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Iconic Sneakers In TV and Film

ByPhil Collins

Oct 25, 2022

Shoes are a vital part of an outfit, so it’s important to select a pair that will complement your attire. A lot of people find inspiration from fictional characters’ clothing, and this is how some iconic styles are created. In this article we are going to be looking at some famous sneakers that have been featured in TV and Film.

Let’s take a look at some infamous sneaker styles worn in some of the world’s favourite media!

Space Jam

The 1996 hit movie Space Jam stars basketball legend Michael Jordan. In the film Jordan is seen debuting his Air Jordan 11’s which featured a Space Jam themed colour palette: White, Black, and Purple.

These sneakers are one-of-a-kind and were sold in 2021 for $176,400!

The Air Jordan brand is legendary in the sneaker community and still ever so popular in today’s stores.

Glee

The 2009 American TV Series Glee was extremely popular across the globe. Three of the most memorable cast members are Santana, Britney, and Quinn. They are three of the high school cheerleading team called The Cheerios. Their outfits are iconic and chosen for fancy dress and Halloween all these years later. Their uniform is paired with bright white Nike sneakers.

This name of Nike sneaker is still unknown but there are many different styles that look similar to theirs!

Forest Gump

One of the most successful movies of all time is Forest Gump. During the movie, you see Tom Hanks is spotted wearing the leather Nike Cortez shoes. Thanks to the 80’s revival, these are available to purchase!

The classic Nike sneaker is designed from a traditional red, white, and blue colour palette. They were released in June 2017 and were confirmed that they were inspired by the film.

Stranger Things

The release of Stranger Things on Netflix has made history, breaking Netflix records of the most viewing hours for an English-language program. Each character is individually known for their sense of style.

The most known sneakers throughout the series are:

  • Steve’s red and white Nike Bruins in season 4
  • Steve’s Blue and White Adidas Gazelles in season 3
  • Eddie’s White Reebok Ex-O-Fit in season 4
  • Classic Reeboks were also worn by Joyce, Mike, Eleven, and Dustin

What sneakers have caught your eye while watching your favourite movies and shows?