Any sneaker lover knows how rotations change drastically over time. Five years ago it might have been all Jordans and now it is a combo of numerous labels. Taste and style morphs over time to better reflect our moods/personalities/interests/etc.
Rotations are essential for all occasions especially vacations, business trips, or any type of travel. Having a curated selection makes picking a fresh pair so much more efficient and almost effortless.
For people who own multiples pairs of sneakers anywhere from twenty to triple digits know the feeling of wearing the same shoes pretty often. While it is impossible to wear more than one pair at a time, rotations provide much needed structure and organization.
Bringing Out the Best
Keeping a few pairs of sneakers in a select group often allows an enthusiast to showcase their favorite and/or best shoes. Curating sneakers is an art that comes with experience and mistakes. Creating a unique selection requires time and effort than cannot be replicated by an automated system. The term “best sneaker” is entirely subjective. Nothing can make sneakers of fashion objective for all.
Personal choice makes rotations unique and meaningful.
The best kicks are typically reserved for good weather days, special occasions, or even a day to feel better about yourself. Everyone has their favorite pairs that make them feel more confident than usual. At the same time, wearing these sneakers often leads to someone being overly cautious for both justified and absurd reasons. The paradox of wearing one’s best sneakers leads to these particular pairs being put aside for unique reasons, occasions, milestones, etc.
Curating Rotations
The art of rotations comes through high attention to detail and understanding simple rules. Nobody can ever create a perfect rotation. However, rotations are meant to be individualized and therefore perfectly imperfect.
When someone is starting to form a solid rotation, a few questions must be answered. One of the first questions that arises- what purpose does this rotation serve? Will the sneakers be used for miles of walking daily? Or will they be around countless people and prone to getting stepped on?
Every answer leads to a better idea of what rotations should look like on a case by case basis. Another question to answer is what will be worn with the sneakers? The right clothes can make or break an extraordinary pair of shoes. It is essential to wear shoes that pair well with clothing; gym shoes do not always go well with streetwear, some sneakers look better with pants or shorts, and colorways may not mesh well with many color palettes. The possibilities for pairing sneakers with an outfit is endless; sneaker lovers must think about the whole fit while putting a rotation together.
Travel is another important factor that must be considered during the curation of rotations. Nobody who likes pain will pack a pair of sneakers that are very uncomfortable to walk and/or stand around in all day. Even though they aren’t sneakers, other footwear like flip flops/sandals or boots are required for the destination’s rotation. One must be adaptable and have shoes that can serve singular purposes as well as pairs that can be multifunctional.
Colorway and Material Combos
Sometimes it makes sense to stick to a particular color palette; other times, it might be more ideal to get a wide variety of colors in a rotation. Colorways often separate the exceptional rotations from the mediocre. Having too much of the sam exact color serves no purpose. A rotation is meant to be unique and exciting. Too much of one thing is bland and does not add much substance to a specific look.
Materials are another essential aspect of a healthy rotation. Depending on the weather, the materials of sneakers must be carefully picked before creating a rotation. Nobody wants to be worried about their shoes 24/7 when they are traveling and trying to have a good time. By taking a few extra minutes to consider the materials, rotations can become effortless when the days to wear the chosen pairs comes around. All you have to do is put on the fresh kicks and feel confident about yourself.
Both colorways and materials can make or break a pair of sneakers. Tons of sneakers have dope concepts and interesting stories attached to them. However, the materials and colorways contribute immensely to the execution of sneakers. Certain sneakers are unique from others for countless reasons; the best separate themselves from the pack with exquisite execution and high detailing that cannot be found on every sneaker.