Put down the Sambas. As reliable as they are, they’re no longer the coolest trainers in the fashion set’s rotation. Instead, the chicest dressers are gravitating towards a sleeker, more elevated alternative that feels just as timeless—but a little fresher.

Recently spotted pairing hers with classic jeans, Uma Thurman styled her denim with a crisp white pair of Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 trainers. The choice feels particularly fitting given Thurman’s long-standing connection to the brand: she famously propelled the trainers to cult status in the early 2000s through her role as The Bride in Kill Bill. Now, more than two decades later, she’s returned to the same enduring silhouette.

With their low-profile shape and streamlined finish, Onitsuka Tiger’s Mexico 66 trainers offer all the versatility of a classic Samba, but with a slightly sharper edge. In fresh white leather, they slot easily into a capsule wardrobe, wearing just as well with jeans and skirt outfits as any Samba would.

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