Here’s how to master the sneaker and suit look
Pairing sneakers with a suit is one of the hottest menswear trends of the past few seasons and judging from the latest looks from Andrew Garfield, Timothée Chalamet, David Beckham, and John Boyega it’s not going anywhere soon.
While sneakers can instantly make your suit more accessible and casual, not all sneaker styles are suitable for the style upgrade. So which sneakers look good with a suit? These 6 style tips will help guide you in finding the perfect sneakers to go with a suit.
- First, pick your suit, then the shoe, not the other way around. Your sneakers should compliment your suit and keep it as the main focus.
- Make sure the color matches your suit. If you’re not comfortable with bright colours, stick to neutrals like gray, beige, black or navy. Slowly as you get comfortable with the trend, you can switch it up and add some pops of colour! A good place to start is to stay within the color family – for example, if you’re wearing a red suit, go with a bordeaux or maroon colored sneaker!
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Puma
Speedcat OG For All Time Red/White sneakers - unisex - Rubber/Suede - 10.5
$111.00
$147.00
FARFETCH
Gucci
Ace Web Stripe leather sneakers Red
$830.00
Mytheresa
-43%
Nike
Cortez Sneaker in White/Varsity Red/Blue at Nordstrom, Size 7
$54.00
$95.00
Nordstrom
-85%
New Balance
Sneakers Red
$22.00
$142.00
Yoox.com
Ferragamo
Leather Sneaker Red
$240.00
Rue La La
3. The style of the suit is very important if you’re going to decide to throw in a pair of sneakers. Avoid going with pants that are too skinny, as this will ruin your proportions. The go-to tailored look at the moment is to have the hem of the pants cover the upper part of shoe or even having a more oversized/baggy look.
4. When in doubt, go with white sneakers. They are a classic for a reason, they go with almost every look and instantly make you look polished and put together. A classic white sneaker will always give a crisp and clean look to your outfit. It’s also pretty effortless from your end!
Puma
CA Match Leather Sneaker White
$48.00
Rue La La
-31%
Nike
Mens Air Max 1 86 OG G Golf Shoes in White | FN0697-100
$116.97
$170.00
Nike
5. As far as the silhouette goes – don’t be afraid to experiment. High top or low-top sneakers can both work. And while you’re at it, why not elevate your look even more and go for a platform sneaker? 6. Lastly, let’s talk about material. You can’t go wrong with a classic canvas shoe, but if it’s feeling too casual you can always opt for leather. White leather can be a nice contrast to a dark suit, however a black leather sneaker with a lighter suit can feel “heavy” and can weigh down your look. But pairing a black or dark leather sneaker with a dark suit can look ultra sleek and sophisticated.
Vince
Fulton Suede Sneaker Gray
$109.99
Rue La La
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Nike
Mens Air Force 1 0 LV8 Shoes in White | IB6388-101 Black
$85.97
$125.00
Nike
If you’re still unsure about what style or brand to go with, here are some tried and true sneakers that always look good with a suit.
- Adidas Sambas
- Autry Reelwind
- Cole Haan Crosscourt Traveler
- Veja Campo
- Axel Arigato Dice Lo
When in doubt, go with a minimalistic sneaker that is polished and will compliment your look and not distract. Check out some our favorites below!
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New Balance
Sneakers Red
$22.00
$142.00
Yoox.com
-45%
New Balance
550 Basketball Sneaker in Sea Salt/Slate Grey at Nordstrom, Size 11.5 Gray
$65.99
$119.99
Nordstrom
New Balance
Navy Blue Sneakers 43 Size 43
$130.73
HEWI
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New Balance
Sneakers Green
$74.00
$88.00
Yoox.com
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New Balance
Sneakers Pink
$157.00
$195.00
Yoox.com
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New Balance
Heritage Golf Shoe in Grey at Nordstrom, Size 10.5 Gray
$99.99
$139.95
Nordstrom
Original text: Zeinab Saidoun
Updated text: Rebekah Ortquist