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15 Suede Sneakers to Elevate Your Everyday Looks
Shop our edit of fashion-forward styles from brands including Puma, Cos, Ralph Lauren, and more
There are situations where even the most comfortable heels are simply out of the question. That’s where the best suede sneakers come in. Whether you’ve got a long commute ahead or expect to be on your feet for hours on end at a company offsite, these sleek styles will make sure your look stays elevated without sacrificing your comfort.
While chunky sneakers seemed to dominate shoe trends for the last decade, the humble suede sneaker has experienced a bit of a renaissance over the past couple of years. Today, slim, low-profile styles crafted from smooth calfskin leather and brushed suede have taken center stage. The understated design combined with luxurious textures makes these sneakers the perfect complement to oversize blazers and tailored trousers, but they can easily extend beyond the office as well, adding polish to a more dressed down white T-shirt and bootcut denim look.
Below, we’ve shopped out 15 of the best suede sneakers available, from both designer brands like Ralph Lauren and Prada and also more accessible names like Cos and Adidas. Whether you’re looking for a style that can carry you from the train to the office or an everyday choice, there’s a sneaker for you.
Inspired by an archival driving shoe, Puma’s Speedcat features a sleek low profile crafted from soft suede that looks just as great with pressed trousers as it does with straight-leg denim. Despite its slim styling, the shoe features a cushioned midsole with ample arch support, perfect for days when you’re racing around the city and can use the extra comfort.
Sizes: 5.5–15.5
Colors: black, red, royal blue, yellow, black/Rickie orange
The perfect matching accessory to your brown suede bag? A brown suede shoe. Vince’s low-top Mojave style comes in a selection of rich neutral shades, perfect for adding warmth to your everyday look, and features a deceptively slim foam footbed to ensure that you’re walking in the utmost comfort without the added bulk.
Sizes: 5–11
Colors: Elmwood, sand trail beige suede
What customers are saying: “These shoes are chic, comfortable, stylish, and true to size.”
Leave it to Cos to create the minimalist suede sneaker of our dreams for a very reasonable price. Solid-color styles run the risk of looking flat, but this one, which features contrasting leather trim for texture and finely ridged soles for added traction, looks anything but boring.
Sizes: 5–11
Colors: black, red, brown
If you’re looking for the next Samba, Adidas’s Tokyo style should be at the top of your list. With softer lines and a more agile silhouette, this low-profile style comes in a wide range of soft pastels and everyday neutrals that can easily integrate into any wardrobe.
Sizes: 4.5–15
Colors: Blue Bird, off-white/better scarlet, off-white/royal blue/gold metallic, and more
What customers are saying: “The color of this shoe catches a lot of attention and I have received many compliments when I wear them. The fit is slim fitting for standard feet and provides good support. The material is suede, so do not recommend wearing them in snow/rain. My best friend bought herself a pair and now two Tokyos are wandering these streets!”
Combining smartly mismatched textures with an extremely stripped-back silhouette, Margiela’s Sprinters are both the quintessential sneaker and a statement shoe.
Sizes: 5–11
Colors: null, white, gray ridge
Last winter, New Balance’s retro-style 550 sneakers were the sneaker of choice for fashion’s insiders, but this year it’s the Made in the U.K. 991s that have won us all over. Featuring cutouts of soft suede stitched over breathable mesh, it’s a stylish shoe that not only looks but feels great the longer you wear it.
Sizes: 6.5–12
Colors: brown, gray
Red continues to dominate womenswear color trends, except fall’s bright cherry hue has given way to a deeper shade reminiscent of Bordeaux for winter. If you’re looking to try out the trend, Proenza Schouler’s stylish Track sneaker offers a pop of color that feels both very now and evergreen.
Sizes: 6–12
Colors: oxblood/ivory, black, white, tobacco, black/white, resin/ecru, cobalt/white
We love our ballet flats, but the cutout style is not the most practical shoe for wintry commutes. Ralph Lauren’s suede-trimmed canvas sneaker offers the dainty feel of our favorite flats with the support and coverage of a staple sneaker.
Sizes: 5–11
Colors: milkshake, estate olive, Newport navy, deckwash white, Andover cream/polo tan
The extremely casual slip-on gets a luxe upgrade with Golf le Fleur’s plush twist on the iconic One Star sneaker. We can’t think of an easier way to look put together on our laziest of days.
Sizes: 5–13
Colors: black
Loewe’s Ballet Runner sneakers have the graceful looks of a dancer but enough cushion built in to make you feel like you could walk for hours without missing a beat. The chocolate-colored upper looks great on its own, but the cobalt-blue sole is what takes this style to the next level.
Sizes: 6–12
Colors: brown, navy blue/turquoise, lilac/white/gray, black/white, and more
Prada Low-Top Suede Sneakers
If you’re looking for the height of sporty meets luxury, look no further than Prada’s extremely refined suede sneaker. The elasticized heel makes slipping them on and off a breeze, while the versatile cream shade can easily pair with any look.
Sizes: 5–11.5
Colors: Avorio, lime
Whether you’re a fan of group sports or just like the look of a bygone era when hitting up the bowling alley was the weekend activity of choice, Dries Van Noten’s suede sneakers offer that vintage feel with a contemporary twist. Pair with a crewneck cardigan and a bootleg trouser for a polished look with some added flair.
Sizes: 5–11
Colors: black, tan
When you want a piece that is corporate-coded but will be immediately clocked by the IYKYK fashion crowd, you go to Miu Miu. Equal parts stylish and practical, these retro-style sneakers feature a playful, eye-catching bicolor upper that’s attached to a treaded rubber sole that can withstand even the most slippery commute.
Sizes: 6–11
Colors: bianco/blu
Veja Campo Sneakers
Made from traceable rubber and suede that’s been tanned without the use of harmful chemicals and coated in a PFC-free water-repellent oils, Veja’s Campo sneakers are a shoe both your wardrobe and the environment will benefit from.
Sizes: 4–14
Colors: dune/white
What customers are saying: “Perfect shoes that complement any outfit. Well made, sleek, clean. Worth the cost.”
If you’re worried suede sneakers won’t keep your feet as warm as a pair of insulated boots in frigid temperatures, Toteme’s sneakers are here to make the case. Crafted from a toasty wool-flannel blend that’s been reinforced with a suede tip and grippy rubber sole, they’re cool and winter-proof.
Sizes: 5—12
Colors: gray, chocolate, black, tan
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