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This season we are bringing you good vibes with our latest assortment of summer essentials, available at Side Step. We want to make sure that you elevate your taste level when it comes to footwear, apparel and accessories choices.

Anyone that has a sense of style and activewear is their go-to, Puma sportswear is one of the legendary brands when it comes to innovation in both design and performance. The brand has been powering athletes across all forms of sporting codes from running to football, basketball to motocross and so much more.

Originally designed in 1983 for play on basketball hardcourts by French designer Jacques Chassaing, the adidas Forum stood its ground with ease. In 1984, new NBA player Michael Jordan wore Forum’s in the Team USA Olympic trials.

A fashion favourite from the past, Sergio Tacchini is a comeback brand. The latest Young Line celebrates one of the 80s and 90s most iconic tennis shoes released. F

It’s no surprise that one of the world’s best-loved sneakers, Chuck Taylors have kept their cool since they first made their transition from the basketball court to the street in the early 1970s.

When it comes to retro footwear, few sneakers compare to the ellesse Tanker. This iconic tennis shoe has a heritage dating back to 1982. Today, thanks to the trend of returning old school classic sneaker styles, the Tanker has seen a resurgence as Millenials re-invest their personal style fusing the old with the new.

A reality in regards footwear trends is that there will oftentimes be a revival edition of a previous best selling silhouette. These are termed as old school styles as they were last released at least 10 years previous.

Never heard of the word before? You are not alone but we’ve got your back… Gorpcore is a descriptor referring to "Good Ol' Raisins and Peanuts”, the trend known as Gorpcore and is less about fashion and more of a lifestyle. The term was coined by The Cut writer, Jason Chen in 2017 having named this a growing trend that had been around for a while.

Sustainable streetwear fashion can no longer be seen as a trend, but rather a major factor in the decision making of eco-conscious consumers when shopping. The benefits to making use of recyclable materials and discarded product finds a happy medium between the impact of fast fashion and the consumer's demands from retailers to be ecologically conscious.

If you are looking for the coolest sneakers, Side Step have put together a list of the most popular sneakers this year. We think with this list, we’ve got you covered when it comes to trending Branded footwear. From hi-tops to chunky; court shoes to mid-tops, our collection has been carefully curated based on trends, votes and sales, read on to see our top picks for the coolest sneakers in 2021.