Basic, But Never Boring—Why Canvas Sneakers Are Having a Resurgence

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Simple in design and easy to wear, the best canvas sneakers are shoe closet essentials—and perennial classics that never lose their appeal. Despite the comings and goings of seasonal sneaker trends, you can always count on canvas styles as a solid choice, thanks to their breathable fabrication and versatility in styling.

Vogue’s Favorite Canvas Sneakers

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The Iconic Lace-Up
Keds Champion sneakers
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The Modern Update
Toteme leather-trimmed cotton-canvas sneakers
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The Heritage Print
Gucci Tennis 1977 sneakers
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Recently, Natalie Portman was spotted on the streets of New York City in the iconic Ked canvas Champion (a favorite of Taylor Swift and Emma Stone, as well), inspiring us to dig up a fresh crop of canvas sneakers to compliment our end-of-summer wardrobes. She paired the simple lace-ups with an oversized T-shirt and sweatpants, demonstrating their effortless, downtown ease—but these needn’t be reserved for only off-duty ensembles.

Jennifer Lawrence has been spotted a few times wearing the Vans Authentic sneaker in canvas, styling them with everything from oversized, button-down shirts and baggy blue jeans, to chic suiting separates, and tailored leather jackets. Olivia Rodrigo keeps her low-top Converse on rotation, wearing them regularly with easy basics such as fitted tanks and khaki pants during the day. Gigi Hadid, another noted fan, has a penchant for Vans slip-ons, which she uses to anchor her effortless sneaker-and-dress combinations.

Whatever your mood or style preference, remember to keep things simple. A clean and classic, white or ecru model goes a long way. You’ll find plenty in our edit, including preppy classics from Sperry and Polo Ralph Lauren, designer takes from Toteme and The Row, plus all the aforementioned celeb-approved favorites. Below, shop the best canvas sneakers to take you through the end of summer, straight into fall.

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Keds

Champion sneakers

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Ralph Lauren

Essence 100 sneakers

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Tuckernuck

Bea sneakers

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Gucci

Tennis 1977 sneakers

Golden Goose

Super-Star leather-trimmed canvas sneakers

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Toteme

leather-trimmed cotton-canvas sneakers

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Vans

Authentic sneakers

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Bottega Veneta

Eliot sneakers

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Sperry

Classic CVO sneakers

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Superga

2750 JCOT sneakers

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Vans

slip-on sneakers

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Converse

Chuck Taylor All Star low-top sneakers

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Prada

Gabardine sneakers