The stereotypical vision of the future involves drab gray jumpsuits, strange color accents and a general disdain for style. Reebok must have been watching “Logan’s Run” or another movie about the post-apocalyptic world when they released shoes in the Reebok Turqoise pack. The gray, magenta and sky blue colors that are used on the BB5600 and the ERS 2000 offer nothing extraordinary for the average sneaker fan. I have mentioned several times my dislike for Reebok’s classic looks but the colorway used for the Turqoise pack may be a bigger offender. If you want to check this two pack on your own, check out the Sold Out website.

New York City boutique and brand, Opening Ceremony, has partnered with the Swedish sneaker brand called Tretorn. Tretorn is doing this as part of their celebrations doing a comeback into the sneaker manufacturing industry. Tretorn has also collaborated with Acne Jeans and other brands that are compatible with its sneaker image.

This Opening Ceremony and Tretorn collection has a few designs. The basic shape is the same, from a vintage Tretorn design. This old design comes from the 1950’s collection. This current shape has a slight modification and improvement. The shape is streamlined to make it look a little different so thatTretorn’s fans will recognize its basic shape and yet feel that the shoe has evolved along with the times.

This collection is available in three patterns of checks and plaids. These are fairly regular and classic variations of checks and plaids.

I like the black and plaid pattern the best. It has thin strips of yellow running across to form yellow outlines that bring life into the plaid.

I think the red/black/white plaid looks good too. If white socks are used, it will bring out the focus on the shoe. However, colored socks can also be worn. If you want to blend in, choose a color that is already in the shoe. If you want to stand out from the crowd, choose a totally different color from what your shoe already has.

My fellow writer Ann spoke to you a month ago about the four wild colorways of the new Reebok Reverse Jams. Not everyone can pull off bright yellow or pink shoes even as part of a retro outfit or Halloween custom. If you are looking for the classic Reebok style that the Reverse Jams bring without the attention-grabbing colorways, you can choose the black/white colorway pictured above. I am not a fan of the classic Reebok look and I wouldn’t recommend any of the Reverse Jams but if you have to choose one for everyday use, purchase the black/white colorway.