Gola Elan Savanna Sneakers

If your sneaker collection is starting to feel a little too safe, the Gola Elan Savanna Sneaker is the pair to shake things up. Gola's retro-inspired Elan silhouette already has that cool, vintage athletic feel, but the Savanna design turns it into a true statement shoe.

The beauty of a sneaker like this is that you really don't have to do much else. Pair it with your favorite denim and a simple tee, add it to relaxed trousers and a button-down, or let it bring some personality to an otherwise neutral outfit. It's playful and fashion-forward while still being incredibly easy to wear.

Why I Love Them

• Statement design instantly makes a simple outfit more interesting
• Retro Gola silhouette gives them a cool vintage-sport feel
• An easy way to experiment with print and personality
• Looks especially good against simple denim and neutral basics
• Fun alternative to another basic white or neutral sneaker
• A shoe that can completely change the look of pieces you already own

Dear Lucy Edit

One thing I learned from years of buying shoes: sometimes the shoe should be the outfit. I would always look for a few styles each season that made you stop when you walked by them, and these would absolutely be one of those pairs. The trick is to resist over-styling them. Give them a great pair of jeans, a white tee or button-down, and let the sneakers do all the talking. If your closet is mostly neutrals, a statement shoe like this is also one of the easiest ways to have a little more fun without buying an entirely new wardrobe.

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