'After years of rejecting sneakers, I’ve finally found the right pairs,' says Vogue writer Christian Allaire on his hunt for the perfect sneakers.
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Every morning, my commute to work takes about 15 minutes longer than it should—mostly due to my poor choice of footwear. Schlepping to and from the office, you’d think I’d opt for a pair ofbut that’s rarely the case. Instead, you’ll typically find me running to the train in my Cuban-heel boots or hefty Gucci lug-sole loafers, both of which very much slow me down.
Though I religiously wore K-Swiss runners in high school , I abandoned sneakers altogether by my college years. This was the era ofafter all, so you’d often find me strolling to my classes in a sleek black blazer and Chelsea boots. More recently, my sense of style has loosened up, but my go-to footwear hasn’t strayed from dressy territory.
My quest for the perfect kicks began with looking at my wardrobe in a more general sense. As someone who’s currently obsessed with all things ’70s—think: flared pants and leather blazers—I decided that my go-to sneakers would need to have a retro sensibility as well. Otherwise, they’ll never go with my look. Researching popular styles from the decade, I first came across the—a streamlined low-top that comes with sporty stripes and fun suede colors.
Enjoying the easy retro vibe of the Gazelles, I wanted to explore other sneaker styles that nod to the ’70s. Enter the Nike Cortez. Introduced in 1972, these have an aerodynamic feel; it’s like a pointy-toe boot, but in sneaker form. This pair looks best styled in a more casual context, often with my favorite light-wash Levi’s jeans and a Missoni zigzag top.
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