sportier; sportiest
1
: of, relating to, or typical of sports, sportsmen, sportswomen, or sportswear
2
: resembling a sports car in styling or performance
a sporty sedan
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Practical, yet effortlessly chic this cotton and silk jacket has the sporty look of an anorak, but the materiality to work with dressy looks.
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Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Each style is available in hues directly inspired by Bala’s five core colorways of charcoal gray, espresso brown (in lieu of their signature sand hue), blush pink, sage green and sea blue, with sporty contrast piping, to match the brand’s athletic accessories.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
The blush-pink colorway and delicate bow feel feminine without veering overly precious, while the sporty sole lends a casual touch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
For a sportier look, others have thicker soles and secure straps—like your favorite running shoes, but chicer.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 18 June 2026
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Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Each style is available in hues directly inspired by Bala’s five core colorways of charcoal gray, espresso brown (in lieu of their signature sand hue), blush pink, sage green and sea blue, with sporty contrast piping, to match the brand’s athletic accessories.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
The blush-pink colorway and delicate bow feel feminine without veering overly precious, while the sporty sole lends a casual touch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
For a sportier look, others have thicker soles and secure straps—like your favorite running shoes, but chicer.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 18 June 2026
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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sporty
adjective
ˈspōrt-ē 
ˈspȯrt-
sportier; sportiest
: of or relating to sports
also
: being or having the look of being suitable for sports
sporty clothes
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