For many years people have failed to completely remove the need for tongues and laces from the sneaker design. In 1941, the Velcro came along which became popular amongst kids and older people. Vans introduced slide sneakers not long ago, but ever since those, the only non-tongue, non-lace kind of shoe that has become popular is the shoe that looks like socks. The sock-sneaker, also called “Snockers” was first seen in a shoe introduced by Nike called Presto. These kicks have been Even though the Snockers of today are different in material and look they definitely come from the same family. Initially, these kinds of shoes were made for running purposes but now this style is most common amongst basketball players. Shoes like Flyknit, Adidas Primeknit, and others, are extremely durable and have been the first to combine shoes and socks into one single item. These days everything is about combining style with comfort and a laid-back look. Menswear has become extremely casual and the original dress code is diminishing. The sneaker market today might seem weird to some but what we do know is it is extremely trendy. Today, it is not about what looks the best. It is more about what looks the most unique and trendy at the same time. People want to look different and nothing could be more different than shoes like “Snockers” which break all the norms.
Adidas introduced a sock shoe called Crazy Explosive which gained fame when worn by Nick Young, an American basketball player. Basically, these shoes are just socks with a rubber sole and the trademark Addidas logo. The laces on these shoes are knit a bit differently and as they are just to secure the shoe rather than the person's foot in the shoe. They are beautifully cushioned and do not lack in terms of performance. Another basketball based Snocker was released by Under Armour called Curry 4s. These have been extremely popular but the most popular has been LeBron James’s version of Nike sneakers. When it comes to more casual Snockers, they are built more for their looks and thus are extremely animalistic compared to their basketball counterparts. This means that they appear to be more sock-like that the other. Kanye West is known for bringing in new and innovative designs and his Primeknit Yeezy Boosts are true representations of what fashion snickers are like. Another sock sneaker extremely popular these days, been worn by many celebrities, is Balenicaga’s Speed Trainers. Famous companies have made shoes like Reebok’s Supreme Ultraknit, Tubular Doom Primeknit, Adidas’s City Sock, and more. Companies like Zara have also come with their line of sock sneakers which are a mix of the Balenciaga and Fendi design. All in all, it is safe to say that even if these sneakers don't get recognition many years from now, its basketball counterparts, which were the original models, will always remain special. This is because of the amount of technology that went into making them and it still is. Sock sneakers can be a great addition to someone's shoe collection and if the fashion industry is moving as fast as it is, it is high time we accept that these lace and tongueless sneakers are just a part of the natural fashion transformation. It’s high time we accept Snockers!

 Zara's Version of Snockers

Balenciaga Speed Trainer sneakersAdidas Crazy Explosive 2017

Under Armour Curry 4

Nike LeBron XV