Whether Cupid’s Arrow has hit you or not, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect and honour the people or the things we love. With that in mind, we thought we would celebrate love by looking at our favourite Valentine-themed shoes of the past and present from Nike, adidas, Salomon, and more. You’re about to fall in love.

Nike Air Force 1 ‘Pink Bag’

Let’s start with Nike’s 2021 Air Force 1 ‘Pink Bag’, not technically a Valentine’s exclusive, but more an ode to New York City. Pretty in pink, this model is inspired by the city’s bodegas and their familiar plastic bags. The rose illustration on the midsole secured this one in our hearts.

Air Jordan 3 ‘Treat Yourself’

This year’s Valentine from Jordan is nothing short of a sweet treat dressed in ‘Washed Coral’ full-grain leather upper with touches of pink satin applied to the eyelet panel and collar. Bejewelled with ruby-like charms and pops of ‘Gym Red’, this Air Jordan 3 cements itself as a keeper.

ASICS Tiger ‘Valentine’s Day Pack’

Remember this one from 2016? ASICS launched its ‘Valentine’s Day’ Pack, a concept centred around Cupid and the Heart. This Gel Lyte III came in all red with arrow graphics decorating the silky nylon split tongue and inner linings. Amor.

PUMA Speedcat ‘Whisp of Pink’

PUMA’s motorsport-inspired Speedcat has been gaining traction over the past year, and now, this sugary pink edition will make the perfect Valentine’s. A plush suede upper is supported by a tire-tread outsole that will get things racing.

Nike Air Max 1 ‘Valentine’s Day’

Love is in the Air at Nike, the Air Max 1 Premium comes dressed in a special V-Day outfit. Glossy pink panels make a statement on the upper, but the pièce de résistance is the balloon-inspired ‘NIKE’ lace dubraes. Perfection.

Clarks Originals Desert Nomad Mule

Not feeling trainers? Not to worry, the Desert Nomad Mule from Clarks Originals might just be your match made in heaven. A love letter to a ‘70s icon, the Wallabee-inspired slip-on wraps the forefoot in red suede, while a crepe sole unit conjures familiarity.

Salomon XT-6 ‘Mahogany Rose’

Salomon’s rosy love season offering comes in the form of the XT-6 in ‘Mahogany Rose’. The blushed mesh upper pairs perfectly with ‘Earth Brown’ and cream TPU accents, while the tech-packed sole unit ensures soft landings and all-day comfort.

Nike Dunk Low ‘Valentine’s Day’

Nike’s Dunk Low ‘Valentine’s Day’ from 2022 completely hits the V-Day brief outfitted in ‘Prime Pink’ with a mixed textured upper, and a frill border added around the Swoosh. This one was love at first sight for us.

ASICS UB9-S GEL-KAYANO 20 ‘Crystal Pink’

Next on our list is a Curation Model by the Kiko Kostadinov Studio and ASICS – the UB9-S GEL-KAYANO 20. Shades of pinks, reds and metallics marry together to create a contemporary masterpiece that you can’t help but fall for.

adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor ‘Scarlet’

Just when you think you couldn’t love it more, adidas Originals delivers its Gazelle Indoor in a plush red colourway. Whether you’re looking for a gift, or treating yourself – this silhouette will do nicely in our opinion.

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