Kickstart your look with designer sneakers, where comfort meets luxury

A stylish pair of sneakers are an ideal choice for the glamorous woman on the move. Photo: Instagram/Roger Vivier

Most sneakers are comfy and great for walking, but some tend to make the feet appear a bit big and bulky.

Fret not for some top-tier brands have taken note of the concern and created sneaker designs that not only keep your feet cosy but also make them look stylish and flattering.

Sneakers are a perfect match for casual outfits or that athleisure look, and for sure, they really go well when worn with sporty attire. But what’s cool is that they also rock the modern look when paired with dresses, short or long.

Thank goodness for that, as now you don’t have to endure the agony of high heels just to wear your favourite frock.

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What’s more, sneakers can even boost your suit game. Why not? Especially now that there are sneakers crafted in leather.

But even the non-leather versions would look good with a suit, as they provide a contemporary twist to a formal outfit.

Unless of course, your workplace has a strict no-sneakers policy.

The understated refinement and neutral tones of these sneakers make for the perfect addition to any outfit. Photo: Tod's

Stride down the street with the coveted Miu Miu x New Balance sneakers. Photo: Miu Miu

Ferragamo’s latest sneakers are made of an innovative mix of dynamic textures and details, offered in a palette of neutral and bright colours.

Revisited with a contemporary approach, the Ferragamo heritage permeates an urban active shape featuring the iconic Gancini on a sequence of three tubular elements that form the sole.

Featured on the runway at Miu Miu’s Autumn/Winter 2023 collection is a pair of sneakers in navy blue, which the Italian label designed in collaboration with athletic footwear and fitness apparel brand New Balance.What gives these sneakers their cool and coveted status is their denim construction, complete with raw-cut frayed edges, which mirror the maverick and carefree spirit of Miu Miu.

Featuring three-dimensional soles, these sneakers have a futuristic look. Photo: Fendi

If sneakers are too sporty for your liking, you might want to check out Roger Vivier’s selection of super stylish ones. The French brand’s fancy footwear would look swell with feminine attire including dresses.

Adorned with bejewelled pilgrim buckles, Vivier’s versions are truly the ideal sneakers for glamorous women on-the-go.

Kate Spade’s Lexi slip-on sneakers in nappa leather with patent leather trim are equally stunning, thanks to their platform soles and two-tone twill bows.

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When it comes to sneakers with an elegant flair, look no further than those from Tod’s. Available in technical materials combined with leather or suede, or in all-leather or all-suede, the sneaker designs reflect the Italian label’s refined style codes.

Fendi’s First 1 sneakers come with a space-age style. They feature three-dimensional soles that transform the iconic Fendi First heels into a futuristic, active footwear.

The unique heel design creates an inverted F, giving the shoes an eye-catching, dynamic appearance.

Time to elevate your fashion game by stepping into these special kicks with their stylish soles.