-orange upper.