Amazing Inspirational Streetwear T Shirts And Kicks You Need Today Part 1
Streetwear T-Shirts with Inspirational Messages
Here at Verses and Vandals, we love the colorway, style, and energy of streetwear t-shirts and shoes. We wanted to do something new to make urban attire not only meaningful but also positive. Not in the same old "you got to go out and hustle and trust nobody" type of t-shirts (there’s nothing wrong with that at all), but we wanted to create inspirational t-shirts with a deeper meaning.
This series we started, “Amazing Inspirational Streetwear T-Shirts and Kicks You Need Today” (Yes, it is a long title), is meant to highlight inspirational t-shirts that wouldn’t normally be seen as streetwear but pair them up with some of the hottest kicks to show that these tees can have style as well. Today, we will feature three tees that are pretty cool, and we’ll be pairing them up with some crazy kicks. So let's get started.
The Inspirational T-Shirt Called We Rise By Lifting Others
First up, we will talk about the "We Rise By Lifting Others" inspirational t-shirt. This particular tee is in black with an astronaut floating into space, using the words "We Rise By Lifting Others" as balloons. I’ve seen other inspirational t-shirts with this phrase, but I felt this design was a creative take, showing an astronaut rising into space. The colorway of this streetwear t-shirt includes blue, orange, white, and green, giving it a diverse look. This always helps when you’re trying to match up with certain kicks and give it a real cool streetwear vibe.
The Puma Women’s TRC Mira Lava Lace-Up’s T-Shirt Match
Now let’s talk about the Puma Women’s TRC Mira Lava Lace-Ups. When you look at the colors, from the blues to the oranges, it’s almost a perfect match in terms of hues with this inspirational streetwear t-shirt. The only color on the shoe that isn’t on the tee is the little sprinkle of pink, but that’s barely noticeable. I believe these two make a really nice pair and would create a pretty cool outfit. What do you think?
The Patrick Ewing Focus Blue Orange OG’s T-Shirt Match
Let's talk about these Ewing sneakers matching with the "We Rise" inspirational t-shirt. On the surface, the colors match in terms of blues, blacks, oranges, and a sprinkle of white, both on the Patrick Ewing signature and the streetwear t-shirt. To be honest, though, it's not as exact a match as the Puma Mira Lava Lace-Ups, in my opinion. The blues are a different hue, but I still think it could work.
I matched these two together because most people aren't that particular, and I believe the Ewings with this inspirational t-shirt will definitely get attention. This look is positive but tough at the same time. It's the kind of look that would make someone say, "Oh, that's nice!" when they see the tee, and then, "Oooh, wow! They've got those throwback Ewings on!" when they look down at the kicks. They're killing it right now!
Final Thoughts on the We Rise Tee with the Mira Lace-Up Pumas and Blue and Orange Ewings
As far as my favorite matchup, I like the Pumas because it's a more cohesive look. The colors blend well without being overwhelming, and the hues are practically perfect. But I really like the Ewings too. I think the Pumas can be matched with more things because the loud colors, like the orange, aren't as in your face. The Ewings, though, look kind of rugged to me. Yeah, the orange on the Ewings is really loud, and the blues aren’t exact, but I like the rugged high-top style and the fact that it's so retro. I think the Ewings bring out the streetwear look in this inspirational t-shirt.
What do you think?
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The Choose Happy Inspiring Orange Tee
Next, we have the "Choose Happy" orange inspirational t-shirt. It’s a simple inspirational t-shirt with a cute font, but I do like the orange. When it comes to urban t-shirts, for me, the brighter, the better. Also, I like the simple but important message that it gives about choosing to be happy. A lot of people want to be happy but don’t realize it’s a choice to make. That’s why I wanted to create a streetwear-style t-shirt matchup with this tee and the sneakers I’m about to talk about.
The Adidas Men's D.O.N. Issue 5 Trainers T-Shirt Match
I know these Adidas look very different, but that’s part of why I picked them. The orange isn’t a perfect match, but the combination of the orange and black goes well with the inspirational t-shirt. Plus, the white stripes give it a different look altogether. Just having the orange and black might be too Jack O'Lantern Halloweeny looking. You can’t help it with the colorway, but what I like about this sneaker is that it’s designed differently. It kinda grabs your attention, plus, just like the whole purpose of this conversation, it matches with the orange and black of the streetwear t-shirt.
Final Thoughts on the Adidas D.O.N Issue 5 Trainers with the Choose Happy Tee
So how do I personally feel overall about this matchup? This is a streetwear t-shirt combo I would rock when I want to make a bold, bright statement. It’s a standout look, but I would try to tone down the orange with some black. For example, maybe a black 5-panel cap, black denim jacket, black joggers, or black denim. This would bring down all that orange brightness. I think adding more black would make this inspirational t-shirt and these sneakers cool without looking like candy corn.
What do you think?
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The Grow Positive Thoughts Inspirational T-Shirt
This "Grow Positive Thoughts" tee is a good one, even though it’s very simplistic. It’s basically just a green inspirational t-shirt with flowers on it. When you think about it, the t-shirt is deeper than it looks on the surface. When you grow thoughts, they start out as a seed, and depending on how you nurture that seed, it will determine what grows. That’s why I like the simplicity and the deep message of this inspirational t-shirt. Now let’s pair it with some kicks to give it a streetwear appeal.
The Nike Air Jordans Retro 1 Green Glow T-Shirt Match
This is definitely a cool matchup between these Green Glow Jordans and the "Grow Positive Thoughts" inspirational t-shirt. Even though the greens aren’t an exact match, it’s very close. To me, the Green Glow Jordans almost have a cool mint green look to them. Pairing them up with the streetwear t-shirt gives a real laid-back, cool street vibe. I know I keep saying cool, but that’s the vibe I’m getting from this tone of green. When you look at the green of the kicks and the inspirational t-shirt plus the black lettering that matches the black in the sneakers, I think it’s just right.
The Air Jordan 6 Lucky Green T-Shirt Match
When looking at these Jordans compared to the Retro 1’s I just talked about, this gives me a more sleek vibe. Once again, the greens aren’t exact, but the reason I picked this to match with the inspirational t-shirt is because it’s just enough green and black. To me, these kicks not only complement the streetwear t-shirt but leave room for other colors you might want to wear with the combo. If it was just green and black, it would be almost like having camouflage sneakers on, but with the white, it gives it a sleek style to match up with the green and black inspirational t-shirt.
Final Thoughts on the Air Jordan 6s and Air Jordan 1s with the Grow Positive Thoughts Tee
When comparing the two sneakers as far as a streetwear t-shirt and sneaker match, it comes down to the mood. To make sense of what I’m saying is basically how I described them. The Lucky Greens have a sleek, smooth look. So when rocking these with the inspirational t-shirt, that’s the mood I want to portray. Now with the Retro 1’s Green Glows, it’s a real cool, minty fresh look. So I might want to rock the Green Glows with a distressed blue denim jacket and/or blue distressed jeans. Even though the colorway is green and black, I think the blue will make the minty greens pop. When rocking the Lucky Greens, I think some black will make the inspirational t-shirt and the shoes pop.
My personal favorite combo out of these two is the Jordan 1’s with the "Grow Positive Thoughts" inspirational t-shirt. I’m really stuck on the coolness feeling in my head of the pairing and the potential for colors that might not be part of the colorway of either the tee or the sneaker but will still look good.
What do you think?
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The Silent Voyager Astronaut Graffiti T-Shirt
The "Silent Voyager" Graffiti Tee is a streetwear t-shirt we created to celebrate those who are willing to go for their dreams in silence. I wanted to show that it’s okay if nobody knows what you’re doing as long as you have the freedom to pursue your goals. A lot of times, we want to tell everyone about some of the things we’re trying to do or accomplish, but often, if they don’t share our goals, they will try to dampen our dreams. That is why I used the astronaut as the visual representation of the poem—a person floating into the unknown in the silence of space.
On the front of this streetwear t-shirt, we have the astronaut with splashes of neon pink and a sort of aqua blue to give the tee an explosion-in-your-face look. On the back, we have a poem that says the following:
“You float in silence, amongst their screams,Going to Ventures unseen, Voyager of Dreams.With every beat of your heart so brave,You dance upon the cosmos’ wave.”
The Puma RS Fast Lace-Ups T-Shirt Matchup
I think these kicks match practically perfectly with the "Silent Voyager" inspirational t-shirt with the blend of blacks, blues, purples, and pinks. Just looking at the minor details in the image and looking at the sneakers, you can see the colorway match. The Pumas give a bright, over-the-top 90’s burst of colors in a sleek, futuristic shoe.
The Vapormax Plus Racer in Blue Black Hyper Pink T-Shirt Matchup
When it comes to these sneakers, I really love the gradient effect they give. The blend from the blue to the reddish hot pink really takes this shoe to another level. Now add that to the burst of colors on the inspirational t-shirt and you’ve just turned into a walking mixed pack of Now and Laters. Not going to lie, I had to Google the name because I always called it Now or Laters. Even though it says it on the pack and Now and Later makes more sense, but back to the major point. I believe both the tee and the sneakers are a cohesive pair in style and colorway—both bold and colorful.
Final Thoughts on the Puma RS and the Vapormax Plus Hyper Pink with the Silent Voyager T-Shirt
I love both of these as far as the colorway matchup with the "Silent Voyager" inspirational t-shirt. I like the aggressive, in-your-face, loud colors of the Pumas. Even though the Nikes have practically the same colorway, something about the Pumas seems more 90’s retro looking. Maybe it’s the way the colors are all over the place like the beginning of the TV Show Saved by the Bell. On the other hand, the Vapormax Nikes are more uniform because they blend together.
The Pumas are something I would rock with the streetwear t-shirt to be extra Mitchy Matchy. I might even pop on a cap that has the colorway with some black cargo pants that have a drawstring by the ankles. The Vapormax Nikes, on the other hand, to me, are a more stylish look. Even though the blue isn’t exactly the same as the inspirational t-shirt’s blue, I still love the way the looks match up.
If I had to choose one over the other, I would probably choose the Vapormax. The Pumas, I think, match more, but the Vapormax, with its style, I believe not only matches with this inspirational t-shirt but can be matched with a lot of other tees. To me, the Pumas are definitely a perfect fit for this tee, but I would only want to rock them with bright tees to bring out the sneaker and the inspirational t-shirt.
What do you think?
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