Retro doesn’t have to mean old.
Some of the most ahead of their time and avant-garde sneaker designs around are actually from the archives of top athletic brands.
Whether it’s Reebok’s futuristic Instapump Fury (pictured above), Nike‘s trail-ready Humara sneaker, or the Kanye West-approved Adidas Climacool, there are a number of ways to get retro style without looking dated.
See what we mean by shopping the top picks below.
1. Reebok Instapump Fury OG
With a design so ahead of its time buzzing fashion label Vetements couldn’t resist a collaboration, the Reebok Instapump Fury debuted in 1993, but it still somehow looks like something from the future.
![Reebok Instapump Fury OG](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/reebok-instapump-fury-og.jpg)
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2. Air Jordan 11 Retro Low IE
One of the more polarizing Jordan low-top designs, this Air Jordan 11 IE did away with the mid-top version’s defining patent leather overlays for a mesh-backed elephant print treatment.
![Air Jordan 11 Retro Low IE](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/air-jordan-11-ie-low.jpg)
3. Fila Bubbles
First released in 1997, the Fila Bubbles followed suit with the bold, in-your-face branding seen on many ’90s models, but did so in a way that still looks fresh today.
![Fila Bubbles](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fila-bubbles-hanon.jpg)
4. Nike Air Humara 17
Nike’s trail-ready Air Humara sneaker has always been a cult favorite, and this year, the look was catapulted into the streetwear mainstream courtesy of Supreme.
![Nike Humara 17](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/nike-air-humara-17.jpg)
5. Adidas Climacool 1
With an emphasis on ventilation, the Adidas Climacool feels just as cool as it looks. Originally released in 2002, this runner remains one of the brand’s most forward-thinking designs.
![Adidas Climacool 1](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/adidas-climacool-1.jpg)
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