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Freeminder leather sneakers, $670, Longchamp
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The exaggerated outsoles of these leather sneakers will literally put a bounce in your step. Extra marks for their elastic no-tie laces secured with the brand’s signature bamboo-shaped toggle.
Longchamp
Climber technical knit and rubber sneakers, $1,070, Bottega Veneta
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The name of these rubber-blend slip-ons says it all. Climbing’s real popular these days, right?
Bottega Veneta
Arthur technical knit and rubber sneakers, $1,250, Burberry
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That these cotton and rubber kicks are capped with an overshoe inspired by rain boots makes stomping around in them an even more carefree affair.
Burberry
Giv 1 leather and mesh sneakers, $1,550, Givenchy
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A streamlined upper in an unexpected mix of leather, technical fabric and mesh on a transparent sole = Matthew Williams’ first sneaker for the house of Givenchy.
Givenchy
One Stud leather sneakers, $1,230, Valentino
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Retro-sporty meets just the right dose of rock ’n’ roll.
Valentino
Greca Tresor de La Mer canvas sneakers, $820, Versace
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Like your favourite casual cotton kicks elevated with raised outsoles debossed with the brand’s signature geometric pattern.
Versace
Gucci Baskets PU and viscose sneakers, Gucci
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Possibly the coolest thing about these genderless, B-ball-inspired high-tops? They’re crafted with PU and viscose derived from organic, renewable or sustainably managed sources yet look like they’re made of leather.
Gucci
Celine by Hedi Slimane Z Trainer CT-01 calfskin sneakers, $1,250, Celine
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When Hedi Slimane does athletic, you know it’ll be too cool for school.
Celine
AZ Factory neoprene and mesh sneakers, US$587 (S$778), Net-a-Porter
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Trust the late Alber Elbaz to distil his jubilant eye for colour even into a pair of neoprene sneakers (the designer nicknamed them “Pointysneaks”) at the made-for-all label he had launched just earlier this year.
Net-a-Porter
Flow Runner leather sneakers, $1,100, Loewe
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Inspired by ’70s track shoes and distinguished by soles that curve over the heels and toes, these suede and nylon sneakers get an extra jolt with accents in summertime hues as part of the brand’s latest Paula’s Ibiza collab.
Loewe
Moncler Vantalith stretch knit sneakers, US$695 (S$920), Ssense
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Yes, Moncler does shoes – pretty damn cool ones that are as fashionable as they are utilitarian like these lightweight PU and rubber high-tops with vulcanised outsoles and a cushy leather insole.
Moncler
Boomerang leather sneakers, $1,200, Hermes
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A modern staple with its minimalist lines, now updated in one of its most fun colourways yet.
Hermes
Wave mesh sneakers, $580, Kenzo
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Inspired by swim shoes and meant as a tribute to Japanese amas – women divers who risk their lives to collect pearls. Oh, and they’re made of PU (read: it’s somewhat water-resistant).
Kenzo
D-Connect neoprene sneakers, $1,650, Dior
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Neoprene sneakers featuring the brand’s Dior Around The World print – why aren’t actual running shoes ever this pretty?
Text: Gordon Ng/Female
