10 of the best men’s sneakers under $200

Designed with a reinforced structure, tear-resistant fabric, and grippy outsoles, these Veja suede and leather panel sneakers are up for anything and everything. Built with organic cotton, fair-trade rubber, sugar cane, and recycled materials, they’re as kind to the planet as they are to your feet.

The Lems Trailhead Sneakers will have you stoked to stay outside. Constructed with a durable, weather-resistant upper and a cushioned EVA midsole, these sneakers are designed to provide support and comfort across varied terrains. 

When the running shoe experts at HOKA named this shoe the Transport, they really meant it. Built with the technical features you need, this shoe actually helps you step to it with quick-toggle laces for a speedy slip on and a responsive toe-off.

New Balance is a reliable source for appealing vintage-inspired kicks—the brand has been making stellar shoes since 1906, after all. The CT500 is a standout in their already star-studded lineup (think of it as New England’s answer to the Adidas Stan Smith).

Vans took their signature canvas and vulcanized style, infused it with some off-road tech, and got the next-level MTE UltraRange Neo VR3 Sneaker. A suede and mesh upper add durability and breathability to their iconic silhouette while an EVA midsole and molded heel cup offer extra cushion for long treks.

First debuting in the ’80s, this iteration of the Shadow 5000 is built with Saucony’s latest performance hardware, ensuring it’s still seeing its best days. It has an XT-600 lugged outsole for dependable traction underfoot, shock-absorbing EVA foam in the midsole for all-day comfort.

All-terrain isn’t solely for the 4×4 Jeep Wrangler parked in your driveway. Always inspired by the Pacific Northwest and its abundant trails, Danner has crafted a trail sneaker using a Trailguard TPU shank and an EXO Heel System, making the Trail 2650 both lightweight and stable on challenging grounds. 

The LUCA Runner offers all the best comfort of your everyday sneakers, but crafted with a fine leather and suede upper that nails any smart casual look. Each pair passes through the hands of artisans in our Portuguese factory, and is handcrafted from full grain leathers sourced from Italy’s best tanneries. 

The Malone Knit Sneaker is part of CLAE’s SEAQUAL INITIATIVE™ to help clean up our oceans by removing plastic waste and transforming it into 100% recycled yarn. The result is a lightweight, breathable mesh court shoe with a cushioned foam insole that supports an active life on land while helping to protect the most vulnerable lives underwater.

Novesta has been manufacturing shoes in the same Slovakian town since 1939, and they’re still making ‘em like they used to with traditional methods and zero compromises. Using the same rubber outsole runners have relied on since the early days, the Marathon Trail Retro Sneaker is lightweight but rugged enough to conquer everything.