5 Sneakers Every Guy Should Own - Style and How-to | GQ
Find out how you can put together a smartly curated sneaker collection (instead of just jumping at every hyped-up new release) as Kith NYC founder Ronnie Fieg and Style Editor Will Welch show you the five types of sneakers every stylish man should have in his closet.
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5 Sneakers Every Guy Should Own - Style and How-to | GQ
Starring: Will Welch and Ronnie Fieg
Directed by Erik Shirai
This man is man handling the shit out of the sneakers. He is stood there next to the owner of the store and he is literally bending the toe and creasing the shit out of it.....
+H2P73 those are display shoes though
+John McNally Makes no difference. Display shoes get sold to customers also as store inventory runs out. There is no explanation for this douchebag.
+H2P73 He's buying them
+God is Great none of those shoes looked even close to his size so I am guessing he is not going to be wearing a size 7 Chuck Taylor !!! and he just picked them off the shelves so they were just display shoes
+H2P73 I would imagine that having your store featured in a GQ production is worth substantially more than slightly damaging $700 worth of shoes.
1) Running Shoe - Flyknit Lunar 3s (Black) or Ultra Boosts (Black) 2) Tennis Shoe - Stan Smiths (White/Green) (If I had to choose Basketball shoes 1999 White Cement 4s) 3) Travel shoe - Vans Old Skool (Black) 4) Boots - Alexander Wang Kaleb or Cole or go with black Timbs 5) Sneaker to wear with suit - Common Projects Achilles Low (White) or Balenciaga Arena (Navy) I know I have a few options for some of these but this is just my personal opinion.
Really liking your list, man. If I were to travel, I'd prefer wearing an Ultra/Pure Boost just cause they're so ridiculously comfy.
+Carl Coral I feel you there man! I wore took both my Ultra Boosts and my Vans when travelling a couple of months ago. I used my Vans more though because I didn't really care too much about beating them up
+Aaron Monaghan I honestly wouldn't mind beating up either my own pair of Vans or Ultraboosts, cause at the end of the day they're just shoes! But yeah, I get what you mean.
+Carl Coral I feel you man! If I had the normal pair of Ultraboosts I would beat them up I have the J&D edition and they were a little pricey haha. I still wear them a lot though
Basic af b
The mention of the words sneaker and suit in the same sentence should be enough for you to be arrested
+spbxl There are other sneakers besides those that can pass as dress shoes (Eg. Jordan Shine, Jordan Instigators)- All black colors
Adolfo Boisselle For both suggestions you have just stated, no is the answer
A nice sneaker with a suit would be a Jordan 16. It has that shroud that turns a b-ball sneaker into a dress shoe. Also a Jordan 11 is a classic dress shoe with that patent leather
ADDIDAS ORIGINALS THATS ALL I GOTTA SAY
+spbxl I dont know man I wear sneakers with my suit all the time. Space Jam 11s you cant go wrong, I sometimes where oreo 4s and matalic 5s those work but not as good as the space jams
Gotta keep a pair of Stan smith's on deck always
+AMA2much At least 2 different colorways
+AMA2much that shoulda been the sneaker to wear with suits
Stan Smith would replace alot my Dad's go to sneaker.
surfingjc gr8 b8 m8 r8 8/8
On deck? You on a boat or something?
I rock my converse everyday fuck it
+Creepy Travis Scott CDG?
I rotate converse air Jordan 1 some low shoes that look like vans nice pair of dress shoes and crappy boats lol my rotation is decent for a kid
5 Sneakers Every Guy Should Own: 1. Do 1. Not 2. Copy 3. Everybody 4. Styles
Wear your own kicks
+Adolfo Boisselle bruh....you couldn't even count to 5
+Mr. K33P it 100 weak😂😂
+Adolfo Boisselle If you buy them they are yours but unless you're a shoe maker or cobbler you will never be the only one wearing them
I got all of those except I don't know where to cop the everybody help me out?
Now pick snickers that look good :/
+MehdiNPartDeux homie said snickers like the candy bar XD
Yea, I always go for the bar that has the least creases on it etc.
Lemme guess a bunch of retros? 🚮🚮
+MehdiNPartDeux You must be hungry!
And now try to spell sneakers correctly.
5 sneakers every man should own: Wingtips, oxfords, boots, driving shoes and loafers.
You are one of those people lol
Gators, hiking boots, semi-dress sneakers aka off-court/lifestyle, basketball shoes, hi-tops
Christian Robinson I'm being facetious, don't trip on me boy.
+ArdipithecusR. True, those are 5 shoes men should own. But this is 5 SNEAKERS men should own.
I feel you.... Also boat shoes?
Suddenly everyone in the comment section is a fashion guru.
People being salty saying that men should own loafers, moccasins, dress shoes and all. It's true, we need those type of shoes. But this video is about SNEAKERS. If you don't ever wear sneakers then u don't have to. I personally like wearing sneakers on the weekends to just be casual and comfy. So, I guess I benefitted from this video. Stop hating, embrace the many styles of footwear.
Ronnie's pick is everything. it's really classy yet also hype. Love them.
Will I could totally agree, I myself have a pair of black timbs and they always come in clutch during fall/winter
Thanks GQ team for these informative videos that you have been doing lately on your channel.
Sneakers and suits smh
Sometimes it can be done, but it takes something special to pull it off
Aspley Stevens something like Adidas Stan Smith white or black. You choose ;)
If it doesn't look like a sneaker you can pull it up. Like Y3, premium J's, or something like that
Tony Choza EXACTLY. #NoThankYou✋😔
The Y-3 retro boosts looked dope, but overall I liked Will's picks the most.
I think that you did a great job; you guy's are the experts and just great job man solid advice you gave us
Forgot adidas Superstars, Stan smith, Y-3, Rick Owens, Raf Simmons
+Zen Style Hahahahah
+JOEY FOSTA oh and old skool vans
+Zen Style yikes hahahaha
+Zen Style bruh did you watch the video? He showed Y-3
+Zen Style y-3 was on there lmao
"People don't want to see you wearing the same shoes everyday" come on... do people really care that much?
I wear my boots every day and get a lot of compliments for it
Only people obsessed with self image and insecurity would think this, no one cares unless you live in some sort of affluent, everyone trying to one up each other type of suburb.
@@ianiscaratti4924 Same, and they're semi-orthopedic as well. The choice for those were very limited and ugly when I was a child, but nowadays there's much more options (though still not nearly as much as regular shoes, obviously).
Ronnie's & Will's picks are super dope! Both didn't mke any wrong decisions! I love GQ & can't wait to be a part of the team!
Lol... Air Max 90s is how we roll!!!! BBall, running and travelling all in one xD
How to wear sneakers with a suit: You don't. Be classy.
I disagree budv2
Nah you definitely can
true. why can't people just wear a nice pair of leather shoes? looks 2000 times better and much more classy
5 must own shoes: Black and White Vans Old School Low Adidas Superstar - White Vans Sk8 Hi Black White/Gum CDG Converse Low All Black Timbs
L should be Nike huraches air max 90 foampostite one or pro Kobe 7-11 kyrie 1 or 2 or LeBron 12 for basketball Jordan 1 Jordan 3-14 timbs Bonus Adidas ultra boost for or nmd
JAMES HARDEN 3time dpoy "a real sneakerhead" wow are you proud of yourself? is that your talent? collecting sneakers? the worst part is your taste isn't even good lol.
I don't collect sneakers tho I just know the game
JAMES HARDEN 3time dpoy there's no game to know, its just people collecting shoes they like fym
I don't mean like that
Really Nice video guys, love it!
happy to be from Brooklyn just got a pair of y-3 this week from there
suit w the Y3's, NICE!
+creatingcreativity right
- Runners: Ultra boost core black 2.0 - Basketball: Jordan 4 white cement - Travel: Ultra boost triple white 2.0 (keep the laces loose, looks cool and easy to remove and put on) - Boots: I don't like boots, but i would choose a sneaker that looks like boots: Infrared 6's - Sneakers with a suit: dont wear sneakers with a suit man XD grow up and get some Valentino dress shoes
Will I definitely gotta say you took this one. Excellent choices good colour scheme too
This was a really well put together video
take a L for thinking you can wear a suit and sneakers loll
lmao
Well you can
Ricardo Lopala honestly hold this L GQ
Stan smiths looks pretty decent in a more casual setting bud
Ricardo Lopala you can wear 1s with anything. Just gotta have the swagger to pull it off
My list #5 Jordan 1 Breds or Royal Blues (Basketball shoes) #4 Jordan 11 concord (shoe with suit) #3 Air max 90 inferred (runner) #2 Jordan 5 Oreos (travel shoe) #1 Tims (boot)
Would love to rock all 10 of those sets of kicks! Good choice fellas!
I love the ontisuka tiger 86. I got two pairs for parkour training. Pretty dope shoes.
Black Dress shoe brown dress shoe Cool sneakers Chukka Boot or work boot Casual leather shoes, some say boat shoe but I look like a total prep so I opt for desert boots. I'd see these are a core in a man's wardrobe.
My sneaker rotation consists of : ultra boost atr sperry's vans old skool common projects achilles low
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JAMES HARDEN 3time dpoy stop hating broke boy
thanks very informative! 👍🏼
the video was great also were the shoes even doe there were some shoe brand i didnt think even existed
Broke as hell
+narutodssunny There are very affordable sneakers but you gotta find them
All right!
+Adolfo Boisselle especially the jordan 1 vachetta tan for 400$
***** I own 12 pairs, that's cuz I want to wear different sneakers everyday
Niko Achtundsechzig I saw the white pinnacles for $400 at footaction today
This is the worst choice of sneakers EVER.
agree
The Nike Prestos, Blacked out Timberlands and Converse were aight, though.
Couldn't agree more. Classic pics
great choice, i actually wanted to get that same new balance ronnie picked but was sold out when i tried..... i still have another really cool pair, and I also got that Air Jordan even when is the most expensive sneaker in history
do they forget that a suit goes with dress shoes??
VANS, VANS, VANS, VANS, VANS to easy
Duuueewd *What if you aren't a broke slob?*
Marx Mill you seem like the type of guy to flex money you didn’t make
VANS, VANS, VANS, VANS, VANS too mainstream, nothing interesting
Loving those Air Prestos!
I totally agree with Will's picks.
If someone could lob me a pair of those jordan ones that be great
1) Air Max 1 OG's 2) Adidas Superstars 3) Adidas Stan Smiths 4) Jordan 1 OG's 5) Jordan 3 OG's
Those veg tan 1s are fire!!! Such a dope shoe
You know what, I wasn't expecting good choices, but I would have chose all them shoes too. Nice job!
Excuse me but where are my crocs and heeyls combo?? >:^(
Both of their outfits look bummy but they are giving out fashion advice lol
I like all except the black converse. Those nike blue/white are very fresh
I love KithNYC only sneaker store I shop at when I'm in NY.
what the fk LOL wearing Y-3 with a suit is probably the worst decision ever made....
Wearing anything with a suit besides dress shoes isn't a good decision.
anybody that wears sneakers with a suit doesn't know how to dress
culio54 well it depends. Maybe you’re the one who don’t know yet.
running sneaker is the beeeeeeeeeest. it looks good, its confortable and its stylish
Great picks
Mine is 5.Addidas Yeezys 4.Nike Air Max 90s &95s 3.Timberlands Wheats 2.Nike Air force 1s or Lebrons 1.Jordan Retros
Atleast u got #1 right lol
Hype beast
Adidas yeezy, or Nike yeezy... Gotta choose the yeezy 1's
+Joel Guzman HY-HY-HYPER BEAAAST
mike tyson named the store
Got to go with Ronnie on this one, but +1 for Will on the presto's. I would also say a stan smith with a suite or practically any fit
Ronnies picks were flame 🔥
Sneakers and suits ? You just lost you're credibility GQ ;-)
Asics? no thank you... EDIT: If you wear chuck taylors with a suit you'll look poor, not stylish
TheKaziCo wat are u talking about asics are dope a nice alternative to new balance I own 3 asics an the quality is amazing better than any Nike shoes
That dudes AP Royal Oak Offshore is dope.
Loubouttin’s with a suit🔥😍😍
5 sneakers Everyman should own 1. Adidas Ultra Boost all white 2. Air Force 1 low all white 3. Adidas alpha bounce black 4. 6-inch Tims wheat 5. Common projects Achilles low
Wearing white shoes is the worst thing a man could do (fashion wise)
Yh substitute the all whites for all black lunas
2 all white shoes is dumb
All you need is 3 types: running, casual low-top sneakers, and athletic sneakers that can be worn casually also. Also do not spend more than $40 on them. I was able to find nice pair of Ralph Lauren Polos for $25 and Asics for $30.
lol.who where asics
shams momin They are a high end brand for running shoes. Not the most stylish but definitely one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.
LOL your essentials are mostly everything I don't wear.
This is terrible advice
WHAT ARE THOOOOSEEE!! except dem foams and retro
you should do a video on 5 affordable sneakers every guy should own... i haven't seen a decent video on budget or affordable sneakers yet and if you incorporated the 5 categories with affordable shoe then more people could actually be able to purchase some shoes from kith... for example those New Balance X mita were a good choose for runners because they were not just affordable but also very nice
all you need: Sperrys free runs sandals
Hell nah
White boy shoe selection
+Sadlord Renz Same Shit I just said LMAO
+Sadlord Renz in his case, white washed Asian
+Sadlord Renz Boys have SWAG. Men have CLASS.
"You can wear a black suit with black shoes" 1 problem with that: Black is reserved for funerals, red carpet or black tie events, but then again these 2 guys are trying to dress to appeal to the immature slacker crowd
Don't think black is restricted to only funerals. Even if you're Goth or just plain chic, black always is a classy choice.
SLIM HOES Yeah, that's why it's for funerals, black tie events, the red carpet and other generally very serious occasions, that and if you're a mobster.
You can wear a black suit wherever you feel comfortable wearing a black suit. I'm not saying you shouldn't wear a black suit at any of the events you named, I just think a black suit is a lot more versatile than you think it is.
Ronnie's picks were 🔥
2019 and I still want a pair of the FRACAP,s.
Air Yeezy 1 Air Yeezy 2 Yeezy 950 Yeezy 750 Yeezy 350
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Horrible choices. Are these guys blind
Yea
Jaunita S. Fr
Yuck, awful comment Jaunita.
fr no taste
they can perfectly see the color green
Great Job, nice choices for both of y'all. Is it possible if I can choose some though? lol
Adidas nmd,Jordan 10 NYC,Nike Air Max 95,Obviously Timberlands,And the Jordan 12 masters that's my list in chronological order
Jordan 11's are the best sneakers to wear with suits....
LOL
do you normally wear tall tees, big pants with elaborate back pocket designs and flat brim baseball caps too?
Dont forget your gat
L
Sneakers + suits = gtfoh
great work
i rock with wills picks all day!!!!
all the picks are ugly af except for the 'wear with a suit' category although I only agree that the chosen converse shoes work
A Stan Smith would look great on a slim-super skinny trousers, if ur trousers aren't as slim then one might want to try out Converse tho
***** I don't know about my parents but your mum sure knows I'm straight ..
+Matthijs van Weers What's wrong with not being "HETERO"?
"running shoes" with suits... pls and also black suits. you wear a black suit to a funeral
back at it again with those white Vans!
Nice picks
imo if you spend more than 30 on sneakers you're the one being bought
- broke nigga who rocks shoes from target
+John Eden hey at least i rock them
pathetic
those leather jordans are awsome
Definitely would go with Will's picks.
ronnies sneaker choices were the best
The sweatshirt Ronnie was wearing looks dope. Anyone know where I can cop?
what were the neon green shoes in the intro?? I WANT
Love to see what your staff think what are the best piercing for men
I love the Jordan 1 Retro's I just keep buying the same pair just different colorways.
dam those vanchetta pinnacles are nice
I have Adidas ZX flux in white, Nike Roshe ones in black and white and the classic timberlands
Can you upload an updated version of this video? Thanks
love the puma shoes
what are the red nikes at 0:09 ? they look sooooo dope
black chucks and timbs are nice
The Puma Suedes look really nice in a suit too.
I love the y-3s