GAT sneakers have been reproduced at every price point—the always-trending Margiela take is further down this list—but this iteration by the Japanese label Reproduction of Found is hard to beat for capturing the fuss-free essence of the original style at a fair price point. Wear them with tailored trousers, wear them with jeans – hey, if your office is relaxed enough, wear them with shorts (though, be warned: shorts at work remains a heated debate).

Best Affordable: Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers

The Samba’s wave might have crested, but it’s the law that at least one retro Adidas style must always be trending. Right now, it’s the Stan Smith—one of the indomitable sneaker styles of all time. Its simplicity means it also doubles handsomely as an incredible business casual sneaker, especially for the price. It’s elevated enough to be workplace friendly, and less contrasting than the colorways of other famous sneaker styles. Plus, if your workplace dress code skews more casual, you can lean into the classic white and green model.

Best for Smarter Offices: Common Projects Achilles Premium Suede Sneakers

If your office skews on the more conservative side, but you think you can still get away with sneakers, it’s best to look for minimal, dark, non-shouty styles that will help you fly smoothly under the sartorial radar. For that, look towards Common Projects, who bring a luxury feel towards everything they make. It’s not just a feel, either: Guys around the world are currently returning to their original pairs of Common Projects—bought ten years ago—because they’re still as comfortable and tough as ever.

The brand’s Achilles shape has also been proven to look smart with a pair of tailored trousers or black jeans. Plus, its sturdy sole unit means it’ll work equally well with looser or slimmer silhouettes.

Best for Casual Offices: Nike Killshot 2 Sneaker

If there’s any hack to a business casual sneaker passing muster, it’s that no boss can be mad at a classic style. (Hell, they probably own a pair or two themselves.) And just as iconic as the Stan Smith and Achilles Low is the Nike Killshot 2, making it a perfect choice for flexing your style credentials among your colleagues. That said, its sportier styling means it’s better suited for more relaxed work environments. If that’s the vibe in your office, wear these, and brace yourself for compliments.

Best Designer: Maison Margiela Replica Low Top Sneaker

Of course, if you’re looking for the dialed-up, ultra-premium, platonic ideal of the GAT shape, you should turn to the Maison Margiela Replica. First introduced in 1999, it was originally made as part of the brand’s replicas of notable vintage garments. Since then, it’s found its way into the working wardrobes of stylish men everywhere.

It smartly streamlines the original shape, making for a sleeker silhouette. These come in almost every permutation of colour, fabric, and finish, but our money is on the classic black leather: the suede panels on the upper are enough to be recognizable without the need for a hefty logo. Almost thirty years in, these show little sign of losing their place as one of the original and best designer sneakers.

Best for Warm Weather: Nike LD-1000 Sneakers

As we’ve been saying, where a new brand might be distracting to your colleagues, the swoosh is eternal. And on warmer days, you’ll truly appreciate the lightweight mesh construction of these sneakers. (This really matters, because business casual definitely means still wearing socks.) These LD-1000s reinterpret a successful 1977 Nike design, but fear not: the inner tech is updated with the latest in contemporary comfort, and the Brown-Ecru color palette feels just as fresh. Wear them with blue jeans or chinos and cream-colored socks, safe in the knowledge that it cost you barely over a Benjamin to look this good.

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