Everyday Sneaker For The Average Joe?

[Netpreneur]

For as long as I can remember I've owned three pairs of shoes; running shoes, dress shoes, and leather flip-flops. As a father going on 32, I'm just now starting to get enough free time to care enough about style. After doing some research and taking into account my own comfort level, I'm pretty sure I'm going to invest in a pair of desert boots, boat shoes, and possibly bucks.

But the one thing I can't seem to figure out is the whole sneaker and jean thing, which I suppose should be the easiest, most basic element of style. I'm looking for a sneaker that I can wear every day, whether it be running errands in a t-shirt, or dressing it up just a bit with a button-down or sweater. Since I work from home and own my business, I'd be wearing this sneaker 90% of the time. So basically, it should be age-appropriate, comfortable, and go with just about every color.

I'm not big on loafers (remind me of my grandfather), and Converse are also out (for whatever reason, to me they just look like children's shoes).

Some options I'm considering so far include:

New Balance - Where's the line between looking stylish and looking like Seinfeld when it comes to these?
Nike SB - Too white for winter?
Nike Toki - These don't excite me much, but they're simple.
Adidas Stan Smith - These seem to be highly recommended in forum posts from years ago, but there doesn't seem to be much discussion about them anymore, and I wonder if they would even fit my more athletic build. It also seems like people aren't wearing white sneakers as much anymore?
Adidas Superstar 2 - I used to wear these over a decade ago. Not sure if that alone should be a reason to scare me away from these, or if that simply speaks to a timeless design?
Sperry Striper CVO Wool - Does the wool make these inappropriate for summer? I imagine navy goes with just about anything?

Thoughts on any of these? Am I on the right track here? Any other recommendations?

 

[Archimedes]

What about Common Projects?

 

[Distorbiant]

Check out epaulet's tennis shoes

 

[TheObserver]

Base on the price range of your choices, I recommend Kent Wang sneakers.

StyleForum has high standard so don't freak out when most people favor $300+ sneakers.

 

[needhelp123]

I've heard of Kent Wang sneakers on this forum but don't know if they are comfy, for that i would pick the Stans over them.

The latest Stans are still as popular as ever.

 

[sepp]

I am in my early forties with Converse sneakers LOL!

But seriously, I like the look of those all white Common Projects though haven't had the chance to try nor buy a pair.

 

[Hiamosey]

Love my SB's.

I'd vote for my asics too.

 

[rms340]

I recently bought a pair of Stan Smiths and they are already getting a lot of wear. I honestly would have gone with the Kent Wang sneakers (http://www.kentwang.com/shoes/sneaker-white.html) but they were out of my size.

 

[Netpreneur]

Thanks for the ideas. I'm going to do a bit of research on these.

I also wonder, since these types of sneakers (Stan Smiths, CP, etc.) appear very long and narrow visually, do people with larger feet still look OK in them? I wear a size 12.5 U.S.

 

[Distorbiant]

Thanks for the ideas. I'm going to do a bit of research on these.

I also wonder, since these types of sneakers (Stan Smiths, CP, etc.) appear very long and narrow visually, do people with larger feet still look OK in them? I wear a size 12.5 U.S.

I have the same size as you, except ultra flat and wide. Big feet are going to be big feet. I've found that as long as the profile of your shoe isn't chunky, they won't look like clown shoes.