These will be the trending sneakers of 2025
Ah, the sneaker. The classic piece of footwear that will always have a place in our closet. The reality is, we can’t all be Victoria Beckham and wear heels day in and day out. Although fashion is high on your priority list—comfort is its close-by neighbour.
Sometimes, reality forces us into a practical pair of shoes. Therefore, a good pair of functional trainers is a must-have for anyone’s closet, whether you’re a tried-and-true sneaker fan or just want to inject some comfort into your life. Knowing you, practicality isn’t enough: function has to meet form to create a pair of chic sneakers you can also walk ten thousand steps in. But what are the trending styles for 2025?
If you’re looking for the most popular sneakers right now, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the six styles set to become the 2025 must-have sneakers.
The retro sneakers trend started a couple of years back with the massive rise in popularity of the Adidas Sambas and Onitsuka Tigers, and now it’s evolved to include colour: retro red is the go-to shade for trainers in 2025.
A pop of crimson is a timeless and chic addition to any outfit, and this year, we’ll be wearing our “something red” in the form of a vintage-inspired sneaker.
Golden Goose’s Marathon shoes are a luxury take on the trend, while Puma’s Speedcat, Arizona, and Avanti L models are as stylish as they are affordable.
-43%
adidas
Japan Better Scarlet Off White sneakers - women - Leather - 10.5 - Red
$101.00
$178.00
FARFETCH
-55%
Puma
Speedcat OG Red/White sneakers - women - Suede - 10.5
$90.00
$202.00
FARFETCH
Michael Kors
Multicolor Fabric Monique Sneakers
$201.00
Balardi
Geox
Spherica Plus Woman Coral, Size: 35 Red
$160.00
Geox
It’s about time that the whimsical and romantic yet edgy girlies got a sneaker just for them. Mary Janes have become one of the it-shoes of 2024, and Mary Jane sneakers are set to achieve the same level of popularity in 2025.
This style was pioneered by the romantic-yet-edgy final bosses: Sandy Liang—namely through her collaboration with sportswear brand Salomon—and Simone Rocha—whose chunky ballet sneakers are a grail piece among fashion fanatics. This year, Salomon is still the go-to for Mary Jane sneakers thanks to their newest collab with MM6 Maison Margiela, while Ash, Camper, Roa, and Rombaut are some of the coolest brands to carry this style.
-29%
Marni
leather Mary Jane pumps - women - Leather - 40 - Black
$623.00
$875.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Carel
Ariana Patent Leather Mary Janes Ballet Flats White
$478.00
$681.00
Balardi
-55%
Vans
Mary Jane 93 LX Pearlized Sneakers Black
$61.00
$136.00
Slam Jam
-30%
Carel
Ariana Patent Leather Ballet Flats White
$478.00
$681.00
Balardi
Just like with Mary Jane sneakers, it’s clear that hybrid sneakers are all the rage for 2025. Another hybrid style set to gain traction this year is sneakers slides and mules: the same trainer silhouettes you know and love, but with an updated backless design. If you thought sneakers couldn’t get more laid-back, it’s time to think again.
Salomon x MM6 is, once again, the place to be to shop for this trend. Golden Goose, Hoka, and New Balance—including their collab with Miu Miu—are some of the labels carrying the coolest slide-on sneakers of the year.
Golden Goose
Super-Star mule sneakers - women - Leather - 38 - Brown
$695.00
FARFETCH
Autry
Medalist mule sneakers - women - Leather - 35 - White
$254.00
FARFETCH
-60%
Marc Jacobs
The Lazy Hiker mules - women - Other fibres - 41 - Black
$100.00
$250.00
FARFETCH
4. Gorpcore sneakers
-38%
Asics
Gel-1130 Cream/Clay Grey sneakers - women - Rubber/Mesh/Fabric - 10.5 Gray
$143.00
$230.00
FARFETCH
-11%
Asics
Asics Gel Kayano 14 Sneakers Pink
$235.00
$264.00
Balardi
-68%
Asics
Sneakers Red
$91.00
$284.00
Yoox
-36%
Asics
Asics Gel Kayano 14
$245.00
$381.00
Balardi
4. Sporty Salomon sneakers
5. Sporty Salomon sneakers
While Salomon sneakers have historically been known as the shoe of choice for trail runners and gym-goers, the brand has been popping up on the heels of today’s style elites, cementing itself as a trend to watch in 2023. One of the most popular models of the year has been the XT-6.
As seen on: Emily Ratajkowki, Hailey Bieber, Whitney Port, and Rita Ora.
Salomon
Sneaker Xt 6 White/Vanilla Ice/Plum Perfect
$349.00
Balardi
-41%
MM6 Maison Margiela X Salomon
Cross Low Mm6 Maison Margiela / Salomon
$411.00
$701.00
Balardi
Salomon
Xt 6 Sneakers Brown
$297.00
Balardi
Salomon
Xt 4 Og Sneakers White
$312.00
Balardi
Fall 2024 is still fresh in our memories, and the suede obsession continues—this time with sneakers.
Both neutrals like tan and brown—reminiscent of this past autumn’s suede bags and jackets—and bold, bright colours are a chic finish to nearly every outfit.
The previously mentioned Puma Speedcats, as well as Miu Miu’s collab with New Balance, are constantly rising in popularity, cementing the longevity of this trend.
-36%
Autry
Medalist Low Wom Leat/Suede
$226.00
$351.00
Balardi
-9%
Converse
One Star Pro Ox Sneakers Black
$129.00
$141.00
Balardi
Low-top sneakers have reigned supreme for the past few years, but judging from the SS25 runways, high tops are about to make a comeback.
Loewe, Chloé, and Stella McCartney all showed iterations of high-top sneakers, cementing this style’s popularity for the next few months.
Another—somewhat unexpected—trend to rise out of the second half of 2024 is the resurgence of high-top wedge sneakers, in particular Isabel Marant’s Bekett, Bilsy, Im3, and Balskee models. Will this 2010s fave keep going strong in 2025?
-18%
Autry
Autry White
$236.00
$288.00
Balardi
-61%
Diesel
Sneakers White
$116.00
$295.00
Yoox
-10%
Converse
Chuck 70 Plus Hi Sneakers Red
$179.00
$198.00
Balardi
-40%
Diesel
Sneakers Black
$90.00
$150.00
Yoox
Original text and content: Rebekah Ortquist