A smart shopper knows the best investments aren’t the fussy kicks adorned with every embellishment, but the clean silhouettes with just a hint of flair that’ll stick around forever. For a designer option, Alexander McQueen’s exaggerated soles are an elevated take on the platform sneaker. If coughing up $500 for a pair of kicks isn’t your jam, comfy and affordable picks from Superga, Everlane, and Allbirds are just as good.
