Top 10 Retro-Inspired Picks to Level Up Your Summer with JD

The retro wave shows no signs of slowing down and is here to stay. Summer 2025 is delivering some of the most unique throwback styles yet, so consider this your cue to get involved.

We’ve rounded up 10 standout retro-inspired picks, from trending sneakers to vintage-look apparel, so you can step into the season with serious style.

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There’s no retro list without the Air Max 95. This pair in a Cool Grey and Psychic Blue colourway delivers the perfect blend of summer freshness and ocean-inspired tones. Retailing at £175.

If you’re looking for some Y2K runners, the ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 play the part perfectly. This Women’s exclusive pair brings a metallic, Sage Green pop while keeping comfort locked in. Retailing at £165.

The adidas Handball Spezial has resurfaced in all kinds of styles and colourways over the past few years. But this Cream/White/Blue and Warm Sandstone pair might just capture the laid-back, coastal summer vibe better than any of them. Retailing at £90.

The New Balance 9060 has been trending, and for good reason. This colourway stays minimalistic while still delivering that loud, futuristic edge the model is known for. Retailing at £160.

What better way to turn heads than with a bright red pair of kicks? This PUMA Speedcat OG Women’s comes straight from the motorsport archives, proving exactly how to make a statement. Retailing at £90.

If this pair of adidas Samba OG doesn’t scream ‘beach club chic’, then I don’t know what does. Dressed in brown with a knit upper, soft suede T-toe, and terry lining, it’s a modern rework of a timeless classic. Retailing at £95.

Adding on to the retro running style are the Nike P-6000. This Flat Pewter and Light Iron Ore colourway delivers comfort with early-2000s techwear aesthetics. Retailing at £110.

ASICS is right back on the list with the GEL-1130. A lightweight runner with just the right amount of structure and shine. Think retro gym class with a modern touch. Retailing at £95.

And if you’re ready to switch it up from sneakers, the adidas Originals Beckenbauer Track Top is a solid shout. Taken straight from the adidas archives, it’s the perfect piece to round off any retro-inspired look. Retailing at £45.

The same goes for women with the adidas Originals Oversized Track Pants that have been all over the internet. Covered in an all-over leopard print, this pair screams late-90s/early-2000s energy. Retailing at £65.

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