This month’s guide to sneakers that pay homage to hip-hop artists

This month of love and friendship, the search for gifts has increased and people are even looking for different gifts with innovative features to surprise each other.

Farfetch celebrates Hip Hop’s 5th anniversary by bringing together sneakers that evolved alongside or emerged from the hip hop scene. This musical genre was born in 1973 and became a movement that brought millions of people together.

Therefore, within the framework of celebrating hip-hop, love and friendship, we will tell you about these 12 references You can find the most iconic luxury sneakers at Farfetch.

Clyde

They were also launched by Puma in 1973, marking the beginning of the marriage between hip-hop shoes and sneakers. He was named in honor of New York Knicks star Walter “Clyde” Frazier. Bonus Track: The New York City Breakers used them when performing break dancing.

Super star

Another great classic. They arrived on the streets as early as 1969, But in ’86, they became popular with Run-DMC’s song “My adidas.” Since then, many special editions have been released to commemorate the rap heavyweight.

Air Jordan 3

It has had a profound impact on hip-hop culture. Released in 1988, they appeared in KRS-One (Boogie Down Productions)’s “My Philosophy” video, in addition to being the first model to be named after Michael Jordan, with ads featuring Spike Lee (Spike Lee) Directed. Bonus track: They’re one of the favorite sneakers of mic greats like Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z.

gazelle

As hip-hop rose to prominence in Europe, the Beastie Boys were an impeccable weapon on the stage. Design collaborations with luxury brands replicate Dapper Dan’s style, showcasing fine fabrics and high fashion.

air max 95

It’s one of the most popular products on the planet, and “everyone used them.” They appear in the lyrics of rappers like Gucci Mane, Curren$y, The Game, and Ghostface Killah.

Supreme Air Max 96

A modern take on Nike’s iconic silhouette from 1996. Available in spring/summer 2021, they feature translucent windows instead of mesh panels, making the inner workings visible.

The original Air Max 97.

They were created in 1997 and are now a challenge that is re-released every few years, Silver or gold. Bonus Tracks: Six unique songs released with Eminem and auctioned to the Marshall Mathers Foundation, A charity that assists disadvantaged and at-risk youth in Detroit, Michigan and surrounding communities.

Air Max Plus

They were made in 1998 for runners, although they quickly gained traction on the rave, grime and, of course, hip-hop circuits in the UK.. They’re also called TN because of the Tuned Air technology that provides lightweight cushioning in the heel.

Answer four

Reebok owns the sneakers Allen Iverson wore for 14 seasons The sneakers started a trend in the NBA in 2000, matching his braided and tattooed street style.

Super star collaboration

This pair of shoes was born out of the brotherhood between Bape and adidas in 2003. It represents the transition of the hip-hop movement from an old genre to a new one. In addition, unlike the original version, it also includes ABC camouflage and the Japanese brand’s classic logo.

Air Jordan 4 retro

The designer of the second pair of shoes is Tinker Hatfield. Despite its origins in 1989, this blue nubuck model launched in 2018 stands out for its retro effect and is one of fashion’s most notable collaborations with 32-year-old rapper Travis Scott.

air max 1

The latest in the collection of reference sneakers, also from Spring/Summer 2021, is created with the support of Dutch boutique Patta (Amsterdam), bringing the hot vibe of Dutch hip-hop to the global map.