Sneakers are way more than just workout shoes these days. For many (including me), they serve as a stylish and comfortable solution for weekend dressing, and they make the occasional appearance at the gym.

Sneakers just have that way of making anything you are wearing --- whether that's jeans and a tee or a more sophisticated skirt-and-blouse combo --- way cooler. Right?

Whether you wear your sneakers strictly to break a sweat at the gym or for bopping around town completing errands or hanging with friends and family over the weekend, here are 9 reasons to update your sneaker collection or start a collection, without breaking the bank.