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8 Sneakers You Can Wear In the Office

By Serena Solomon | September 21, 2015 8:10am | Updated on August 17, 2016 12:04pm

NEW YORK CITY — Once only appropriate on casual Fridays, the sneaker has been liberated and deemed worthy for almost every occasion — including work.

From clean white canvas shoes paired with a pantsuit to something jazzier like a metallic gold sneaker with jeans and blazer and black lace-ups with a floral dress — anything goes.

Here are eight sneakers to consider for your nine-to-five wardrobe:

Shoes

The Hug Sneaker from Eileen Fisher at various locations in the city and online
Price: $160

This mesh slip-on sneaker with a rubber sole is comfortable, convenient and looks good. The brand, Eileen Fisher, will also make you feel like a decent global citizen with its tough stance on labor abuse and its use of organic fabrics and non-toxic dyes.

Shoes

Double Up Leather Sneakers from Keds at Various Stores and Online
Price: $65

Keds is offering the most basic and most popular casual sneaker at the moment. They come in classic white, red and blue or fun patterns such as leopard print. Some have even been blessed by Taylor Swift through her collaboration with Keds. The Double Up Leather Sneaker from Keds are a step above the usual canvas fabric and come in either black or tan.

Shoes

The Apollo Moc from Moo Shoes at 78 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side
Price: $70

The Apollo Moc is a futuristic version of the moccasin. It meets the cruelty-free standards of vegan shoe store Moo Shoes, so no animals were harmed in the making of this sneaker.

Shoes

The Pronto from Greats.com
Price: $199

Greats was started by two friends in Brooklyn with the aim of selling skate shoes directly to consumers. The Pronto Shoe is one of almost a dozen designed for men. It comes in cargo (pictured), navy or gray.

Shoes

Limited Edition No. 20 from Matt Bernson at 20 Harrison St., TriBeCa
Price: $249

These leather sneakers are so slick they might even get you into the club not to mention the office. Matt Bernson is a New York-based shoe designer. Throughout his collection, only 100 pairs of every shoe color are created, so each purchase comes with a little exclusivity.

Shoes

2790 Perfleaw from Superga at 78 Crosby St., SoHo
Price: $169

Superga is the Italian version of the all-American Keds. They have classic canvas shoes as well as fad designs, from leather to sparkles to prints. The 2790 Perfleaw is perfect if you want to add a little height to your white canvas shoe. It also comes in black.

Shoes

Milton Sneaker from Oak in Nolita and Brooklyn
Price: $80

For a different design from your typical canvas shoe, head to Oak. Their Milton Sneaker comes in either black or white.

Shoes

Esplar Gold at KAIGHT, 382 Atlantic Ave. in Fort Greene
Price: $110

These shiny gold sneakers are from French shoe brand Veja. The ethically-minded Veja sources organic cotton from Brazil, rubber from the Amazon and its leather is eco-friendly. KAIGHT is a store that stocks only ethically and environmentally-sound clothing and accessories.