10 Ways to Wear the Supra Skytop IV

How to wear: Buy two pairs or switch with your friend

Just like the backwards jersey—if you need a lesson, please some of Nelly’s early music videos on YouTube—the mix and match with sneakers was a trend we don’t quite know how or when it started. Regardless, it is a way to show off to your peers that you came up on two pairs. At one point, it became so trendy that people just started switching with their friends—just don’t be seen on the same day.

How to wear: Buy early as the outer wrap is limited to only the first lucky few

There are very many sneakers today where you are limited to how you wear them: tongue sticking out or tucked in. Some even get creative in the way they lace-up. The Skytop IV, however, not only gives you a whole outer wrap, but also gives you options in how you can wear them. Here is one guy wearing it with the “wings” up.

How to wear: Buy a pair of skinny leather pants and The College Dropout

Everyone knows Kanye has a cult following, but when it comes to sneakers, it goes to a whole new level. Some people have even been able to pay their entire college tuition with just the resale of his shoes—just check some of the captions on Instagram.

How to wear: For the yoga pants enthusiast

Sneakerheads have been creating their own photo shoots well before Ellen put selfies on the map. Hats off to @mentaikoemi (automatic Instagram follow) for representing her city and her favorite brand. Sorry fellas, only the ladies can really pull off this look.

How to wear: Buy some printed socks and a pair of chinos

Sometimes it’s all about the prints. These two show a different way to rock the Skytop IV with some printed socks. Whether it’s striped, patterned, or polka-dotted, hipster socks are a great way to switch it up.

How to wear: Buy a pair of long johns and some shorts

This year’s polar vortex kept many from digging deep into their closets. Both functional and fashionable, the long john and shorts combo doesn’t allow the weather to kill your vibe. It makes anything you wear more interesting.

How to wear: Get some baggy jeans, an F1 race shirt, and a flannel to tie around your waist

The Skytop is a great reflection of the past bridging with the future. It has a futuristic feel with a retro touch. For those who favor the past, here are some Instagramers taking it back to the ’90s in stride.

How to wear: Buy everything black and listen to Jay Z’s "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)"

If you’re having a hard time picking a theme for your outfit, you can never go wrong with all black everything. Want to focus a gold chain—or make the Supra red really pop—this is the best setup. Less is more.

How to wear: Take the money you save on not wearing a shirt and get a pair of Trukfit boxers

Lil Wayne has done several collaborations with Supra, including creating his own signature shoe. Known to be a skateboarder at heart and a true trendsetter—the number of dudes wearing printed leggings after “The Motto” was ridiculous—Weezy’s signature Supra look usually demands you have to rock these with your shirt off.

How to wear: Buy every accessory either the same color or the accent color of the sneaker

You know them when you are walking down the street. You know, the person who put extra thought into everything he has on, from his headphones to his watch and even the stitching in his pants. Then you look at his sneakers and it all makes sense. Sometimes, a great sneaker will inspire your whole wardrobe. The Skytop IV is definitely one of those sneakers.