The rise of the blend of dress shoe sneakers has been... bizarre to say the least. I do find it interesting, though. Lately, I have seen multiple brands take the baton to deliver a twist on their usual sneaker by mashing them together with the flat specialty occasion sneaker you would see at a prom or office setting. I am not talking about boat shoes either, not business casual shoes you might see someone slip on, these brands are going all out. Here are some examples-
New Balance 1906L "Rich Oak" (2025)
The New Balance 1906L Loafer took its chance and debuted on the shelves in 2024 with a model that was definitely polarizing. The 2025 edition is just as focused on earning its spot in someone's footwear rotation, so that someone could be you. Providing rich brown elements to the suede upper, the shoe brings a new identity to something you might not have yet. Adding a loafer of this variety can change how you style your outfits going forward.
ADIDAS TAEKWONDO SHOES
For the ladies, however, anyone might be able to squeeze into a pair if you match up the sizes; these bring a completely different vibe. Looking like they just came out of the future, the 'ADIDAS TAEKWONDO SHOES' take silver to a brand new level. Keeping things classy yet adding a new astronaut style to one's wardrobe, I think these can get pulled off in a professional setting. A bit loud, yet classy.
While these are just a couple of options, I think this is just the start for the future fashion trend of classier shoes with casual outfits. Place your bets and buy your stocks now, you might be with me, and we can say we were early to this one.