If you’ve been keeping up with trends this season, you’ve probably noticed how luxury sneakers have slowly crept into the fashion zeitgeist. These status sneakers have struck a chord with fashion enthusiasts—even replacing formal loafers and stilettos in situations that have a dress code. These muted shoes don’t garner attention as easily, they’re not brightly coloured or plagued with logo mania despite the hefty price tag. Instead, their allure lies in simplicity. The fuss-free designs ensure you can style them with everything—from pantsuits and dresses to jeans and midi skirts. Casual enough for daily wear yet never out of place at a party, they’re perfect for both a coffee run and a seven-course meal at that hot, hard-to-book new restaurant.
The internet’s favourite Birkin mom Kelly Rutherford can’t seem to get enough of this trend. Sneakers are a staple in her elevator fit checks (she’s partial to the Seavees Acorn trainer in Cloud—it shouldn’t come as a surprise the colourway has a waitlist). Of course, one can’t talk about quiet luxury without referring to our favourite dysfunctional TV family—the Roys. Kendall and Roman were spotted sporting kicks from Lanvin and Cole Haan in the last season of Succession. Meanwhile the Zegna Triple Stitch sneakers have already been dubbed “the most worn shoes on private-jets” and have fans in Nicolas Cage and Tom Holland. If you want to get in on the low-key luxury sneaker trend, check out our curation below.
