May 17th marked the first anniversary of André Coton and the newly year-old shoe designers, Linda Ottosson and Jose André. They’ve mapped their way from London over to the greatest city on earth with their luxurious line of slip-on sneakers and flats. It’s no secret that living in New York City means that inevitably, our feet have their work cut out for them all day, every day. André Coton footwear aims to help the industrious man and woman tackle their 9-5, in style.

The line offers the perfect recipe for preppy with a side of classy, making André Coton the perfect contenders for office wear. Though, not only do they excel in aesthetics, they’ve mastered the art of comfort. No longer making stylistic sacrifices in the name of comfort, their slip-on sneakers are imperative for those tackling the concrete jungle on a daily basis. While most other slip-on sneakers of similar appearance tend to leave blisters or an all too typical discomfort, André Coton footwear work with your feet and bend with the natural contours of an ever flexing foot in motion.

Now, by first glance, the platforms of the sneakers look thick. But don’t let the illusive density fool you. Its design is created so your foot sits within the platform; not walking on an inch of fabric. The slip-on sneakers, referred to as the ‘SOTO-collection’, come in a few colors, from solid black, (Black Bandit) to a golden metallic (Killer.)

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