I must admit, I fall in and out of fads and sometimes follow the masses. Chucks and Vans being one of them. Although I feel guilty for not continuing to wear them because they have fallen from fashion, because truthfully they look cute and are super comfortable. So onward my search goes for that trendy, cooler than your average sneaker..sneaker. The Gravis ‘Slymz’ (that name is borderline a game changer) has a similar feel to Vans but puts a sleek Keds spin on it. I am especially digging the matte purp color with the neon lining along the rubber sole. This makes me beyond excited, since my lazy days consist of skinny jeans and American Apparel hoodies.

Get Them: Gravis ‘Slymz’ Sneaker

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If you’re like me, then the TOMS commercial most definitely had an impact on you. If you didn’t feel a little ache in your heart, well my friend you have a heart of stone. Seeing those adorable kids running around in brand new shoes and yes, the pretty good looking guy handing them out compelled me to purchase a pair of my own. Besides the fact that you are buying for a good cause, they look really cool and are..COMFORTABLE. I can’t even stress this point. I don’t know what the soles are made out of, but they are seriously like walking on clouds. They come in crazy patterns and all colors, which makes you want to buy multiple pairs (so beware). But seriously, you have the best validation for swiping a few pairs.

Get Them: Toms ‘Classic Canvas Slip On’ Sneaker

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It’s either my constant strive to be cool or my interest in floral patterned sneakers that has compelled me to post another 80%20 shoe. I’m going with the latter. Pretty, girly florals make me happy and when they are on a sneaker, it is perfection in my eyes. The ‘Marlee’ sneaker is minimalistic in design but just as show-stopping as a crystal studded platform sandal (except in a good way). I am loving the scalloped leather edges and banded material. Something about the arts and crafts vibe I’m getting from this shoe is highly appealing. But the best thing is giving it different makeovers with various outfits. I’m already imagining pleated shorts and a boyfriend tee, then transforming it into a garden party with a switch from shorts to a full tulle mini skirt.

Get Them: 80%20 ‘Marlee Tea Party’ Sneaker

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I’m not going to lie. Owning a pair of 80%20 shoes would instantly put you in the cool crowd. They are trendy and modern with a dash of hipster. For me, they can get a bit crazy with the molded wedges and weird cut-outs, but every once in a while I find a highly wearable, cool pair of shoes. The ‘Sadie’ is a fusion of a wedge and sneaker that took entirely too long to come around. Finally 80%20 put two and two together and developed this vintage inspired shoe. The smooth canvas top has a causal hipster vibe. Combine that with the cork wedge and you have a shoe that is unmistakeably cool.

Get Them: 80%20 ‘Sadie’ Sneaker Wedge

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It is time to set aside your converses and embrace the Onitsuka Tiger brand.  I have been pushing this brand for 5 years now (although it has been around for waaay longer) and it just never jumped into the spot light like Chuck Taylors did.  However, it is a favorite among many, but with the different color combinations and styles it comes in… it is pretty hard to resist.  The ‘Ultimate 81′ in bright green and blue is perfect for spring and summer.

Get Them: Onitsuka Tiger by Asics ‘Ultimate 81′ Sneaker

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OK, so honesty how many of us can say that we own a really cool pair of sneakers (chucks do not apply).  Everyone needs at least one pair of show stopping sneakers.  Adidas is famous for their fusion of hip hop and sports.  The ‘Honey Pinstripe’ totally gives off that rich, cool, and confident style while holding on to the casualness of a sneaker.  I love the bold gold tongue that continues all the way to the toe, it’s just enough to have that pop of metallic but not too much where it begins to look tacky (for lack of a better word). Pair these with some skinny jeans and a loose fitting V-neck and you will be effortlessly cool. 

Get Them:  Adidas ‘Honey Pinstripe’ Sneaker

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