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I have been on the lookout for a chic pair of fall sneakers, possibly to bring with me for walking on our Italy trip, but absolutely to pair with jeans for casual outfits. I really want a pair in brown (the color of the season), and I narrowed it down to these:
01. VB Valentinas — lined in shearling! I love the Loewe-esque rubber outsole.
02. Isabel Marant Beth — these have been around for seasons and seasons and I’ve never owned a pair. I love the triple velcro and especially like this pair, in all brown.
03. Tod’s T Vintage — obsessed (!) with these. Love everything about them – shape, colorblocking, etc. A major splurge though. (Other colors here.). I should mention that Yoox has a good supply of Tods sneakers at great prices — I slightly prefer the T Vintage shape, but I’m also considering these and these.
04. Dolce Vita Notice — I own these in the camel suede (the brand generously sent me this pair, but they were sold out in the dark brown espresso at the time). Heads up that these run small. I would go up a half size if you plan to wear without socks and possibly a full size if you plan to wear with wintery socks.
05. Adidas BRMD — these have become ubiquitous but they are comfortable and chic and I love this brown on brown colorway.
06. Hogan — these look like they could be Tods/Loewe but are less expensive. I’ve never seen anyone with a pair of these IRL!
07. Voile Blanche — runner up. Not available in the dark brown I’m after but they’re super chic.
A few styling ideas…
TOTEME COAT (LOOK FOR LESS, UNDER $200 HERE) // MANGO SWEATER // METIER TOTE // VB SNEAKERS // MOTHER HALF PIPE JEANS
VARLEY FREYA SWEATSHIRT // VARLEY SLIM SWEATS // VB SNEAKERS // J. CREW BAG
VERONICA BEARD FAIR ISLE SWEATER // MACHETE HAIR CLIP // J. CREW BAG // PISTOLA CORDUROYS // TODS SNEAKERS
TODS SNEAKERS // GUEST IN RESIDENCE SWEATER AND PANTS // ARITZIA COAT // TOTEME BAG
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Did you replace the insole on the DV Notice sneakers? The heel being so much higher than the front of the foot feels a bit strange to me!
I’m so glad you asked this – I feel similar that the insole is too high in the heel but hadn’t thought about swapping out the insole. Going to try! TY!