The 5 Sneaker Styles Every Man Needs In His Rotation

You obviously don't need us to tell you that a good pair of sneakers can elevate any outfit from the ankles up. But with so many options out there, the perfect pair of kicks is not so easy to come by. While we can leave our trust in your good judgment on what to cop or drop on the hype releases front, the latest flame-embellished Nike x Supreme release doesn't necessarily form a building block of a covers-all-bases sneaker rotation. So, to help you upgrade your collection to one that has something for every occasion, we've outlined the five sneaker styles that you should always have in your arsenal. We've included something classic that can be both dressed up or made casual, a comfortable yet on-trend pair, those everyday beaters, something to add a little flex appeal to your 'fit, and the luxury, special-occasion kicks. Discover our top sneaker for each of the criteria below, and click through to start building your comprehensive collection. These low-top CTA '70s are the kind of shoe that goes well with everything, whether you're going to work or just kicking it. A neutral off-white pair is a blank canvas for any summer 'fit you're rocking right now, while also transitioning easily into your Fall/Winter wardrobe. Sundays are for relaxing and kicking back, which means investing in a pair of sneakers from the OGs of comfy dadcore creps. Comfort doesn't mean super soft Boost sole units, it means stable cushioning with enough space in the toebox to wiggle around freely — something these New Balance 990v4s have in abundance. Perhaps the most important of them all is the beater — that pair of sneakers that you love as much after 100 wears as you did when they were fresh out the box. These all-black Asics will survive all kinds of wear-and-tear thanks to their waterproof GORE-TEX® material, so no need to worry about keeping these bad boys squeaky clean. So we have comfort, classics, and resistant shoes covered — now for the flex-worthy. While you don't have to necessarily cop a super-hyped release, these Air Jordan 4 Cactus Jack's from Travis Scott and Jordan are still available on resell sites, so you can stunt on them haters and remind them you still got it. Last but not least, get yourself a pair of quality sneakers — those ones you spend way too much time wiping down after every wear. Not only will they last a lifetime if treated right, they'll add that touch of flair to any outfit when the time calls for it. These classic white leather made-in-Germany shoes are our current faves. To stay updated on everything happening in the sneaker world, follow @Highsnobietysneakers on Instagram, check our sneaker release date calendar and subscribe to our sneaker chatbot on Facebook to receive lightning quick updates to your inbox. Our designated shopping section features products that we love and want to share with you. Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. via Highsnobiety