Sneakers for New Jersey weather

East Brunswick summers are humid, so a mesh runner with a removable insole is the pair you will actually wear in July. Pull the insole out at night so it can dry.

When leaves start sticking to the pavement, switch to a leather or suede trainer with a rubber cupsole. Mesh soaks through. Leather beads water long enough to get you from the car to the door.

Salt on winter lots leaves a white line. Wipe it the same day with a damp cloth, then a leather cleaner if the stain sits. Do not machine wash a leather sneaker.