The Ultimate Buyer's Guide to Maison Margiela Sneakers
When it comes to high fashion's sneaker offering, regular readers of Highsnobiety will know all about our love for Maison Margiela's output. If you're going to max out the credit card on some luxe kicks, there are worse things to spend your money on than some fresh creps from the fashion house.
And, while Margiela is known to drop some quirkier pieces on the apparel front ($1,000+ for less than a quarter of a sweater?), Maison Margiela sneakers are the gift that keeps on giving – especially when on sale. See below for everyhting from its chunky Fusion silhouette to its sleeker Replica kicks and Reebok partnership.
Shop all of the best Maison Margiela sneakers below.
Replica
The minimalist Replica has been released in all kinds of colorways now, from leopard print to neon green and space-age, but you can't beat the low-key colorways like the white and blue versions with gum sole below, or the newer, ultra-luxe satin pairs. Made from premium materials most traditionally including a quality leather upper with suede overlays, this is a timeless style from Margiela based on the classic Bundeswehr German army trainer.
Reebok
One of the most exciting partnerships in the current sneaker landscape is undoubtedly Maison Margiela x Reebok. The two imprints offer very different values, but together it's a match made in heaven. Reebok's staple sportswear classics get an unorthodox stamp under the control of Margiela, from roman sandal-like ankle builds to the signature split-toe Tabi.
Evolution
What really sets Maison Margiela sneakers apart from the crowd is the label's ability to take inspiration from the past while putting a completely novel spin on it. It's a style proven in abundance by the retro-leaning Replica and further cemented by the newer Evolution silhouette.
This lightweight nylon runner features a chunky sole unit for impact which boasts a classic gum outsole for that signature retro finish.
Tabi
The first model to walk in the first-ever Maison Margiela fashion show in 1989 was wearing a Tabi boot. Since then, the brand has become synonymous with the polarizing cleft-toe footwear. The split-toe design has been expanded to include ballet pumps, mary-janes, men's boots, and yes – even sneakers.
50-50
Lore has it the 50-50 shoe is named for its dual design – two halves of different styles of shoes, melded together to become one. Its asymmetry makes for a classic Margiela statement piece: Intricate, interesting, but low-key.
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