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We wouldn’t blame you if you chose to live in your favorite sneakers 24/7. But unfortunately, even despite the rise of athleisure trends, there are still many work environments in which sporting your running shoes or Air Jordans just won’t cut it.
If you can’t live without the comfort factor, though, we’ve rounded up a range of sneakers so sleek, they can almost pass for dress shoes. From lace-up looks to polished slip-on styles, shop all the office-appropriate options for every budget below
Vionic Baldwin Lace-Up Sneaker
This classic cupsole look goes heavy on the comfort with a proprietary Orthoheel orthotic for enhanced stability.
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Alexander McQueen Oversize Low Top Sneaker
This popular sneaker silhouette from Alexander McQueen is perfect for the office or weekend activities. It offers great support with its chunky, oversized sole and recognizable contrast heel tab.
Aldo Binswood
With its rich suede upper and off-white outsole, this polished option from Aldo can easily take you from the desk to after-work drinks.
Cole Haan Original Grand Shortwing Oxford Shoes
Cole Haan is known for its savvy and chic dress shoes. This sneaker and oxford combination is professional and functional, fit enough to wear to the office during the day and to a night on the town.
Santoni Lace-Up Suede Shoes
A soft suede, oxford-inspired upper makes this pair an extremely sophisticated pick.
Lacoste Bayliss Sneaker
Lacoste’s Bayliss Sneaker is a smooth and chic all-black leather option that feels sporty but professional enough to wear to the office.
UGG Pismo Low Top Sneaker
Ugg’s Pismo Low Top Sneaker has a rubber sole and lamb leather sock liner, making it comfortable and functional.
Common Projects Original Achilles Leather Low-Top Sneakers
Common Projects is the epitome of minimalism when it comes to sneakers. This nude low-top sneaker from the brand is done in heel-to-toe leather for an ultra-sleek look.
Vince Fulton Suede Low-Top Sneakers
A brand known for nailing dressy sneakers, Vince offers up this elegant low-top for men done in supple suede with a soft leather lining.
Diesel Mydori High-Top Leather Sneakers
Also done in all-over leather, this monochrome style is perfect for completing an all-black ensemble.
Good Man Brand Legend Low Top Sneaker
A neutral-colored leather sneaker never goes out of style, and this option for the Good Man Brand proves it. The made-in-Italy model is done in supple leather with a calfskin lining and waxed laces.
Cole Haan Men’s Grand Crosscourt II Sneakers Shoes
Match a navy blue suit with a tailored leather sneaker in the same color. This option from Cole Haan is also comfortable from the inside out, with a soft textile lining and injection molded outsole with rubber pods in the heel and forefoot.
Converse Jack Purcell Canvas
A slightly more sophisticated alternative to the brand’s classic Chuck Taylor silhouettes, the Jack Purcell Canvas features a black twill upper and signature “smile” branding on toe cap.
Allbirds Tree Runner
The Allbirds Tree Runners are made with Eucalyptus Trees and are machine washable to reduce the environmental impact of producing them. They also come in 20 colorways for maximum versatility.
COS Thick-Soled Leather Sneakers
A thick-soled sneaker, this option from Cos is elegant and simple.
