Dress codes are melting like ice in your Negroni. The modern man needs sneakers that can match his 9-to-5 finesse and still hold their own at a rooftop party. No more clunky trainers that scream gym. We're talking polished, low-profile, detail-driven pairs that work with trousers, not just track pants. From accessible classics to luxury flexes, here’s your cheat sheet to the sneakers that transition as smoothly as your third martini.
17 Sneakers That Go From Formal to Casual Without Trying Too Hard
1. Gully Number 001 - Baaz Leila Navy
Price: ₹4,999
Homegrown, handsome, and hassle-free. Navy suede with a touch of streetwear soul that works under a blazer or a bomber.
2. FILA Men’s Arche Black Sneakers
Price: ₹4,999
With a crisp court silhouette and just the right dose of contrast, this black pair brings retro athleticism into sharp, wearable focus. It’s playful, precise, and built to be noticed.
3. Hush Puppies Black Casual Shoes for Men
Price: ₹4,999
Don’t sleep on these. They’re business casual comfort wrapped in just enough polish to pass the vibe check at both the office and after-hours.
4. Converse Chuck 70 Marquis
Price: ₹6,499
Vintage silhouette, modern edge. Canvas can look corporate when it’s this crisp. Bonus points if you wear them sockless.
5. Aldo Men Low-Top Slip-On Sneakers
Price: ₹9,099
Slip in, slide out. These are perfect for that weekday look that’s sharp but not trying too hard. Think understated energy.
6. Nike Air Force 1 '07 Black
Price: ₹9,695
Tough, timeless, and just the right amount of attitude. Worn right, the black AF1 can carry a full suit or tone down a dress shirt.
7. Adidas Stan Smiths
Price: ₹15,999
The cleanest white sneaker on the planet. These go with everything from pleated trousers to post-work pints. A certified forever shoe.
8. Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 Lace-Up Sneakers
Price: ₹12,500
Retro charm with a Japanese seal of cool. Works best with cropped trousers or tailored jeans and an I-don’t-care jacket.
9. Maison Margiela Replica Leather and Suede Sneakers
Price: ₹29,161 (approx.)
Minimalism with a memory. These are subtly subversive and just luxe enough to nod at your fashion IQ without shouting it across the room.
10. Diesel S-Sinna Low X Lace-Up Sneakers
Price: ₹22,999
A little bulk, a lot of flex. These have industrial vibes that lean more ‘creative director’ than tech bro.
11. Emporio Armani Leather Lace-Up Sneakers
Price: ₹36,000
You wear these when you want the promotion and the invite to the post-meeting whisky tasting. Sleek leather that means business.
12. Valentino Garavani Upvillage Sneakers
Price: ₹65,965 (approx.)
Italian leather wrapped in quiet drama. These add edge to the most vanilla office outfits.
13. TOD’S Tab Lace-Up Sneakers
Price: ₹65,000
Old-money quiet meets modern tailoring. These are for people who like their flex in full-grain leather.
14. Gucci Men’s G75 Sneaker
Price: ₹76,820 (approx.)
The retro tennis vibe elevated to couture. If you know, you know—and if they don’t, they’ll Google it.
15. Louis Vuitton Beverly Hills Sneaker
Price: ₹97,500
Corporate-luxe at its finest. Clean lines, monogrammed tongue, and enough weight to say, “Yes, I do have an offshore account.”
16. Christian Louboutin Louis
Price: ₹83,082 (approx.)
Red bottoms. That’s the sentence. Wear these to the gallery opening, the cocktail bar, and the board meeting—if you dare.
17. Zegna Men Low-Top Slip-On Sneakers
Price: ₹1,31,000
The Italian stealth-wealth icon. You don’t wear these for attention—you wear them because your accountant told you you could.
