Acne Jeans and casual sneaker outfit Tretorn have combined to create the Nylite Mid. These sneakers are available now in three colors including light brown, black and white. The light brown Nylite Mids shown above are the most stylish of the bunch with a light brown body and dark brown shade underneath the eyelets. These shoes are reminiscent of older styles of sneakers that gave birth to the “classics” now available through Adidas, Puma and other shoe companies.

I am not a big fan of the Nylite Mid for multiple reasons. I think the gum sole used on the black colorway would have looked great under the light brown colorway. These shoes are unimpressive in terms of the standout style desired by serious sneaker fans.

The greatest problem for the Nylite Mid is that it adds nothing to the sneaker market that isn’t provided by shoes like the Adidas Stan Smith. The light brown Nylite Mid may have a different color compared to the all-white Stan Smith but it lacks the comfort, affordability and understated style. The fact that the Nylite Mids retail for 135 pounds (about $270) in England means that a sneaker fan needs to decide between one pair of these shoes and two stylish shoes.