Sneakers for women, men and kids come low-top, high-top or platform, in canvas, leather or suede, from white to black.
Colour often decides the rest: white sneakers or black ones go with the whole wardrobe, while a colourful pair becomes the statement piece of the outfit, at Asics and Victoria alike.
Most shoppers looking for women's sneakers start with white or black. Canvas Victoria sneakers and platform-soled Victoria Tribu sneakers, chunky-soled Buffalo sneakers and Steve Madden sneakers such as the Possession-E cover women's platform sneakers, while Skechers sneakers focus on the comfort of a memory foam insole.
Asics sneakers are the go-to on-trend men's sneaker, with Asics GEL-1130 and GEL-NYC sneakers, two retro runners in grey, beige or white tones. Geox sneakers, with the Spherica, rely on the breathable sole, and Saucony sneakers and Mizuno sneakers add the Saucony Progrid Omni 9 and Mizuno Wave Rider, for white men's sneakers or grey ones with a running look.
High-top sneakers cover the ankle and hold up better in winter. Palladium sneakers, such as the canvas Pampa with its lug sole, are the classic example. British Knights sneakers offer high and low styles, and Converse sneakers offer the Chuck Taylor All Star and Chuck 70.
Canvas sneakers are light and breathable: cotton Superga 2750 sneakers in the Superga sneakers range, retro Gola Elan in nylon and suede in the Gola sneakers range. Leather sneakers last longer and are easier to clean: Le Coq Sportif Courtset sneakers in the Le Coq Sportif sneakers range, suede Gola Harrier sneakers, and low-top styles in the Fila sneakers and K-Swiss sneakers ranges.
Other brand-name sneakers are sorted by brand: Nike sneakers such as the Initiator and V5 RNR, adidas sneakers, Puma sneakers such as the Speedcat, Reebok sneakers such as the Classic and Club C, Hoff sneakers, from the Spanish brand whose models are named after cities, Pepe Jeans sneakers and Guess sneakers.
Kids' sneakers take the adult models in small sizes: Asics GEL-1130 sneakers in GS version for older kids, Victoria Tribu platform sneakers and Gola Elan sneakers, available down to baby sizes.
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Retro runners such as the Asics GEL-1130, along with Victoria canvas sneakers and Buffalo platform sneakers, are among the most worn models. White and neutral tones remain the easiest colours.
Try them on at the end of the day, when the foot is at its largest: the toes must not touch the end of the shoe, and the heel must not slip. The right size can be felt from the first steps, with no pressure points.
Alternate two pairs so that each can dry between wears, and store them away from heat. White sneakers should be cleaned as soon as they mark, before the dirt sets in.
High-top leather or suede sneakers and models with a lug sole, such as Palladium Pampa or Asics Gel-Venture 6 sneakers, handle rain and cold better than canvas sneakers. A waterproofing spray applied to leather or suede protects them further.
A high-top sneaker covers and supports the ankle, a low-top leaves it free. Low-top sneakers go with almost everything, while high-tops are worn with tapered trousers or rolled-up jeans.