The Trainer Trends Taking Over in 2024/2025

There has been no shortage of major shoe trends to obsess over in recent seasons, from the triumphant return of the ballerina flat, mesh or otherwise, to the more hardy rise of the moto boot. Of all the shoe-shaped trends, however, it has to be the humble trainer that caused the most footwear-related frenzy in 2024. From the hotly-anticipated trainer collaborations to the TikTok beloved aesthetics and next-level ‘dad’ trends, there has been a lot to chew over lately and things are looking no less feverish when it comes to the world of trainer trends this winter as we head into 2025. These are the 7 trainer trends taking over in 2024 and where to snap them up.

Trainer Trends 2024/2025 – Slimline Retro Trainers

It’s hard to remember a time before the Wales Bonner x Adidas collaboration made the Adidas Samba the shoe nobody could live without. And to be quite honest, it’s so dam versatile, how did we live witohut it? Anyone suffering Samba fatigue can also pick from several other retro Adidas styles too. With an array of fun colours ensuring the Gazelle and Handball Spezial have become equally as prevalent and the SL72 snapping at their heels. From other brands, the Puma Speedcat is gaining traction and the Onitsuku Tiger also had its major moment. Whatever style you choose, you will be tackling one of 2024’s key trainer trends if you plump for a retro, football-inspired trainer this year. It’s all about those 5-a-side vibes. And if you’re not feeling football fever, any retro sport you fancy should do the trick just keep it slim and retro.

Shop Retro Trainers:

adidas x Wales Bonner suede sneakers. bordeaux red/almond beige
calf suede
panelled design
signature 3-Stripes logo
logo patch at the tongue
oversize tongue
adidas x Wales Bonner suede sneakers, £294

If you got your hands on this adidas x Wales Bonner dream boat before burgundy fever set in, you really did win at everything.

Adidas Samba OG metallic leather sneakers,
Adidas Samba OG metallic leather sneakers, £100

Spice things up in these retro futuristic silver sambas.

ONITSUKA TIGER Mexico 66 Trainers,
ONITSUKA TIGER Mexico 66 Trainers, £116.00

Another cult style that benefited from the Bella effect.

Navy Adidas Originals Handball Spezial Shoes
Adidas Originals Handball Spezial Shoes, £90

The Adidas Originals Handball Spezial were first introduced in 1979 for elite handball players. Arguably, a solid-looking choice for the non-elite handball players among us. If you can’t decide which colour, some say navy is the new chocolate brown…

red Adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor Shoes
Adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor Shoes, £95

The Gazelles also come in a host of fun colours to jazz up your outfits.

Brown Adidas Originals SL72 trainers. First released in 1972 to equip athletes for the Summer event, the adidas SL 72 shoes have a lightweight build that revolutionised running. Today, the breathable nylon upper, suede overlays and leather accents bring retro-inspired style to your active life. An Ecotex tongue adds texture, and the EVA midsole keeps you comfortable on the go. The classic low-profile cut and rubber outsole deliver the final touches.
Adidas Originals SL 72 SHOES, £80

If you have worn your Gazelles, Sambas, or Spezials to death, the SL72s are a great retro alternative from Adidas coming in a range of tasty shades.

New Balance RC42 leather sneakers
New Balance RC42 leather sneakers, (£85) £68

Based on styles from the 70s, the New Balance RC42 debuted at Junya Watanabe’s Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show at Paris Fashion Week.

Tap into the 2023 trainer trends with LOEWE's flow runner sneakers. A luxe take on the retro sneakers 2023 trainer trend, they are made from panels of black suede and technical fabric, they have white leather L appliqués at the lateral sides. Wear yours with top-to-toe neutrals for a color-coordinated look.
LOEWE Flow Runner suede sneakers, £595

Loewe offers up an elevated take with their Flow Runner sneakers. This chocolate brown and white pair are also delightful…

blue suede Gola x Anthropologie Elan Trainers
Gola x Anthropologie Elan Trainers, £90

British heritage brand Gola’s sneakers have a low-key retro feel.

Trainer Trends 2024/2025 – Chocolate Brown Trainers

Chocolate brown is dominating this season and it adds a chic touch to trainers, not to mention the versatility of this trending neutral.

Shop Brown Trainers:

NEW BALANCE
991 suede, faux leather and mesh sneakers
NEW BALANCE 991 suede, faux leather and mesh sneakers, £220

These are so nice and tick off the luxe suede trend too.

Brown The Row Owen leather-trimmed sneakers
The Row Owen leather-trimmed sneakers, £800

The Row’s Owen running trainers are of course immaculate and very on point in brown.

Toteme brown Leather sneakers
Toteme Leather sneakers, £320

At a slightly lower price point Toteme’s leather sneakers are also very luxe looking.

brown Adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor Shoes,
Adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor Shoes, £95

if you like a little pop of colour with your neutrals…

Brown ASICS GEL-NYC leather and suede-trimmed mesh sneakers
ASICS GEL-NYC leather and suede-trimmed mesh sneakers, £145

Spory and chic.

Brown  NIKE + Jacquemus J Force 1 suede and mesh sneakers
NIKE + Jacquemus J Force 1 suede and mesh sneakers, (£155) £109

Inspired by traditional crafting Nike and Jacquemus created the J Force 1 and it’s ticking off multiple trends this season.

Trainer Trends 2024/2025 – Hiking Trainers

Call it Gorpcore or ‘quiet outdoors’, but the hiker sneaker trend is not set to go anywhere for 2025. If running sneakers or retro sporty kicks don’t fit the bill, these outdoorsy and practical-looking styles might be for you. It’s an updated “dad” trainer trend that offers the ultimate blend of performance and style. Just ask Rhianna, Emily Ratajkowski, and Bella Hadid.

Shop Hiking Trainers:

SALOMON XT-6 rubber-trimmed mesh sneakers, £165

Salomon’s frenzy-inducing XT-6 sneakers are trail-ready and suitably fashion-forward all at once. They are also ultra versatile in black.

SALOMON ACS Pro GTX rubber-trimmed GORETEX® and faux leather sneakers
SALOMON ACS Pro GTX rubber-trimmed GORETEX® and faux leather sneakers, £200

The Salomon ACS Pro Advanced style has got you covered for an ultra-techy 2000s feel.

SALOMON XT-6 rubber-trimmed mesh sneakers
SALOMON XT-6 rubber-trimmed mesh sneakers, £165

Make your pop of red outdoor ready.

NEW BALANCE 610 suede and mesh sneakers
NEW BALANCE 610 suede and mesh sneakers, (£155) £78

With a stylish 2000’s trail-inspired design and leather, nubuck, and mesh upper providing a little texture, the New Balance 610v1 taps into more than one trend.

HOKA ONE ONE Tor Summit mesh and rubber-trimmed suede sneakers
HOKA ONE ONE Tor Summit mesh and rubber-trimmed suede sneakers, £175

The rubber mudguards and sturdy soles make these mountain ready, whilst the chic suede is city appropriate.

NIKE Zoom Vomero Roam leather and suede trimmed rubber and ripstop sneakers
NIKE Zoom Vomero Roam leather and suede trimmed rubber and ripstop sneakers, £165

Another pair ready to keep you dry in any terrain. 

On Cloudaway 2 sneakers, £140

Keep it sleek in ON’s maximum performance minimal finish sneakers. They also come in off-white

Veja Venturi Sneakers,
Veja Venturi Sneakers, £160

Veja’s ‘Venturi’ sneakers are made from breathable Alveomesh derived from recycled plastic bottles and they look pretty ready for adventure to me.

Trainer Trends 2024/2025 – Suede Trainers

Aside from setting the tone for neutrals with their SS24 New Balance collaboration, Miu Miu has also ensured luxe suede finishes are huge news for trainers in 2024/2025. We just can’t get enough of suede, from head to toe…

Shop Suede Trainers:

The 2002R from New Balance is a running-inspired classic, representing a ready-to-wear take on a sleek, technical design. A lace-up style featuring a durable mesh upper with cut-out suede and leather overlays. A diamond patterned ABZORB midsole and segmented ABZORB SBS pods at the heel pair an ultra-soft, cushioned feeling with a visually distinctive look.
New Balance 2002R Trainers, £140

Aside form the chic olive shade, I am also a big fan of this black pair…

adidas Gazelle Indoor Trainers
adidas Gazelle Indoor Trainers, £95

Pale pink is the colour of spring summer 2025. get ahead with your Gazelles.

grey NEW BALANCE MiUK 991 leather-trimmed suede and mesh sneakers
NEW BALANCE MiUK 991 leather-trimmed suede and mesh sneakers, £220

So classic but elevated in grey suede.

Miu Miu Plume suede sneakers
Miu Miu Plume suede sneakers, £630

Simple and chic.

blue Gola Hawk Suede Trainers,
Gola Hawk Suede Trainers, £85.00

Such a pretty colour combo with the bright blue set against the gum soles.

NEW BALANCE 993 leather-trimmed suede and mesh sneakers
NEW BALANCE 993 leather-trimmed suede and mesh sneakers, (£210) £126

These New Balance are tripling up on trends with their active appeal, luxe brown suede panels and pops of yellow.

TOTEME The Sport leather-trimmed suede and twill sneakers
TOTEME The Sport leather-trimmed suede and twill sneakers, £320

Toteme’s chic suede and twill sneakers are taking things up a notch.

Acne Studios Logo suede-trimmed sneakers
Acne Studios Logo suede-trimmed sneakers, £420

As are Acne Studios sleek navy pair.

Bottega Veneta Orbit suede-trimmed mesh sneakers
Bottega Veneta Orbit suede-trimmed mesh sneakers, £710

Bottega’s Orbit sneakers now come in chic suede.

Trainer Trends 2024/2025 – Burgundy & Red Trainers

With trending styles like the Gazelles coming in a seemingly never ending array of colours, branching into a rainbow of shades via our feet has become a whole other past time. This season, though there is room for yellow, chocolate brown and navy, it’s really all about the burgundy (with a side of raspberry red…)

Shop Burgundy & Red Trainers:

Adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor Shoes
Adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor Shoes, £95

Pink is a perfect pairing to more autumnal burgundy, and one of the next big shades for spring 2025.

Burgundy Loewe Flow Retro Runner Sneakers
Loewe Flow Retro Runner Sneakers, £647

Loewe’s luxe flow runner sneakers are beautiful in soft burgundy, if you can get your hands on them that is…

Puma Speedcat OG Red & White
Puma Speedcat OG Red & White, $105

Puma’s “Speedcat” sneakers, first introduced in 1981, have been much hyped in 2024. Emily Ratajkowski has already been spotted in the sleek black and white, as well as this spicy red pair..

Burgundy white NIKE Dunk Low croc-effect leather-and suede sneakers
NIKE Dunk Low croc-effect leather-and suede sneakers, £130

The classic Nike Dunks look fresh with this burgundy croc effect finish.

Gola Tornado Trainers
Gola Tornado Trainers, £80.00

Yes to red and pink.

Raspberry red suede Gola Viper Trainers
Gola Viper Trainers, £85.00

And this pretty raspberry red shade.

Red suede AUTRY Reelwind Low suede and shell sneakers
AUTRY Reelwind Low suede and shell sneakers (£170) £119

These retro 80s kicks are also so pretty in this colour combination.

Trainer Trends 2024/2025 – Sporty Trainers

With ever more designer styles dropping, athletic-looking running trainers are going nowhere and the chunky dad shoe trend just keeps evolving. Asics and New Balance styles remain as popular as ever, and Bottega Veneta recently released the Orbit sneaker with a perfectly retro-futuristic sporty vibe.

Shop Sporty Trainers:

ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14 rubber and metallic faux leather-trimmed mesh sneakers
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14 rubber and metallic faux leather-trimmed mesh sneakers, £155

The Y2k aesthetic made these a hit with the TikTok generation.

NIKE white and green V2K Run mesh and woven mid-top trainers
NIKE V2K Run mesh and woven mid-top trainers, £110

Add a pop of green to your sporty outfits with these Nike V2k Run trainers,

black Nike Zoom Vomero 5
Nike Zoom Vomero 5, £144.99

Sleek and sporty in classic black.

NEW BALANCE 1906 metallic leather and rubber-trimmed mesh sneakers
NEW BALANCE 1906 metallic leather and rubber-trimmed mesh sneakers, (£155) £109

The ‘1906’ sneakers from New Balance are modelled on running styles from the ’00s and this metallic pair offer a suitably futuristic appearance.

ASICS GEL-NYC Utility leather and rubber-trimmed ripstop sneakers
ASICS GEL-NYC Utility leather and rubber-trimmed ripstop sneakers, £145

Sporty in the city.

Bottega Veneta Orbit metallic sneakers, £800

Kendall Jenner has been spotted out in this silver pair…

ASICS+ Cecilie Bahnsen GEL-TERRAIN embellished rubber-trimmed mesh sneakers
ASICS+ Cecilie Bahnsen GEL-TERRAIN embellished rubber-trimmed mesh sneakers, £225

If you’re looking for standout, Cecilie Bahnsen brings her feminine DNA to the latest ASICS + Cecilie Bahnsen collaboration.

Trainer Trends 2024/2025 – New Neutrals

In contrast to all the bright pops, technical bells and whistles and unexpected textures, pared back trainers never get old. Whilst your trusty white trainers might not be your top pick right now, new neutrals like tasty shades of caramel make a chic tonal pairing with brown, and work so well with trending dark denim and burgundy. As per usual Miu Miu quite literally set the tone with their SS24 New Balance collab in supple suede. Cue a major shift towards new neutral shades and suede finishes.

Shop Neutral Trainers:

Miu Miu x New Balance 530L suede mules
Miu Miu x New Balance 530L suede mules, £820

Move fast on these highly coveted Miu Miu x New Balance suede beauties.

Alohas Tb.56 Suede Brown Leather Sneakers
Alohas Tb.56 Suede Brown Leather Sneakers, (£180) £126

In case the Miu Miu x New Balance are out of your budget…

Brown tan suede Speedcat Archive Sneakers Unisex
Speedcat Archive Sneakers Unisex, £99

Ditto the light brown Puma Speedcats.

LOEWE Flow Runner suede-trimmed sneakers.
LOEWE Flow Runner suede-trimmed sneakers, £695

Loewe’s soft suede trimmed sneakers are ultra luxe looking.

Adidas Country Japan suede sneakers, £105
Adidas Country Japan suede sneakers, £105

Ticking off a triad of trends, these remain classic too.

New Balance 327 trainers in brown
New Balance 327 trainers in brown, £110.00

The beige, white and caramel tones of these New Balance will elevate all your outfits.

Inspired by retro indoor court-sport styles, these sleek sneakers from Gola feature suede overlays and a rigid outsole, now with shining metallic stripes for a glimmering touch.
Gola Badminton Metallic Sneakers, £88.00

These canvas badminton sneakers with a touch of metallic fit the bill nicely.

adidas Originals Samba OG
adidas Originals Samba OG, (£90) £72

These Sambas look so chic in a crisp white and cream suede combo.

Adidas Originals Handball Spezial Shoes
Adidas Originals Handball Spezial Shoes, £90

Another pair of Adidas that will go with everything and look chic doing it.

This story was originally published at an earlier date & has since been updated.

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