We rounded-up a few simple, understated sneakers that have classic silhouettes and modern elements.

I love fancy footworks as much as the next person and believe that a great outfit can be ruined (or at the very least, go undocumented) with a bad choice in shoes (nothing a little photo-cropping can?t fix to salvage that photo though). However, when it comes to sneakers, I hail from the ?less is more? camp, even while ?Dad shoes? and retro ?sneaks are making a comeback. Simple, minimalist sneakers just have a soft spot in my heart, especially when they?re well-made and classically designed with modern elements. I?m also more inclined to hand over $200 when I think about how many outfits can go with a minimalist sneaker over a maximalist one. If you?re in the market for a pair of fresh new kicks, here are 7 current favorites that our Tech Editor Gregory and I rounded up to help with your window shopping.

1. Rennes by Oliver Cabell: Minneapolis-based Oliver Cabell, whom we love for their backpacks and weekenders, just launched their footwear collection after serendipitously uncovering a set of old sneaker molds in the factory where the brand produces its accessories. These new sneakers have a refined aesthetic that subtly exude ?cool.? Every component of the sneaker is high-quality, from the full grain leather crafted from the same tannery as Prada and Saint Laurent to the waxed cotton laces sourced from a factory that has been producing those laces for 115 years. Th...