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.

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.

Hiking and technical sneakers have had their moment, and we’re happy to report that it’s not over yet. Gorpcore is now a lifestyle more than a trend, and the chunky trail sneakers that made it so popular in the first place will keep going strong in 2025.

Salomon, Merrell, Hoka, and Asics are the go-to brands for the gorpcore crowd, making a case for functional footwear and Miuccia Prada’s ugly-chic theory.

The key to styling these shoes without looking too granola is to use contrast dressing and pair them with frilly socks, big skirts, and romantic pastels.

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.

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.

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?

Original text and content: Rebekah Ortquist