footwearinsight.com March/April 2025 ~ Footwear Insight • 27
J
ust as the scope of traditional 9-to-5
jobs has shied over the past several
years, so too has workplace style.
Even before COVID changed our
world and lifestyles in 2020, most
office cultures had shied to a more casual vibe
for wardrobes and footwear. As work from home
(WFH) became the norm for more and more
people post-2020, casual style morphed into an
even more comfy, super-casual zone. Now, the
pendulum appears to be swinging back a bit. With
more and more people back in the office or in
hybrid, semi-on-location jobs, "office style" is also
regaining some of its tradition. Loafers, oxfords,
Mary Janes and ballerina flats — all infused with
modern comfort — are trending up.
Sneakers still have their place at work, too.
Where sneaker style is really buzzing right now
is for those working in healthcare and hospitality
jobs, where slip-resistant sneaker silhouettes with
comfort and tech aplenty are very in-demand,
according to brands.
ARCOPEDICO / THY
(Le) Simple, elegant, and offering all-day comfort,
Thy has a classic Mary Jane silhouette that is
enhanced with a slight wedge and substantial
arch support for hours on your feet. It is Vegan
and machine washable, with a Lytech upper that
is so and fits like a glove. MSRP $135.
ROXY AT WORK / BAYSHORE
(Right) For on-the-move work, the slip-on Bayshore
is a slip-resistant casual sneaker style with a canvas
upper and a flexible outsole. It is designed for all-
day comfort and support. MSRP $75.
TRADITIONAL SILHOUETTES ARE BACK, AND
STYLISH SNEAKERS STILL GET THE JOB DONE.
CLASSICS
COMFORT
