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|30 Jun 2023|5 mins

5 Best Sneakers Where Function Meets Style 

For anyone with a lot of daily errands to run.

If you can find a pair of women’s runners that look as good as they perform, you’re onto a good thing! With life becoming increasingly more demanding, tailoring your wardrobe to include trainers that blend in well with your everyday life so you can run all your errands efficiently is a no-brainer.

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Hailey Bieber wearing New Balance sneakers via Getty Images

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Sydney Sweeney of Euphoria wears sneakers walking her dog via Instagram @whowhatwear

The beauty about wearing sneakers is they offer a great deal of support and are versatile enough to be worn with just about anything. Paired back with a knitted dress, tailored pants and a blazer for a chic office look, or bike shorts and a tee for a relaxed weekend combo; the options are endless with the right set of sneakers.

With new IT pairs and retro resurgences (cc: Converse High Tops, the New Balance 9060 and ASICS GEL-KAYANO™) popping up all the time, there’s a sneaker silhouette to suit every aesthetic.

Whether you want minimalist, bold, or just something to match back to your favourite Frank Green water bottle, we’ve rounded up some of our latest favourites to help you on your sneaker search: 

THROWBACK VIBES

New Balance Classics 2002r - Unisex

Fan of the Y2K aesthetic? You’ll love the New Balance 2002R. A silhouette that’s not quite as chunky as we’ve grown used to, the 2002R draws inspo from noughties running shoes with its mixed nubuck leather and mesh upper. ABZORB cushioning through the midsole and heel offers springy comfort, while Stability Web and N-ergy technology enhances shock absorption and stability through the arch and underfoot. 

LIGHT AS AIR

Nike Air Max 270 - Women's

Named after its 270 degrees of visible cushioning, the Nike Air Max 270 is the ultimate everyday sneaker. Originally designed for running, the Max Air units through the forefoot and heel deliver lightweight comfort – perfect for running errands, walking the fur baby, brunch… You get the idea. With airy ventilation, traction underfoot and a sleek low profile, this is one pair you’ll be wearing on repeat.

BOOST YOUR MOOD

adidas Performance Ultraboost Light - Women's

If you’re after adidas’ lightest EVER running shoe, you’ve found it. Engineered with 30% lighter BOOST material, these featherweight trainers offer incredible energy return to keep you going… and going… and going. A breathable sock-like fit and all-terrain Continental™ Rubber traction outsole make the Ultraboost Light a must-have in every runner’s arsenal (but don’t be surprised if you find yourself lacing up just for the coffee run too).

REACH NEW HEIGHTS

Converse Run Star Legacy Cx Platform - Women's

High top sneakers probably aren’t the first pair that comes to mind when you think of comfort, but if anyone can nail the brief, it’s Converse. Deceptively lightweight, these crisp white high tops are set on a dimensional rubber platform (almost 5cm, if you’re wondering). Concealed within, a combination of lightweight EVA and CX Foam cushioning delivers a comfortable fit. See? Who said Chucks can’t be comfy.

Y2K, ALL DAY

ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 9™ - Women's

While there’s no denying 2023 is the year of the ASICS GEL-NIMBUS™ 25, we’re still obsessed with this 2007 throwback. Originally designed as a distance trainer, the GEL-NIMBUS 9™ combines layered mesh with a segmented midsole for greater cushioning and stability with every step. With ASICS’ signature GEL™ technology in the heel and forefoot, it’s no surprise this pair remains a cult classic.

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Sarah Swift
Senior Copywriter
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