The 13 Best Shoes Under $100
Looking for stylish, comfortable shoes under $100? Me too. As I get ready to purchase lots of Christmas presents, I did what any rational person would do: I searched across the internet extensively for hours while drinking too much coffee for the best deals.
Here are 13 pairs of men’s and women’s sneakers, boots, sandals, and dress shoes I found that look great without a high price tag. All pairs are affordable, travel-friendly, and actually look good.
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Why These Shoes Make the Cut
- Style that punches above its price — These are not knockoffs. Many of them are from name brands like Adidas, and the best part they don’t look cheap.
- Built for real use — Whether it’s walking, running, or long travel days, these shoes hold up.
- Accessible price — Every pair here lands at or below $100, with many well, well below.
- Versatility — There’s something for every wardrobe on our list.
Top Picks
Here are some of my favorite picks (and why they’re worth every cent):
1. Adidas Runfalcon 5 (Women & Men)
The “I actually walk 10,000 steps a day” shoe. Lightweight, comfy, and looks more expensive than it is. I have these in white and beige and have worn them around the world at this point!
2. Dirty Laundry Combat Boot (Women)
Perfect chunky boot style without the Doc Martens price.
3. Adidas Swift Run 1.0 (Unisex)
Knit upper = clean, polished look. Great for airport fit pics.
4. Target A New Day Nila Heeled Sandal (Women)
A minimalist block heel that looks like something sold at Nordstrom for three times the price.
5. Dream Pairs Knee-High Riding Boots (Women)
Rich-auntie energy for under $60. They look way more luxe than they have any right to. I have these and love them so much. A big part of the reason I bought them was because of the affordable price.
6. Naturalizer Vera Ankle Strap Heel (Women)
Shockingly comfortable ankle straps and decent arch support with a sleek shape.
7. Adidas X PLR Path (Men)
Sporty but stylish. Lightweight. Under $50. Best value Adidas currently offers.
8. Lucky Brand Basel Bootie (Women)
A best-seller for a reason — suede perfection.
9. Hey Dude Wally Sox (Men)
Comfort level: “Did I just walk on air?” Looks casual but not sloppy.
10. Cushionaire Lane Recovery Slide (Women)
Eden has these slides and loves them so much. Cloud-like. Under $30.
11. Reef Cushion Vista Slide (Women)
The dressy slide you’ll wear everywhere from beach trips to brunch. I wear the Reef brand a lot because of the arch support.
12. Adidas VL Court 3.0 (Women & Men)
Throwback skate style that feels super on-trend. Plus, depending on what kind of activity you are up to they have are reinforced for extra stability during sideways movement.
13. LifeStride Parigi Pump (Women)
These basic pumps are perfect for a date night, business meeting, church, or any event that flats would no be appropriate. Plus, they come in 10 colors!
Whether you’re looking for travel shoes, office shoes, date-night shoes, or “I just want to look like I have my life together” shoes, here are 13 picks under $100 that look like you paid more — because we’re classy on a budget.
