We’re not here to preach or teach you how to wear sneakers. Instead, we thought we would simply serve you up 6 minimalist sneakers that display just how easy it is to inject some laid-back luxury into your footwear rotation. And in today’s world of retro re-releases and the rise of the ‘ugly sneaker’ sometimes it pays to keep things simple.
Check out 6 of our favourite minimalist sneakers below and shop the entire sneaker offering – including the latest arrivals from Diemme, Filling Pieces, Oliver Cabell and more – here.
Filling Pieces Black Runner Sac Knit Sneaker
When you want the comfort of an athletic shoe and the understated design of a premium sneaker, then reach for the Filling Pieces Black Runner Sac Knit Sneaker. One of Filling Pieces’ latest experiments, the Sac Knit is crafted with antibacterial Ply Lycra 3D knitted uppers utilising different stitching techniques to reinforce specific areas in-line with the natural movement of the foot. The sneaker also comes without visible branding yet still features the signature FP padded heel that sits on an Italian-made Sac sole unit.
Jak Navy Khan Sneakers
Jak Shoes have been garnering a lot of attention ever since they landed online at OPUMO last year, and that could be for a number of reasons. It could well be for the precision, care and the quality craftsmanship of each sneaker – with each one expertly designed and handcrafted in Portugal. Or it could be for its variety of understated sneaker designs that successfully marry beautiful patina leathers with a range of contemporary colour hues. Whatever your reason for favouring Jak, we’re sure you’re going to like the brand’s latest offering – the Khan. It’s a unique sneaker design that delicately treads the line between a Chukka Boot and Jak’s colour block sneaker series. These sneakers also show us that colour-blocking can be understated without losing the pattern or appeal of the original design.
Oliver Cabell White Low 1 Sneakers
New sneakers drop every day, but last week’s arrival of Oliver Cabell’s debut sneaker collection was no ordinary launch. The small leather accessories brand based out of the USA have switched up their focus and sole objective to ‘revolutionise’ the sneaker. It’s a bold mission statement that has manifested itself in a contemporary and understated sneaker offering which also comes with a pretty price point – around £125 for each sneaker. The brand also promises to drop a new sneaker of the week as part of its revival sneaker scheme, which means each and every one of its designs are not only unique, but somewhat exclusive. To ensure you stay one step ahead of all Oliver Cabell sneaker releases we suggest you start with a classic – the all-white Low 1 Sneakers - that are beautifully handcrafted and incredibly comfortable courtesy of their tonal Margom rubber soles fresh from Italy.
Diemme Black Deer Garda Slip-On Sneakers
Inspired by the flat-soled shoes which skateboarders wear, slip-on sneakers are one of the key trends for the upcoming season simply because they’re incredibly lightweight, incredibly comfortable and easy to slip on and off. Diemme represent a new wave slip on sneakers that manage to blend the understated design of the vintage skateboard design with the brand’s very own signature robust shoe construction – crafted from Deer Nappa leather uppers and a contrasting white Serena rubber sole.
A Day’s March Cloudy Grey Suede Marching Sneakers
The things we should all look for in a minimalist sneaker; versatility, comfort, reliability and, of course, elegant design, are the cornerstones of the A Day’s March Marching Sneakers. The brand’s focus on detail is reflected in the precision of the new range of sneakers that are crafted from high-quality Spanish suede and durable Italian Margom-vulcanized rubber soles. The brand’s cultivated approach to modern sneakers can be considered a successful one as the brand’s commitment to beautifully crafted sneakers is underpinned by their trademark of unpretentiousness.
Vor 1A Rose Sneakers
The simple low-top sneaker, made ever-popular by the Common Projects’ Original Achilles Low, has become such an imperative part of all of our wardrobes that it seems rather unnecessary to recommend that you pick up another pair for Spring/Summer. But the truth is, if you’re considering a fresh pair, you should – and a minimal design like the 1A Rose from Vor is the perfect choice. Bold but still sleek, the 1A Sneakers embody the refined appearance and impactful presentation of Vor while also furthering the brand’s reputation as the latest sneaker cult growing out of Germany. The 1A’s beautifully soft pastel rose uppers also illustrates Vor’s movement into more comfortable, breathable styles for summer – sitting nicely alongside the brand’s popular low-top sneakers, the Reinweiss, Kautschuk and Nebelweiss.
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