Top 5 'Stranger Things' sneakers and how to buy them
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Duffer Brothers' ever-popular 'Stranger Things' series has inspired a large collection of merchandise. Fashion and accessories brands such as Vans, JanSport, Quiksilver, Casetify, MAC Cosmetics, Timex and Lokai are just a handful of companies that have cashed from the series' merchandise mania.
Many apparel and sportswear companies, such as Nike and Vans, have collaborated with the hit Netflix series on various occasions. Here are the top five 'Stranger Things' shoes, along with their prices and design details.
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1. Stranger Things x Vans Sk-8 Hi
The acclaimed show franchise, 'Stranger Things' teamed with the widely respected skateboarding brand Vans. Together, they produced a varied selection of outfits and footwear with various themes. On August 26, 2022, this collection was released to the public. The dynamic team reimagined the iconic Vans Sk8-Hi skating silhouette. The uppers are embellished with screencaps or various Dungeons & Dragons motifs. Here, the red accents are placed on top of the black foundation, and worn white sole units complete the look. Around the midfoot regions of these sole units, there is the text that reads "Friends Don't Lie." The tongue tags from Stranger Things further add to the sneakers' intriguing appearance. The price of each pair was $120.
2. Stranger Things x Nike Tailwind 'Hawkins High School'
The Stranger Things x Nike Tailwind 'Hawkins High School' shoes went on sale for $120 per pair on June 27, 2019. The collaboration's "Hawkins High School" Pack featured the retro Nike original Tailwind with Air cushioning. With this combination of colors from Hawkins High School, the original silhouette made a cameo appearance. With a full-green upper and a bright orange Swoosh, the Tailwind strongly supported the Tigers. This discreet yet heartfelt dedication to the well-liked Netflix series is completed by the co-branded trademarks on the tongue flaps and insoles, which also include the circular school patch prominently sewn on the heel counter.
3. Stranger Things x Vans Old Skool 'Hellfire Club Style 36'
The skating company also reinvented its iconic Old Skool silhouette in addition to the aforementioned Vans Sk8-Hi sneakers and a wide range of apparel items. The classic shoes had the "Hellfire Club" as their theme. Each pair of these Old Skool sneakers cost $110 at retail when they were first released. The Hellfire Club Style 36 may be used by both club members and Dungeons & Dragons throwing stars. The pairs' pale yellow lace loops go well with the black and red uppers to strengthen the motif.
4. Stranger Things x Nike Blazer 'OG Collection'
In collaboration with the Netflix series, the Swoosh brand also updated its renowned Blazer silhouette. With their jointly created Blazer shoes, the pair celebrated Independence Day in 1985 by drawing inspiration from the occasion. The Blazer High has a royal blue suede upper with white leather heel tabs that are inscribed with the year "1985". The back tab of the tongue flap is etched with the date July 4 and Hawkins, Indiana. Moreover, the tongue flap and the visible internal sponge both exhibit a particular retro style. The Stranger Things x Nike Blazer sneaker line arrived on July 12, 2019, and features the themed Blazer High shoes priced at $120.
5. Stranger Things x Nike Cortez 'Upside Down'
One of the most well-liked designs was the Nike Cortez Upside Down, which retailed for $110. A colour scheme of Sail/Sail-Deep Royal Blue covered the entire shoe. This Nike Cortez featured a vintage style that pays homage to the show's Upside Down and adopted a unifying theme across its three distinctive halves. A webbed texture covers the whole façade of the building, perfectly replicating the bizarre settings of the parallel reality. Swooshes take up shape as a result of the contour of the remaining frayed edges as the tan-toned fibres burn off to reveal the midnight indigo of the core denim structure. This refers to the condition of the many creatures roaming free.