Boots are cool, but by now your feet are probably screaming from being encased in leather for months on end. If you think about it, now is probably the most ideal time to give them a rest and swap in a fresh pair of sneakers. Personally, I love to oscillate between the two styles: boots for extremely cold days, and sneakers for when temperatures are more forgiving. Either way, I’m sure you could use a helpful recommendation about which kicks to add to your closet right about now. Since there always seems to be a new sneaker release on the horizon, I thought I’d directly ask the people most in the know when it comes to miscellaneous shopping launches: our very own Who What Wear editors. I asked my colleagues for the pairs they wear on repeat and the sneakers they currently have on their wishlist, and just a disclaimer—the list is really good. To check them all out and to shop them for yourself, keep scrolling.
“I must admit, I am a heels girl—through and through. That being said, when I do want to slip into some sneakers, I live for Adidas’s Stan Smith Sneaker. It’s just a classic all-white sneaker that can be worn with anything.”
“Another sneaker I’ll cheat on my heels for is Converse’s high-top platform sneakers. They’re not only so comfortable, but they’re one of the few sneakers that I actually find myself wanting to wear time and time again.”
“I have my eyes on the newly-released New Balance 550s in orange. They sold out so fast, but I’m thinking about ordering from StockX.”
“I’m a sucker for a chic pair of Golden Goose sneakers. They’re just so easy and cool.”
“Sambas are my go-to pretty much whenever I’m not wearing a dressy shoe because not only are they insanely comfortable, they also look good with pretty much anything, from a skirt or dress to sweats. Given that they’re on sale right now, I’d suggest that anyone who doesn’t already have a pair of these in their sneaker collection, should act fast.”
“I want—no, I need—to get my hands on a pair of Salomons XT-6 sneakers asap. Colors are constantly selling out, probably because they’re currently all over Instagram, as well as the street style scene (thanks to Bella Hadid), but as luck would have it, Nordstrom recently did a major restock of sizes in this sleek black pair. *Adds to cart.*”
“Clearly, I’m a retro sneaker fan because Reebok Club C 85s are another throwback style I’ve had in rotation for the last few years.”
“I’ve been living in my New Balance 550s and they truly deserve all the hype.”
“I’m also a huge fan of Superga sneakers in white. They go with everything and I love wearing them with jeans every day. Even though white isn’t the most practical choice, I will truly never stop buying them. Bonus points: They’ve never given me blisters!”
“I’ll forever be obsessed with Nike Cortez sneakers. I love that they have a throwback feel—they were first designed in the ’70s, after all—but that they’re also timeless. They tend to be my favorite travel sneakers because they’re comfortable and easy to slip on and off.”
“Running is downright fun—yeah, I said it—when I’m wearing Hoka’s Clifton 8 sneakers. Since making the switch, I’ve been going on longer and more frequent runs thanks to these super-thick soles.”
“I might be the last person in the world to own a pair of Jordans, but consider me excited to finally splurge on an adult pair. They’re a notoriously difficult shoe to find for a decent price, so I was thrilled to find these beautiful brown Jordan 1’s without a huge mark up.”
“I bought a pair of Salomon’s last year and I haven’t stopped wearing them since. The slip-on construction makes it super easy to throw on in a rush, and they look great with dresses and tailored trousers. This bright colorway is calling my name.”
