In the Nineties, Velcro-strap sneakers were the staple of many a kindergartner’s wardrobe. The style was perfect photo op fodder for first-day-of-school pictures, especially when paired with denim overalls, a shiny new lunch box and a Koosh ball in hand. But now, thanks to the ongoing wave of Nineties nostalgia, the style has gone high-fashion for adults. This spring, brands like Rag & Bone, Marni, Superga, Kenzo and more have created styles outfitted with the foolproof fastener. The look brings new meaning to fashion’s favorite tag, ath-leisure, melding an athletic preface with the leisurely, time-saving convenience of a laceless design. Just strap in and go. Those who have already been keen on Nineties redux paraphernalia — crop tops, high-waist mom jeans, platform sandals and bucket hats — are not planning to shy away from Velcro sneakers either. Model Ali Michael, whose popular Instagram account is laden with sartorial throwbacks — many mom jeans among them — said of the look: “I tend to like clothes that make me nostalgic for my past. I had a lot of trouble learning to tie my shoes as a child and had to wear Velcro shoes almost exclusively.” Wren designer Melissa Coker was also an early adapter of the
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