Women have been fighting hard for fair treatment in the sneaker game for ages. Though things have gotten better lately, we're still struggling with the lack of sizes that fit everyone and too many women's styles being way too exclusive. But hey, at least these shared annoyances have brought us together – the female sneaker crew is seriously strong right now!
International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, folks rally for gender equality. Every year, on March 8th, 2024, the whole world celebrates the day. This year, the theme is #InspireInclusion. Despite all the efforts, we've still got a long road ahead towards inclusivity, which is exactly why International Women's Day matters so much.
A solid reason for us to highlight some Dutch female sneakerheads.
1. Evita Nicola
Eva, aka Evita (@evitanicola) on Instagram, comes from Limburg and she's all about creating content. Her sneaker journey started there, and now she's passionate about sharing it with the world. With a cool 62.9k followers on Instagram, she's found the perfect spot to spread her sneaker love and knowledge.
Now that she's a mum to Ryo, comfort is key, so she's all about comfy kicks. Her Insta is full of cute pics of Ryo, who's rocking some seriously cool sneakers too!
Her top pick right now? The New Balance 990V6 Grey.
2. Linda Helder
Linda Helder has been sharing her envy-inducing sneaker collection on her Instagram (@lindahelder) for years. With her minimalist Instagram feed style, she's managed to gather 12.4 thousand followers, partly thanks to her unique looks!
Apart from being a huge sneakerhead, Linda also has a broad interest in fashion. You can always spot her in the best streetwear outfits on her posts. So, if you're feeling uninspired, be sure to check out her Instagram!
Linda's current favorite sneaker: Air Jordan 4 'Bred Reimagined'
3. Romy D'Fonseca
Romy's a big deal on Instagram, with 104k followers (@romydfonseca). She's all about that colourful fashion life, repping Amsterdam. You won't see her in plain sneakers – she's all about bold styles and colours.
She's not just about her own outfits; she's got her own webshop, Fire Affair, where her creativity shines. Romy's not just a style icon; she's also killing it as an entrepreneur.
Right now, Romy's loving the Wales Bonner x adidas Samba Pony Leo 'Dark Brown' kicks.
4. Celeste Evans
Celeste's vibe is like a burst of energy! Colour is her thing, and it shows all over her Instagram (@celmatique). She's all about creativity, and she loves flaunting it for her followers.
Her kicks always match her cool outfits, and even her nails are on point. Check out her feed for some awesome matching outfits with her son – you won't wanna miss it!
Celeste's fave kicks right now: New Balance 9060 'Warped Multi-Color'
5. Ella Naus
Ella, known as @ellanaus on Instagram, loves sharing her sneaker-filled room. Based in 's-Hertogenbosch, her collection is mostly Nike. She's also creative on TikTok, showing off her kicks in fun ways, from unboxing clips to outfit videos and sneaker rotation TikToks.
Her current fave? The Nike Air Max 1/97 Sean Wotherspoon.
6. Yentl Weis
Yentl has had a thing for sneakers since she was little. She's been working in various sneaker stores since she was fifteen and now she's with Patta in Amsterdam. On her Instagram (@yentzyz), she shares her cool outfits and awesome kicks.
Even though she's the youngest on the list, Yentl's a go-getter. Besides styling cool projects, she's also killing it as a DJ under the name Yentzyz.
Her current favourite? The Nike Cortez WMNS 'Gorge Green'.
7. Wayta Monzón
Wayta's a Hague native. After studying at the art academy, she bounced around living and working in London, New York, LA, and Amsterdam. Back in the Netherlands, she's making big moves, running her own Creative Direction agency called Teamwayta.
As the Art Director, she shares her work on her Instagram (@waytamonzon). You'll often catch her and her kid sporting colourful outfits in vibrant photos.
Her current go-to kicks? The Martine Rose x Nike Shox MR4 WMNS 'Safety Orange'.
8. Esther van Adrichem
Esther likes to call herself the ultimate colourful sneaker enthusiast. And honestly, she's got a point! Just take a peek at her Instagram feed (@esthervanadrichem) – it's bursting with all sorts of colours and shades. She even goes the extra mile by coordinating her nails with her kicks.
Living in Rotterdam, Esther's got a real thing for sneakers and loves globetrotting, following the sun wherever it goes.
Right now, Esther's loving the Nike Air Max 1 All Petals United.
