Men are getting off on the wrong foot with this bizarre fashion trend – here's why it's dangerous
Forget the turf — studs are stomping onto city streets.
In the latest bizarre-but-make-it-fashion trend, guys are ditching sneakers in favor of full-blown soccer cleats to grab coffee, hit Trader Joe's or strut through SoHo like it's a Champions League tunnel.
Dubbed #BootsOnlySummer, the viral movement sees TikTokkers proudly clicking and clacking through sidewalks and supermarkets like they're late for practice, originally reported by GQ.
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In one recent TikTok video by @unknowncr7ttv, four men showed off their Adidas cleats with the caption: '#bootsonlysummer Landed in the U.S.'
On May 5, @danlawann_ followed suit, striking a pose in cleats on the concrete with the hashtag #bootsonlysummer plastered on screen.
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This new trend might look good — but in the long run, men's feet won't feel good.
In a recent statement, football boot manufacturer UnoZero warned that the trend is a total foul.
'The studs on the bottom of your boots provide traction on grass or turf, not on asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces,' the brand warned.
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3 Men are wearing cleats of all different colors in this latest fashion trend.
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'When you take them [the cleats] out of their element, you risk damaging the studs, which affects their performance and longevity […] Damaged studs not only reduce grip, but they can also make your boots uncomfortable, potentially causing blisters or poor fit.'
Translation: fashion risks blisters and busted boots.
Still, the vibe seems too strong to bench.
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The look, which some are calling 'blokecore gone rogue,' pairs cleats with cargo pants, cutoff shorts or even skirts.
3 Deemed #BootsOnlySummer, the viral craze has TikTokkers — and even celebs — lacing up their Adidas FGs and Nike Mercurials to strut through streets and supermarkets like it's game day.
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While walking in them feels like hoofing it in horseshoes, the streetwear crowd is unfazed by a little discomfort for the sake of the aesthetic.
And brands are catching on. Martine Rose's collab with Nike reimagined the Shox MR4 into a football boot/heel hybrid — which the U.S. women's national soccer team rocked ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup.
3 In the latest weird-but-stylish flex, guys are swapping sneakers for studded soccer cleats to snag a latte, stroll through Trader Joe's, or strut SoHo like it's match day at the Bernabéu.
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Meanwhile, as reported by The Standard, sleeker football-inspired kicks like the Adidas Speedcats or Taekwondo trainers offer a less stabby alternative.
But for purists, only the real thing will do — even if that means tearing through your cleats on the bodega floor.
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