APL Sneakers: Every Type, Our Favorites and What's Trending

APL started in Los Angeles in 2009 with twin brothers Adam and Ryan Goldston, and its first basketball shoe was banned by the NBA in 2010 for giving players an unfair jump. The brand has been engineered first and beautiful second ever since. Today the range is knit TechLoom runners, easy everyday trainers and lifestyle shoes with a track attitude, and below are my eight favorites to start with.

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These are the APL styles trending right now, based on retailer featured rankings, new arrivals and low stock, not a sales number from us. The black TechLoom Wave and Traveler are easy slip-ons, the Jogger in gum is the fresh alternative to all-white sneakers, and the Veil shows up in three colors for a reason. For more ways to wear a trainer, see our It Sneaker guide and hot girl walk outfits.

The Zipline is APL's most advanced runner, with a single-layer upper and FutureFoam cushioning, and the brand calls it its bestselling running shoe. Shark, slate and navy are the easy neutrals, fawn and almond butter are warm for fall, and the blue is the one pop of color. The Breeze is the lighter, cleaner option, and the white pair is a crisp winter sneaker.

These are the lighter shoes I wear most. The Pro is the original lace-up, the Dream is the all-purpose pair that comes in the most shades, the Bliss is a slip-on with a strap, and the Traveler is a sleek slip-on made for airports. If you want one pair for fall and winter, start with a Dream in a neutral.

The lifestyle shoes add shape to APL's comfort. The Jogger borrows from 90s track style and works with denim and puffers, the Euphoria is lighter and cleaner, the Veil sits between sporty and dressy, and the Riviera is the newest, a low-profile retro pair for dinner.

Pick a Zipline or Pro if you run, a Traveler or Dream if you walk and travel, and a Jogger or Euphoria if you want a style shoe. Then choose black, grey or ivory, try them on with your real socks, and walk around before you decide.