These Nike sneakers from the 2000s are back – and prove that football boots are trendy

Sneaker trend: Nike is bringing back the "Total 90" from the 2000s this summer.

" Never before have sports and fashion been so closely linked ," Vogue noted at the end of last year. "Hoodies, sweatpants, and sneakers have long since become lifestyle products worn away from the sports field or gym," it stated, adding: "And specific terminology for these sports-inspired styles has long since been established. In 2024, tenniscore seemed ubiquitous (thanks in part to Zendaya's attention-grabbing press tour for the film 'Challengers'), and in the summer it was complemented by blokecore —an aesthetic inspired by soccer fandom and based primarily on fashionable interpretations of jerseys."

This trend is now gaining further momentum in 2025. Just last weekend, tennis players Jasmine Paolini and Coco Gauff competed in the final of the WTA tournament in Rome – the Italian in a look from the hyped collection by Asics and APC, the American in an outfit by New Balance and Miu Miu.

Sneaker comeback from the 2000s: Nike “Total 90”

Nike 's latest sneaker trend also fits perfectly with the ongoing hype - it is a reissue of a football boot that was launched in 2000 and was initially worn on the pitch by football stars such as Ronaldinho.

"The 'Total 90' debuted on the pitch in 2000 and quickly became a legend. Now, the authentic soccer look returns to conquer the streets," reads the website of the Oregon-based sporting goods manufacturer. In this modern, everyday version of the sneaker, the studs have been replaced by a flat rubber sole, but the signature quilted look of the upper has been retained. The same applies to the asymmetrical lacing on the side of the shoe and the bold 90 logo.

The shoes exude a nostalgic retro vibe, yet also look modern and almost futuristic. They're available in simple versions in cream and black, as well as in bright orange and with gold details.

Thanks to their slim silhouette, the shoe is versatile and looks great with relaxed jeans or casual summer trousers. And even with romantic maxi dresses, these sneakers can be perfectly combined for a football look. The ideal footwear choice to build anticipation for the upcoming Women's Euro in Switzerland.