Back in the days, sneakers were restricted to the gym, basketball players and 12 years old but not anymore. This shoe trend has made a huge comeback and it's definitely making it's way into every man's closet. However, despite the growing intelligence in man's fashion sense, some can't help but make a huge fashion faux pas, so guiding you, here are your sneakers do's and don't.
Stick To The Classics
Classic sneakers are worn with anything. We are talking about the basic, low cut, lace up without any glitz. They are definitely timeless like Converse lace up. One simple colour goes with anything from tailored trousers to jeans. Feel free to dress it up with a blazer for an official look or shorts for a summer feel.
Skip The Visible Socks
Even though socks and sneakers are a match made in heaven, visible ankle socks are definitely a no-no except you are trying to pass as a kindergarten student. The invisible socks is a simple and makes a huge difference.
Dress Down To Dress Up
Before wearing sneakers with just about anything was considered a fashion crime but not recently. Sneakers gained versatility shedding their athletic coat to being more refined. The right sneakers can transform a buttoned up look to something more practical and comfortable definitely a better alternative to stuffy dress shoe.
Separate Sports From Street
Men need to invest in at least two pair of sneakers. One for sports, the other for outings. Most men never bother to wear a cool pair of sneakers outside the gym, making their sneakers do double duty as a street wear. It's best to make clear distinction in your shoe collection.
Don't Opt For Hybrids
Hybrid cars: Yes Hybrid sneakers: NO
The combination of sneakers and dress shoe is definitely a no, why wear something that looks like a clunky block of wood. These shoe which attempt to look sophisticated are the types you see on clueless boys wearing to school or to their first job interview. I say pack it up and dump in the thrash.
Stay Right There In The Court
High tops have slowly made their way to the streets in an offensive manner, pairing with hipster skinny jeans to hip hop jeans big enough to fit a family of three. If you don't want to sacrifice fashion for function, do pick a pair of b-ball shoes. When you done playing games, leave the shoe in your locker.
Crop And Roll
As soon as you have mastered the art of unnoticeable socks, feel free to go for a pair of cropped trousers or gently roll up a pair of slim jeans. It creates a tailored silhouette that draws attention to your shoe but it usually only works with clean, sophisticated sneakers in single colour.
Keep The Graphics Away
Perhaps the worst kind of sneakers are the overly designed ones with colour combinations that could cause epilepsy of the eyes. These shoes are way too bright and awkward so most men get the hint and stay away while some think they are taking a walk on the wild side to be daring. I say be daring but not blind. This serves as a lesson that you could go bold with your style but that doesn't translate into a sneakers dipped in paint.
And I hope with this, you could pick the right pair of sneakers and strut your style. Remember to subscribe to the blog for the latest on fashion. Enjoy your weekend.
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