16 Luxury Sneakers That Are Worth the Money

Maison Margiela’s designer footwear legacy has remained relatively untouched. Its most prominent product is an upscale reinterpretation of a standard-issue German army trainer sneaker, done up in white leather with suede accents and a gum sole.

Koio makes a completely minimalist sneaker, and it does it well. The shoes are made in Italy, and the company was founded by Germans who are based in New York City. You’re really getting the best perspectives (and access) possible.

At this point, the Ace seems destined for a rarefied position in the roster of modern luxury sneakers that have fully broken through the seasonal churn. And they remain in the lineup from year to year because they’re just that good—low-slung but not unsubstantial, tastefully adorned, and easy to wear with anything.

The brand may be best known for its supple Gommino driving loafers, but Tod’s isn’t a one-trick pony. Aside from (very good) apparel, the Italian label also does chunky boots, sturdy lace-ups, and sneakers that run the gamut from minimal to maximal as all hell. Take your pick, of course, but right now, the tonal, gum-sole, outdoorsy vibes are tough to beat.

When I think of luxury sneakers, this is the vision that comes to mind—sophisticated leather, and a simple, sleek, low-profile silhouette. Berluti hits the nail on the head with this sneaker, designed to get better with age as the leather develops a patina. Don’t worry about wearing these ones too often; they’ll look better if you do.

Louis Vuitton crafts one of the most funky and fun sneakers on the market, with its low-profile, super-slim shape. These kicks are inspired by soccer, but we won’t tell anybody if you find a way to pair them with all of your fits, whether you’re going to the office or to the field.

With celebrities like Barry Keoghan in its circle, Axel Arigato has developed a cult-following of A-listers who love the brand’s luxe take on streetwear. The Dice Lo style is a best-seller, with its pre-loved look, plush feel, and timeless style.

From Loewe comes a vintage-inspired runner, and even if you weren’t a trackstar back in high school, you can have all the confidence of one now. With a loopy monogram logo splashed on the sides, a lug sole that wraps around the heel and the toe, and a luxurious leather lining, this is how you do a throwback look.

Alohas does luxury quality, but with a price tag that doesn’t make you say, “For sneakers?!!“. The brand’s suede-and-leather combo is endlessly chic, with contrast details that elegantly toe the line between timeless, everyday wear and trendy streetwear. Dress these shoes up, or dress ’em down—they’re versatile like that.

Thick, bold soles are the name of the game for Alexander McQueen–style sneakers. Even though that construction is popular right now, a true McQueen silhouette is unmistakable. The mostly white sneaker is easy to wear, and the hit of olive green at the back makes them just different enough than all your other white sneakers.

Moncler’s Lite Runners bring a sense of craft and provenance to a classic runner shape. By and large, the sneakers feel like more hands-on, high-end reinterpretations of things you’ve seen before. In other words: familiar, but not quite.

The Giv 1, with its (not too) chunky silhouette and, in this particular take, a shiny croc-embossed upper, is a must-have for casual footwear enthusiasts and sneakerheads alike.

If anyone can make an all-white leather sneaker look like the coolest, sleekest thing on the market, surely its Hedi Slimane. If you have the money to burn, these are virtually impossible to compete with. They’re a wearable construction and color but done in some of the finest leather you’ll ever put on.

With these low-top sneakers, Lanvin has done what many brands try and fail to do: make a sneaker that is undoubtedly designer without doing too much. Rather than a logo or distracting pattern, Lanvin opts for slightly distorted sizing to make its all-white sneaker stand out. The low-top design is contrasted with a puffy leather upper and the brand’s signature oversized laces. They’re easily wearable and the kind of sneakers you have to know to know.

Prada’s sneakers are split between an impulse toward total minimalism (think low-profile tonal white plimsolls) and the highly technical, from construction right down to the look of the things. But either one you go for looks truly purposeful, which makes them an interesting shoe to incorporate regardless of what floats your boat aesthetically.

You know those cozy AF Loro Piana cashmeres that you wish you could wrap your whole body in? Well, you can at least wrap your feet in them. The luxury label has a pair of leather-trimmed knit sneakers that feel oh so soft.