You don’t need us to tell you that velvet is still trending. You do need us to tell you that your closet wants—nay, deserves—a pair of velvet sneakers. They’re plush, they’re comfortable and they’re perfect for channeling your inner '90s lover.
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11 Cozy Pairs of Velvet Sneakers to Buy Right Now
Monochromatic
A slightly dressy option is this all-gray pair, which you could totally wear with cropped black trousers and a blazer for a cool, dressed-down professional look.
Rag & Bone ($325)
Satin Laces
The femininity of the baby pink color and satin laces balances the chunkiness of the sole for a finished product that says, “I’m cool, but I can also do a perfect pirouette.”
Puma ($110)
Velvet Laces
If you’re not totally on board with all-velvet kicks, laces are a great way to dip your toe into the trend (sorry). If you’re not totally on board with $550 sneakers, you can buy a two-pair set of velvet laces for $16 on Amazon and slide them into any old pair of white sneaks.
Fendi ($650)
Slip-ons
Remember those M.Gemi beauties we told you about a few months ago? Sadly those are all sold out, but this wine-colored pair are the next best thing.
Botkier ($138)
Mules
What’s better than a pair of shoes you slip in and out of with literally zero effort? A pair of shoes that comes in seven pretty colors, including a slightly brighter version of—you guessed it—millennial pink.
B.P. ($50)
Embellished
Zippers, pearls and velvet are the edgy-ladylike hybrid you didn’t know you needed.
Steve Madden ($70)
Llama Slip-ons
OK, these are only available in a few small sizes, but come on, how could we not include them on this list?
Soludos ($119)
Platforms
All of our ’90s dreams come true. We’d wear this skater-inspired sneaker with cropped boyfriend jeans and basic sweater. (And fine, maybe a choker.)
Converse ($90)