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17 Sneakers That Are More At Home Paired With A Suit Than On The Field

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:36:11 +0000

The once opposing categories of dress shoes and sneakers have united, resulting in the rise of the elegant sneaker. Steering away from the sporty provenance of sneakers, luxury designers and fashion houses are applying their elevated design codes to the inherently comfortable shoes, resulting in sneakers that can take the place of oxfords, loafers, or derbies and don’t look out of place paired with a suit. How to wear sneakers with a suit Wearing sneakers with a suit has gradually […]

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The Best Minimalist Sneakers For Men Are Anything But Boring

Tanisha Angel — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:56:21 +0000

The art of sartorial restraint is not a simple one, with overly ascetic approaches to minimalism often resulting in banality. The best minimalist sneakers for men are often touted as something of a sartorial palette cleanser — a blank canvas for the rest of your outfit, if you will. However, in our humble(ish) opinion, a really good minimalist sneaker should also add something to your look; perhaps in the way of a subtly contrasting heel tab or a tonal textural […]

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The Best Retro-Inspired Sneakers Are The Ones You Haven’t Heard Of

Theo Rosen — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 06:10:12 +0000

Retro sneakers have been having a moment. In Sneakerland, it was inarguably the year of the Adidas Samba, with celebrity sightings and unending influencer endorsements coupled with a slew of hyped collaborations (Gucci, Khaite, Jonah Hill, Sporty & Rich, and Wales Bonner, to name but a few) and limited availability propelling the style to grail status and bolstering its value on the secondary market. Fellow Adidas stablemate the Gazelle, as well as New Balance 574s and 990v5s (but really, literally […]

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The Best Vegan Sneakers Prove Kindness Can Look Cool

Theo Rosen — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:31:35 +0000

Sneaker culture is no longer confined to a select coterie of enthusiasts. While trawling StockX to check the market value of your favourite kicks or lining up for hours to get your hands on the latest limited drop may still be reserved for avid sneakerheads, sneakers themselves are well and truly part of the mainstream. Shedding their purely athletic origins, sneakers constitute daily wear for a large part of the population. You only need look at the enduring appeal of […]

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Veja x Études Is For The (Corporate & Literal) Climber

Theo Rosen — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:57:06 +0000

Études has lent its signature brand of cool to the Veja Fitz Roy silhouette, with the two French brands collaborating on a sneaker that’s just as suited to the office as it is to the trails. Inspired by nature but well-suited to contemporary urban tastes, the Fitz Roy is decked in shades of mineral grey and accented with Études’ signature blue. A geometric pattern pays homage to the rugged landscapes of the Vercors Massif, a place that holds special significance […]

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The Puma x Porsche Collection Is A Must-Cop Slam Dunk

AR Staff — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:58:42 +0000

Fusing the worlds of basketball and luxury automotives, Puma and Porsche have come together to create a dynamic collaboration that works from the track to the court. Looking to the German marque’s most iconic sports car, the Porsche 911 Turbo, as well as Indiana’s storied automotive heritage, the collaboration takes form in colourblocked shades of yellow and black. You’ll also enjoy:The Best Retro-Inspired Sneakers Are The Ones You Haven’t Heard OfThe Best Minimalist Sneakers For Men Are Anything But BoringThese […]

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Sneak Of The Week: The Common Projects Achilles Low Is A Viable Loafer Substitute

Theo Rosen — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:30:47 +0000

White sneakers are often touted as the cornerstone of one’s footwear wardrobe; a steadfast staple amongst a sea of bold colourways and dramatic silhouettes. Now while we don’t completely disagree, we’d posit that the best essential sneakers for men are those that can stand to take the place of your other (non-sneaker) shoes when necessary. Put simply, sneakers that don’t scream “I’m a sneaker!”. Founded in 2004 by designers Flavio Girolami and Peter Poopat, Common Projects debuted with the the […]

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Sneak Of The Week: The New Balance 990 Is An All-American Icon That Transcends Social Archetypes

Tanisha Angel — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 03:22:07 +0000

With the ability to traverse from suburban barbeques to inner-city model casting calls with ease, the grey-on-grey aesthetic of the New Balance 990 is an apt choice for anchoring street style fits. However, its intended purpose was more suited to pounding the pavement than strutting down it. Prior to the release of the New Balance 990, flexibility and support were considered mutually exclusive qualities in a running shoe. A flexible midsole enhances proprioceptive feedback, providing runners with a better sense […]

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McLaren Takes On A Different Track With The New APL Sneaker Collab

AR Staff — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 06:33:11 +0000

McLaren Automative has long been known for its prowess on the race track. Now, the British marque is taking on the running track in a new collaboration with footwear brand Athletic Propulsion Labs. The result of the McLaren x APL collab is a luxury, performance-oriented silhouette dubbed the ‘HySpeed’. You’ll also enjoy:The Ridiculously Powerful McLaren 765LT Spider Convertible Is Now Available In AustraliaVirgil Abloh’s Reimagined Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers Are HereThe Dior B27 Sneakers Combine Sporty […]

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Virgil Abloh’s Reimagined Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers Are Here

Theo Rosen — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:22:00 +0000

Earlier this year, the long-awaited and much-hyped Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 sneakers were released, following the untimely passing of Louis Vuitton creative director Virgil Abloh the year prior. Initially offered to Abloh’s close friends and family, 200 pairs of the sneakers were later auctioned through Sotheby’s in association with the late designer’s family, with the units selling for a combined value of USD$23.5million. Proceeds from the sneaker sale went directly to Abloh’s Post Modern Scholarship Fund, which […]

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