following my winter wardrobe post, i bought a pair of grey 574s (also loving this sleek vintage version, here and here). in spite of their ever so Rick Steves/high school science teacher vibe, they're actually more elegantly versatile in person. bonus: these offer the most cushiony arch support of any sneaker i've tried (with the exception of my super clunky gym-only running shoes).
found: comfort + style for weekend and travel
some tips on how to buy sneakers with style in mind:- the more neutral/monochrome the colorway, the better.
- lo-tops are almost universally flattering. hi-tops are trickier to style depending on your height / proportions.
- shop the boys' section (go 1.5 sizes down from your regular size) if you're on the smaller end of women's sizes. the styles are the same, and you can often score sold-out styles for less – double win!
what do you think of NBs? do you have a favorite?
I seem to be building a wardrobe of Nike Air Maxes, which are the spiritual twin of NBs.
ReplyDeleteI have a pair of burgundy 574s that are kids-sized. My boyfriend makes fun of me incessantly but I love how they look with skinny jeans/cropped slim pants and they are the only shoes that don't seem to make the bunion on my right foot worse. I've also been thinking of getting a pair of black and white Nike frees next :)
ReplyDeleteTwo pairs so far. And I just wish the weather was better here so I could wear them more often. I agree that the more neutral the tones the easier they are to style. Yours look good and will work well with going into the warmer months because of the lighter grey.
ReplyDeleteI recently wore my New Balances after the snow and my bf was like WTF are those. They totally look chic on the right person, but guess I can't pull it off, hah!
ReplyDeletei'm really liking the sneaker trend (rick steeves style, FTW!). i'm partial to my nike flyknit trainers, but have had new balances on my mind lately.
ReplyDeleteNot NBs, but I bought a pair of Nike 'vintage' waffle trainers that were released by JCrew last year and love them! They're red, so not neutral, but they look great with all-black outfits so it works out. If I were to get another pair of cool sneakers it would definitely be NB.
ReplyDeleteNot NBs, but I bought a pair of Nike 'vintage' waffle trainers that were released by JCrew last year and love them! They're red, so not neutral, but they look great with all-black outfits so it works out. If I were to get another pair of cool sneakers it would definitely be NB.
ReplyDeleteYou must have read my mind b/c I just started a hunt for the perfect pair of vintage-y sneakers for an upcoming trip. Comfort is key here, but I'll be in Europe, so style counts! However I always find it hard to get sporty AND chic down in the same outfit, especially with my big feet. Would love to see another post of a sneaker round up ;)
ReplyDeletestay tuned but there are a few sleeker options in this post as well :)
DeleteThe photo on the right inspired me to get a pair of burgundy NB 410s! I tried on the 574s, but found they made my size 9 feet look too big and chunky. The 410s have a lower profile and are super comfortable! I followed those up with bright blue 420s for something more sporty, and am now considering classic white and black shell toe Adidas.
ReplyDeleteI just got my grey ballistic 501s today! I'm also really attracted to the 420's which seem to have a bit of a sleeker profile.
ReplyDeleteConverse (I own a pair in camo print) and Lanvin satin sneakers (so chic, and that leather lining is super soft).
ReplyDeleteJust like Sue, 2 pairs of NB so far. And I love the Nike vintage Waffle as well. And THE Stan Smith are out today! I don't know if I'll fall for them again but that's also a pair I owned back in the day and I'm banging my head off for lending it to my then BFF who must have kept them and since we're no longer friends...
ReplyDeleteBut that's enough sneakers for the moment!
Not NBs but to build on the advice to raid the kids section - I raid the boys shoes of Target for pseudo-Vans skater slip ons - my favorite so far are a camo print pair I got over the summer.
ReplyDeleteHow do these fit if you order from ASOS? Do you get the regular US size?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I've been searching for the 410's, in black. Seems they're sold out everywhere. They look like the sleekest NB profile to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links - I am now stalking the j. crew NB tennies.
ReplyDeleteI had been eying this trend and added them to my wishlist after I read your article, and I scored a pair of 420s on super sale (50$ and I had a gift card at the Bay in Canada)! I love their sleeker profile but they look very true to the 574s style. Thanks again I love your essentials features keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteI've got my eyes on a pair of black 410, with a pop of neon red and turquoise on them. Sounds insane, but they feel fairly neutral to me, ha! They had them at a local store before I went away for the holidays, so now I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that they're still around.
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