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- Running among young people in Jakarta has now transformed into a highly popular urban lifestyle.
- Various local running shoe brands are starting to dominate Jakarta’s running tracks thanks to their aesthetic design and reliable quality.
- Urban runners now prefer local products because they are considered capable of representing their identity and supporting their daily appearance.
If you come to running areas like Gelora Bung Karno or Lapangan Banteng now, the atmosphere feels different compared to a few years ago.
Running is no longer just a sport. Among young people in Jakarta, running has become part of a lifestyle, complete with outfits, coffee after jogging, and choices of shoes that become an identity.
Interestingly, local brands are now starting to take center stage. Quite a few urban runners are more confident wearing local shoes because their designs are considered more relatable to their style: simple, aesthetic, and not too mainstream.
Here are seven local running shoes that have recently been most commonly seen in Jakarta’s urban running community.
1. Hyper Series
Ortuseight is still one of the most frequently seen names on Jakarta’s running tracks. The design is sporty yet clean, making this series suitable for both running and hanging out afterwards.
Many young runners like the neutral color combinations and modern shape.
2. Daily Trainer
910 Nineten is quite synonymous with young runners active on social media. Their daily trainer model often appears on TikTok because it looks both sporty and fashionable.
Not a few wear them not only for running but also for daily outfits.
3. Compass Running Series
So far, Compass has been known for lifestyle sneakers. However, their sporty series is starting to be widely used by the urban running community.
The design is minimalist with an old money vibe that is currently trending among young people in Jakarta.
4. League Velocity Retro
This is one model that has recently been most sought after by collectors and retro sneaker enthusiasts. League has succeeded in presenting the vibe of 90s running with a modern touch suitable for daily wear.
Some colorways are even starting to become hard to find on marketplaces because they sell out quickly.
5. Specs Hyper Running
Specs is now starting to appear more modern compared to its old image.
Many young runners like the Hyper series because its design is quite clean and easy to pair with both sportswear and casual outfits.
6. Retro Sport
The Ardiles brand is starting to get noticed again due to the rising retro trend.
The vintage feel of some of their models is considered unique and different compared to modern shoes that are too futuristic.
7. Eagle Urban Run
Eagle is also starting to reappear in the community.
Their latest models have a minimalist sporty look suitable for easy runs and daily activities.
Running and the “Scene” Are Now Hard to Separate
This phenomenon shows that the world of running is now increasingly close to urban lifestyle culture. People don’t just choose shoes for performance, but also for design, community vibe, appearance on social media, and even an exclusive feel.
It’s no wonder that some local models are starting to be hunted like lifestyle sneakers.
If local brands were once often looked down upon, the situation is now starting to change. Many young runners in Jakarta actually feel that local brands are more suitable for their clothing style and community culture.
Besides being more affordable, their designs also feel closer to the character of today’s urban youth. Amid the bustling running trend in Jakarta, local shoes are no longer just a cheap alternative.
Some models are even starting to become symbols of lifestyle and part of urban community culture.
And seeing how increasingly often local brands appear on running tracks and in Jakarta coffee shops, this trend seems unlikely to stop anytime soon.
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