Feb 17, 2017 9:00AM PT

The 9 Best Retro Sneakers Available Now

Vans Old Skool — Vans Old Skool

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Modern technologies such as Adidas’ Boost cushioning and Nike’s self-tying E.A.R.L. help keep sneakers exciting, but sometimes it’s hard to top an iconic retro look.

Whether it’s a court shoe turned classic or a skateboard sneaker that has transcended fashion, these nostalgic kicks remain popular with consumers and continue to influence designers today.

Shop the best retro options out now below.

Vans Old Skool — Vans has a number of classics in its vault, but the Old Skool is the trendiest and easiest to wear.

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Vans Old Skool, $60; vans.com

Puma Clyde — Puma’s got a number of great retros to choose from, but it’s hard to top these classics made famous by NBA legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier.

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Puma Clyde NYC, $85; puma.com

Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star '70 — The Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star ’70 is designed with vintage-inspired details and materials for a look and feel closer to the original.

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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ’70, $85; converse.com

Adidas Gazelle — You’re probably familiar with the Adidas Stan Smith and Superstar, but the Gazelle is another one of the brand’s classic retros that deserves your attention.

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Adidas Gazelle, $79.99; finishline.com

Reebok Classic Leather — Sometimes simple is better, and you can’t go wrong with a tried-and-tested design such as the Reebok Classic Leather.

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Reebok Classic Leather, $74.99; reebok.com

Nike Air Foamposite One — Conceived in 1997, Foamposite remains one of Nike’s most groundbreaking technologies, and it’s never looked better than on the “Royal” Air Foamposite One.

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Nike Air Foamposite One, $229.99; footaction.com

NikeLab Air Max 1 Pinnacle — Premium materials and a remastered silhouette make this 1987 Nike runner a smart retro buy.

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NikeLab Air Max 1 Pinnacle, $160; nike.com

Air Jordan 4 — It’s not often that a retro Air Jordan 4 stays on the shelves, so don’t pass up the opportunity to add this pair to your collection.

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Air Jordan 4, $190; nike.com

Reebok Shaq Attaq — With its Orlando Magic-inspired colors and Reebok Pump tech, Shaquille O’Neal’s first signature shoe is as ’90s as it gets.

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Reebok Shaq Attaq, $159.99; reebok.com

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