ellesse Icons Re-Worked

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. These re-energised Tanker sneakers have touched the style sweet spot in being made for today’s street fashion enthusiast - especially for one who’s not afraid of displaying some colour and flare. 

The Return of the ellesse Tanker

The ellesse Tanker is the result of a major artistic collaboration from 1982. The ellesse founder, Leonardo Servadio and industrial designer Marc Sadler collaborated in the creation of what would become one of the world’s most iconic stand-out sneakers. Thanks to Sadler’s background in industrial sport design - in particular, ski boots - and the ellesse brand’s roots in tennis, the Tanker merges two major sports in one shoe: tennis and ski. This sneaker features an outsole inspired by ski boots, with signature branding on the upper.

The brand’s logo itself also merges these two sports through the ellesse semi-palla. This logo stays true to the brand’s roots, with red and orange lozenges symbolising a tennis ball framed by a pair of ski tips. 

Over the years, the Tanker has evolved to stay relevant in the world of contemporary streetwear. The relaunch of the classic Tanker features revamped materials and colourways that maintain the original silhouette of this tennis shoe, reflecting the brand’s DNA and is reimagined for today’s style seekers.

Side Step presents the top selling and by far, one of the favourite tennis sneakers around today. The ellesse Tanker sneakers will elevate any outfit with retro-cool style. To see what we are talking about, check the below colourways out:

You will find these and all the ellesse staples here in the Side Step online store. You can also search your nearest branch to shop ellesse Tanker sneakers in-store.