The Teva Universal, which features quick-drying polyester webbing, a cushioned footbed, rubber outsole, and a series of Velcro straps, is still the brand's most popular style today.

This is not the first Velcro strap from Omega. For a couple of years a simpler, £140 NATO black version has been available. However, these three new iterations update this design.

Recently, The Row—the peak of quiet luxury—also released the Dean Velcro-strap sneaker, cut from cream stretch lambskin to the tune of a cool $850.

Advances in Velcro technology have seen straps supersede laces and, in 2020, most high-performance cycling shoes feature a Boa-dial retention system.