We always look to models for their effortless off-duty style, and sneakers might be the ultimate model-off-duty accessory. Outside the shows each season, you’ll spot all of our favorite styles from Adidas, Dries Van Noten, Salomon, and Nike, worn in ways that feel easygoing and cool.
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So, how are the models wearing them? This fall, with a range of relaxed trousers and tops with a bit of personality. Low-profile styles are paired with everything from faded jeans and striped tees to slouchy cargos and oversized shirting, while chunkier, more technical pairs ground pinstripe trousers and a hoodie. There’s plenty of high-low mixing, too. Sporty sneakers are found alongside luxe leather jackets or with big jeans and a feminine blouse.
The common thread is ease and a lack of preciousness. Here, the sneakers and their counterparts feel thrown together rather than overly styled. You get the feeling that these models are less concerned with building an outfit than they are with getting from show to show—which, of course, is what makes them so cool.
Shop 8 model off-duty sneaker looks, and some of our favorite pairs, here.
Borrowed From the Boys
A striped tee and khaki-colored denim are classic with a tomboy twist. Bright blue Adidas add a playful hit of color.
Layer Up
Slouchy cargo pants, layered separates, and red sneakers create a charmingly rumpled and easy outfit.
Best in Plaid
A simple tank, plaid button-down, and roomy black trousers create a laid-back foundation for technical sneakers.
Leather Weather
An oversized leather jacket and extra-wide jeans make sporty sneakers feel especially cool. The exaggerated proportions keep the look interesting.
Mix-and-Match
A feminine, fitted blouse is a counterpoint to loose, faded jeans and bulky sneakers. The mix keeps the look from leaning too far into sweet or sporty.
The City Girl
A sporty striped jacket, sweeping black trousers, and retro-tinged sneakers make a down-to-earth ensemble.
Back to Basics
Low-rise jeans, an oversized bomber, and simple sneakers are a classic model-off-duty outfit. Add a studded belt for a bit of edge.
Suit Yourself
A graphic hoodie and voluminous pinstripe trousers are an exercise in high-low dressing. Chunky white sneakers lean into the oversized proportions.



















































