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Cream White Leather Tennis Sneakers Gold Accents

2010s · 1980s · Italian

Designer

Bjorn Borg

Production

mass-produced

Material

leather

Culture

Italian

Movement

Athleisure

Influences

1980s tennis shoe design

A pair of low-top athletic sneakers featuring cream and white leather construction with gold metallic accents. The shoes display typical 1980s tennis shoe silhouette with rounded toe boxes, padded ankle collars, and thick rubber soles showing wear patterns. White cotton laces thread through metal eyelets. The upper combines smooth leather panels with perforated sections for ventilation. Gold-toned trim appears along the sole edge and possibly brand detailing. The construction shows signs of use with visible creasing and sole wear, indicating these were functional athletic footwear rather than purely fashion items. The design reflects the era's tennis-inspired casual footwear that bridged athletic performance and street style.

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