I wasn’t planning on buying new shoes. Really, I wasn’t. But after months of wearing down my old pair — scuffs, stretched fabric, that one insole that just gave up — I caved. I wanted something that could keep up with work meetings and weekend errands without looking like I’d forgotten how to dress myself.

That’s when I found these Ralph Lauren Severn sneakers. I’ll be honest, I almost scrolled past them. I think of Ralph Lauren and I picture polo shirts and yacht parties — not necessarily everyday sneakers. But something about the simplicity of the black calf leather caught my eye. And at $103, it felt like a fair investment for something that looked durable.

I didn’t expect them to feel this good on. The leather is soft but structured, and they molded to my feet within a few days. No blisters, no awkward stiffness. Just…comfort. I’ve worn them to the office, grocery runs, even a casual dinner — and they’ve held up.

There’s something effortlessly put-together about them. Kind of like how Jake Gyllenhaal always looks like he rolled out of bed and still won a style contest. You can view product here if you’re curious.

They’re not flashy. They don’t need to be. Sometimes, that’s exactly what your closet needs.