We need not persuade you of the relevance of sneakers. Not only does the fashion industry love them as much as a J Law Dior-clad blooper, but the normal people (that's everyone else, then) are fricking loving being able to get shit done without breaking an ankle.
We enlisted the super-stylist Louby McLoughlin to show us how you can look super swish and not at all 'off duty' whilst still wearing Very Comfortable Shoes.
Forget the wedge trainer; and rediscover the platform
Remember how much you loved Buffalos aged 12? Think of these DKNY numbers as your Buffalo-lite; your homage to Baby Spice et al. A Clueless-esque contrasting co-ord keeps the smarts, whilst the trainers keep it practical and not too girly.
Jessica Sneaker in White Bandana Print, £105, DKNY, G-SHOCK Classic DW-6900SC-1ER Watch, £95 Casio, Tweed Coco Skirt, £200 and Tweed Jacket£295, both Henry Holland.
'SF 77' Platform Sneaker, £51.14 Puma at Nordstrom, Moto Bloom Shirt and Culottes, £73 Topshop, Throw on Coat in Trapeze Check, £65 ASOS.
Sorbet lady
Gingham's hot hot hot for summer and who knew lemon yellow could look cool? Be the kitsch smarty-pants in a yellow coat and some contrasting pink Nikes this summer.
Gingham Coat, (POA) Versace and Roshe Run iD Trainers, £110 Nike.
Coat With Pockets, £99 Zara, LunarGlide 5 iD, £130 Nike, Purple Penguin Phone Cover, £8 Claire's Accessories, Tailored Lighweight Coat, £75 Topshop.
Snap it back
It's made a blazing return, has the snapback cap; wear it with slim-line, understated separates this summer to look smart and sporty. The pop of bright trainers and fun-loving backpack reminds everyone that YOLO.
Top, £221 and Skirt, £227 both Heohwan Simulation, Yellow Leather Trainers, £207 Ryan Lo (available soon).
Bubble Backpack, £9 The Cobra Shop, Women's 1080v54 Trainers, £105 New Balance, Carmen Lace-Trimmed Top, £120 Marc by Marc Jacobs at Selfridges and Farra Asymmetric-Trimmed Pique Shorts, £145 Maje at Net-a-Porter.
Model: Savannah at Elite
This article originally appeared on The Debrief.