The brand ranking
Best sneaker brands for men over 40
Brand scores average the models we have researched, with equal weight for each model and visible evidence coverage.
Each rated model has equal weight in its brand’s score. At least 2 rated models and 30 distinct identified authors; coverage is shown for every brand. One place, one brand: on an equal score, more rated models rank higher, then more authors, then the name. Method maker-rating-v3, 2026-10-04
Hype nowNew BalanceNikeadidasSee the Hype RankPrice level is the typical price of a brand’s models at the maker or at large US stores: budget under $100, mid-range $100–$199, premium $200–$499, luxury $500 and up.
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- 01Brand profileMid-range
Lems
Score8.5out of 10The collection 3 models
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- Rank02Brand profileMid-range
Xero Shoes
Score8.0out of 10The collection 4 models
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- Rank03Brand profile
BudgetConverse
Score7.9out of 10The collection 12 models
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- Rank04Brand profile
BudgetReebok
Score7.9out of 10The collection 8 models
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- Rank05Brand profile
Mid-rangeAsics
Score7.8out of 10The collection 28 models
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- Rank06Brand profile
BudgetPuma
Score7.8out of 10Details
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- Rank07Brand profile
Mid-rangeSaucony
Score7.7out of 10The collection 13 models
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- Rank08Brand profile
Mid-rangeNike
Score7.6out of 10The collection 32 models
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- Rank09Brand profile
Mid-rangeadidas
Score7.6out of 10The collection 14 models
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- Rank10Brand profile
Mid-rangeBrooks
Score7.6out of 10The collection 15 models
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- Rank11Brand profileMid-range
Allbirds
Score7.6out of 10The collection 10 models
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- Rank12Brand profile
Mid-rangeSalomon
Score7.6out of 10Details
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- Rank13Brand profileMid-range
Mizuno
Score7.5out of 10The collection 9 models
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- Rank14Brand profile
BudgetVans
Score7.4out of 10The collection 13 models
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- Rank15Brand profile
Mid-rangeNew Balance
Score7.2out of 10Details
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- Rank16Brand profile
Mid-rangeHoka
Score7.2out of 10Details
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- Rank17Brand profileMid-range
Kizik
Score6.5out of 10Details
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- Rank18Brand profile
Mid-rangeOn
Score6.5out of 10The collection 8 models
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- Rank19Brand profile
Mid-rangeVeja
Score6.3out of 10Details
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- Allen Edmonds

Pictured: Aidan
1 of 4 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 11 distinct identified authors.
- Amberjack

Pictured: The Axis
1 of 5 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 5 distinct identified authors.
AutryPictured: Medalist
Axel ArigatoPictured: Clean 90
BalenciagaPictured: Hamptons
1 of 3 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 7 distinct identified authors.
Beckett SimononPictured: Reid
2 of 2 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 28 distinct identified authors.
- Berluti

Pictured: Shadow
- Bottega Veneta

Pictured: Orbit Flash
- Brunello Cucinelli

Pictured: Grained Calfskin Sneaker
Christian LouboutinPictured: Louis Jr
- CLAE

Pictured: Bradley
ClarksPictured: Torhill Lo
4 of 18 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 23 distinct identified authors.
Cole HaanPictured: Grand Crosscourt
1 of 13 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 12 distinct identified authors.
Common ProjectsPictured: Achilles
1 of 2 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 11 distinct identified authors.
DiadoraPictured: Camaro
1 of 5 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 5 distinct identified authors.
DiorPictured: B30
1 of 8 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 6 distinct identified authors.
ECCOPictured: Soft 7
1 of 6 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 20 distinct identified authors.
- Everlane

Pictured: Tread-Bare
- Golden Goose

Pictured: Ball Star
GREATSPictured: Royale
1 of 3 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 13 distinct identified authors.
GucciPictured: Ace
2 of 7 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 23 distinct identified authors.
- Hermès

Pictured: Jet
- JAK

Pictured: Royal
1 of 1 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 13 distinct identified authors.
- Johnston & Murphy

Pictured: Kendall
KarhuPictured: Albatross 82
1 of 6 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 6 distinct identified authors.
KoioPictured: Capri
1 of 8 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 34 distinct identified authors.
LacostePictured: Carnaby
5 of 21 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 29 distinct identified authors.
LanvinPictured: Curb
1 of 2 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 8 distinct identified authors.
LOEWEPictured: Flow Runner
- Louis Vuitton

Pictured: LV Classic
1 of 7 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 5 distinct identified authors.
Maison MargielaPictured: Replica
1 of 2 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 5 distinct identified authors.
- MUJI

Pictured: Soft Insole Combination
Oliver CabellPictured: Low 1
1 of 1 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 24 distinct identified authors.
OluKaiPictured: Lae‘ahi
1 of 1 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 24 distinct identified authors.
- PF Flyers

Pictured: Center Hi
PradaPictured: Collapse
1 of 4 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 8 distinct identified authors.
Rick OwensPictured: Geobasket
1 of 1 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 12 distinct identified authors.
RockportPictured: Colle
- Saint Laurent

Pictured: Court Classic SL/06
Samuel HubbardPictured: Featherlight
1 of 1 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 6 distinct identified authors.
- Santoni

Pictured: Easy Bounce
SkechersPictured: GO WALK Glide-Step 2.0 Santiago
2 of 4 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 17 distinct identified authors.
- SOREL

Pictured: Callsign Horizon Low
- Sperry

Pictured: Striper II
- SUITSUPPLY

Pictured: Leather Sneaker
SupergaPictured: 2750
1 of 2 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 10 distinct identified authors.
- TAFT

Pictured: Rapido
- Thousand Fell

Pictured: Lace Up
1 of 1 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 6 distinct identified authors.
Thursday BootsPictured: Premier
1 of 4 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 10 distinct identified authors.
- Tom Ford

Pictured: Cambridge
VessiPictured: Boardwalk Slip-On
1 of 3 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 14 distinct identified authors.
- Vince

Pictured: Lakewood
VivobarefootPictured: Primus Lite
1 of 1 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 17 distinct identified authors.
ZegnaPictured: Triple Stitch
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