Since they can be combined with both casual and smart clothing with equally satisfactory results, sneakers are part of the daily look of many men.
This season, retro running and basketball shoes are trending . Here are three ideas for styling them:
Monochrome retro sneakers + Dress pants + Jacket
If your office is the creative type , we encourage you to swap your dress shoes for sneakers. If you want a subtle contrast between your trousers and footwear, opt for monochromatic sneakers, like these from Filling Pieces. Make sure the leg length of your dress trousers is slightly shorter than usual—as is the case with this Dries Van Noten style—for a contemporary look. For the top, both bomber and denim jackets and blazers can work, depending on whether you choose a casual or more sophisticated piece underneath, such as a shirt or a fitted fine-knit sweater.
Shiny retro sneakers + Jeans + Sweatshirt
This remains a safe bet for leisure time this fall. This year, we suggest this look: an oversized sweatshirt, distressed skinny jeans, and sparkly sneakers—in this case, the relaunched Nike Air Max 97 —as an alternative to your minimalist styles. You can swap the skinny jeans for straight-leg or tapered ones, but remember to maintain balance with a more fitted top.
Retro anti-cool sneakers + relaxed pants
Within the retro sneaker trend, there's a style driven by avant-garde brands like Balenciaga and Yeezy that many have dubbed "big and ugly" sneakers, though we prefer to call them "anti-cool." Above, you can see a stylish way to wear them: chunky Our Legacy sneakers with relaxed-fit trousers. Let the hems drape gently over the shoes, or even better, show off your socks (or ankles) with cropped styles or by rolling up the cuffs.