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Nothing brings us all together quite like the Olympic Games—except maybe our international love of sneakers. High-performance on the court but comfortable and casual in the stands, they’ve become the go-to shoe across tons of Paris events.
We’ve already spotted some majorly talented athletes (looking at you, Ilona Maher) wearing some of the coolest kicks around. Luckily, you don’t have to envy their style from afar. Below, we’ve rounded up the best, brightest pairs that you too can buy—and there are a bunch.
Scroll on to browse the coolest sneakers from the Paris Games. As the 2024 Olympics continue, we’ll update this list with even more sleek sneaks you can shop—well, until they sell out, at least.
Cariuma Salvas
Spotted on: Jagger Eaton, United States, Skateboarding—Men’s Street Finals
Eaton celebrates in a pair of Cariuma Salvas, decked out with his name and subtle stars around the heel. Yep, I’m jealous.
Adidas Harden Volume 8 Shoes
Spotted on: Luguentz Dort, Canada, Basketball—Men’s Group A
In a game against Australia, Dort hit the court wearing these ultrafuturistic Harden Volume 8 Shoes from Adidas (named after James Harden, one of basketball’s greats).
Asics Gel-Resolution 9 Paris
Spotted on: Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani, Italy, Tennis—Women’s Doubles Quarterfinals
Asics’s Gel-Resolution 9 Paris sneakers were super easy to spot on Paolini and Errani against Roland Garros’s red clay as the duo took on Great Britain.
Vans Classic Skate Old Skool Shoe
Spotted on: Rimu Nakamura, Japan, BMX—Freestyle Park Final
Spotted on Nakamura mid-air (and on the feet of countless skateboarders worldwide): Vans’s classic Skate Old Skool Shoe.
Nike Air Max Ishod
Spotted on: Cordano Russell, Canada, Skateboarding—Men’s Street Finals
Russell’s speckled Air Max Ishods were on full display as he took on the grind rail at the Paris Games.
Nike Air Max 1
Spotted on: Team United States Women’s Rugby Sevens
Ilona Maher and the rest of Team USA’s women’s rugby crew celebrated their bronze medal win in Nike’s Air Max 1.
New Balance FuelCell Rebel 4
Spotted on: Alex Yee, Great Britain, Triathlon
Yee covered some serious ground during the triathlon in a pair of New Balance’s FuelCell Rebel 4 sneakers. (Jury’s still out on whether neon shoes make you run faster, but they definitely look cool.)
Li-Ning Mirage Pro
Spotted on: Pusarla Venkata Sindhu, India, Badminton—Women’s Singles Round of 16
If (like me) you had no idea there were specific shoes for badminton, let me introduce you to the Li-Ning Mirage Pro. Lightweight and stable, this pair is designed to help players focus on hitting the birdie—not on sore arches or sweaty feet, according to the brand.
Nike KD17 Basketball Shoes
Spotted on: Katherine Plouffe, Canada, Basketball—Women’s Pool Round 3x3
Nike’s sleek KD17 Basketball Shoes helped Plouffe stay light on her feet in a game against Australia.
Mizuno Wave Excees Tour 6 AC Tennis Shoe
Spotted on: Ljudmyla Kichenok and Nadija Kichenok, Ukraine, Tennis—Women’s Doubles Quarterfinals
For smashing aces and rallying against Spain, the twin Kichenoks opted to wear Mizuno’s Wave Exceed Tour 6 AC Tennis Shoe. Coordination: on point.
Asics Sky Elite FF 3 Paris
Spotted on: Lucille Giquel, France, Volleyball—Women’s Preliminary Round
Giquel got some major air in Asics’s Sky Elite FF 3 Paris sneakers during a match against the Republic of China. On another note, check out that gymnast-level back flexibility (ouch).
Adidas Barricade 13 Tennis Shoes
Spotted on: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Canada, Tennis—Men’s Single Semifinals
Auger-Aliassime’s Barricade 13s helped him twist on a dime to return the ball during a match against Carlos Alcaraz of Team Spain.
Paris: A sneakerhead’s paradise.
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