From Vans to Rick Owens, 9 Sneakers That Channel the Emo Style Trend

Thanks to the TikTok generation's obsession with nostalgia, the part punk, part Y2K emo fashion trend has come full circle since dominating pop culture in the early aughts.

While emo style is most often associated with combat boots and platform footwear, sneaker fans can get in on the throwback trend via avant-garde styles like the leather Antei by Raf Simons, or the high-top Stivali Army silhouette by Rick Owens.

The trend sees a wide spectrum, with designer options like the chunky Off-White™ Odsy-1000 in a moody dark gray colorway, as well as affordable, DIY-ready picks like the classic Converse Chuck 70 and the checkerboard Vans Slip-On. Yes, even Rihanna and Kim Kardashian are embracing Vans in 2022.

Read on for nine sneakers to complete any emo look.

Off-White™ Odsy-1000

[shoppable brand="Off-White™" product="Odsy-1000" link="https://hbx.com/men/brands/off-white/odsy-1000-dark-grey-white" store="HBX" price="$524 USD"]

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Converse x DRKSHDW DRKSTAR OX "Black/Egret"

[shoppable brand="Converse" product="DRKSTAR OX 'Black/Egret'" link="https://hbx.com/men/brands/converse/converse-x-drkshdw-drkstar-ox-blk-egret" store="HBX" price="$183 USD"]

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Raf Simons Antei

[shoppable brand="Raf Simons" product="Antei" link="https://hbx.com/men/brands/raf-simons/antei-blk" store="HBX" price="$448 USD"]

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Vans Cap Mash Hi LX

[shoppable brand="Vans" product="Cap Mash Hi LX" link="https://hbx.com/men/brands/vans/cap-mash-hi-lx-suede-canvas-black-white" store="HBX" price="$62 USD"]

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Vans OG Classic Slip On LX

[shoppable brand="Vans" product="OG Classic Slip On" link="https://hbx.com/men/brands/vans/og-classic-slip-on-lx-black-cream" store="HBX" price="$87 USD"]

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Rick Owens DRKSHDW Stivali Army Sneaker

[shoppable brand="Rick Owens" product="DRKSHDW Stivali Army Sneaker" link="https://hbx.com/men/brands/rick-owens-drkshdw/stivali-army-snakers" store="HBX" price="$578 USD"]

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Martin Margiela Evolution Sneaker "Black Denim"

[shoppable brand="Martin Margiela" product="Evolution Sneaker 'Black Denim'" link="https://hbx.com/men/brands/maison-margiela/evolution-sneakers-blk-denim" store="HBX" price="$593 USD"]

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Salomon Advanced XT-Wings 2

[shoppable brand="Salomon" product="Advanced XT-Wings 2 'Black'" link="https://hbx.com/men/brands/salomon-advanced/xt-wings-2-2" store="HBX" price="$146 USD"]

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Converse Chuck 70 High Sneaker

[shoppable brand="Converse" product="Chuck 70 High Sneaker" link="https://hbx.com/men/brands/converse/chuck-70-high-sneaker-black-egret" store="HBX" price="$86 USD"]

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