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Seventies Striped Platforms from River Island

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The high street's big names have truly embraced this season's 70s trend, providing retro lovers with everything you need to emulate the era's many fashion tribes. It seems that footwear is the area where the designers are having most fun, with pairs like these Striped Platform Sandals from River Island.

Combining a chunky wooden platform heel with suede uppers, the textures are spot on for a sumptuous seventies look. Choose from the more classic muted colours or go all out with the Rainbow Brite-esque pair, each capturing a real vintage feel.

They're available now from River Island for £64.99.

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1970s Nike Vintage Oregon Waffle trainers reissued

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Dating back to 1973 and back in 2011 are these Nike Vintage Oregon Waffle trainers, reissued here in a green and granite mix.

An early track hit for Nike in its original incarnation (thanks to the Waffle sole design and its added traction), this reissue has a nylon and worn effect suede upper, retro-style tongue and the classic swoosh on ths sides.

Another shot over the page, £54.99 is the price.

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Viktor & Rolf Farley Jazz Shoes

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If you've ever fancied yourself as a toe-tapping Fred Astaire doing Puttin' on the Ritz then you should probably check out these Farley Jazz Shoes from Victor & Rolf.

Crafted in Italy, the shoes have a classic black and white brogue look, but a lighter leather sole and cotton mesh upper perfect for warmer weather. A great summer shoe for adding a masculine retro edge to floaty skirts and floral prints – and breaking into a spot of fancy footwork if the mood strikes.

The shoes cost £335 and you can buy them from Selfridges.

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Williams Espadrille Wedges from Topshop

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To complete any retro look, the footwear is always of the utmost importance. That's arguably never more true than in seventies looks, an era when shoes moved from accessory to centrepiece across the era's trends. These Williams Espadrille Wedges from Topshop truly tap into that, making a statement that manages to turn heads without going over the top.

Combining a daring high wedge platform with a summery espadrille heel detailing, the shoe's mesh of textures works well with its vintage inspiration. The upper's suedette is the perfect shade of off-red, creating a warmth that offsets the nautical blue of the striped platform, and is a must for 70s colour palettes.

Get yours now from Topshop for £65.

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1980s Puma Whirlwind Classic trainers get an archive reissue

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Reappearing on the shelves some 30 years or so on from their debut are these Puma Whirlwind Classic trainers.

This is an 'archive' reissue in a very eye-catching white and surf blue colourway, keeping the spikes for the sole, not to mention the original shape, this reissue is offered in a soft suede and mesh upper and in very limited numbers.

Grab a pair while you can, £49 is the asking price.

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Azalea Wedge Shoes from Monsoon

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With the promise of dry and sunny days for the coming months, it's about time to start shoe shopping in earnest. If you're a fan of seventies footwear there's a myriad of choice currently available on the high street, like these fabulous Azalea Wedges from Monsoon.

This pair don't shy away from going all out in the pursuit of retro style, with a stacked platform and wedge heel that'll give you plenty of height. The peep toe slingback is a classic upper, with the addition of a floral vamp detail giving something unique. Finished in a rich cream these are ideal for poolside posing in your kaftan.

Get them now from Monsoon for £60.

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