The Best Luxury Sneakers to Buy Right Now
When Raf Simons' reimagined adidas Ozweego first made its bold entrance onto the footwear stage back in 2013, even the most open-minded of sneakerheads were puzzled. As if straight from outer space, the shoe was a left turn on the casual footwear landscape of that time.
Since then, a flagship sneaker has become the must-have item for luxury houses and designers. Names like Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen were quick to act on the demand while other names took longer. But, eight years on, you'd now be hard pushed to find a name in luxury that doesn't have sneakers in its top-10 bestsellers list.
Having a wide range to choose from is usually a great thing, but with luxury sneakers at every twist and turn of the fashion world's new trajectory, it can all get a bit much. That's why Highsnobiety market editors were set the task of rounding up the only luxury sneakers that you need to know about in one convenient place — here.
Scroll on for our full selection of the ultimate luxury sneakers.
Bottega Veneta Orbit Sneakers
Bottega Veneta's creation strikes both retro and modern chords. With its metallic leather panelling, mesh upper, and slender form, it hits all the nerves.
Marni Faux Fur Sneakers
The comeback of (faux!) fur is real. With these fluffy sneakers Marni have caught onto the trend and given it their characteristically humorous spin.
Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO Canvas Sneakers
If you're looking for something left-of-center, these distorted lace-ups take a well-known template and morph it into something more avant-garde.
Maison Margiela Replica Sneakers
In a world where sneaker designs seem to be getting crazier, here's to something more down-to-earth. The Replica Sneaker epitomizes simple luxury at its best, thanks to its refined silhouette and minimal detailing. Opt for this distressed version to switch up your luxury sneaker rotation.
Suicoke AKK-ZIP Sneaker
Suicoke is everyhting but an ordinary sneaker brand, and this gorpy zipper shoe is case-in-point.
Camperlab Tormenta Sneakers
As per usual, Camperlab takes something familiar and pushes it to extremes. Here, this meant a chunky sneaker wrapped and bound in its own sole.
GmbH Low Chelsea Boots
Admittedly, these really test the limits of what can and can't fall under the titular umbrella, but we figured the hybrid feel of Chelsea boot up top, and gorpy, chunky sneaker sole on bottom would qualify it.
Balenciaga 10XL Sneakers
Balenciaga infuses its disruptive style into ‘90s dad style sneakers by fully mutating their sole.
Rombaut Nucleo Sneakers
Rombaut's red-hot, glossy sneakers are a statement if we've ever seen one. Certainly not for those among us more inclined to minimalism.
Prada America's Cup Sneakers
We went on a whole deep dive not too long ago on the history of Prada sneakers, so no reason to get all talkative about it right here. What we will say though, is that you can do no wrong wearing a pair of America's Cups.
Burberry Leather Scoot Shoes
To finish this list off, we have a Burberry sneaker slash derby concoction, for the right mix of casual and classy, comfortable and cultured.
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