Men’s sneakers that prove footwear is an art

Elle Marie

Photography by Collin Richie

August 2, 2022

1. Imran Potato x Vans, $150

2. Nike Air Trainer 1 Cactus Jack, $160

3. Nike LeBron 1X Low, $200

4. Politics x Asics Gel-Lyte III, $150

5. Salomon XT-4 Evening Primrose, $220

6. Politics x Asics Sneaker Freaker Gel-Lyte III, $160

7. Politics x Adidas Equipment Prototype ’84 World’s Fair, $140

From Sneaker Politics sneakerpolitics.com

This article was originally published in the August 2022 Tiger Pride issue of 225 magazine.

By Elle Marie

Fashion stylist Elle Marie has dressed clients like former Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and Grammy Award-winning artist PJ Morton for music video shoots including “I Need Your Love,” “Sticking to My Guns” and “Everything's Gonna Be Alright” as well as his “My Peace” album tour. She has graced the pages of “USA Today” and the cover of “Greater Baton Rouge Business Report” as a Forty Under 40 honoree. Elle is the founder of a creative arts workshop, “Recreating with Elle,” which offers in-person DIY classes for youth girls.