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It’s no secret that products reach a certain level of desirability once a celebrity wears them. But with Cariuma’s sneakers, this is not necessarily the case. Lasting kicks have always been incredibly in demand, regularly racking up thousands of waiting lists for the simple reason that these are really good sneakers.
Somewhere along the way, big names like Nina AgdalNaomi Watts, Jon Hamm, Noah Centineo, Pete Davidson and Luka Sabbat, understood trendy basketball, but it’s the newest addition to the Cariuma club that excites us the most. Hollywood icon Dame Helen Mirren arrived in Nice, France for the Cannes Film Festival wearing the beloved OCA Low Topopting for the bright green colourway to complete her head-to-toe green ensemble.
Buy now: $79; caruima.com
buy now: $79; cariuma.com
Mirren Approved Kicks, which once had a waiting list of 8,000 people, are made from a comfortable yet durable organic cotton canvas upper that is breathable and lightweight, making them ideal for summer. The rest of the shoe’s DNA is equally impressive (and eco-friendly). The rubber sole, which provides excellent traction in rain, shine, slush or snow, is ethically tapped, the vegan memory foam insole is made from a cork blend, of organic memory foam and organic mamona oil, and the laces, liner and labels are all made from recycled plastic bottles.
Buy now: $79; cariuma.com
Buy now: $98; cariuma.com
Aside from durability, these sneakers also earn five stars in the comfort department. Editors (me!) have traveled New York wearing them, moms (mine!) have worn them all day, and Mirren wears hers on the road. Plus, of the nearly 6,000 five-star reviews they have so far, we’d say about 75% of them mention the phrase “comfort” in some way.
“I was able to walk around in these shoes all afternoon the first day I wore them and felt no discomfort! I was pleasantly surprised that there was no break-in period! wrote one buyer.
Another reviewer mentioned how Cariuma’s sneakers helped relieve some of their back and leg pain. “I’m obsessed! The more I wear them, the more comfortable they are. My back and legs don’t hurt anymore, and they’re absolutely the shoes that provide great support that doesn’t look like your grandma’s orthopedic .”
If you haven’t joined the Cariuma club yet, let Mirren fully convince you to do so. Whether it’s work, play or travel, these comfortable sneakers have you covered. Shop them below.
Buy now: $98; cariuma.com
Buy now: $98; cariuma.com
