Real Sneaker People Know There's Only One Style Worth Buying RN

Aude-Julie Alingue in a black top, bubble skirt, and pink and red Adidas sneakers.

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As a sneaker collector myself, I understand the importance of making a sneaker purchase. While aesthetics are also high on the list of pros, comfort is key when picking what to add to your sneaker shelf.

Leather sneakers are a personal favorite for both of those reasons. The current trend in sneakers is retro-inspired soccer sneakers, playful color combinations, and heritage brands. The fashion crowd is loving reissued or reminiscent styles from the '60s (the Adidas Japan), the '70s (the Adidas Country OG), and the '80s (the Nike Cortez and the Reebok Club C 85). Gum soles are back, and zany color combinations add an exciting touch.

But beyond their appearance, leather sneakers offer an added comfort option. They can break and stretch to give you a more tailored shoe for your foot. While the initial break-in may be a pain, the result will be worth it.

Ahead, I've gathered the leather options that sneakerheads are loving right now.

Shop the 10 best leather sneakers:

1. Adidas Originals Samba OG Sneakers ($100)

2. Nike Cortez Leather Women's Shoes ($90)

3. Reebok Classic Leather Sneaker ($56)

4. Adidas Originals Japan Low Sneakers ($120)

5. New Balance 550 Sneakers ($110)

6. Reebok Club C 85 Vintage Sneakers ($90)

7. PumaSpeedcat OG ($100)

8. Gola x Anthropologie Stadium Sneakers ($125)

9. Gola Elan Leather Sneakers ($110)

10. Veja Esplar Sneakers ($150)

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Editor's note: Reviews have been lightly edited for clarity where necessary.

Freelance Fashion and Accessories Editor

Copelyn is a freelance fashion and accessory editor. She formerly worked for Who What Wear as an associate shopping editor and is based in New York City. She writes about fashion and accessory trends in addition to creating original content. Before her time at Who What Wear, Copelyn was at Bustle Digital Group, working on the accessory market for cover shoots and fashion features across Nylon, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Romper, and Elite Daily. Copelyn also previously worked at InStyle and Cosmopolitan in the fashion and accessory departments on shopping and fashion market. Copelyn has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her spare time, Copelyn freelances in graphic and web design in the fashion-and-lifestyle space. She also loves to upcycle clothing and home décor as well as collect an embarrassing number of colorful sneakers and experiment with her hair color.