33 Best Sneakers for Women, According to Experts

A sporty shoe that the fashion crowd has made its own comes from Asics. This offbeat colorway, courtesy of Kiko Kostadinov Studio, is a cool addition to your wardrobe, and it’s also easier to get your hands on than most fashion collabs. Our senior shopping editor, Bianca Nieves, shares she practically lives in hers.

There are a lot of New Balance sneakers out there, and while most of them are pretty great, fashion and beauty writer Asia Milia Ware assures us these are the most comfortable.

Yellow sneakers are hot right now, and it’s probably the best way to brighten up a gloomy day or not-so-fun outfit Onitsuka Tiger’s best-selling Kill Bill colorway is an easy option that will mix and match with anything. Editorial assistant Brooke LaMantia also swears by the metallic-silver pair.

Social editor Sasha Mutchnik has these canvas sneakers on her radar. With a few cool neutral colorways and a little added height, they’re easy to pair with everyday looks.

If you want running shoes that don’t exactly look like running shoes, these favorites of Cut staffers Joanna Nikas and Bianca Nieves are a good option. With a retro silhouette and a number of minimal color options, they are easy to pair with denim or workout gear.

When Rihanna stepped out wearing this sneaker, that pretty much cemented it into Hall of Fame status. After dropping in June, it sold out lightning fast and is available only on resale sites. If you need a few outfit ideas, Cut staffers styled them for you.

French brand Veja has really cornered the sustainable-sneaker market (with a little help from Meghan Markle). This white pair is made from ethically sourced materials like wild Amazonian rubber for the soles and responsibly produced leather for the upper.

This is like the cooler older sister when it comes to Veja sneakers. They are made of lightweight recycled canvas and will look just as good with your summer dresses.

The cotton lining, leather, and rubber outsoles of these colorful dad sneakers are made from recycled materials. They also have a cloud-lift insole for an extra comfy fit. New everyday sneaker, is that you?

If you’d rather not wait for the bright-pink Nicki Minaj editions of the recycled ocean plastic, vegan sneakers, you can shop the brand’s best-selling style in a number of colors. And for every pair sold, the brand donates 10 percent of profits toward protecting and conserving sea life.

Half of the materials in this style are recycled, and the Samba was basically the shoe of the year. According to StockX, searches for the style increased 485 percent year over year.

Ever heard of corn leather? Now you have. Other materials that make up these sneakers include natural rubber, wood chips, and certified organic cotton.

You can’t mention sustainable sneakers without bringing up Cariumas. The vegan insole is made from cork, the canvas is organic cotton, and any plastics used for the laces and labels are actually from recycled water bottles.

You can never go wrong with the New Balance Classics. They are a little bit nerdy, a little bit cool, and super comfortable, of course.

You’re not just a mom. You’re a cool mom.

Stan Smiths look good with literally everything.

Whether you wear them sparkling clean or tossed around in the dirt, they are an unmatched classic.

If you like the shape of the Adidas Samba but don’t want the shoe everybody seems to own, these are a good pair to add to your rotation. The ’80s silhouette has a low sole and the suede shoe is available in bold, bright shades.

Or opt for the Gazelle from Adidas. The suede style has a little more structure and fun color options like pale blues, green, and pink.

This best-selling pair from Nike falls somewhere between gorpcore and dad sneakers that Stadium Goods says shoppers love. With textured mesh and silver details, this cool gray pair will look just as good with denim as it will with sweatpants.

If you want something trendy, but still a little sporty, ballet sneakers are for you. Opt for a lace-up pair like these from JW Pei that you can pair with layers of legwarmers and socks.

These high-performance sneakers have quickly become best sellers for comfort and grip. The super-cushioned sole makes them ideal for long runs.

The list wouldn’t be complete without the divisive but overall comfortable and very good athletic shoe. Not only do the cozy sneakers live up to the hype, but it’s also possible to make these Cut Shop–approved shoes look cool. Trust us, we tried it.

The support you get from the Vaporfly is unlike any other sneaker’s, and the cushioning also comes in handy if you’re recovering from a leg injury. The reviews say the shoe lives up to the hype if you’re the training type, so don’t wait any longer to snap it up.

Asics’s “GEL” technology gives you protective shock absorption and comfortable cushioning, and these come in a variety of color options.

For the regular runners out there, the Glycerin is a favorite for its stabilizing effects and cloudlike footbed. Your toes are going to fall in love with the slightly wider (read non-suffocating) toe box.

If you want a fancier running option, Loewe’s collab with the beloved brand On should be your first stop. The sneakers feature On’s signature comfort and grip and one of Loewe’s classic silhouettes.

Another style you might have spotted on Rihanna, drawstring sneakers. They’re a bit offbeat but still cool, and think of how warm they’ll be paired with your maxi skirts and oversize pants this winter.

Classic Bottegas with laces. You can’t really go wrong here.

Valentino sneakers are sleek and classic. The signature studs are the simplest detail that does all the talking for these shoes.

That classic high-top look but with more height — and a zipper at the back for easy on-and-off.

For fans of the iconic GG jacquard, these shoes are for you.