Freshen up your office look with this 2024 guide to the coolest and most stylish men’s leather sneakers!
Long gone are the days where the only norm of men’s workwear was circled around a structured suit, matching tie and polished oxford shoes. Today, work appropriate attire has become more relaxed to fit in with current fashion trends.
We’re talking sneakers, jeans and relaxed shirts where the sleeves are usually rolled up before lunchtime.
So, if you’re in search of the best work shoes for men, read on through for our list of the five best and most stylish men’s leather sneakers for work. Happy styling!
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Common Projects Achilles Low
Stylish, smooth and stamped. What more could you want from a leather work sneaker. Achilles Low by Common Projects is true to the brand’s clean-lined look. Made from smooth, genuine leather in an optic white colour, the Achilles Low features a rounded toe, gold foil serial number branding, rubber cupsole and lace-up fastening. Made in Italy, Common Projects Achilles Low is the most stylish men’s leather work sneaker for 2024!
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Lacoste Powercourt 2.0
Dressing up or dressing down, the Powercourt 2.0 by Lacoste is the hottest men’s sneaker to hit the shelves in 2024. With a leather upper and mesh lining, this sneaker is the perfect accompaniment for stylish in-office looks, taking you all the way through to afterwork drinks. With suede details, herringbone rubber outsoles and an embroidered crocodile, the Lacoste Powercourt 2.0 is an iconic sneaker choice lasting you for seasons on end.
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Polo Ralph Lauren Sayer Sneakers
Another contender for the best work sneakers goes to Polo Ralph Lauren’s Sayer Sneakers. Expertly crafted from canvas, the Sayer Sneakers were designed with practicality in mind. We’re talking a low-top silhouette, suede leather trims and, of course, signature embroidered branding to the side. Available in four colours – black, soft grey, navy and berry – all with a white rubber sole, the Polo Ralph Lauren Sayer Sneakers are best paired with relaxed denim or chinos alike.
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Tommy Hilfiger Essential Leather Detail Vulcanised Sneakers
Cracking into the men’s work footwear industry is hard. Thankfully, world leading designer lifestyle brand, Tommy Hilfiger, accepted and won the challenge with their Essential Leather Detail Vulcanised Sneakers. Made from leather, these work sneakers feature a lace-up fastening, padded footbed and a rubber cupsole. We recommend pairing these shoes with slim-fit beige pants and a simple white linen shirt (with sleeves rolled up) for an overall maximised look. Thank us later.
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Veja V-12
If you’re looking for a leather work sneaker that combines a touch of colour without being too overpowering, Veja’s V-12 are a great choice. Described as cool and understated, these office-friendly sneakers are just as stylish as they are sustainable. Made in Brazil, with the brand launching in 2004, they rolled out a mission to be as transparent as possible implementing processes of upcycling materials (including polyester, plastic bottles and botton) from industry deadstock to create an alternative that goes on to become part of the brand’s ethos. Perfectly paired with sleek jeans and a polo!
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