The 5 biggest sneaker trends for men

We just can’t get enough of sneakers! Whether chunky, slim, sporty, or designer, sneakers are a must in every cool guy’s wardrobe; the sneakerverse is wide and the choices are endless.

What makes sneakers such a wardrobe staple is their versatility: many men wear sneakers with a suit to add a casual touch, pairing them with their favourite jeans or trendy jogging pants.

To help you freshen up your sneakers collection, we searched Stylight for the biggest sneaker trends of the year. Ranging from functional picks to nostalgic throwbacks, these are the five biggest sneaker trends you should shop for this season.

If you haven’t yet succumbed to the Adidas Samba hype, you’re either a contrarian or have way more self-control than we do! Jokes aside, it’s undeniable that the Sambas (and similar models) have been pretty much everywhere since last year. If you love adding pops of colour to your outfits and tend to prefer baggier silhouettes in pants, these are the shoes for you: there are a myriad of iterations to choose from, and their slim shape perfectly balances out oversized jeans and joggers.

This unisex model takes inspiration from New Balance’s classic 99X model and is faithful to the “futuristic, visible tech aesthetic of the Y2K era”. Despite the rise of the Adidas Samba, the chunky “dad” sneakers trend is still very much current, and the New Balance 9060 add a sleek and futuristic twist to the look.

Loewe is one of the hottest brands right now, and their sneakers game doesn’t disappoint. Their Flow Runner model is both sporty and elegant at the same time, it can easily be dressed up or down, and has a certain vintage and preppy charm. By the way, for those wondering: it’s pronounced “Lo-weh-ve”. You’re welcome.

If you needed more proof that the dad sneaker trend is still with us, here it is: ASICS’ Gel Kayano 14. Best described as dad-sneakers-meet-gorpcore-meet-ugly-chic, these running shoes are also inspired by the late 2000s retro-futuristic aesthetic. Perfect for anyone looking to marry style with arc support.

Although high-top sneakers are less and less popular, the Nike Dunks still remain timeless wardrobe essentials along with their low-top sisters, the Dunk Lows. Given the multitude of colours available, we bet you will find the perfect pair that goes just as well with jogging pants as with jeans.

Original text: Elisabeth Sall

Localized by: Emma Trimboli