Nowadays, log onto any celebrity style website/Instagram page and you'd be quick to notice similarities between a few uploads. Sneakers — every famous man's frequent indulgence — have now replaced the concept of semi-formal footwear; everyone's wearing sneakers with (literally) everything now. 

They have almost become like a way of life. But while that's that, a few pairs of course, emerge as complete favourites. 

Like the Balenciaga Speed Sock sneakers, as seen on Aryan Khan here:

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In ideology, the speed sock sneakers are knitted, sock-like kicks that feature a shock-absorbing, memory sole technology and besides their unique construction, also boast of a textured sole (you can't miss it). But while men like Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh are just simply wearing these Balenciaga sneakers, star kids like Aryan Khan are aiming for a mismatched medley. While his right foot was gracing red sock sneakers, his left foot was witness to a black sock sneaker.

What the hell was he eyeing here? Is this a brand-new style move to cop?

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Let's talk of how he's brought this sight together. 

Khan decided to opt for a cosy hoodie here (unzipped to a level of two-buttons-open) and paired it with classic jeans. However, while you may call this a last-minute (plus safe) styling decision, it's hard to ignore the chemistry between the colour of his hoodie with one of his shoes. So clearly, while the star kid was eyeing a well-balanced sight here, his decision of opting for mismatched shoes, brought a lot of drama along; but in a very subtle manner.

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Here's a closer look at the shoes:

© Balenciaga

© Balenciaga

What's to notice about the trend of sock sneakers, however, is the fact that they can be worn on hardwood, just like your usual trainers/running shoes. Plus, they're almost as cosy as the feeling of slipping into socks, but alternatively, also give you a lot of grip while you're up and about. And while the Balenciaga speed sock sneakers are very minimal in style, turn to other brands in the market and you'd find a lot of maximalist options in 'snockers' out there. 

And while Aryan has worn the red and black variants here, the speed sock kicks come in a lot of other colours and even with prints on top. 

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Point being, mismatched pairs are a thing now. But keep the drama on the kicks as the focal point. Unless, a lot of chaos and debauchery is on your mind.