The Stylish Sneakers NY Girls Are Wearing Right Now
If there's one thing New York City girls have mastered, it's dressing for their environment. Everything from unpredictable weather to crazy commutes to not-so-clean sidewalks has required Manhattan's most stylish dwellers to think out of the box when it comes to getting dressed (and looking great as a result). Specifically, as it pertains to footwear, sneakers have long been a go-to option. Not only are they the most comfortable way to get from point A to point B every day, but there also happens to be a slew of options on the market, which makes slipping into trainers in place of stilettos a no-brainer.
Recently, some of NYC's most inspiring women have been illustrating the effectiveness of the comfortable footwear. To encourage a little arch support and some summer shopping, we rounded up 10 sneakers we spotted on the streets and included each in case you need a new pair or two to put your best foot forward.
Nothing like a cool pair of platform sneakers to take your outfit to the next level.
Style these pretty pink sneakers with a floral-print dress this season.
You really can't go wrong with classic Converse.
Introducing the most interesting way to do monochrome right now.
The perfect pair for giving any outfit a subtle touch of athleisure.
Style these pared-down kicks with your favorite denim and a tailored blazer.
When in doubt, go the Air Force 1 route.
Accessorize these sneakers with a pair of white socks and white denim for an unexpected combination.
Multicolor sneakers are a safe bet for stylish looks.
Give your outfit cool-girl vibes with a pair of checkered Vans.
Up next: the top 10 NYC fashion girls whose style you'll want to copy this summer.
Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)
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