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85 Chic Designer Sneakers

From Minimalist High Tops to Luxe Footwear Accessories

— September 7, 2014 — Fashion
These chic designer sneakers range from Versace's ornate Medusa hightops to Givenchy's Star-Wars inspired slip-ons. The sleek and edgy footwear accessories are designed with the active fashionista in mind and illustrate the fashion world's return to comfort and function.

While high fashion is not often synonymous with casual sneaker styles, countless designers are creating looks for the modern consumer on-the-go who is likely to sport a signature pair of kicks.

With fashion's athletic revival in full effect, these designer sneaker styles are sure to keep one chic and comfortable at all times. Whether gracing the stage at Chanel's supermarket themed runway show or taking center stage on various street style blogs, the sneaker is back and here to stay.
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Star-Studded Kicks
Star-Studded Kicks
The Louis Vuitton Acapulco Monogram Stars Sneakers are Luxurious Street Wear
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84
Extravagant Furry Footwear
Extravagant Furry Footwear
These Lanvin Chiffon Wool Sneakers are Wild
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83
Polka Dot-Pattered Menswear
Polka Dot-Pattered Menswear
The Dior Homme Winter 2014 Accessory Collection is Full of Spots
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82
Flag Mashup Sneakers
Flag Mashup Sneakers
Del Toro's World Cup Shoes Show the Flags of the Participating Countries
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81
Geometric Velvet Sneakers
Geometric Velvet Sneakers
The Blue Velvet Cube Pierre Hardy Sneakers are Vibrant and Geometric
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80
Safari Print Couture Sneakers
Safari Print Couture Sneakers
These Christian Louboutin Sneakers Mix Spikes and Fun Prints
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79
Haute High-Top Kicks
Haute High-Top Kicks
The Marc Jacobs Wingtip Sneaker is Couture With Street Appeal
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78
Earthy-Toned High Tops
Earthy-Toned High Tops
The YSL Fall/Winter 2010 Shoe Collection
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77
Glittering Glamorous Kicks
Glittering Glamorous Kicks
Rock the Miu Miu Sparkle Sneakers for Some Killer Femininity
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76
Slick Reptilian Kicks
Slick Reptilian Kicks
The Louis 'Python Crystal' Sneakers are for Those With an Exotic Taste
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75
Italian Mashup Sneakers
Italian Mashup Sneakers
The Superga x Versus Versace Shoe Collection Mixes Two Iconic Brands
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74
Luminous Leather Sneakers
Luminous Leather Sneakers
The Shining Metallic Mid Top by Lanvin
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73
Fresh-to-Death Kicks
Fresh-to-Death Kicks
The Lanvin Perforated High Top Sneakers Fall/Winter 2010 Collection
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72
Luxury Pony Hair Sneakers
Luxury Pony Hair Sneakers
The Christian Louboutin Rantus Orlato Men's Shoes are Chic
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71
Cow Print Sneakers
Cow Print Sneakers
The Adrian Ghost Printed Sneakers by Acne Feature a Slight Cow Pattern
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70
Couture Cotton Kicks
Couture Cotton Kicks
The Dior Homme Sweat High Sneakers are a Pair of Haute High Tops
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69
Lustrous Robot-Inspired Shoes
Lustrous Robot-Inspired Shoes
Acne Studios Spring/Summer 2014 Shoes Have Droid Faces
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68
Sleek Python Footwear
Sleek Python Footwear
This New Collection From Halloway Boasts Bold High-Top Shoes for Men
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67
Zippered Luxury High Tops
Zippered Luxury High Tops
Les Hommes High Tops are for Deep-Pocketed Sneakerheads
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66
Tricolor Chained Footwear
Tricolor Chained Footwear
The Raf Simons Holographic Sneakers are Futuristic
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65
Strapping Iconic Kicks
Strapping Iconic Kicks
The New Stan Smith Collaboration Stripes and Straps is Bold and Fashionable
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64
Punk Military Kicks
Punk Military Kicks
These Lanvin Hi-Top Sneakers are Made for Badass Soldiers
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63
Solid Stone Sneakers
Solid Stone Sneakers
The Scarpe Shoes are Made from Marble to Mimic Old Worn Kicks
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62
Multi-Colored Studded Kicks
Multi-Colored Studded Kicks
Christian Louboutin Louis Tik Tik Flat Sneakers is Dangerously Stylish
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61
Rebranded Luxury Marketing
Rebranded Luxury Marketing
Valentino Enlists Terry Richardson to Capture Its Sneakers Campaign.
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60
Avian Rainbow Sneakers
Avian Rainbow Sneakers
The Reebok Insta Pump Fury Shoes Were Inspired by Macaws
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59
Versatile Autumn Apparel
Versatile Autumn Apparel
The Converse Jack Purcell Sneakers & Apparel are Designed For Fall
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58
Cyborg Canvas Sneakers
Cyborg Canvas Sneakers
These High-Fashion Givenchy Shoes Have a Robotic Print
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57
Dual Personality Kicks
Dual Personality Kicks
The Maison Martin Margiela Fall/Winter 2010 Shoe Collection
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56
Street-Inspired Couture Kicks
Street-Inspired Couture Kicks
The Balmain Spring/Summer High-Top Sneakers are Haute and Hip
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55
Angelic Feather Sneakers
Angelic Feather Sneakers
Jeremy Scott Redesigns the JS Wings for the Adidas Originals Shoes
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54
Radiant Rainbow Kicks
Radiant Rainbow Kicks
The Chanel Spring 2012 Sneakers Launch the Brand into the Casual Department
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53
Exotic Textured Footwear
Exotic Textured Footwear
The Christian Louboutin 'Louis Flat Python Crystal' Sneakers are Comfy
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52
Luxury Monogram Kicks
Luxury Monogram Kicks
The Fendi Active Logo Sneakers Remind the World What Brand You're Wearing
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51
Funky Monochromatic Footwear
Funky Monochromatic Footwear
The Y-3 Hayex High Zebra Shoe is Boldly Black and White
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50
Two-Tone Leather Sneakers
Two-Tone Leather Sneakers
The Umit Benan High-Top Sneakers are a Product of Functional Fashion
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49
Non-Profit Celebrity Sneakers
Non-Profit Celebrity Sneakers
The Kate Moss Adidas Sneakers are Released for Non-Profit Earnings
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48
Crocodile Embossed Sneakers
Crocodile Embossed Sneakers
The Jimmy Choo 2013 Spring/Summer Croc Sneakers Go Reptilian
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47
Technicolored Sneaker Couture
Technicolored Sneaker Couture
These Marc by Marc Jacobs Ninja Sneakers Embody Nostalgic Style
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46
Iconic Shiny Leather Sneakers
Iconic Shiny Leather Sneakers
Jordan Has Just Released The First Look At The Jordan Shine Sneakers
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45
Fabulously Fruity Brogue Sneakers
Fabulously Fruity Brogue Sneakers
The Christian Louboutin Golfito Kicks are Bright & Classy
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44
Textured Floral Footwear
Textured Floral Footwear
The Newest Raf Simons Sneakers Boasts a Bold Flowery Design
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43
Couture Men’s Sneakers
Couture Men’s Sneakers
Lanvin Homme's Men’s Sneakers Make Athletic Chic
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42
Licorice-Inspired Kicks
Licorice-Inspired Kicks
The YSL High Top Sneakers Fall/Winter 2010 Collection is Yummy
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41
Tied-Up Men's Footwear
Tied-Up Men's Footwear
The Raf Simons AW11 Collection Features Wicked Kicks With Eccentric Style
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40
Sophisticated No-Stitch Sneakers
Sophisticated No-Stitch Sneakers
The Cole Haan ZeroGrand is Stylishly Limber
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39
Biker-Ready Metallic Shoes
Biker-Ready Metallic Shoes
Giuseppe Zanotti's Latest Hi Top Shoe is Ruggedly Sophisticated
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38
Gold-Spiked Shoes
Gold-Spiked Shoes
The Christian Louboutin New Men's Shoe Collection is Spectacular
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37
Scaly Serpentine High-Tops
Scaly Serpentine High-Tops
The Christian Louboutin Python Sneaker Takes Style to the Wild Side
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36
$60,000 Basketball Sneakers
$60,000 Basketball Sneakers
A Pair of Signed Air Jordan Silver Shoes are for Auction
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35
Golden Glam Sneakers
Golden Glam Sneakers
The Louis Pik Pik Lame Shoe is a Flashy Piece of Footwear
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34
Couture Quilted Kicks
Couture Quilted Kicks
The Chanel Quilted Denim Sneakers Lets High Fashion Go Casual
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33
Daring Dripping Footwear
Daring Dripping Footwear
This Icicle Sneaker by Carol Christian Poell is Trickling with Style
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32
Gun Metal-Studded Sneakers
Gun Metal-Studded Sneakers
The Louis Pik Pak Flat-Studded Sneakers Look Dangerous
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31
Pricey Purple Suede Sneakers
Pricey Purple Suede Sneakers
Hermes Quantum High Tops Embody High-Fashion Street Style
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30
Luxe Reptilian High-Tops
Luxe Reptilian High-Tops
The En Noir x BUSCEMI High-Tops Feature a Crocodile Emboss
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29
Black Crystal Sneakers
Black Crystal Sneakers
The Christian Louboutin Louis Strass 'Swarovski' is a Studded Wonder
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28
Embelished Designer Sneakers
Embelished Designer Sneakers
These Versace Medusa High Sneakers are Incredibly Extravagant
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27
$525 Distressed Shoes
$525 Distressed Shoes
The Golden Goose Francy Sneaker is High-End Vintage Footwear
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26
Spiked Technicolor Sneakers
Spiked Technicolor Sneakers
The Christian Louboutin Spikes Capsule Collection is Vibrantly Edgy
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25
Luxury Animal-Printed Kicks
Luxury Animal-Printed Kicks
These Yves Saint Laurent Sneakers are Outrageously Wild.
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Vibrant Velcro Sneakers
Vibrant Velcro Sneakers
Multicolor Raf Simons High-Tops for Fall
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Luxuriously Star-Studded Sneakers
Luxuriously Star-Studded Sneakers
The Givenchy Pre-Fall 2014 Collection Features the ‘Jordan Pack’
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Glamorously Golden Sneakers
Glamorously Golden Sneakers
Kenneth Courtney's 'Indulgences No. 5' Sneakers Have the Midas Touch
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Designer Athletic Kicks
Designer Athletic Kicks
High Fashion Reinterprets Sports Function with the Hender Scheme Sneaker
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Luxe Paisley Patterned Sneakers
Luxe Paisley Patterned Sneakers
These Givenchy Sneakers Offer a High-End Edge to Casual Wear
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Luxury Leisure Sneakers
Luxury Leisure Sneakers
The Balenciaga Contrast Panel Trainers are Headed in the Right Direction
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Unnecessarily Jagged Sole Sneakers
Unnecessarily Jagged Sole Sneakers
The Rick Owens x Adidas Originals Tech Runner Pushes Boundaries
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17
Frisky Feline Kicks
Frisky Feline Kicks
These Christian Louboutin Louis Leopard Stud Sneakers are Wildly Fierce
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Luxurious Italian Kicks
Luxurious Italian Kicks
The Gucci Tokyo Limited Sneaker Collection Brings Class to Sneakers
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15
Wild Safari Sneakers
Wild Safari Sneakers
The Lanvin Leopard Print Hi-Tops Will Have You Questioning High Heels
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14
Sparkling-Bright Sneakers
Sparkling-Bright Sneakers
The Christian Louboutin Holiday 2011 Collection Glimmer and Gleam
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13
Couture Court Kicks
Couture Court Kicks
Louis Vuitton Acapulco Sneakers Gains Some Street Cred in Luxury Design
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12
Paint-Splashed Sneakers
Paint-Splashed Sneakers
The Black Leather Painted Mid-Top Lanvin Sneakers are Creatively Chic
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11
Haute Couture Sneakers
Haute Couture Sneakers
Gola by Christian Lacroix
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10
Luxury Leopard Shoes
Luxury Leopard Shoes
The Christian Louboutin Leopard Sneakers are Jungle Chic
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9
Sharp Sneaker Slip-Ons
Sharp Sneaker Slip-Ons
The Christian Louboutin Roller-Boat Spikes are Daring and Bold
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8
Futuristic Hi-Top Sneakers
Futuristic Hi-Top Sneakers
The Super Gold High-Top Sneakers Shimmer in an All-Gold Design
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7
Handbag-Inspired Sneakers
Handbag-Inspired Sneakers
The En Noir x Buscemi 125mm Sneakers Hit New Levels of Lavish
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Skeletal Luxury Kicks
Skeletal Luxury Kicks
These Alexander McQueen High Top Sneakers Help to Keep the Legacy Alive
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5
Cross-Branded Designer Sneakers
Cross-Branded Designer Sneakers
Kanye West and Louis Vuitton Catapult Street Shoes to the Mainstre
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4
Studded Designer Sneakers
Studded Designer Sneakers
Men's Spring/Summer 2010 Christian Louboutin Shoe is Unveiled
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3
High-Fashion Sneaker Collaborations
High-Fashion Sneaker Collaborations
The Raf Simons x Adidas Collection is a Modern Take on the 80s
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2
Geometric Serpentine Sneakers
Geometric Serpentine Sneakers
The Christian Louboutin Snakeskin Sneakers Slither into S/S 2013
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1
Locked Haute Sneakers
Locked Haute Sneakers
The Buscemi 100mm Mid-Top Leather Sneakers Feature a Chic Design
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