If you’re a lazy person — and we only mean if, of course, because we all know that you prioritise your time for many far more important things like Netflix — chances are, your doorway’s always a little jammed up. We mean, shoes strewn everywhere instead of neatly stowed back on the racks, at the precise spot you left them after you got home and kicked them off your feet. Honestly, they only get pushed to one side when you know there are guests arriving, or if you’ve got a fussy mom, which is totally a great thing! Otherwise, what this probably means is that you want to spend as little time as possible in this transition zone; no resting here, you usually quickly slip your feet into the most accessible pair of shoes before rushing out of your house — which is why these slip-on sneakers are a miracle.
Sneakers are already the best things ever in terms of combining style and true comfort, but if you’ve got these, you don’t even need to bend down awkwardly to adjust your shoes or spend half the time wiggling your feet into them. Uh, the struggle is totally real, right? And now, solved. These sneaker mules have the look of your favourite pair of sneakers, though with a backless design that facilitates optimum shoe-wearing speed. You’ll be out the door in two seconds, trust us.
And they’re available in everyone’s favourite versatile style — all-white trainers. Superga’s pair looks like their signature 2750 style, with the same canvas upper and logo tag, except now with a comfortable slip-on silhouette so you’ll never, ever get blisters from your new kicks. The Opening Ceremony slides are a platform style that give you added height wherever you take them, while Vince’s slide sneakers come with the sophisticated edge of white Italian leather, with the subtle detail of a contrast neoprene tongue.
We have to mention that the Opening Ceremony leather ones also come in a light pink shade, while both feature a custom logo on their rubber sole, which is totally unnoticeable as you’re walking though you can flaunt them as you’re chilling by the stairs. If you find that you have just about 10 pairs of white sneakers already, you can also opt for the Supergas in black or navy, classic shades that are too easy to mix and match.
For sneakers that stand out, you’ll definitely covet these Maison Margiela pairs. The first is constructed out of metallic leather, which makes it incredibly sci-fi appropriate and even reminiscent of R2-D2 thanks to the bright blue paint that’s artfully layered on. Blue-toned florals give the casual sneakers a laidback, near-Hawaiian vibe that you can pair with off-shoulder tops and breezy dresses, while the Margiela version of white sneaks come with contrasting panels of soft suede and smooth leather.
Of course, the vibe for every one of these is simple — subdued, as if you’re not trying at all. And for them to stand out, details matter. Aldo’s pair has a perforated pattern on a nude-peach leather, while the Minna Parikka pair is a variation of their famous bunny sneakers, with the same leather bunny ears, a cute-enough detail that your friends would notice.
Similarly, Zara’s casual style comes with frayed edges and two straps across, with faded colours that make it look like they’re worn-in and not uncannily new, like you’ve always lived your life in them all along.
If you do wanna treat your feet proper though, there are still creative takes on the sneaker mules, especially with these designer pairs. Shoe designer Sophia Webster does many imaginative styles, including girly candy heels and speech bubble bags, so you’d expect her foray into sneakers to be just as charming; she takes on the sporty style with metallic leather and handmade floral appliqués that suit her quirky-girl clientele. For No.21, the brand’s signature architectural knot makes an appearance — a feature that’s totally on trend as well — and is folded with supple tan leather in Italy. Christopher Kane’s addition is cut from a single panel of monochrome stretch-knit for a snug fit, with the eye-catching detail of the safety buckle that pushes it into a more edgy version of the casual slip-on sneakers. Either way, they’re all easy to wear — and thus, easy to love.
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