It’s time to update your sneaker collection — and that can be a pretty big task. A new season means new styles and trends, and it’s often difficult to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of fashionable footwear.
That’s where we come in. Whether it’s dopamine dressing, designer collaborations or dead-stock chic, we have the definitive list of this year’s most stylish trends. One in particular that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon is designer collaborations, mostly thanks to ongoing partnerships like Adidas/Stella McCartney and Nike/Sacai, which continue to add new colourways and textures to their collections each season. We’re also seeing comebacks from tried-and-tested classics, such as Nike Dunks and Jordans — two silhouettes which seemingly have the potential to rival the Nike Air Force One and become a staple in every trainer-lover’s wardrobe.
Increasingly, we’re seeing a rise in multidimensional colourways, whether that’s through colours or materials. Mixing clashing colours, prints, and textures to amp up up a look has never been more appropriate.
Read on to learn more about the biggest sneaker trends so far this year and to shop our favourite selections.
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Designer and Retailer Collaborations
Previously, fashion trainer collaborations consisted of a designer and a brand coming together to recreate a silhouette for a new audience. Nowadays, collaborations are much less linear, and can take multiple forms and include multiple collaborators. Whether it’s New Balance partnering with retailers like END Clothing for a capsule collection, or Gucci and adidas’ latest offering, there’s one for every kind of trainer wearer.
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Adidas By Stella McCartney Solarglide Shoes
The latest offering from Stella McCartney and adidas comes in the form of the new Adidas By Stella McCartney Solarglide Shoes ($320). Made with a minimum of 25% recycled materials, the shoe comes complete with the powerful combo of a flexible adidas primeknit upper and plush boost cushioning for maximum comfort.
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Nike Dunks and Jordans
Two silhouettes that will always be on-trend are the Nike Dunk and Nike Jordan. No matter what colourway, and no matter how low or high, a pair of either of these trainers will instantly elevate any outfit.
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Dopamine Dressing
The spring/summer season is all about newness, optimism, and bright colours. It makes sense then, that dopamine dressing is one of the current trends, with neon oranges and pinks being a key colour combination for statement footwear.
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adidas Originals ZX 5K Boost
The adidas Originals ZX 5K Boost ($280) is a more futuristic version of the original ZX Boost, complete with adidas’ signature boost cushioning technology, alongside a mixture of mesh, suede, and rubber.
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Converse Chuck 70 Hi Utility Women's
Perfect for adding a (bright orange) spring to your step, the new Converse Chuck 70 Hi Utility Women’s ($200) will add the ultimate pop of colour to any spring look.
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Patchwork Colourways
This season, one-dimensional colourways are becoming a thing of the past. More and more brands and designers are developing deadstock materials into new fabrics and products, resulting in more clashing colourways and mismatched overlays fused with classic and well-known silhouettes.
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Nike Air Force 1 Fontanka Women's
Fans of Nike’s previous suede Air Force 1s will love the new Nike Air Force 1 Fontanka Women’s ($180), because it’s a slightly funkier iteration of the classic suede colourways, whilst still keeping a muted colour palette.
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New Balance 237
These funky New Balance 237 ($130) trainers are a great way to try out the multicoloured trend in a subtle way. One for fans of muted colours, the silhouette boasts a mix of dark blue, green and red, with accents of light pink that brighten up the look and feel.
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Nike Waffle One Low
Following the successful release of the Nike x Sacai collaboration, the original Nike Waffle One Low ($150) silhouette has only grown in popularity.
