The hidden wedge: Stylish (and Swiss!) student Annabelle Bertschinger, 23, manages to navigate the tricky cobblestones of NYC in her Marc Jacobs hidden-wedge high-tops.
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Similar style: “Bea” sneakers, $250 at Ash, 44 Mercer St.
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The urban kickster: French fashionista Julie Godin, 27, is the regional district manager for Sandro, which makes these leather embellished kicks she bought at their Bleecker Street store. “I love them because they are unique, modern, urban and chic. And they fit with every outfit!” she says.
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Similar style: Leopard sneakers, $600 at sandro-paris.com
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The hip-hop high-top: Actress Laksmi Hedemark, 26, beefs up her casual-but-girly get-up with a rockin’ pair of old-school Adidas.
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Similar style: “Agasi” sneakers, $130 at topshop.com
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The colorful kick: Jeanette Schaffer, 28, from Vienna, thinks her blue suede Adidas are rad because she “can dance in and go to work in them!”
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Similar style: Maison Martin Margiela high-top sneakers, $725 at net-a-porter.com
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The shiny flat: While visiting from Israel, student Jordan Shalmor, 23, picked up these Osklen gold-tipped sneakers because she thinks “people are most beautiful when they are comfortable — and sneakers are comfortable!”
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Similar style: Jeffrey Campbell “Flavia” sneakers, $140 at shopbop.com
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The studded sneak: Catherine Jacob, 40, prides herself on having found these unique Ouye sneakers in Italy for a mere $70. “I’m sure I’m the only one wearing [them] in NYC!” boasts the actress.
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“Kira” sneakers, $188 at thefryecompany.com
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The strap bootie: Selina White, a 32-year-old model, zips and buckles up a pair of leather high-tops from Ash for a stroll with pooch Coco.
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Similar style: Adidas x Opening Ceremony “Samba” sneakers, $175 at shopbop.com
