I hear ya OP.
There's enough performance tyres around that I do choose ones that have performance and I like the look of the tread pattern. I also don't like tread folding down the shoulder.
I had Michelin PSS and they were ok but went with Nitto INVO as they are quieter on the road and I like the tread pattern more. Although I take my car to the track I like it looking pretty too!
The Falken summer ones that @
Foobar posted above look good to me too.