Skip to main content

The Manual may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.

Get Ready for Spring with Madewell’s Sidewalk Sneaker Collection

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Is it ever too early to shop for your new favorite spring sneakers? In our estimation, well, no, it’s never too early. That works out quite well given that Madewell just launched its first sneaker collection. The Madewell Sidewalk Sneakers are here, and they’re very, very stylish.

The unisex collection (developed by Madewell’s in-house design team) is everything we could have asked for when it comes to sneakers for early spring (and beyond).

“We’re excited to launch our first line of sneakers,” said Joyce Lee, Madewell’s head of design.  “As a denim brand, creating our own sneaker was a natural next step.”

The collection includes models like the Sidewalk Sneakers in Canvas, a sporty white canvas, gum rubber low-top that looks tailor-made to be worn with a pair of Madewell denim (just the way the brand would want it) and a slub T-shirt or Oxford. For what it’s worth, the  Sidewalk Sneakers in Canvas (particularly the white canvas iteration) are our favorite, since they look as suited for spring travel as they do for a rooftop happy hour.  

That same versatility carries over to the eight additional offerings in the collection, including an intriguing pair of Peach Sidewalk Sneakers. Try them with light wash jeans and a casual crewneck on a breezy day – plus the old school-tinged Sidewalk Sneakers in White Leather (able to be worn with a khaki cotton suit or a chambray shirt and grey chinos). That the collection takes inspiration from throwback skate gear is fitting, given how prevalent skate culture is in matters of menswear these days. But, the difference is, these aren’t the skate sneakers you had in middle school. The Madewell Sidewalk Sneakers are really all grown up.

Put it this way: For a brand’s first attempt at sneakers, the details and construction are on-point and the pricing ($68-$88) isn’t half-bad, either. And the fact that they use new MWL Cloudlift insole technology for all-day support is a huge bonus, too.  That means any offering in the collection is designed to keep you on your feet in style all day long, from a breakfast meeting to the office to happy hour, and then back the next day.

From these new sneakers to its well-executed line of denim and soft, perfectly crafted T-shirts and jean jackets, Madewell Men’s is quickly becoming a brand to be reckoned with in its own right. It helps that these sneakers are here in time for spring; the hardest part might be waiting to wear them until it gets warm out.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Beau Hayhoe
Beau Hayhoe is a freelance men's style writer, consultant and PR pro based in Brooklyn. Beau's menswear and gear writing has…
These elusive and super rare Nike Dunk Low sneakers are being re-released this spring
It's been 25 years since these Nike shoes first debuted
Nike Dunk Low Reverse Curry sneakers white background

If you're a sneakerhead, you know that the world of footwear is a fascinating, ever-evolving landscape. In the realm of iconic kicks, the Nike Dunks have always held a special place, and this spring, sneaker enthusiasts are in for a treat with the re-release of the elusive and super rare Nike Dunk Low 'Reverse Curry' sneakers.

The Nike Dunk Low 'Reverse Curry' has become a legend in sneaker culture, a mythical grail that has left collectors and enthusiasts alike in awe. In 1999, this sartorial masterpiece emerged, crafted exclusively for the discerning fashion enthusiasts in Japan. These coveted gems found their home in selective boutiques, shrouding them in an air of exclusivity that rendered acquisition virtually impossible for those beyond Japanese borders.

Read more
2024 running shoes preview: These 7 options from Nike, New Balance, and more are incredible
Some old favorites are getting an upgrade
2024 running shoes releases kristian egelund wmdcuq0cj4c unsplash

 

 

Read more
These are the sneakers you should have in your wardrobe
Ensure you stay in style with the best sneakers on this list
Man in khakis with white sneakers

Sneakers are some of the most iconic kinds of men's shoes. From PF Flyers and Converse to Air Jordans and Vans, the right pair of sneakers can become more than the perfect completion of an outfit; they can become a personality. The versatility of sneakers is one of their biggest perks. They can be bright colors and make any outfit stand out, expressing your personality. Or they can be hybrids with dress shoes to make wearing a suit more comfortable. Needless to say, there are a handful of sneakers for men you should have in your closet

With the literal hundreds of options you have as a man loving a good pair of kicks, it can easily get overwhelming when trying to find the best men's sneakers.

Read more