(From left) Alexa Chung, Kate Bosworth, and Kristen Stewart; Found, INF Daily, and Getty Images

When it comes to summer footwear, most people don’t think twice before running to their closet to dig up their favorite flip-flops, but this season, why not substitute your go-to sandals for a just as comfortable—and infinitely more practical—shoe? Yes, we’re talking about a good ol’ pair of sneakers, but these aren’t your average lace-ups. The once casual shoe has become somewhat of a high fashion commodity this year, appearing in the collections of luxe labels like Isabel Marant, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Comme des Garçons. We’ve zeroed in on the three most dominating styles: wedges, canvas, and high-tops—all in a new batch of summer-ready colors and prints. Click below to see our favorites! Wedges Wedge sneakers have taken over this summer, thanks primarily to Isabel Marant’s famed (and sold-out) “Willow” sneaker wedge, a favorite of Kate Bosworth, The Man Repeller, and pretty much every Victoria’s Secret model. Now, brands like Ash and Nike x Liberty have followed suit with their own pumped up kicks—literally: These sneakers can give up to three and a half inches of heel height. You can dressed them up with a maxi skirt or down with skinny jeans and a tee, and the cleverly disguised built-in heel will give you that much-needed extra lift without the pain of a pair of stilettos. These guys have been around for a while, but ELLE thinks they’re still cool, and we do too.

Photo: Courtesy of Shopbop Ash cool wedge sneakers, $250.

Photo: Courtesy of Madison Schutz Hannah sneaker, $208.

Photo: Courtesy of Nordstrom Nike ‘Dunk Sky Hi Liberty’ hidden wedge sneaker, $130.

Photo: Courtesy of Nordstrom Jeffrey Campbell ‘Venice-Hi’ wedge sneaker, $165. Canvas These cool classics are the epitome of old school style. Bensimon unleashed their canvas tennis shoes in the ‘80s, when they were worn by iconic style mavens like Princess Diana and Jane Birkin, and Superga’s rubber-soled sneaks date back to 1925. Now, these practical and preppy lace-ups come in a vast selection of colors—and since they’ve been around forever and are still in style, you may want to invest in a pair (or two).




Photo: Courtesy of La Garçonne Comme des Garçons Play canvas sneaker, $100.

Photo: Courtesy of Bensimon Bensimon tennis lacet, $55.

Photo: Courtesy of Bloomingdale's Superga Cotu classic, $65.

Photo: Courtesy of Keds Keds Champion Brights, $40. High-Tops Few sneakers are more iconic than Chuck Taylor All Star’s, and now, other sporty brands have built on Marquis M. Converse’s legendary shoe, introducing high top silhouettes of all different heights and designs. There may be some fresh new competitors in the category, but Chucks still remain as cool as they were back in the early 1900s, and now they have that special vintage feel too. Check out our classic and contemporary picks!

Photo: Courtesy of Zappos Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers, $55.

Photo: Courtesy of ASOS ASOS Destiny high top sneakers, $58.

Photo: Courtesy of Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters crocheted high-top sneaker, $39.

Photo: Courtesy of YOOX ADIDAS high-top sneaker, $55.