I've tried a lot of shoes, some worth every penny and some that sat in the back of my closet after one wear. This guide is everything I've learned along the way: the sneakers that actually hold up to daily life, the styles that go with everything, an...
The Converse Chuck 70 is the upgraded, more comfortable version of the classic Chuck Taylor, and what I love about it is how it manages to feel familiar and elevated at the same time. It has a thick OrthoLite insole that finally gives Chucks real cus...
Chuck 70
I have owned a few pairs of these over the years, and honestly, they never really go out of rotation. What I like about the Chuck Taylor All Star High Top is how the durable canvas upper and rubber toe cap hold up through everyday wear, while that si...
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High-Top Sneaker - Black
These have been my go to pair whenever I want something that looks put together without trying too hard. What I like about the Puma Suede Classic is the quality suede upper, since it gives the shoe a distinct, textured look that plain leather sneaker...
Suede Classics | PUMA.com
I was skeptical at first since I usually stick to regular sneakers, but the Speedcat Ballet ended up winning me over faster than I expected. What I like about it is how it merges that low profile racing heritage of the original Speedcat with a ballet...
I picked these up as my everyday training shoe, and they have genuinely become the pair I reach for on most runs. What I like about the Puma Velocity Nitro 4 is how the full length NitroFoam midsole gives it a lighter, springier ride than earlier ver...
Velocity NITRO™ 4 Men's Road Running Shoes - PUMA
This is one of those pairs that looks good on almost anyone, and honestly, being 5 feet and petite, I was pleasantly surprised at how well it works for my frame instead of overwhelming it. What I like about the New Balance 550 in Sea Salt New Spruce ...
New Balance 550 'Sea Salt/New Spruce'
I have friends who are shorter like me and always worry chunky sneakers will swallow their legs, but the 530 actually strikes a nice balance. What I like about the New Balance 530 is that retro, slightly chunky silhouette that adds a bit of visual he...
530 - New Balance
Searched the web Being petite, I usually avoid anything too chunky, and that is exactly why the low top build of this pair works so well for me. What I like about the Nike Dunk Low Panda is the classic two tone color blocking, since the white leather...
Nike Dunk Low Retro White Black Panda Men's - DD1391-100
Being on the shorter side, I gravitate toward low profile shoes that keep my proportions looking balanced, and this pair does exactly that. What I like about the PUMA Palermo is the low profile, retro terrace silhouette, since it sits close to the gr...
I finally found a neutral sneaker that does not look bulky on me, and this is it. What I like about the PUMA Bella is that retro, low profile silhouette, since it stays close to the ground and keeps everything proportioned instead of overwhelming a p...
BELLA | PUMA.COM
I never expected a school shoe silhouette to look this good on me, but the Dr. Martens Mary Jane genuinely surprised me. What I like about it is the smooth leather upper with that classic Dr. Martens boldness, paired with the T-bar buckle strap that ...
Mary Jane Shoes
I always thought a boot this chunky would drown out my frame, but the Dr. Martens ones actually balances out nicely once styled right. What I like about the Dr. Martens boots is that instantly recognizable 8 eye lacing and the bold yellow contrast st...
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Everyone kept telling me to get a pair, and honestly I get why now. What I like about the adidas Samba is that low profile, soccer inspired silhouette, since it keeps things sleek on a petite frame instead of adding bulk, and the leather upper with t...
adidas Samba Shoes
I sized down when I got mine since a lot of reviews said these run big, and it made a real difference for how proportioned they look on shorter feet. What I like about the adidas Campus is the suede upper with that serrated 3-Stripes detail, since it...
adidas Campus Shoes & Sneakers
I picked these over my Sambas more often than I expected, mostly because they feel a touch easier to wear all day. What I like about the adidas Spezial is the soft suede upper and T-shaped toe box, since it gives it that understated, retro handball c...