Sneakers are the new pumps … and the new booties, boots and loafers, too.

They’ve upstaged all other footwear as the go-to shoe whether we wear leggings, joggers or jeans.

Those of us who have returned to actual clothes even wear sneakers with tailored work pants and midi dresses.

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Our bunions and hammertoes love them, our calluses and sensitive soles, too.

And if you’re looking for extra traction (and who isn’t over age 50?)

what’s not to love about rubber soles?

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Here are the ones to snap up.

In other words, you’ve got the option to’t go wrong.

And unlike clunky/heavy storm boots, they’re a cinch to drive in, too.

Keds Champion-Canvas CVO in Black Canvas; Superga Women’s Classic Low-Top Sneakers in Grey Sage; Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Top Sneaker in Red

The structured fit is way more foot friendly than thin-soled ballet flats, pointy toe pumps or mules.

Cougar Women’s Lace Up Faux Fur Trimmed Sneakers in Pewter; Steve Madden Debora Mid-Top Sneaker in Dark Olive Green; Sperry Crest Lug High-Top Quilted Cozy Suede in Griffin

Steve Madden Coulter Quilted Slip-On Sneaker in black; Naturalizer Zola Slip-On Sneaker in black; Dr. Scholl’s Nova in black