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Why sneaker culture in India has taken Gen Z and millennials by storm

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Updated on: 28 September,2023 06:59 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Aakanksha Ahire | aakanksha.ahire@mid-day.com

Be it Jordans, Dunks, Yeezy or sneakers from any other brands, they have become the epitome of style. Giving a fresh twist to lifestyle and fashion, the sneaker culture in India has taken Gen Z and Millennials by storm in recent years. There is hardly anyone today who remains untouched by the influence of this culture

Why sneaker culture in India has taken Gen Z and millennials by storm

The fascination towards sneakers is infectious and continues to turn a majority of young Indians into sneakerheads. Photo Courtesy: iStock/Campus Activewear

Key Highlights

  1. Globally, sneakers were mainly footwear for athletes
  2. They gradually transcended into a lifestyle commodity soon becoming a global fashion trend
  3. In the blink of an eye, the influence of this trend was felt in India

Sneakers have become a billion-dollar industry in India. Gen Z and Millennials hail it as the best lifestyle commodity ever. According to Statista, a global data and business intelligence platform, the sneaker culture in India is forecasted to generate a revenue of US$2.63 billion by the end of 2023. 

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