Which Sneaker Are You? A Guide to the Season's Most Stylish Kicks

Photo Courtesy of Chanel

Chanel
For Maximalists
Think Rihanna, Anna Dello Russo and Russian socialites, who will accessorize this fall’s monster furs with these Day-Glo hologram kicks. Perfect for a post-workout trip to the juice joint or sitting courtside at the Nets game.

CHANEL Tweed sneakers, $1350, Available at select CHANEL Boutiques or (800) 550-0005

Photo Courtesy of J. Crew

New Balance/ J. Crew collaboration
For Tech Geeks
Leave it to Jenna Lyons, fashion’s most self-effacing figure, to create the season’s ultimate normcore sneaker. This is for the girls who write code and worship the late Steve Jobs rather than Anna Wintour.

New Balance for J.Crew 620 Sneakers, $80.00, Available at www.jcrew.com

Photo Courtesy of Nike

Nike
For Cool Creatives
Nike’s fluorescent flyknits were a pop art departure for the typically black-clad set when they hit the scene in 2013. But this season the look is subtler. Pair them with this season’s chunky neutral knits.  

Nike Air Max 90 Premium, $120, Available at Nike

Photo Courtesy of Ric Owens

Ric Owens/ Adidas
For Fashionable Futurists
Those style girls who stomped around Isabel Marant’s color blocked wedge sneaker finally have a new option with these space age shoes. Part Blade Runner, part vintage Jane Fonda, they are high-tech haute couture.

adidas by Rick Owens Tech Runner, $790, Available at revolveclothing.com

Photo Courtesy of Common Projects

Common Projects
For Hipster Purists
Stan Smiths, Converse All Stars, Tretorns…the classic white tennis shoe has always been a cult favorite among certain insiders who believe less is more. These streamlined leather kicks are perfect with a pair of slouchy trousers or vintage Levi’s.

Woman by Common Projects, Tournament Low in Leather, $375.00, Available at Net-a-Porter