Emily Ratajkowski Just Wore Controversial Laceless Sneakers |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing

published 22 August 2024

When I first saw these images of Emily Ratajkowski wearing laceless sneakers, they brought back vivid memories of a very similar water-friendly style I used to be forced into as a kid at the beach. I've resented any similar-looking shoes ever since, so I'm amazed to report that I think Ratajkowski has just made them look incredibly cool.

This pair of slip-on python-print sneakers from the Brain Dead X Oakley Factory Team collaboration ($165) may be EmRata's most controversial shoes yet. Never one to shy away from talking point shoes, the model has been spotted in jelly flats, ballet sneakers, and mesh shoes on multiple occasions recently, but never a pair as divisive as this. Cut to the height and size of conventional sneakers, these shoes are designed without laces and instead are lined with a Lycra fabric that closely hugs the foot, keeping them in place and creating a Croc-sneaker hybrid.

Emily Ratajkowski wears Brain Dead x Oakley shoes.

As she's stepped out in her laceless sneakers several times over the past few weeks, it's clear that they're a new favorite in her collection. Ratajkowski proved their surprising versatility by styling them with a tailored miniskirt followed by baggy khakis and a fitted tank a few days later. As conventionally unattractive shoes, laceless sneakers have joined the "ugly-but-cool shoes" club, which counts Maison Margiela's Tabis as its most well-known member.

I swept through the wardrobes of celebrities this season, and EmRata isn't the only person I've spotted in sneakers sans laces as of late. Fellow model Iris Law recently took a pair for a stroll with a white ensemble.

Infused with gorpcore energy, these new sneakers are set apart from the slip-on sneakers of seasons gone by, like Vans' classic skater shoes, thanks to the thick-grip soles and sporty silhouettes. These shoes are set to rival traditional sneakers this coming season, so read on to get ahead of the game and shop the laceless-sneaker trend backed by Emily Ratajkowski and Iris Law.

SHOP EMILY RATAJKOWSKI'S LACELESS SNEAKERS

Brain Dead X Oakley Factory Team

Python Flesh

EmRata's sneakers also come in nine other styles.

SHOP OUR EDIT OF LACELESS SNEAKERS

Adidas

Taekwondo

Simple and sleek.

ZARA

Satin Effect Athletic Flats

Ballet-style hybrids are set to be a major shoe trend next season.

Mango

Canvas Leather Sneakers

Trust me: These will sell out.

Puma

Mostro Perf

Style with baggy jeans or wear with a tailored miniskirt like Ratajkowski.

Salomon

RX Moc 3.0 Suede

Salomon sneakers are a fashion-person favorite.

Our Legacy

Gabe Sneakers

These chunky sneakers guarantee comfort.

Nike

ACG Rufus

These also come in light beige.

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