Step Out in Style With 6 Luxe Sneakers
Shake up your sneaker game.
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By now, you’ve likely put your favorite pair of canvas sneakers through the ringer this summer. And since man can’t survive on loafers or chukka boots alone, perhaps it’s time for a new pair. But not just any old pair will do: The selection you make now should carry you through the end of summer into early fall without missing a beat.
And while minimalist leather sneakers never go out of style, we say step outside the box a bit and splurge a little: Opt for a luxurious pair of on-trend sneakers that are just ever-so-slightly different, be it in design, materials, texture or a dash of all three.
“Luxury, by definition, is having more than you need,” Johnny Kraljevich, the founder & creative director of luxury performance sneaker brand Courser, which makes its sneakers by hand in Italy. “But owning a sneaker made out of the best materials by the finest craftsman, that not only looks good but provides long-lasting durability and comfort, is worth it in the long run.”
A man’ s footwear rotation needs versatility, variety and yes, luxury. Here, six pairs to wear right now.
VEJA V10 Leather Sneakers
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There’s plenty distinctive about these VEJA sneakers, which seem to be popping up in the most stylish neighborhoods across the globe. Sustainable raw materials give them an eco-friendly edge, but the eye-catching V logo, court-style design and pebbled detailing set them apart. $195
Brandblack Specter X 2.0 Sneakers
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Brandblack’s perfectly on-trend training sneakers can certainly be worn for running, but they’ve got a streamlined look and serious comfort. That makes them perfect for summer road trips or city exploration, ideally outfitted in travel essentials like stretch chinos and a merino T-shirt. $240
Courser Uno in Ultimate Grey Mono
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Courser sneakers are uncanny in their design and craftsmanship, using soft, supple nubuck leather, heat-weld-covered stitching and a proprietary midsole maximum energy return.
Other technical features include a durable, stabilizing carbon fiber plate, yet what’s even more remarkable is the fact that these kicks are made at a family-owned factory known for making fine dress shoes. Monochromatic color options like sleek grey seal the deal in terms of style points. $595
Thursday Boots Premier Low Top Sneakers
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Yes, you’ve read that correctly: The same brand known for its smart, stylish direct-to-consumer boots is now in the sneaker game, with results that speak for themselves. Results, in fact, that mimic the quality level of richly crafted, luxurious leather sneakers, yet at a wildly affordable price tag. The rich Natural leather will only get better with age. $129
Golden Goose Superstar Distressed Sneakers
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Golden Goose sneakers are a celebrity favorite, with a pre-distressed look that gives them a serious edge. They should rest nicely beneath a cuffed pair of light wash jeans this summer, but they’ll also look right at home with a soft flannel shirt and black denim in the months ahead. $565
Beckett Simonon Graham Trainers
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Retro-style runners are all the rage right now, but Beckett Simonon takes things a step further by crafting this pair from rich, water-repellent pull-up leather, which should develop a handsome patina over time.
And there’s even better news: By cutting out the middleman and selling direct to consumers, Beckett Simonon is able to cut costs (but not quality), and that’s a touch we can appreciate. $169