Popsugar Fashion Street Style 5 Sneakers Every Woman Should Have in Her Closet 5 Essential Pairs of Sneakers We Promise You Need in Your Closet 11 January 2021 by Sarah Wasilak Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Sneakers are like jeans — you can easily think of an excuse to buy another pair, but you do always go back to your favourites. Even if you swear you wear all 42 of those styles sitting at the bottom of your closet, from your most prized designer collab ever purchased to the standard, everyday Vans, you really don't need them all — we promise. In fact, we were able to narrow down the essential sneakers to just five key silhouettes/colorways (yup, five): white sneakers, high-tops, slip-ons, trainers, and personality-infused kicks. If you're a sneakerhead, you probably fear this list is a bit short (and we hear you — there are definitely some great shoes out there!), but with the flexibility to shop the brands you love most, you're not going to feel like something's missing when it comes to the footwear section of your wardrobe. Ahead, we're breaking down the must haves and providing you with at least three options at a range of price points for every single category. Keep reading to see them all, and also get a few styling tips while you're at it. Related: 4 Easy Winter Outfits to Wear When It's Such a Sneaker Day 1 Vintage High-Tops View this post on Instagram A post shared by SALEM (@salemmitchell) Invest in a cool pair of Jordans, Chucks, or any other high-tops you may covet (perhaps from a collaboration you really loved), and wear them until you can't wear them anymore. These will be your go-to when it's a simple tee and jeans type of day. 2 Jordan Air Jordan 1 High Retro Sneakers Image Source: farfetch.com Jordan Air Jordan 1 High Retro Sneakers ($365) Jordan Air Jordan 1 High Retro Sneakers $365 from farfetch.com Buy Now 3 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Image Source: hbx.com Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ($67) Converse Chuck Taylor All Star $67 from hbx.com Buy Now 4 Vintage Chanel High-Top Bicolor "CC" Sneakers Image Source: resee.com Vintage Chanel High-Top Bicolor "CC" Sneakers ($709) Vintage Chanel High-Top Bicolor "CC" Sneakers $709 from resee.com Buy Now 5 . . . Or Low-Tops View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hannah Baxter (@hannahbaxward) It's totally cool if you're not a high-tops kind of person, but keeping an eye-catching hero sneaker with an OG logo and retro twist will come in handy. 6 Vans Old Skool Leather Low-Top Sneakers Image Source: farfetch.com Vans Old Skool Leather Low-Top Sneakers ($89) Vans Old Skool Leather Low-Top Sneakers $89 from farfetch.com Buy Now 7 Converse 70 Chuck Low-Top Sneakers Image Source: farfetch.com Converse 70 Chuck Low-Top Sneakers ($62, originally $124) Converse 70 Chuck Low-Top Sneakers $62 from farfetch.com Buy Now 8 Golden Goose Superstar Gold Leather Low-Top Sneakers Image Source: bergdorfgoodman.com Golden Goose Superstar Gold Leather Low-Top Sneakers ($495) Golden Goose Superstar Gold Leather Low-Top Sneakers $495 from bergdorfgoodman.com Buy Now 9 Sporty Trainers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brittany Xavier (@brittanyxavier) Even though you might style them with sweats from time to time, you should also be able to hit the gym in these sneaks, so make sure they're supportive and functional. 10 New Balance 827 Trainers in White Image Source: asos.com New Balance 827 Trainers in White ($110) New Balance 827 Trainers in White $110 from asos.com Buy Now 11 Mango Contrast Sole Leather Sport Shoes Image Source: shop.mango.com Mango Contrast Sole Leather Sport Shoes ($80) Mango Contrast Sole Leather Sport Shoes $80 from shop.mango.com Buy Now 12 New Balance 990v5 Sneaker Image Source: nordstrom.com New Balance 990v5 Sneaker ($175) New Balance 990v5 Sneaker $175 from nordstrom.com Buy Now 13 Slip-On Sneakers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monikh Dale (@monikh) When we were kids, sneakers with laces were the sophisticated option, but these days, slip-ons offer an elevated appeal to our most simplistic outfits. Go for a black-and-white pair and you'll be surprised how often you turn to these luxe-looking shoes. 14 Vince Warren Platform Sneakers Image Source: shopbop.com Vince Warren Platform Sneakers ($195) Vince Warren Platform Sneakers $195 from shopbop.com Buy Now 15 UGG Cahlvan Slip-On Sneaker Image Source: nordstrom.com UGG Cahlvan Slip-On Sneaker ($100) UGG Cahlvan Slip-On Sneaker $100 from nordstrom.com Buy Now 16 The Row Navy Marie H Canvas Slip-On Sneakers The Row Navy Marie H Canvas Slip-On Sneakers ($760) The Row Navy Marie H Canvas Slip-On Sneakers $760 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now 17 White Sneakers View this post on Instagram A post shared by YAN YAN CHAN (@_yanyanchan) Whether you prefer a chunky style or something more streamlined with a bit of a platform, an all-white iteration will definitely be worth your while, especially when the rest of your outfit has pops of colour. 18 Nike Air Force 1 Sage Low Sneakers Image Source: farfetch.com Nike Air Force 1 Sage Low Sneakers ($175) Nike Air Force 1 Sage Low Sneakers $175 from farfetch.com Buy Now 19 Veja V-10 Vegan White Sneakers Image Source: stories.com Veja V-10 Vegan White Sneakers ($150) Veja V-10 Vegan White Sneakers $150 from stories.com Buy Now 20 Mandeaux Marcus White Patent Sneaker Image Source: mandeaux.com Mandeaux Marcus White Patent Sneaker ($245) Mandeaux Marcus White Patent Sneaker $245 from mandeaux.com Buy Now 21 Greats The Waverly Women's Blanco Image Source: greats.com Greats The Waverly Women's Blanco ($149) Greats The Waverly Women's Blanco $149 from greats.com Buy Now 22 Personality Kicks View this post on Instagram A post shared by Imani Randolph, not Rudolph 🙃 (@champagnemani) OK, you also need that one sneaker that almost becomes synonymous with your style, just because the shoe is so you. Maybe it's the colorway that aligns with the rest of your wardrobe or the material (you're such a suede person!), but these should be the sneakers that really put a pep in your step because you love them more than anything. 23 Nike Air Force 1 07 LV8 Sneakers Image Source: farfetch.com Nike Air Force 1 07 LV8 Sneakers ($259) Nike Air Force 1 07 LV8 Sneakers $259 from farfetch.com Buy Now 24 Off-White Arrow 2.0 Canvas Sneakers Image Source: mytheresa.com Off-White Arrow 2.0 Canvas Sneakers ($255) Off-White Arrow 2.0 Canvas Sneakers $255 from mytheresa.com Buy Now 25 Marc Jacobs Women's Empire Colour Sole Sneaker Shoes Image Source: amazon.com Marc Jacobs Women's Empire Colour Sole Sneaker Shoes ($44-$186) Marc Jacobs Women's Empire Colour Sole Sneaker Shoes $44 from amazon.com Buy Now Street StyleShoppingFashion ShoppingFashion InstagramsStyle How-ToSneakersShoesVinceUGGMarc Jacobs