Trainers have been ruling men’s fashion in the past few years. First there was Missoni’s collaboration with Converse, followed by Valentino’s highly-coveted running shoes, and more recently, Ricardo Tisci’s line for Nike. 

But when Chanel and Dior sent female models down the runway in couture gowns with sneakers instead of stilettos, we knew we were in for a fashion revolution. Suddenly, visions of Melanie Griffith walking down the streets of Manhattan in her Reeboks in Working Girls start dancing in your head.

What once looked so wrong is now so right.

Some fashion purists would cringe at the thought of pairing suits and evening dresses with trainers, but it’s still comforting to know that there is now a chic yet comfortable alternative to footwear that pinch your feet.

While neon and primary colors dominated the runways in past seasons, this year the spotlight is on the basic white sneaker. Coconuts Manila rounds up six classics that’ll go with just about any item in your closet—just remember to keep them clean, because dirty shoes are just disgusting.
 

1. PLAY by Comme des Garçons Chuck Taylor
PHP5,500 at Comme des Garçons (G/F One Rockwell East Tower).

2. Jack Purcell Classic Canvas Sneakers 
PHP2,070 at Converse and department stores nationwide.

3. Nike Air Jordan
PHP5,295 at Nike stores nationwide.

4. Adidas Stan Smith
PHP5,298 at Adidas stores nationwide.

5. Converse Classic Hi-Cut Chuck Taylor All Star
PHP1,850 at Converse and department stores nationwide.

6. Vans Authentic Sneakers
PHP2,298 at Vans stores nationwide.