Men’s Fashion Alert: Spring 2023 Sneakers

With the end of spring nearing and summer just around the corner, one thing that helps make that transition from season to season is men’s sneakers. Some of the most popular footwear is released around this time and trends are helping add some fresh pairs of kicks to men’s wardrobes.

These sneaker selections are meant to upgrade your look almost instantaneously and will have you looking classy for work and every occasion in between. As always, it’s important that you look good while feeling good, so we have selected shoes that aren’t just high-end but feature premium specifications for comfort.

For spring 2023, Fashion Reverie has seen influence from some of the best in luxury footwear, such as French designer Pierre Hardy, Balenciaga, Golden Goose, Off-White, and many others. A lot of designs pay a retrospective homage while others have a chunkier look that will make any man look more stylish on his daily commute. Whether or not you are a huge sneakerhead should not be the deciding factor in your shoe game. This roundup includes sneakers built and designed to any look during these spring and summer clear blue-sky months.

Pierre Hardy’s Chunky Sole Low-Top Sneaker

This navy blue and multicolor chunky-sole, low-top sneaker is the perfect shoe to add to your daily wardrobe since it showcases style and class. The shoe features high-quality calf leather, which is softer than cow leather, making it comfortable from the first wearing. Pull-tabs at the tongue and heel help ease the foot in. And a paneled design and platform sole create a stylish yet rugged look for any guy on the move during the weekdays and weekends.

$764 available at farfetch.com

Balenciaga Men’s Paris High-Top Sneaker

This red high-top sneaker from the French luxury brand is ideal for anyone who is into updating and changing out their wardrobe. Replacing old looks isn’t always what’s hot and trendy. This Chuck Taylor-like shoe is made with destroyed cotton and rubber, and printed at the edge of the toe is the brand’s logo, ‘Balenciaga’. The shoe is meant to give off a washed-out look. The aesthetic makes it pair perfectly with ripped black jeans and a black plain tee—a standout piece that is a must-have for a luxury-streetwear look.

$750 available at balenciaga.com

Golden Goose Deluxe Brand White Low-Top Sneaker

If you want a throwback shoe that is a nod to the classic days of skateboarding and playing basketball in the ‘80s, this low-top checks all the boxes. Every luxury sneaker should come with the best in comfort, and Golden Goose Deluxe Brand delivered in that area by reworking their shoe with a super soft shearling lining. Made with distressed leather and suede, this white sneaker features the signature star and gold-stamped lettering on the sides. These pair perfectly with a vintage tee and some blue jeans—and, of course, traditional skateboard styles.

$680 available at net-a-porter.com

Off-White Out of Office “FOR WALKING” Sneaker

Day off or enjoying a night out on the town after a long week of working? Off-White has you covered with this signature white sneaker featuring brown “FOR WALKING” text and a white arrow on the side of the shoe. Virgil Abloh, the late founder of Off-White, wanted to create a tennis shoe that gave off a late 80s and early 90s aesthetic. These are the perfect shoes to wear all day since they feature perforated toe vamps and a ribbed heel for maximum relief. Whether you are going out to the club, walking around the park, or playing some pickup basketball, these shoes are built to last from dawn to dusk.

$635 available at off—white.com

Magliano’s Elastic Edipus Sneaker

Luca Magliano is an up-and-coming designer who debuted recently at Milan Fashion Week, showcasing styles inspired by military workwear. These white shoes exhibit a timeless look mixed with the best care in craftsmanship. Inspired by a classic runner silhouette shoe, these shoes are given a taped-together look with distressed themes. The soft calf leather and suede paneling is creased and scuffed to give the appearance of a well-worn piece of footwear. They can pair well with skinny taper fit jeans, a plain white tee and a blue denim jacket.

$569 available at magliano.website

Athletic Propulsion Labs Men’s Streamline Frozen Sneaker

Whether you are working day to day, going to the gym, or just simply moving around the city, a comfortable shoe goes a very long way. APL (Athletic Propulsion Labs) designed a frozen gray and multi-colored sneaker that’s built for mobility. The gray/multicolor footwear is powered by a streamline design that presents very little resistance to a flow of air, which helps to increase speeds and ease of movement while moving around daily. The FutureFoam midsole compound was developed to provide exceptional compression, rebound, and energy return as well. The midsole sits atop a lightweight, two-piece rubber outsole that provides excellent traction for your journeys in and around the Big Apple.

$320 available at athleticpropulsionlabs.com

Converse x A-COLD-WALL* High-Top Sneaker

Luxurious and highly affordable, these classic tonal gray ‘Chuck 70’ high-top shoes were created as part of a collaboration with London label A-COLD-WALL*. Chuck Taylor shoes are iconic and always in style due to the endless pairing options, whether it’s with ripped jeans, skate shorts or a plaid short-sleeve button-up shirt.

$110 available at mrporter.com

—Ryan Salfino

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