The Fashion Memo

The cult buy: ‘Ugly’ sneakers

Featuring Alexander McQueen, Chloé, Stella McCartney and Balenciaga

The most worn, coveted and Instagrammed sneakers right now have decidedly orthopedic overtones. Balenciaga, who arguably pioneered the move towards the verging-on-ugly shoes, currently has multiple iterations of the shape for you to choose from, while Stella McCartney, Chloé, Alexander McQueen and others have turned their hand to equally ultra-stylish versions. They’re at their best in unexpected pairings, so leave your street- and sportswear in the drawer to style them with pretty dresses and masculine tailoring instead.

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