Skip to content

Cart

Your cart is empty

Join 35,000+ Happy Customers

Learn about new product, receive personal suggestions & be the first to hear about sales.

Article: What even is a Fashion Sneaker?

What even is a Fashion Sneaker? - Chattanooga Shoe Co.

What even is a Fashion Sneaker?

Shop the Move Collection

What exactly is a "fashion sneaker?" Fashion sneakers are non-athletic (but kinda athletic looking), typically leather (but sometimes canvas), usually lace-up (but not always), are lower cut shoes (not boots or booties) and are worn casually (but not always). 

Boy, that sure does clear it up!

How about what they're not...that might help. They're not boots, booties, running shoes (like New Balance, Brooks, Adidas, etc.), hiking boots, sandals of any type, heels or clogs. So pretty much everything else. Hmmm...that doesn't seem to help.

Non-athletic "sneakers" started trending up a few years ago and are just now starting to reach their peak! I think because they're extremely versatile and, let's face it, very comfortable and practical. The stay-at-home COVID effect definitely played a part in everyone's wardrobe moving more and more to a casual "chill" vibe. And what's more casual and chill than sneakers.

 

It is very terrifying however, to picture wearing your New Balance 990s with a dress. It makes me think of my 3rd grade teacher...not a fond memory. Aside from someone wearing them ironically or embracing the "grandma chic" look, true athletic shoes are really only for, well, athletic activity. So, if you're not heading for a jog, consider a slight upgrade in your shoe choice for that day.

What's the thinking behind a fashion sneaker?

So basically for fashion sneakers, you take an athletic shoe and make it nice or "dress it up." You give it a nice leather or canvas upper. You simplify the design for a cleaner aesthetic. Lastly, you remove the running technology and insert more walking and standing comfort technology. 

So whatever "Fashion Sneaker" means to you, embrace it. The trend is here to stay...at least for now. 

Shop the Move Collection

Read more

Would You Wool? - Chattanooga Shoe Co.

Would You Wool?

You may not think that wool is a practical footwear choice but think again...it's soft and comfortable, isn't itchy, keeps it's shape over time, doesn’t stink and keeps your feet at a natural tempe...

Read more
Do You Need Arch Support? - Chattanooga Shoe Co.

Do You Need Arch Support?

Some people say they absolutely need arch support...but do they really? Unless you have any of the following conditions, you may not need it.

Read more