For years, ballerinas have accompanied our office days, easy to put on and wise enough to go from the meeting to the evening drink. But when the day drags on, between corridors, sidewalks and stairs, they quickly show their limits in terms of support.
Many women are then turning to sneakers, which are no longer limited to sport and are establishing themselves as the new basis of the back-to-school wardrobe. To combine style and comfort, three pairs stand out: a satin HOFF sneaker, an Autry platinum leather and a chocolate New Balance.
Why ballerinas are fading away from chic and comfortable sneakers at the start of the school year
If the ballerina remains a safe bet for its light and easy-to-wear side, it often lacks support when the days get longer. With commuting, appointments, and walking back and forth, feet end up requiring more cushioning.
Because sneakers are no longer limited to the gym: they become the ally of city silhouettes, sometimes almost as refined as a moccasin. The back-to-school models rely on careful materials, thinner profiles and soles designed to absorb shock throughout the day.
Three chic and comfortable sneakers to bet on at the start of the school year
The Bridge Satin by HOFF reinterprets the ballerina silhouette with a mix of light fabrics and worked leather punctuated with small metallic details, in mimosa yellow. Priced at 120 euros, it has a rubber sole and a memory foam insole for cushioning designed for the days that go by.
More retro, Autry’s Windspin adopts platinum leather and a tapered silhouette inspired by the 60s, placed on a flat rubber sole for good grip. Its flat cotton laces and padded tongue add comfort, for 185 euros, while the suede requires regular maintenance, especially in case of rain.
New Balance 574 chocolate: a chic and comfortable sneaker to mix and match all week long
The New Balance 574 chocolate completes this trio with a retro look, its brown and blue suede and mesh upper being highlighted by blue laces which break up the sobriety of the main shade. Priced at 130 euros at Courir, it has a foam and polyurethane insole for cushioning suitable for prolonged walking, and can be worn with jeans or wide pants.
These three chic and comfortable sneakers cover different desires but remain easy to integrate into everyday life: the satin HOFF with straight jeans, the platinum Windspin with a midi skirt, the chocolate 574 with wide pants. Between 120 and 185 euros depending on the model, they replace several pairs of ballerinas by providing superior support to face busy days.
Which chic and comfortable sneakers to choose for back to school?
The HOFF Bridge Satin, Autry Windspin and New Balance 574 chocolate cover three styles and budgets.
Are these sneakers suitable for walking all day?
Yes, their rubber or foam soles offer cushioning designed for the days that go by.
What budget should you plan for these chic and comfortable sneakers?
Count 120 euros for the HOFF, 130 euros for the New Balance and 185 euros for the Autry.
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“Goodbye ballerinas, here are the 3 chic and comfortable sneakers in which to invest with your eyes closed at the start of the school year”
