# Dressy Adult Sneakers These Chic and Shiny Leather Kicks Resemble a Casual Dress Shoe By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-10-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adult-sneakers References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/chic-minimalist-sneakers-adults/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/656797549/premium-shoes-for-the-new-breed-of-gentlemen) These classy adult sneakers bring style and comfort to a pair of casual shoes that can be dressed up to the nines. Designer Beckett Simonon created these shoes to provide a comfortable alternative to dress shoes that contemporary businessmen could wear every day. The sleek sneakers are simply made, from two pieces of [full-grain leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2) dyed either black, white or burgundy. They have minimal stitching, creating one solid look with no eye-catching distractions. The [cotton laces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls) have been waxed to add some sheen to match their shoes' shine. With a thick-gummed sole, the adult sneakers give a tiny bit of lift, adding to their comfort and keeping in line with the current popular style of [thick platform soles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-sneaker) in the realm of running shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Casual Dress Shoes:** lternative ideas for incorporating elements of dress shoes into casual footwear for a stylish and comfortable blend. - **Minimalist Design:** Exploring opportunities in creating sleek and simple designs that eliminate distractions and focus on a clean aesthetic. - **Thick Platform Soles:** Adapting the popular trend of thick platform soles from running shoes to create comfortable and fashionable sneakers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Discovering new approaches in merging style and comfort to cater to contemporary businessmen and their everyday footwear needs. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Exploring disruptive innovation in producing adult sneakers that resemble dress shoes by using alternative materials and manufacturing techniques. - **Retail:** Identifying opportunities to offer trendy and chic adult sneakers that can be dressed up or down, attracting fashion-conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-lux.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Loafer-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1906l.md) - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chukka-sneaker-boot.md) - [Textural Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2.md) - [Soccer-Inspired Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-monza-sneakers.md) - [Chic Slim-Fit City Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-city-sneaker.md) - [Chic Satin Pink Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-pink.md) - [Relaxed Hybrid Design Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot.md)