TrendCentral: These simple canvas sneakers have been popular in China since the ’20s and have recently gained a small, cultish following Stateside. The shoes’ durability, comfort and flexible soles made them the choice footwear for Shaolin monks who wore them when practicing Kung Fu and Tai Chi. While they are still worn by martial artists, it’s their simple, classic style – akin to American mainstays such as Converse All Stars and Keds – that resonates with fashionistas (both male and female) today.
Shaolin Chinese Sneakers [TrendCentral]
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