Part 2: Jersey-inspired Shoes to Wear to the World Cup
In April, I reviewed the tournament's kits and selected 15 standouts. Now, here's what shoes to pair with each.
The World Cup starts in a week, which means it’s Game Time for outfit planning. Earlier this week, I shared Part 1 of this World Cup shoe series with footwear recs inspired by soccer, from old-school cleats to red cards and the Golden Boot.
Part 2 is even more exciting. I took the 15 World Cup jerseys that I awarded “Best in Class” in April and paired each with the perfect sporty shoe. These all-star picks are sure to give you superior sideline style:
1. The France Away Shoe
Honor Lady Liberty’s once bronze exterior with these Nike shoes that bring out the tarnishing France logo.
2. The USA Stars and Stripes Shoe
The Adidas stripes with the blue stars make these the perfect stars and stripes shoes. The best part? They match with both kits.
3. The Spain Home Shoe
At first glance, these shoes screamed España to me. But beyond that, a big part of the visual appeal of this pairing is the reversal of red and yellow as the dominant color in the two products.
Bonus: The Spain Away Shoe
When I saw, these shoes, I knew I had to include a bonus for the away jersey. The old-school, yet detailed design of the shoe, as well as the colors, make this a perfect match.
4. South Korea Away Shoe
I got these shoes for Christmas and am obsessed. Their iridescent purple shimmer is mesmerizing, making it an obvious choice for the jersey I awarded most aesthetic.
5. Mexico Home Shoe
Sometimes it’s just a match made in heaven.
6. Germany Home Shoe
You might look at these shoes and think they work because of the matching colors. But look one step further at the geometric diamonds and triangles in the middle of the jersey and the laces, and you’ll see just how well they truly work together.
7. Germany Away Shoe
Another match made in heaven — now, we’re just getting lucky.
8. Colombia Home Shoe
Third time’s a charm?
9. Portugal Away Shoe
These shoes not only have the jersey’s mint coloring, but texture and a Puma silver wave element that connect to the ocean design
10. Côte d’Ivoire Away Shoe
The two pastel colors in the jersey are so good that the shoes had to follow suit.
11. Ghana Home Shoe
This pairing is probably my favorite, from the thick black detailing to the thin colorful lines. Someone call the designers at Puma and Adidas because how is this not an intentional pairing?
12. Canada Away Shoe
I have a pair of the Taekwondo shoes in black and white and love them. The patent leather and red, however, draws out the edginess of Canada’s graffiti-style jersey.
13. Morocco Home Shoe
Morocco’s jersey is one of my favorites because of its traditional mosaic collar and unique neckline. This, however, made it harder to find a shoe that honored those elements.
The texture of this Puma sneaker connects to the jersey’s geometric hem, and the open, yet artfully designed lace area of the shoe mirrors its unique neckline.
14. Netherlands Home Shoe
The Netherlands went with a never-before-used shade of orange for their jerseys. So, the shoes needed to be two things: orange and bright.
15. Croatia Home Shoe
Red, white, and classic. What more do you need for Croatia?
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