Trends in casual and street shoes have been big for years, but in recent times much has been made of the huge waves of popularity for certain styles.
Interestingly enough, the must-have styles are sticking around longer than we would have expected.
Think slimline, retro-influenced sporty styles like Adidas’ Sambas and Onitsuka Tiger trainers.
This time last year we heralded their popularity and if you bought into the trend, pat yourself on the back. They’re still huge, but in 2025 we’ll see one evolution: Sneakers will get even brighter.
Pop-bright and candy-coloured hues are going to be huge in sneakers this year, with the bold red, blue, green, pink and orange pairs showing up on shelves and the feet of the effortlessly stylish everywhere.
Styles being buzzed about include the Puma Speedcat, inspired by the fireproof racing footwear used by Grand Prix drivers in the ’80s and ’90s, and other shoes inspired by sports kit, like athletics, handball, soccer and taekwondo.
We love the colourful kicks give an instant dopamine hit of uplifting colour to more minimalist outfits or workwear staples.
Here are the pairs we’re shopping now:
Puma Speedcat
Chloe Kick
Gola Elan
Acne Studios
Converse Run Star Trainer
Adidas Handball Spezial
Nike Cortez
Adidas SL 72
Reebok Classic AZ
Gucci Trainers
Dries Van Noten Metallic
Miu Miu
Bottega Veneta Orbit
Puma Palermo
