Fashion is a funny thing. Trends that were once out of style are suddenly in again. Looks that were cool just yesterday can all of a sudden be major fashion faux pas the next. But that’s the beauty of the fashion industry, there is always room for creativity and reinvention—for lost styles to make major comebacks. Bally is joining in the obsession of luxury brands with “making everything old new again” with the release of their Retro Sneaker collection. With this capsule collection, lovers of the brand are treated to a blast from the past of style, with hip-hop era classics to smashing tennis shoe silhouettes. Once designed to withstand the rigors of sport, this new and improved collection is simple and promises ultimate comfort while performing extreme activities. For those in it purely for the fashion, they are the ideal shoes to “thrown on” whenever looking to dress casual but still longing for that muted designer brand pop!
The Competition (1983)
First introduced to shoe lovers in 1983, this enhanced version of The Competition has been replicated with the same sole, lining and shape as the original, but this time features a technical shock absorbing polyurethane sole, flexible rocker heel, cushioned tongue, and an extra inner sole. It is finished off with Bally’s signature side stripes and sport rubber-gum sole. The shoe seamlessly blends the old model’s classic sensibilities with modern style. This is evident in the curved toe cap which screams 2018. It is available in white for both women and men, with an additional version in suede snuff grey for men.
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The Galaxy (1983)
Bally’s original runner is a light sneaker that can match any outfit. It is a unisex shoe which is available in two versions: Kodak yellow and black for men, and a feminine blush for women. Crafted in breathable canvas with suede and plain leather details, 1983’s The Galaxy has a sporty treaded sole that allows traction for runners.
The Vita-Parcours (1974)
The Vita-Parcours, first introduced in 1974, is designed to be an urban shoe. Bally has maintained its iconic checkerboard motif to make sure the spirit of the original shoe remains intact. The sneaker sole has been modernized (it can also be seen in the brand’s Heimberg collection), and is available in seasonal colors. Men can opt from three varietals such as ocean, curry, and snuff grey. Women can opt for either ocean or peach.
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The Super Smash (1965)
A classic plimsoll shoe from the 1960s, The Super Smash has now been redone with a vulcanized sole, allowing it to be comfortable while remaining robust. A Bally logo can be clearly seen on the side. Made of our canvas, these exact replicas are available for both sexes in either high or low top versions. Other than the original canvas, more adventurous women can purchase the leather derivation in black and white finished off with metallic trimmings. Match the high top shoe with your personality by either choosing a heart, lighting bolt, or edelweiss logo detail on the sides. For the men’s collection, both original low and high top canvas styles in black are available. In addition, there is also leather low top version in white, black, and terra brown.
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