Story & heritage

The same March 22, 2023 "10 must-sees" list places white sneakers second, pairing them with faded jeans or striped trousers, a tuxedo jacket or men's coat, and a leather crossbody bag for a cool finish.

In the current Charly version, the house recasts the sneaker as a city-walking staple, calling out its streamlined silhouette, perforated initials at the sides, and the little Léon motif embossed on the tongue.

Materials & craft

The product page lists a leather composition throughout: leather upper, leather lining, a Léon logo on the tongue, and a navy leather heel patch finished with an airmail ribbon. The pair is designed in Paris and made in Europe.

How to choose & style

Use them exactly as the editorial suggests: against cuffed denim, striped trousers, or a tailored dark jacket, so the sneaker reads polished and practical rather than sporty for sport's sake.