The 8 Best Shoes to Trapse Around Central Park
As the weather’s getting warmer, being outside is becoming a must. Whether that’s a walk through Central Park or down 5th Ave, enjoying the rejuvenated air comes in many different forms. The commonality is all the time spent on your feet. For comfort's sake, having reliable shoes is a must in any NYC outing. In a city full of fashion and inspiration, having stylish shoes is equally important. Sometimes, what’s trending isn’t always cute to everyone. So instead, here are some options that have a timeless tastefulness to them.
1. Adidas Sambas
Source: Adidas
A mix between ballet flat and sneaker, the Sambas are a casual, low-rise shoe that provide a more comfortable alternative to a ballet flat sneaker. The Sambas come in many stylish colors, from nudes to vibrance. She’s a trend thats not going away anytime soon.
“Love me some Sambas: Sambas are a great classic shoe that you can dress up or down for casual wear or to the office!”
- Meek, 4/8/26
Source: Neiman Markus
The cream, the mesh, the stars! This shoe has almost everything… the only thing it’s missing is you! This shoe is perfect for a day walking the city. The cream color allows for neutrality, while also preventing more stains than a bright-white shoe would. The mesh provides delicious ventilation to prevent sweaty, stinky feet; and the stars add the prefect touch of personality, without overpowering your outfit.
Source: Nordstrom
Another cream classic from rag & bone. With elastic laces and a no-tie design, these shoes are perfect for slipping on to take a quick jog.
“Great sneakers: These are even more beautiful than I expected! Very lightweight and comfortable, a wonderful addition to my fall/spring wardrobe.”
- VeroWW, 10/20/25
Source: Abercrombie & Fitch
This adorable low-rise sneaker in “Pony Print” is definitely a statement piece. Your outfit worries will fly out the window with these shoes. You can throw any-old-thing on and these shoes will make you look like runway material. With holes on the side for ventilation, you don’t have to worry about overheating, either.
Source: Anthropologie
PUMA’s Speedcat Go Bejeweled Sneakers are the shoe version of the beach. The design, the sparkles, and the color compared to sand in every way possible. The open-top design allows for a breasy feeling and interesting design. This shoe is perfect to wear with or without socks, and in the hot summer months, the less layers the better!
“So Comfy: Bought the white ones from FP and came here for the Steele color. True to size and really love this ballet sneaker cross. If they make more colors I’ll most likely buy them.”
- PhotoGirl, 3/5/26
Source: Macy’s
Sam Edelman’s Nara Mesh Ballet Sneakers are so precious and summery. The bow provides an adorable detail and the scrunched-fabric elastic allows for easy on-off application to your feet. The color, Vanilla Bean, is neutral, but elevated. This is the perfect edition to any outfit!
Source: Steve Madden
This sandal-like sneaker is referred to as a “sneakerina”. And I think it’s completely right. This shoe provides a top-tier heat-resistant design consisting of lots of holes. The holes also add lots of style and uniqueness to the design. These shoes are perfect to wear to the park, the beach, or just out on the street. In these shoes, the world is your oyster.
Source: End Clothing
Another sneakerina from Adidas at your service! The Taekwondo Mei Ballet Sneakers are elegant and girly. With the internal-lace design, the exterior of the shoe looks simple, yet cute. With a largely exposed top, the shoe is another great edition to the sneakerina trend.
“A great find and purchase: I love the style, it’s sexy, comfortable and sporty! Very good quality. Dressy, casual or sporty, it’s a great shoe!”
- Diranne, 4/2/26
What’s your favorite summery shoe? Leave a comment below!