We don’t know about you, but we could spend hours and hours gawking at street style photos during fashion month. Starting in New York, photographer Phil Oh has been documenting all the impossibly stylish outfits that guests have been wearing to the spring 2024 shows—though he’s traveled to London and will be in Milan and Paris too. Thus far the ensembles have ranged from graphic minimalists to joyful, flamboyant maximalists. But no matter the aesthetic, one particular shoe has been uniting the fashion crowd: You can’t miss it.
The hottest kicks of the season thus far are Martine Rose’s collaboration sneakers with Nike. The Shox MR4 were released in July last year, and the $200 hybrid style combines the look of a football boot with a dress shoe. It features a mule construction for easy wearing, as well as a cushioned, springy Shox heel. Designed in bold colors like neon green and orange or blue and purple, they’re certainly a sneaker that’s meant to be noticed—so it’s no wonder that style peacocks have instantly gotten on board with the look.
In New York, street style stars sported the unlikely shoes in a variety of ways. One stylish guest paired the shoes with a bright tie-dye shirt and baggy shorts; another dressed them up with a bright green tulle dress. In London, meanwhile, one attendee paired them with a blazer and jeans, giving them a nonchalant attitude. Despite their boldness, they’re a shoe that, somehow, can work with any outfit. Chioma Nnadi, Vogue.com’s editor and global network lead, owns a pair and agrees on how versatile they are. “I like that they give you a heel in a sneaker—a little elevation,” Nnadi says. “They don’t cut you off at the ankle. Sneakers tend to look a bit frumpy with a skirt or dress, but these lengthen your legs.”
The question is: Will we see the kicks continue on in Milan and Paris? If we do, they’re bound to become an even bigger cult classic. You may want to start perusing some secondhand or resale stores for them. (The sad news? They’re sold out on most major retailers, though a few, like Kith, still have them in stock.) Ready, set, shop!
