Affordable sneakers below $250 spotted in the latest Korean dramas
Kim Da-mi, Our Beloved Summer
Kim Da-mi played the role of a PR specialist and wore many elegant styles with shirts. Our Beloved Summer. Her corporate look is completed with a pair of comfortable sneakers.
Our Beloved Summer
New Balance made in US 990 V5 Sneakers, US$185 (S$248.97), by Ssense
New Balance is the brand she wore. These sneakers are breathable and comfortable. The versatile grey colour makes them easy to match with your work outfits.
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Ssense
Kim Da-mi, Our Beloved Summer
Kim Da-mi once stated that being “ordinary” is her greatest weapon as an actor. She has also removed age restrictions to play a variety of roles, including as a bully in high school.
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Shopbop – Veja Nova Sneakers, $11.31
The sneakers Kim Da-mi wore to the sports centre were made by Veja, a French label. For a touch more recognizability, the simple design is accented with a V logo.
It’s available here
Shopbop
Snowdrop’s Jisoo
Have you been keeping up with Jisoo’s debut drama Snowdrop? Jisoo wore many retro-looking, soft-knit sweaters on the show. So sneakers seem like a natural pairing for everyday outfits that we would all love to wear.
Snowdrop
Farfetch Autry Side Logo Sneakers, $207
Jisoo wore black and white stripes tops, jeans and a red cardigan to match her white shoes. The pair has a vintage look thanks to the perforated details.
It’s available here
Farfetch
Jun Ji-hyun of Jirisan
Starring Gianna Jun Ji-hyun and Ju Ji-hoon, Jirisan depicts the life of mountain park rangers working in Korea’s Mount Jiri. Gianna wore many mountain climbing shoes, but she wore casual sneakers when she wasn’t working.
Jirisan
Converse Chuck 70 Hi-Black, $129.90
Converse Chuck 70 high cut sneakers were the one she wore. It could be paired with a suit or a combination of jeans and wool shirt.
It’s available here
Converse
Melancholia’s Im Soojung
Im Soo-jung of MelancholiaShe has been in the business for more than two decades and is radiant and youthful.
Melancholia
Converse Yellow Chuck 70 High Shoes, US$75 (S$100.92), Ssense
Im Soo-jung also wore a pair of Converse Chuck 70 sneakers in the show — this eye-catching sunflower yellow pair. Another way to create a unique look is to combine bright colours with more subtle shades.
It’s available here
Ssense
Happiness’ Han Hyojoo
Han Hyojoo marked her return five years ago to the small-screen screen with a special appearance. W(2016) with the apocalyptic thriller Happiness. She is a member of the Special Operation Unit Police Squad and wears many casual and natural outfits including pullovers, hoodies and T-shirts.
Happiness
New Balance White & Silver 530 Sneakers, US$105 (S$141.29), from Ssense
Both Han Hyojoo, as well as the aforementioned Kim Da’mi, wore New Balance mesh sneakers. This pair can be worn with a hoodie and T-shirt or jogger pants for a casual Korean look.
It’s available here
This article was published for the first time in NUYOU. Translation and additional reporting by Ho Guo Xiong.
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Source: Her World