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What Sneakers to Wear with Dresses

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What Sneakers to Wear with Dresses

Aug 27, 2024

Back in the day, people actually wore pantyhose and heels with dresses. If your mom made you shove your feet into a pair of thin tights and uncomfy shoes, you’re probably pumped about wearing sneakers in place of stiff patent leather. Fortunately, fashion remains trending toward more casual vibes. Here are a few sneakers that go with dresses, whether you’re looking to pair them with a fancier A-line midi or an athletic mini-dress.

Woman in white dress and white sneakers

Shades of White for the Win

White sneakers are some of the easiest to coordinate with any fit. Pair bright, white sneakers with a vibrant-colored mini dress, or lighten up your brown and burnt orange fall dresses. The sleek lines of the Nike Court Legacy add a vintage aesthetic to any fitted dress. Pair with bold bamboo earrings and a stack of bracelets for a polished look. For a more athleisure vibe, opt for a ribbed jersey dress and the New Balance 574 “Nimbus Cloud White” sneakers.

Woman in black dress and white Air Jordan 4s

Play it up with Platforms

Give any look a lift with the easy style of adidas Originals Gazelle Bold women's sneakers. The thick sole provides all the cushioning you need if you're on your feet all day. A Quartz and black colorway makes these shoes versatile enough to wear with any dress in your wardrobe. Need ways to wear Nike shoes and a dress? If you're a neutral queen who loves natural fibers and shades of beige and cream, don't sleep on the Air Force 1 ’07 Next Nature shoes. Not only do these Flax and Cacao Wow-toned kicks give you the versatility you crave, but the upper actually softens with time, settling into a vintage aesthetic you can wear with a simple cotton or linen dress.

Geographical Style

Geographical Style

If you're traveling during the summer for vacay, taking a work or class trip come fall, or visiting family for the holidays, you need a sneaker that can fit in a suitcase, help you wander down city streets, or give you the comfort to make it through all four courses of Grandma's Thanksgiving meal. Offered in a Bicoastal and Vintage Green colorway with pops of silver, the Nike V2K Run pairs perfectly with both long jersey dresses and short knit cami dresses. And if green isn't your color, try the Saucony Grid Ride Ride in Millenium Silver to play up the Y2K vibe of your fit. Finish with an oversized jacket or hoodie, a trucker hat, and some shades for a practical, modern aesthetic.

Swapping out heels in place of sneakers for dresses proves that the old ways of doing things aren’t the only ways. In fact, you don’t even have to match your dress to your sneaker colorway; mix and match whatever makes you feel good. Whether you’re heading to a casual outing, a music festival or a formal occasion, you can — and should — embrace shoes that provide easy-wearing comfort without sacrificing style. Browse our online selection, or head into your local Hibbett store to connect with eye-catching sneakers and dresses.

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