Sam Edelman Ivanna Lace-Up Sneaker – Java Brown

If you're ready to give your white sneakers a break for fall, the Sam Edelman Ivanna Lace-Up Sneaker in Java Brown is exactly the kind of update I'm loving. The combination of nylon and suede gives it that retro-inspired runner look we're seeing everywhere, while the rich brown palette makes it feel especially right for the season.

Brown has become such an important color in fashion again, and footwear is one of the easiest ways to bring it into your wardrobe. Pair these with denim and a cream sweater, relaxed trousers and a button-down, or lean into the sporty look with a track pant. They give you all the ease of an everyday sneaker while making an outfit feel instantly more current.

Why I Love Them

• Rich Java Brown feels perfect for fall
• Nylon and suede combination adds texture and dimension
• Retro-runner silhouette feels current without being difficult to wear
• An easy alternative to the white sneakers you've worn all summer
• Works beautifully with denim, trousers, and sporty casual pieces
• Brown pairs effortlessly with cream, camel, navy, denim, and other fall neutrals

Dear Lucy Edit

One of the easiest ways to make your wardrobe feel new each season is to change your shoes, and this is a perfect example. You don't need an entirely new fall wardrobe—swap the white sneaker you've been wearing all summer for a rich brown suede-and-nylon pair and suddenly the same jeans and tee feel completely different. I would absolutely have bought this color for fall. Wear it with cream, denim, camel, navy, or even black. Brown is back in a big way, and this is such an easy way to start wearing it.

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