{"id":418723,"date":"2014-12-08T17:58:36","date_gmt":"2014-12-08T22:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=418723"},"modified":"2022-09-15T16:58:41","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T21:58:41","slug":"designer-sneakers-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/designer-sneakers-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer&#8217;s Guide: Designer Sneakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to break out the big bucks for a special someone? Have a big spender shopping for you this holiday season?&nbsp;If you answered &#8216;yes&#8217; to either question, then we&#8217;ve got a buyer&#8217;s guide for you. Typically speaking, designer sneakers have been the nemesis of hardcore kick collectors, taking cash away from other shoe purchases while ranking low in originality. In recent years, that trend has changed. Some credit comes from the NBA dress code and various celebs appropriating them with modern looks, but most of it just comes down to better designs and the evolving sneakerhead. Check out ten pairs of NK approved designer sneakers that you can buy now online.<\/p>\n<h2>Saint Laurent SL\/10H Court Classic Sneakers<\/h2>\n<p>Available at Barneys<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $695<\/p>\n<p>If the leather isn&#8217;t soft enough on your &#8217;13 AJ1s, consider these Saint Laurent sneakers. Eerily similar to the Air Jordan 1 in silo and color blocking but not quite a bite, these will wear well with everything from cozy boy classics to dapper dinner date do-ups.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Kid Cudi x Giuseppe Zanotti Puff-Strap Sneakers<\/h2>\n<p>Available at Barneys<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $925<\/p>\n<p>Save the zippers for your Beat It jacket. Flashy footwear designer Giuseppe Zanotti teamed up with the Man on the Moon for one of his most daring designs yet. Puffier than your bubble down jacket, this Made in Italy collabo is rich in personality without being gaudy in styling. The price tag is super steep, but the &#8216;wow&#8217; factor ranks higher on these than any other pair on this list.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Visvim FBT Sashiko<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Available at Union\" href=\"http:\/\/store.unionlosangeles.com\/collections\/visvim\/products\/fbt-sashiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Available at Union<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A sharp left from the majority of models on this buyer&#8217;s guide, the Visvim FBT Sashiko leaves sleek sneaker styling in the dust for a modern moccasin aesthetic. Treading between trending and timeless, theses Visvim&#8217;s won&#8217;t look like anything else in your rotation and will wear well with a variety of casual and contemporary looks.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Balenciaga Arena<\/h2>\n<p>Available at Mr. Porter<\/p>\n<p>Understated styling and a slow but steady stream of new colorways has kept the Balenciaga Arena from getting completely played out. The go-to sneaker of the stars, or at least their stylists, packs a mature profile that requires no tongue tucking while still standing out just enough.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Raf Simons Panelled High Top Sneakers<\/h2>\n<p>Available at Mr. Porter<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $795<\/p>\n<p>While working on a range of runners and Stan Smith updates with The Three Stripes, Raf Simons still kills it on his in-house line. These high top sneakers pack a clean profile with just enough hits of material variance and fly functionality. From slacks to sweats, you can pull these off with just about anything if worn right.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Buscemi 100MM Metallic &#8220;Rose Gold&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Available at KITH\" href=\"http:\/\/kithnyc.com\/collections\/buscemi\/products\/buscemi-100mm-metallic-rose-gold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Available at KITH<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $1,245<\/p>\n<p>Check the resume, Jon Buscemi knows how to make a good pair of kicks. The Buscemi 100MM Metallic &#8220;Rose Gold&#8221; packs all the glitz and glamour one comes to expect with a pair of high-end kicks, spruced up with an original silo and bells and whistles that make it instantly recognizable.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Maison Martin Margiela Ankle-Strap Sneakers<\/h2>\n<p>Available at Barneys<\/p>\n<p>Also known as the Future but better known as the official shoe of the Yeezus Tour, these Maison Martin Margiela sneakers are arguably the most recognizable designer sneaker on the market. These tonal takes appease fans of West in predictable and unexpected fashion, rocking the robust shade of red while also launching in a royal blue rendition.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Lanvin High Top Sneaker<\/h2>\n<p>Available at CNCPTS<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $890<\/p>\n<p>If you want your high end sneaker to make a statement without appearing like part of a Halloween costume, then Lanvin is still about as good as it gets. While their low top looks get the most love, this high top design plays with the palettes Kanye was talking about when working on the first Yeezys. Covering all bases, this pairing of earth tones with patent leather proves the perfect balance in a complex world.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Common Projects Achilles Low<\/h2>\n<p>Available at Barneys<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $400<\/p>\n<p>Somewhere between the Stan Smith and the Balenciaga Arena in styling and silo, the Common Projects Achilles models has been the favorite designer shoe for those that prefer to keep it clean and quiet. These don&#8217;t break the bank quite as much as other models featured and will still look good when you&#8217;re in your 80s. Now that&#8217;s a good investment.<br \/>\n<!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Jimmy Choo Belgravia Patent Leather Sneakers<\/h2>\n<p>Available at Mr. Porter<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $795<\/p>\n<p>Couldn&#8217;t find the &#8220;Playstation&#8221; Air Force 1s you were looking for? These won&#8217;t shut down a summit, but they won&#8217;t be rejected by any doorman either. The Jimmy Choo Belgravia Patent Leather Sneakers is equal parts luxury and sneaker, hosting choice materials on a sporty silo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to break out the big bucks for a special someone? 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