The 2021 Men's Health Sneaker Awards

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For every type of person out there in the world, there’s a type of sneaker. In fact, I’d argue that just like curated playlists or Netflix queues, you can learn a lot about someone's personality based on the sneakers they have in their closet.

Of course, these leisurely shoes aren’t solely about aesthetics, especially given their roots in athletics (although it can't hurt to flex an eye-catching pair of Jordans when you're at the gym, right?). And once you take a deep dive into the world of sneakers—whether they're for your preferred workouts or everyday life—there's no going back. I mean, c'mon; shoes that teem with style, function, and comfort? Say less.

We, the editors at Men's Health, know this as avid sneaker enthusiasts ourselves. Unsurprisingly, when the time came to spend our days testing the latest sneakers to hit the market—including some from our all-time favorite menswear brands—we got excited (like, really excited). And so, without skipping a beat, our team pulled together the best of the best sneakers to round out your collection based on style, speed, self-lacing tech (yes, it's a thing), and so much more.

Without further ado, allow us to introduce you to the champion kicks of 2021.

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