I personally love white sneakers. They are so casual and go with just about everything. I kept seeing the Veja V-Lock sneakers. Last week I finally caved and purchased a pair. The V-Lock’s are a middle-priced pair of white sneakers, but they are definitely high-quality. The V-Lock is different than the other styles because they have velcro instead of laces which I think is so fun. There are a few different colors to choose from, but I went with the white sable so that they will pair well with most outfit options!
For all leather sneakers that I own (Common Projects and Buschemi) I am a size 37. This is the equivalent to a size 6 (it says 7 on ShopBop), and what I ordered in for the V-Locks. At first I had bought the 38, but I gave them to my sister because they were too roomy! For reference, I am typically a 7 or 7.5 in my other shoes. I would definitely size down in these if you are in between sizes. From what I have learned, leather sneakers alway seem to stretch and loosen up with wear.
I am always a bit apprehensive when I first wear a pair of leather sneakers. Some sneakers need a bit of break-in time before you can wear them for a long period of time. I did a practice walk around the house before leaving to get a feel for how they were going to wear. The tongue was a little bit stiff at first so it dug into my ankle slightly. Since it was somewhat uncomfortable at first, I slid the tongue over to the side slightly. These sneakers were ready to go after this little adjustment, which was such a pleasant surprise. Typically it takes a few wears to get them to pliable enough to wear for a long period of time. I was able to wear them for a few hours of sporadic walking without any discomfort. After I got home, I realized that the tongue had slid around more, but softened up while I wore them so that I didn’t notice the digging like when I first put them on.
Sneakers (37) / Denim (2, similar) / Sweater (S)
These Veja V-locks are definitely going to be a staple in my wardrobe going forward. They wear with such ease right out of the box, and they go with just about everything!
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