Wales Bonner’s Fancy adidas Sneaker Is a Rich Little Number

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersWales Bonner’s Karintha Is Serving Chocolate RealnessWales Bonner and adidas have spent the better part of their partnership finding new ways to make sportswear feel a little more sophisticated. Their collaborations have given us everything from covetable track tops to some seriously good-looking sneakers, all with that particular knack for making familiar silhouettes feel fresh again. And just when you think you've seen every possible take on the Three Stripes, they come up with something like this.The Wales Bonner Karintha Croc is a particularly handsome example. Dressed in rich brown croc-effect leather, they bring a more refined sensibility to the familiar slim sneaker, with a profile that feels refreshingly grown-up. The gold detailing adds just enough flash without turning the whole thing into a spectacle.What makes them especially appealing is how little they need to do to stand out. There's no oversized sole, complicated construction, or particularly loud branding competing for attention. Just a really good-looking shoe with a touch of personality.They're also a welcome change for anyone whose sneaker rotation has become a little too predictable. They have the rare ability to make an outfit look considerably more considered without demanding much in return.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Further proof that adidas can clean up rather nicely.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit our SHOPPER page and subscribe to the newsletter for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We Recommendadidas’ Handsome Outdoor Boots Can Genuinely Weather the Stormadidas’ Chocolate Samba Is a Rather Good Seasonal IndulgenceA Slim adidas Sneaker’s Ballerina Era Finally Comes to FruitionFrom adidas to New Balance, the Seven Best Sneakers to Cop This Weekadidas’ Exquisitely Woven Samba Is a Texture TroveWhat To Read NextWales Bonner’s Fancy adidas Sneaker Is a Rich Little Numberadidas’ Handsome Outdoor Boots Can Genuinely Weather the StormNew Balance’s Luxe Dad Shoe Is a Half-Tweed, Half-Leather MasterpieceNike's UGG-Coded Slipper Boot Is the Coziest Recovery Flex Nike’s Chocolate-Covered Air Forces Are Mid-Sized Sweet Treats Even in the Dark, Nike’s Winterized Dad Sneaker Still Shines