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The New Velcro Sneaker for 2017

Like driverless cars and gluten-free pizza, shoelaces are one of those things in life we’ve convinced ourselves are necessary. Kids know better. They’ve been wearing Velcro sneakers for decades. And this spring, designers are rolling out sticky, strappy, stylized sneakers for grown-ups. Here are the best you can buy right now.

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    These Aren’t Novelty Items

    The Velcro sneakers you see here are actually made with the same high-end leather (and by the same high-end designers) as your best pair of dress shoes, which means they’ll last—and look fresh—well into old age.

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    Alexander McQueen

    $575, buy now at alexandermcqueen.com

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