8 Chic, Editor-Approved Work Sneakers

As a commuter and fashion editor, my must-haves in a pair of work sneakers are style and comfort. The perfect sneakers must turn heads even when I’m strutting down the busiest of streets. They must have the light bounce of what I imagine feels like walking on a cloud. And they must pair flawlessly with everything from stacked trousers to tailored dresses to flowy skirts. How do I find these near-mythical sneakers? Well, lucky you—I implemented a very scientific approach. I conducted field research, observed NYC’s foot traffic, browsed endlessly online, and consulted fellow fashion editors to find the best work sneakers.

I asked our very chic, stylish editors to send me their favorite work sneakers, and they returned with five fabulous styles that met my criteria—a sporty-chic taekwondo-inspired Adidas trainers, edgy mesh Mary Janes, sleek suede Miu Miu sneakers, and more. I’ve also included my top three office-appropriate styles.