Pictured: Adidas SL72 RS Sneakers ($83)
There’s really no wrong time of year to dabble in a new sneakers, but I’d argue that fall is just begging for a pair. I’m always here for fashion that’s unapologetically practical—particularly when it comes to footwear because I live in New York and inevitably walk a million steps a day. Really, I’m not trying to recapture the pre-pandemic magic of stealthily swapping out my shoes under a desk.
Yes, designer sneakers can be a good time, but today is about three of the go-to brands we tend to shop from again and again: Adidas, Nike, and New Balance. Whether you have good sneakers you exclusively wear with tailoring or you just like to look like you’ve been paying attention when you’re walking your dog, I’ve got you. This curation of sneakers is designed to elevate your fall wardrobe in the most low-key way possible, and nothing is over $250.
Adidas
Adidas
Japan Suede-Trimmed Leather Sneakers
You’ll get so many questions about these.
Adidas x Wales Bonner
Samba Millenium Leather Sneakers
Behold: a Wales Bonner x Adidas collab that’s still in stock.
Adidas
Samba MN Suede-Trimmed Leather Sneakers
This slight update on everyone’s favorite style.
Adidas
Samba MN Suede-Trimmed Leather Sneakers
Adidas x Sporty & Rich
Olympic Samba OG Satin and Suede-Trimmed Leather Sneakers
Remember a few weeks ago when we temporarily knew everything about pommel horse?
Metallic details are still shining through.
Adidas
Gazelle Indoor Sneaker
The cool kids are getting a little weird with their colorways.
Adidas by Stella McCartney
ASMC Sportswear 2000 Sneakers
No one does sporty like Stella McCartney.
This is not the last time I’m going to mention the black-sneaker trend.
Adidas
Dropset 3 Training Shoe
Pops of red are still finding their way into our wardrobes.
Adidas by Stella McCartney
Court Boost Sneakers
Some statement stitching for my ’90s babes.
New Balance
New Balance
1906R Mesh and Leather Sneakers
These are the New Balance sneakers to know about RN.
New Balance
1906 Metallic Faux Leather-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers
It would be rude not to also share this colorway.
New Balance
860V2 Ceres Rubber and Leather-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers
Another forward technical sneaker style for your consideration.
New Balance
2002R Sneakers
There will be no escaping the burgundy trend.
New Balance
RC42 Sneakers
Gum soles and quiet retro vibes.
New Balance
1000 SL Leather and Mesh Sneakers
New Balance
2002R Leather-Trimmed Mesh and Suede Sneakers
Chunky shoes are still trucking along.
New Balance
998 Core Rubber-Trimmed Leather, Mesh and Suede Sneakers
Just aggressively dadcore.
New Balance
550 Perforated Leather Sneakers
New Balance
990V4 Leather and Mesh Sneakers
New Balance
996 Suede and Mesh Sneakers
Copenhagen Fashion Week approves.
Nike
Nike
LD-1000 Leather and Suede-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers
My best attempt to convince you that a pair of black suede sneakers is peak fall 2024.
Nike x Jacquemus
Air Max 1 SP Suede-Trimmed Perforated Leather Sneakers
It’s not shocking that this Jacquemus collab is a hot-ticket item.
Nike
V2K Run Rubber, Suede and Metallic Leather-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers
This butter-yellow suede feels especially chic.
Nike
Dunk Low Brushed-Suede Sneakers
Do not get me started on the texture of this brushed suede.
Nike
Zoom Vomero 5 Metallic Leather, Rubber and Mesh Sneakers
Nike’s technical sneakers du jour.
Nike
Cortez Leather and Suede-Trimmed Shell Sneakers
Punchy retro sneakers are still the way.
Nike
Zoom Vomero 5 SP Sneaker
For those days when you just know you’ll be running errands in leggings.
Nike
Zoom Vomero 5 SP Sneakers
For everyone who loves an all-white version.
This colorway is called Sail, Cacao Wow, and Coconut Milk—the end.
