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2. Nike is a household name for 👏 a 👏 reason 👏 and that's because their sneakers = *chef's kiss*, from quality and variety to style and comfort.
3. Allbirds' sneakers are made from totally renewable materials (aka eucalyptus, wool, and sugarcane!), they're designed to minimize odor, and they're super breathable to boot.
4. Superga's history dates back to 1911 in Italy, so creating high-quality "where'd ya get those?" sneakers has kind of been their thing ever since then.
5. Unicorn Shoes Shop lives up to its fun name by designing adorable custom sneakers with pretty much anything your heart desires printed all over them.
6. Thousand Fell is home to the world's first recyclable sneakers, crafted from sustainable materials like recycled bottles, coconut husks, aloe vera, and sugarcane. Did I mention their shoes are stainproof and water-resistant, too?
7. Adidas comes up with some pretty innovative design concepts (like sneakers with 3D-printed soles!) while also prioritizing the comfort and durability of their products throughout the entire manufacturing process.
8. Greats is "Brooklyn's first sneaker brand," so they *know* how important it is to have high-quality shoes to get you around the city (and anywhere else you'll be taking them).
9. Vessi carries 100% waterproof and vegan sneakers — because truly, there are few things in life that are worse than walking around with wet socks.
10. Puma understands the assignment: Produce sneakers that'll support athletes no matter how rigorous their workout is *and* make sure those sneakers are ~stylish~.
11. Nisolo incorporates their own chic twist on classic sneaker looks using top-notch materials and ethical production practices. Picking out sneakers in the morning is about to get a whole lot easier!
12. Keds' sneaker collection is seemingly endless. Chunky? Check. Sleek? Check. Midis? Check. They also have incredible collabs — just look at these Kate Spade kicks!
13. Cariuma offers timeless, super-comfy, slow-fashion sneaks you'll want to wear everywhere all the time (and for the record, dresses + sneakers = fantastic combo).
14. York Athletics prides itself in creating high-quality unisex footwear guaranteed to fit you *perfectly* (just use the "Find my size" option on each listing), whether you're out running, training, hiking, or recovering.
15. New Balance creates casual and performance sneakers guaranteed to provide all-day comfort that your feet will thank you for at the end of the day.
16. DomoInk sells unique unisex sneakers that are always ready to accompany you to that "Ugly Christmas" sweater party *and* the Spongebob Squarepants marathon you have planned.
17. Fila might be known for its iconic chunky '90s-eqsue "dad sneaks," but they also carry nonchunky tennis shoes and basketball sneakers (plus some apparel if you want to match your outfit with your new kicks).
18. Giesswein uses 100% virgin Merino wool, vegan cactus leather, and eucalyptus fibers to create each of its sneakers. In other words, hello sustainable, temp-regulating, moisture-wicking, odor-resistant shoes!
19. Hoka shoes are designed with enhanced cushioning and midsoles to make you feel like you're actually flying through all your daily activities and workouts.
20. Vans carries a variety of sneaks with unique retro prints just radiating ~SoCal skateboarder~ vibes.
21. Suavs sneakers are so comfy and flexible you'd probably forget you were wearing them if you weren't so busy telling everyone where you got 'em.
22. Koio specializes in splurgeworthy handcrafted Italian leather sneakers that'll make you look like ~a million bucks~. Oh, and they'll basically last forever.
23. Hush Puppies carries comfortable (and colorful) sneakers you'll want to wear all the time — not just to the gym and back.
🎶 Put your sneakers on, we're going dancing all night long 🎶
