The 10 Best Sneakers To Wear With Your Suit

Modern fashion has witnessed the rise of awesome and amazing outfit combinations. What you might have called a fashion taboo in the past can now be tolerated as long as you understand how to break or alter the fashion rules with style. One of which we’d be bringing to the table today – sneakers with suits!

Originally sneakers or any footwear that wasn’t black or brown were not meant to be paired with suits, it was basically a fashion taboo.

Today, you’ll get to learn about suit-appropriate sneakers as we’ll be discussing 10 of these sneakers in this article.

If you’d like to learn how to wear sneakers with a suit, check out this article.

Before we proceed, it is worth noting that sneakers with suits are only suitable for specially tailored semi-formal suits and smart casual or business casual suits. Basically, not all suits should be paired with sneakers.

For formal suits (black and white tie), your footwear should be strictly formal e.g. Oxfords in plain or patent leather, velvet loafers, and tuxedo shoes/pumps. For strict business formal suits, you should stick to wearing Derby, Monkstrap, Chelsea Boot, Dress loafers, and the like.

So with the above introduction and pep talk, let’s dive into the 10 appropriate sneakers-with-suits combos. Enjoy!

THE 10 BEST SNEAKERS TO WEAR WITH SUITS

#1: Oaxen Black Country Calf – Myrqvist Sneakers (dressed-up sneakers)

Oaxen in country calf is a dressed up sneaker, stitched to a 3cm black rubber sole. This piece features handcrafted designs, leather board heel caps, and a stitched construction.

This particular design is an excellent combo with suits. Check them out.

#2: Oliver Cabell Low 1

Oliver Cabell is an ambitious shoe brand that produces quality shoes for both males and females. Their sneaker line, which is actually handcrafted with quality materials and craftsmanship is original to suit the footwear needs of the average man. This brand of sneaker is a perfect pair with suits.

#3 Stan Smiths (Adidas)

A very relatable quality brand from Adidas. Originally produced for tennis, this brand due to its comfort and versatility pairs very well with suits. They also come along in white and black varieties.

#4: Converse: Black Leather Jack Purcell OX Sneakers

Converse is a very popular sneaker brand in this part of the world. The Converse Black Leather Jack Purcell OX Sneakers high top is a perfect footwear to wear with a suit. Most people always pull this off with casual attires only, some see it befitting only for streetwear, but that’s not the case.

Now this is different from the Converse All Stars (made with canvas material) which falls within the ultra casual segment of the shoe formality scale, which means it should never be worn with a suit. Unlike the Converse Black Leather Jack Purcell OX Sneakers made with leather. They also come in low, mid-top, and high-top platform styles to suit your exact needs. I would recommend the low or mid top when pairing with suits.

#5: Common Project Achilles

This luxury footwear brand started production in 2004. Since then up until now, it has been known for its stylish collections, comfort, and admirable lace-up quality shoes, which are perfect to go with suits, jeans, and every other thing. In the case of suits, choose trousers with a ‘no-break’ and you can fill them in with socks, or just show some skin instead with no-show socks underneath.

#6: Axel Arigato Clean 90

The minimalist clean 90 leather remains a classic with refinements of seasonal colors. It presents a timeless and lasting design with a logo stamped in gold. One feature that stands it different from others is its sleek simple silhouette design which makes it versatile for all types of dress trousers. It is definitely an excellent combo with suits.

#7: GREATS Royale

Made in Italy, this brand is officially one luxury sneaker brand that goes perfectly with suits. Very comfortable to walk in, quality leather materials, minimalist design, these features are ones that are needed for a stylish touch to your suit look.

#8: Duke and Dexter

Duke and Dexter is a modern footwear brand that produces loafers, boots, and fashionable sneakers as well. It seeks to align British traditional craftmanship skills with new designs. In general, the brand gives out an outward and stylish look, which is just perfect for pairing with suits.

#9: The Iconic Adidas Superstar

Firstly launched in the late 1960s, this amazing piece was first designed to be a sports shoe. Due to the rise in style and trends, it quickly became popular in modern contemporary culture. And this can be a very good pair with suits.

#10: Vans Authentics

With its slim profile for flexibility, Vans Authentics presents durable sneaker collections which are comfortable and breathable. It is also an excellent combo with suits, due to its versatility. This brand also features a low top, thick rubber sole, and visible stitches which adds more finesse and style. 

Last points to note when pairing sneakers with suits

• Do not also try to pair sneakers with tuxedos, it is very wrong and still a fashion taboo.
• It’s important to pair sneakers with a well-tailored slim-fitting suit and not baggy or ill-fitted suits.
• For trousers, ensure they are tapered, slim fitting, and sit above your shoe with a slight break (quarter-break) or no-break finish. Never wear trousers with full break or half break with a suit. See below.

In conclusion:

When choosing sneakers to pair with suits, consider the color, bulkiness, style, and versatility. If you look closer, the above-mentioned 10 sneakers tick all these boxes. 

Lastly, if you have any style questions don’t forget to ASK MRKOACHMAN!

Thank you so much for stopping by and for reading till the end. Until next time, continue to do well, live well, and dress really well. Stay Classy, always!

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Mr. Kobi

My name is Kobi O. Mbagwu, a professional image consultant, menswear style expert, and entrepreneur who uses fashion, style and clothing as key tools in transforming ordinary men into extraordinary classy gentlemen. My personal goal is to help gentlemen dress better, live well, do well and develop a unique personal style that matches their lifestyle and goals. I believe that success can be built through style. I believe that fashion is a tool that can be used to change people’s lives positively. I also strongly believe that if you dress well, you look good, and if you look good, you feel good and when you feel good, you worry less, and the less you worry the more you are able to stay motivated and focused on your goals pursuit and by so doing you are able to live a more fulfilling and successful life.

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