While some countries (we’re looking at you, Japan) insist that their working women wear high heels, we believe that you should wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable. Whether it’s a towering pair of heels or a trusty pair of sneakers, the choice should be yours to make. And while office-appropriate heels are easy to find, work-friendly sneakers may not be as obvious. So to help you find the perfect pair of kicks to wear to the office, here are some of our favourites.
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Get a step up from everyone else with a pair of chunky sneakers that come complete with a set of extra-padded platforms. Not only do they feel great when you wear them, these kickers pair perfectly with a tailored pantsuit.
Strike up a feminine look with a pair of embroidered satin sneakers. The subtle sheen on the satin adds just that bit of luxuriousness without overdoing the drama, and the floral embroidery helps lift the sneaker design.
Nothing beats a classic pair of white canvas sneakers for work! You can pair them with a black midi dress for a look that’s effortlessly easy, classic and still super stylish.
Recently released are these low-cut sneakers from Onitsuka Tiger, which features the signature fabric from Sansa Sakiori Koubo. Essentially, the sneakers feature colourful sakiori material – a fabric that upcycles old fabric and combines it in a way that preserves its beauty and colour – and juxtaposes it with the clean, minimalist nature of white rubber.
What you get is a pair of sneakers that you can wear on the weekends as well as to the office with a pair of wide-legged pants and a white shirt.
High-top sneakers give you the illusion of longer legs, which we will never say no to. When worn with a midi skirt, it creates a quirky and fun look. You can also use it to ground a grey pantsuit, so you don’t appear too stuffy.
Save yourself time and eliminate the need to have to fiddle with your shoelaces with a pair of slip-on sneakers. These beige sneakers are incredibly versatile, and can be worn to a multitude of events and occasions.
The bold shot of blue helps to add colour to an otherwise simple sneaker design, and makes this a great option for when you need to stay comfortable without looking sloppy.
With these sneakers from Acne Studio, you can choose just how quirky you want to look. Leave the two plastic plaques on your shoes for a cute emoji companion everywhere you go, or remove it and you’ll get a classic pair of sneakers.
Add a bit of glitz to your morning commute with a pair of black sneakers that feature blinged out chain links on the front. Perfect as a date night shoe, or for when you want to go from the office straight to the bar.
Snakeskin not only feels more luxe, it’s a great way of adding texture to your overall outfit. To make it work, make sure you dial back on the rest of your clothing and stick to simple, neutral colours and materials.
Featuring sportier lines, you can still rock this pair of sneakers by keeping your outfit simple. Think clean lines, easy silhouettes and dainty jewellery. Add on a messy bun and a bold swipe of red lipstick to finish your look.
The bow tie on the front adds a cool twist (no pun intended) to an otherwise simple sneaker shape. Wear with white jeans and a striped shirt for a cool, summer-inspired work outfit.
The playful ruffles definitely add a little bit of sass to this classic pair of white sneakers. Mirror the ruffles with a ruffled skirt or blouse, and complement with fun statement earrings.