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9 Sneakers That Can Replace Every Uncomfortable Shoe You Own

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The Fancy Pants Report

Nothing ruins a great outfit quite like a pair of shoes that absolutely kill your feet. Luckily, now more than ever, comfortable sneakers can be worn with just about anything, much to the delight of our formerly imprisoned toes. Here, nine stylish sneaks that can easily replace less comfortable models. 

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Adidas

1.

Adidas Stan Smiths

Wear them with: Cigarette pants

Instead of: Loafers that pinch your toes

Adidas ($100)

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Nike

2.

Nike Cortez

Wear them with: Midi skirts

Instead of: Flatforms that are deceptively hard to walk in

Nike ($70)

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Soludos

3.

Soludos Platform Tennis Sneakers 

Wear them with: Flared jeans

Instead of: Wedges that kill your arches

Soludos ($89)

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Allbirds

4.

Allbirds Runners

Wear them with: Pencil skirts

Instead of: Lace-up pumps that you want to chuck in the garbage after 30 minutes

Allbirds ($95)

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Greats

5.

Greats Wooster Slip-Ons

Wear them with: Skater skirts

Instead of: Ankle boots that cut up your Achilles tendon

Greats ($169)

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Superga

6.

Superga Cotu Classics

Wear with: Sundresses

Instead of: Flat sandals your feet slip around in

Superga ($65)

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New Balance 

7.

New Balance 420s

Wear them with: Miniskirts

Instead of: Ballet flats that offer no support

New Balance ($70)

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Axel Arigato

8.

Axel Arigato Velocity

Wear them with: Culottes

Instead of: Pointy-toed flats with zero room for the ball of your foot

Axel Arigato ($90)

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Converse

9.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars

Wear them with: Maxi dresses 

Instead of: Wedges that make your dress an awkward length

Converse ($55)


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