Stomping Ground: Slip-On Sneakers for Maximum Leaf-Crunching

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• Ash 'Jungle' metallic leather platform sneakers, $175 at Sak
• Pixie Market houndstooth slip-on sneakers, $62
• Collection Privée 'Vansy' slip-on sneakers, $395 at Barneys
• Vans slip-ons, $75 at Madewell
• Topshop 'Kooper' stud slip-ons, $90
• Vince 'Berlin' pony hair sneakers, $295 at Otte
• Mango faux fur slip-on sneakers, $119.99
• Gap sateen slip-ons, $39.95
• Saint Laurent plaid tweed skate shoe,
• Woman by Common Projects perforated slip-ones, $299 at Spiritual America
• Opening Ceremony slip-on platform sneakers, $195
• Loeffler Randall 'Crosby' slip-on sneaker, $295 at Bird

Last year, designers played a game of, "How fancy can I make this skate shoe?" Celine did up their Vans-doppelgangers in pony hair, Givenchy covered slip-ons in crystals and lace, and Prada sent hibiscus-print sneakers down the runway. But now that we've gotten used to the idea of fashion skatewear, designers are either dialing it back (See: Common Projects' understated take on the style) or bringing it to the next level with platform soles, high-tops, and textured leathers.

Shop a few of our favorites for fall, from classic Vans in patchwork suede to sneaker-brogue hybrids—all available at New York stores now—in the gallery.
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