The highly anticipated Barbie movie, starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie, among other A-List celebrities, has stirred up an undeniable buzz. Yet, its influence extends far beyond the silver screen. The fashion industry, ever sensitive to cultural phenomena, has wholeheartedly embraced the resurgence of the iconic doll's style. The term "Barbiecore" has been coined, embodying a trend that sees an explosion of Barbie-inspired, pink-centric fashion.
One need not look far to see the evidence; TikTok and social media users confidently flaunt pink-based outfits, turning digital runways into a Barbie world. But of all the fashion pieces influenced by Barbiecore, none have made a statement quite as bold as footwear. Various brands are jumping on the trend, releasing Barbie-inspired shoes that are as stylish as they are nostalgic.
Barbie Nike Shoes
Though not officially collaborating with Mattel, four sneakers from Nike have obviously taken inspiration from Barbie.
Nike Air Max Scorpion FK "Barbie"
The Nike Air Max Scorpion FK "Barbie" combines style and comfort in an ode to Barbie. The sneaker adopts the iconic pink hue synonymous with Barbie and star embroidery on select details. Underfoot, the large Air Max Scorpion midsole features a gradient pink shade, and the outsole hosts pink rubber details.
Nike Dunk Low LX "Barbie"
The Nike Dunk Low LX "Barbie" is a must-have for those who love the "Barbiecore" style. The shoe features a pink suede upper with star graphics on the quarter panel and tongue tag. A large “N” lace dubrae is present and comes bedazzled in faux crystals. Glittery details appear on the Swoosh and heel tab. Down below, the midsole gets a vintage treatment, while the semi-translucent outsole contains stars throughout. This pair also comes packaged in a special pink box with star graphics and a similar “N” logo on the lace dubrae.
Nike Zoom Vomero 5 "Barbie"
Barbiecore has found its way to chunky, retro runners as the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Barbie” recently emerged. The light pink accents contrast beautifully with the vibrant pink on the Swoosh, TPU midfoot, and suede overlays near the toe. Star graphics adorn the tongue tag, and glittery details are near the heel overlay. Underfoot, the foam midsole comes in pink and white, while the outsole comes in pink.
Nike SB Force 58 "Barbie"
Outside of Nike Sportswear, Nike SB is paying tribute to Barbie with the SB Force 58. The retro-inspired design follows the same format as the other sneakers, mixing pink hues and star graphics. Suede covers the overlays while the light pink leather acts as the base. Underfoot sits a sail rubber midsole and outsole.
Barbie Crocs
Crocs released a Barbie collection in collaboration with Mattel that perfectly embodies the "comfort-chic" ethos of the brand:
Barbie x Crocs Classic Clog
Taking the comfort and convenience of Crocs to a new, stylish level, the Barbie x Crocs Classic Clog showcases Barbie's iconic pink in a playful design. White accents appear on the Barbie-branded sports mode strap as well the sidewall. Barbie Jibbitz adds some playfulness to the slip-on. Everything comes complete with a pink outsole.
Barbie x Crocs Cozzzy Sandal
The Barbie x Crocs Cozzzy Sandal is a testament to the collaboration's commitment to infusing everyday footwear with the Barbiecore style. Its cozy, plush upper and durable outsole offers comfort and fashion in one package. Pink hues dominate the sneaker, with a lighter hue used for the forefoot strap and a vibrant shade on the fuzzy lining and foam sole unit. Like other pieces in this collection, Jibbitz included feature details from Barbie’s world.
Barbie x Crocs Crush Clog
The Barbie x Crocs Crush Clog combines in black and pink, with the former shade landing on the top of the foam slip-on. A Barbie-infused graphic is laid across the black portion of the sneaker and comes in pink, matching the chunky sole unit below. Silver glitter details are found on the sports mode strap, and more accents make their way to the Jibbitz.
Barbie x Crocs Cutie Crush Clog (GS)
The Barbie x Crocs Cutie Crush Clog (GS) sports a vibrant pink color, incorporating Barbie's iconic style. The clog is made from Crocs' comfortable and durable material. Unlike the adult version, the top portion features a pink hue instead of a black-based design and omits graphics aside from the sole unit.
Barbie Vans Shoes
Vans has teased an upcoming collaboration with Barbie. While there's no official information available on the collection as of this writing, we can expect a co-branded Vans sneaker utilizing pink shades.
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Sneakerhead from South Florida who turned his passion into a career. Concerts, music, trying new restaurants, and catching the latest movies are some of the things I enjoy when not writing for Sole Retriever. Email: nick@soleretriever.com
